Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination
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Overview
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Overview
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About the Course
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course is developed and awarded by Cambridge International Education.
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 30 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.
The Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O-Level qualifications are equivalent grade for grade. Graduating with the IGCSE will enable students to pursue Kaplan’s Foundation Diploma programme followed by Diploma and Degree programmes across different disciplines.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy is registered as a Cambridge International School. Once enrolled, students can take both their lessons and assessments with Kaplan.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy does not accept private candidates who apply for private examinations only.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who sit for the final external examination and obtain at least a Grade G or better (Core Curriculum) in one or more subjects will have the grades recorded on the Cambridge IGCSE certificate. Performances below the standard of Grade G will not be recorded on the certificate.
Key factsDuration5 monthsIntake MonthMay & DecemberNumber Of Modules3Mode Of Delivery100% In-personRecorded ClassesYesAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinations -
About the Course
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course is developed and awarded by Cambridge International Education.
Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 30 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.
The Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O-Level qualifications are equivalent grade for grade. Graduating with the IGCSE will enable students to pursue Kaplan’s Foundation Diploma programme followed by Diploma and Degree programmes across different disciplines.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy is registered as a Cambridge International School. Once enrolled, students can take both their lessons and assessments with Kaplan.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy does not accept private candidates who apply for private examinations only.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who sit for the final external examination and obtain at least a Grade G or better (Core Curriculum) in one or more subjects will have the grades recorded on the Cambridge IGCSE certificate. Performances below the standard of Grade G will not be recorded on the certificate.
Key factsDuration5 monthsIntake MonthMay & DecemberNumber Of Modules3Mode Of Delivery100% In-personRecorded ClassesYesAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinations
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- May
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December
Please contact our course consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
35 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- May
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December
Please contact our course consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
35 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
Modules
This preparatory course follows the syllabus stipulated by Cambridge Assessment International Education.
You may choose any of the following modules:
- English as a Second Language (Count-In Speaking)
- Enterprise
- Mathematics
Your intended education pathway and progression must be taken into account when making your module selection as different progressions would require different number of modules and combinations.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
- Completed Year 9 of studies; OR
- Attempted GCE N-Level examination
English Language Requirements- At least Grade D or Grade 5 in GCE N-Level English or equivalent
Working Experience- Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience)
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
- Completed Year 9 of studies; OR
- Attempted GCE N-Level examination
English Language Requirements- At least Grade D or Grade 5 in GCE N-Level English or equivalent
Working Experience- Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience)
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeCourse Fee
The total tuition fee covers lectures and internal assessments such as assignments/tests (where applicable).
S$4,033 payable in full
(2 modules)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$100 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in the Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination*.
Receive a S$109 Study Rebate per subject*.
*Click here for terms and conditions.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$130.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTExamination Registration Fee
S$327 (2 modules)
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTEducation Resource Fee
S$109*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Education Resource Fee grants access to recorded lectures, which are invaluable resources for reinforcing learning, revisiting complex concepts, and aiding in exam preparation.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
11am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Full-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeCourse Fee
The total tuition fee covers lectures and internal assessments such as assignments/tests (where applicable).
S$4,033 payable in full
(2 modules)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$100 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in the Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination*.
Receive a S$109 Study Rebate per subject*.
*Click here for terms and conditions.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$130.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTExamination Registration Fee
S$327 (2 modules)
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTEducation Resource Fee
S$109*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Education Resource Fee grants access to recorded lectures, which are invaluable resources for reinforcing learning, revisiting complex concepts, and aiding in exam preparation.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
11am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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International ApplicantsApply Now
Full-time (International Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers lectures and internal assessments such as assignments/tests (where applicable).
S$4,796 payable in full
(2 modules)
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTNon-Refundable Application Fee
S$523.20
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTAdministration Fee
S$1,199*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Includes application for Kaplan Student Access Card, Student’s Pass, Fee Protection Scheme, and Medical Insurance.
Examination Registration Fee
S$327 (2 modules)
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTEducation Resource Fee
S$109*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Education Resource Fee grants access to recorded lectures, which are invaluable resources for reinforcing learning, revisiting complex concepts and aiding in exam preparation.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – DBS/AMEX/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
11am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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DurationDuration
- 5 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
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DurationDuration
- 5 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
I chose the IGCSE Preparatory Course as I wanted to pursue a Diploma, and this programme aligned with my goals. After graduating from the IGCSE Preparatory Course, I advanced to the Foundation Diploma pathway at Kaplan.
My lecturer was clear in his delivery and made lessons easy to follow. Also, despite working while studying, I found it easy to cope with the flexible schedule.
I would recommend the IGCSE Preparatory Course offered by Kaplan to anyone looking to reach their academic goals efficiently.
Tan Kim Quan
IGCSE Preparatory Course Graduate (2023)
My experience during the IGCSE Preparatory Course at Kaplan was both meaningful and enjoyable. The lecturers were exceptional, and the course was easy to understand. Despite working various shifts, I was able to manage my studies effectively. Upon graduating, I continued my education at Kaplan and am currently pursuing a Diploma in Digital Marketing.
Patric Balakrishnan
IGCSE Preparatory Course Graduate (2024)
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