O-LEVEL

O-LEVEL

This course aim to fully prepare students for the Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examination.

The Preparatory Course for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level Examination prepares students for internationally recognised exams and offers a choice of various subjects. Private candidates can take up to 6 subjects.

Core ModulesElective Modules
EnglishAdditional Mathematics
Elementary MathematicsPrinciples of Accounts
Combined Science (Physics / Chemistry)
Minimum 2 core modules and 3 elective modules required. Students who wish to take less than 5 modules will study for 3hrs/module/week.
Academic Progression:Students who pass the examination can apply for entry into:
  • local Polytechnics or
  • private diploma programmes
Assessment Methods:Assessment is based on written examinations set by the Ministry of Education Singapore and University of Cambridge International Examinations (UK). Students are required to enrol for the examination with SEAB via ww.seab.gov.sg.
Teaching Processes:
  • Examination-focused
  • Integrated programme
  • Interactive lessons
  • Assessment based
  • Practical hands-on approach (for science module)
  • Progressive report on students' development (monthly test results and Prelim)
Manner of Teaching:
  • Using textbooks and workbooks
  • Using past year series of examination papers
  • Using lecture notes
  • Science Practical for Science Modules
Graduation Criteria:
  • Students are deemed graduated when they have completed the course with at least 90% attendance for international students and 75% attendance for local students.
  • All fees must be duly paid in full.
Attendance Requirement:All Student Pass Holders are required to maintain a record of 90% and above. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of student pass. Non-Student Pass Holders are required to maintain a record of 75% and above. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of the student.
Average Teacher-Student Ratio:1 : 15
Course Duration:
  • Full-time
  • Option 1 : 12 months (weekly 5 days x 6 hrs),
  • Option 2 : 24 months (weekly 5 days x 6 hrs)
  • Part-time
  • 10 months (weekly 5 days x 3 hrs)
Assessment Schedule:Monthly Test: Last week of the month
Classroom Deployment: See Notice Board for Monthly Classroom Deployment
Awards:Upon graduation, students can be given a Statement of Achievement upon request
Education Path
O-Level Education Path

* All information is for reference only. Trinity International College reserves the right to make final decisions regarding course arrangements, fee standards, and admission requirements.