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PREPARATORY COURSE FOR CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMINATION (12 MONTHS)

PREPARATORY COURSE FOR CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMINATION (12 MONTHS)

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12 months

Stalford Academy’s “Preparatory Course for Cambridge International Advanced Level Examination (12 Months)” aims to thoroughly prepare private candidates for the Cambridge International Advanced Level Examination, which is an internationally recognised qualification offered by Cambridge Assessment International Examination. Cambridge Assessment International Education is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds. It is a part of the University of Cambridge and is a not-for-profit organisation that devotes resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential. Please visit this link to find out more about Cambridge International.

Our 12-month preparatory programme is a fast-pace intensive programme that aims to prepare the student for the Cambridge International Advanced Level Examination in one year. Students will be equipped with the concrete knowledge and necessary intellectual skills in tackling the examinations. Students may also choose to take the exam at the Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Level first before taking at the Cambridge International Advanced Level. The AS syllabus content is half a Cambridge International A Level. Please refer to Cambridge International’s website to understand more about the Cambridge International A Level qualification.

General Information

Course Duration: 12 months (Full-Time)
Course Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours: Mondays to Fridays, between 8am to 7pm (actual duration depends on the number of subjects taken)
Total Contact Hours: 864 contact hours for 12-month programme (English and 3 other A Level subjects package)
Lesson Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours per lesson
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Course Duration for Preparatory Course for Cambridge International Advanced Level Examination (12 Months)

Programme	Commencement Date	Completion Date	Academic Terms (Weeks)	Term Breaks & School Holidays@
12 Months	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	4 (44 weeks)	One 1-week term break per term. One 8-week school holidays per annum.

@ Dates are subjected to changes and students will be notified two weeks in advance.

Course Content

Applicants may enrol for the following subjects*. Additional information about the Cambridge International A Level syllabus can be found here..

Mathematics (9709)	**Further Mathematics (9231)	**Chinese (9715) (A Level only)
Physics (9702)	**Economics (9708)	**Chinese Language (8681) (AS Level only)
Chemistry (9701)	**Accounting (9706)	**English Language (9093)
English General Paper (AS Level Only) (8021)	**Biology (9700)

*Subjects offered may change without prior notice. Applicants should check with the school before enrolment.
**A minimum number of 10 students enrolling in the subject are required before the subject is offered.

Admission Pre-requisites

Local Students
Applicants must:
Be above 15 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Secondary School and obtained GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent
Have obtained a pass in English at GCE O level

International Students
Applicants must:
Be above 15 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Senior Middle 1 or Grade 10 or its equivalent
Have obtained a pass in English at Senior Middle 1 or Grade 10 or its equivalent

Please visit this link to find out who can take Cambridge International A and AS Levels examination.

Mode of Assessment

1. Internal Assessment – all internal assessments will be in the form of written papers
For the 12-month programme, 4 Examinations will be conducted.

2. External Assessment – Cambridge International A Level Examination
a. Cambridge International AS & A Level Examination is conducted twice a year, in June and November.
b. Exam registration schedule for private candidates is in early January (for Jun exam) and early July (for Nov exam).
c. Some subjects may be available only once a year, e.g. Chinese and Chinese Language.
d. Students will sit for a preliminary examination at Stalford Academy in preparation for the actual A Level examinations.

Requirements for Completion of Course

1. Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and LTVP and DP holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
2. International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

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List of Courses Offered

For more information, please refer to CPE’s website at https://www.ssg.gov.sg/cpe/pei.html

S/N.	Course Title	Course Level	Cert Awarded By	Full-Time (Mths)
1	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ADVANCED 1 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
2	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ADVANCED 2 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
3	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ADVANCED LEVEL (6 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
4	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ELEMENTARY 1 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
5	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ELEMENTARY 2 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
6	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ELEMENTARY LEVEL (6 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
7	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE 1 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
8	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE 2 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
9	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (6 MONTHS)	Certificate	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
10	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 2) (3 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
11	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 2) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
12	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 3) (3 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
13	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 3) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
14	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 4) (3 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
15	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 4) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
16	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 5) (3 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
17	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 5) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
18	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 1) (3 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
19	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 1) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
20	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 2) (3 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
21	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 2) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	6
22	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 3) (3 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY	3
23	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMINATION (12 MONTHS)	Preparatory	CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION	12
24	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY (EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)	3
25	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY (EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM)	3
26	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (ADVANCED LEVEL) EXAMINATION (12 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY (EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE AND UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS)	12
27	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (ADVANCED LEVEL) EXAMINATION (24 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY (EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE AND UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS)	24
28	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (ORDINARY LEVEL) EXAMINATION (12 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY (EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE AND UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS)	12
29	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (ORDINARY LEVEL) EXAMINATION (24 MONTHS)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY (EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE AND UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS)	24
30	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)	Preparatory	STALFORD ACADEMY (EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AWARDED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD)	3

 

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Preparatory Course for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Preparatory Course for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

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3 months

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is often the administered test for non-native English speakers to measure their proficiency and grasp of the language as it is used in academic settings such as universities and colleges. This preparatory course for the TOEFL seeks to prepare students who wish to obtain recognition of their language proficiency, often a requirement of the admission criteria into top colleges and universities worldwide, by enhancing their skills at handling each individual section of the TOEFL paper, more specifically, reading, listening, speaking and writing.

General Information

Course Intake:  Monthly
Course Duration:  12 Weeks (Full-Time)
Course Delivery Method:  Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours:  Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Total Contact Hours: 360 contact hours (3 hours per lesson)
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Course Details

Preparatory Course for TOEFL	3-Month (12-Week) Programme
The complete course consists of 4 modules which cover the basic aspects of the language, targeting at each individual section of the TOEFL paper; namely reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students will attend a series of lectures where the teacher (who is a native English speaker) will go through the 4 modules. We have a custom-designed curriculum based on analysis of papers from the past years to familiarise the students with different types of passages which have a high chance of appearing in the exam.	Commencement Date	Completion Date
	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure

 

Admission Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• be at least 15 years of age
• sit for a placement test to determine suitability

Mode of Assessment

All internal examinations will be in the form of written papers. A total of 2 Continual Assessments will be conducted. Student will need to register and sit for the external TOEFL examination [http://www.ets.org/toefl/].

Requirements for Completion of Course

1. Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and Dependent’s Pass holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
2. International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

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Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

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3 Months

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a system which tests the ability of candidates to communicate in the English language across the four key components of language use – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Certification in the IELTS may be especially useful for those who may intend to study or work in a place where English is the major lingua franca used. The Academy aims to deliver the IELTS preparatory course in a manner which zeroes in on basic conversational skills and expressions, basic listening comprehension, reading and writing of simple vocabulary and phrases for interaction purposes, all of which fully prepares the candidate to fulfil the four key requirements of the IELTS, and acquire the expected proficiency level in the language. Students looking for international recognition and certification of their proficiency of the English language are strongly recommended to join us for this course.

General Information

Course Intake: Monthly
Course Duration: 12 Weeks (Full-Time)
Course Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Total Contact Hours: 360 contact hours (3 hours per lesson)
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Course Details

Preparatory Course for IELTS	3-Month (12-Week) Programme
This course covers the four aspects of Communications Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking which are also the sections tested in the IELTS. Students will be guided in achieving proficiency in the language and preparation for the test. Lessons will include: Basic conversational skills and expressions Basic listening comprehension Reading and writing of simple vocabulary and phrases for interaction purposes By the end of the course, students will be able to sit for the IELTS examination.	Commencement Date	Completion Date
	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure

Admission Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• Be at least 15 years of age
• Sit for a placement test to determine suitability

Mode of Assessment

All internal examinations will be in the form of written papers. A total of 2 Continual Assessments will be conducted. Student will need to register and sit for the external IELTS examination

Requirements for Completion of Course

1. Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and Dependent’s Pass holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
2. International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

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Certificate in General English

Certificate in General English

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Elementary

• Elementary 1 (3 MONTHS), or
• Elementary 2 (3 MONTHS), or
• Elementary Level (6 MONTHS)

Intermediate

• Intermediate 1 (3 MONTHS), or
• Intermediate 2 (3 MONTHS), or
• Intermediate Level (6 MONTHS)

Advanced

• Advanced 1 (3 MONTHS), or
• Advanced 2 (3 MONTHS), or
• Advanced Level (6 MONTHS)

The General English course is designed to accommodate students who wish to learn, or better their mastery of the English language, highly salient in a predominantly English speaking country like Singapore. The course caters to the learning needs of different students possessing varying standards of the English language as it comprises of 3 tiers ranging from elementary to advanced, with each tier being further divided into 2 levels. Students enjoy the flexibility of choice to select and join the course at their desired and appropriate entry level.

At the elementary levels, Stalford Academy’s General English course will cover the fundamentals of General English language which include basic conversational skills and expressions as well as the reading and writing of simple vocabulary and phrases. Upon completion, students can choose to further hone their grasp of the language at the intermediate tier which aims to take the mastery of the language to a different level by imparting the language to students at a more advanced stage. At this tier, students can expect to build their vocabulary bank gradually, and take small steps to increase their language skills from simple exercises such as basic sentence construction. The advanced tier would see students pick up effective communication skills and interpretation of more sophisticated text to develop their confidence in their competency of the language.

General Information

Course Intake: Monthly
Course Duration: 12 Weeks (Full-Time) or 24 Weeks (Full-Time)
Course Level: Certificate
Course Developed By: Stalford Academy
Course Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Total Contact Hours:360 contact hours for 12-week programme
720 contact hours for 24-week programme
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Course Details

Certificate in General English Elementary 1 and 2

This course is suitable for students with no or little background in English. The course will cover: Basic conversational skills and expressions Basic listening comprehension Reading and writing of simple vocabulary and phrases for interaction purposes By the end of the course, students would be able to attain an assessed English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 1 – 2.

Certificate in General English Intermediate 1 and 2

This tier is for students who have completed the Elementary level, or have prior knowledge of the English language. The course will cover: Clear communication skills Reading and writing Basic text, information, and comprehension Sentence construction Grammar Building up of vocabulary bank By the end of the course, students would be able to attain an assessed English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 3 – 4.

Certificate in General English Advanced 1 and 2

This course is for students who have a higher level of English proficiency. The course will cover: Fluent and effective communication of ideas Interpretation of complex text Effective writing skills Honing of grammar skills Building up of vocabulary bank By the end of the course, students would be able to attain an assessed English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5 – 6.

Tier	Course Title	Course Level	Duration (Months)	Duration (Weeks)
Elementary	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ELEMENTARY 1 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	3	12
	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ELEMENTARY 2 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	3	12
	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ELEMENTARY LEVEL (6 MONTHS)	Certificate	6	24
Intermediate	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE 1 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	3	12
	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE 2 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	3	12
	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (6 MONTHS)	Certificate	6	24
Advanced	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ADVANCED 1 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	3	12
	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ADVANCED 2 (3 MONTHS)	Certificate	3	12
	CERTIFICATE IN GENERAL ENGLISH ADVANCED LEVEL (6 MONTHS)	Certificate	6	24

Note: All courses are conducted on a Full-Time basis.

3-Month (12-Week) Programme			6-Month (24-Week) Programme
Commencement Date	Completion Date		Commencement Date	Completion Date
Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure		Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure

Admission Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• Be above 12 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
• Sit for a placement test to determine a suitable tier and level for them

Teaching Staff

The teacher to student ratio is less than 1:25, subject to room capacity. All of our teachers are dedicated and experienced, possessing at least GCE A-Level Certificate and are registered with the Committee for Private Education, Singapore. The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Mode of Assessment

All internal examinations will be in the form of written papers. A total of 2 Continual Assessments will be conducted.

Requirements for Completion of Course

Certificate of Completion awarded by Stalford Academy, after successful completion of course.

1. Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and Dependent’s Pass holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
2. International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

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Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination

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12 months or 24 months

Stalford Academy’s ‘A’ Levels preparatory course aims to thoroughly prepare private candidates for the GCE ‘A’ Level Examinations, which are national level assessments jointly organized and conducted by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) and the Univesity of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicates.

In this preparatory program, students will be equipped with the concrete knowledge and necessary intellectual skills in tackling the examinations. If you are keen on achieving the key to smooth progress into tertiary education, be sure that this is the right preparatory program for you.

General Information

Course Duration: 12 months (Full-Time) or 24 months (Full-Time)
Course Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours: Mondays to Fridays, between 8am to 7pm (actual duration depends on the number of subjects taken)
Total Contact Hours: 1080 contact hours for 12-month programme (3-H2 and 2-H1 subject package)
2,160 contact hours for 24-month programme (3-H2 and 2-H1 subject package)
Lesson Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours per lesson
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Course Duration for Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE (Advanced Level) Examination

Programme	Commencement Date	Completion Date	Academic Terms (Weeks)	Term Breaks & School Holidays@
12 Months	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	4 (44 weeks)	One 1-week term break per term. One 8-week school holidays per annum.
24 Months	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	8 (88 weeks)

@ Dates are subjected to changes and students will be notified two weeks in advance.

Course Content

Applicants may enroll for the following subjects*. Additional information about the syllabus here.

Chinese Language and Literature (H2)	**Chinese Language (H1)	**Mathematics (H1)
Mathematics (H2)	**Chemistry (H2)	**Physics (H1)
Physics (H2)	**Economics (H1)
Chemistry (H1)	**Economics (H2)
General Paper (H1)

*Subjects offered may change without prior notice. Applicants should check with the school before enrolment.
**A minimum number of 10 students enrolling in the subject are required before the subject is offered.

Admission Pre-requisites

Local Students (12/24-month programme)
Applicants must:
Be above 17 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Secondary School , obtained GCE ‘O’ level certificate or its equivalent

International Students (12-month programme)
Applicants must:
Be above 17 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Senior Middle 3 or Grade 12 or its equivalent
Have obtained a pass in English (i.e. 50% of total mark at current high school)

International Students (24-month programme)
Applicants must:
Be above 16 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Senior Middle 2 or Grade 11 or its equivalent
Have obtained a pass in English (i.e. 50% of total mark at current high school)

Mode of Assessment

1. Internal Assessment – all internal assessments will be in the form of written papers
a. For the 12-month programme, 4 Examinations will be conducted.
b. For the 24-month programme, 8 Examinations will be conducted.

2. External Assessment – GCE ‘A’ Level Examination [www.seab.gov.sg]
a. Registration for GCE ‘A’ Level Examination is in March
b. Examinations for all subjects (except for Chinese Language) will be held in November.
c. Students will sit for a preliminary examination at Stalford Academy in preparation for the actual ‘A’ Level examinations.

Requirements for Completion of Course

1. Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and Dependent’s Pass holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
2. International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

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Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination

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12 months or 24 months

Stalford Academy’s ‘O’ Levels preparatory course aims to thoroughly prepare private candidates for the GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations, which are national level assessments jointly organized and conducted by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) and the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicates.

In this preparatory program which content is aligned closely to the latest examination guidelines, students will be equipped with the concrete knowledge and necessary intellectual skills in tackling the examinations. If you are keen on achieving a robust foundation that will pave your smooth progress into post-secondary institutions, be sure that this is the right preparatory program for you.

Students who manage to attain outstanding results in the ‘O’ level examination could receive grants of up to 70% of polytechnic fees, on the condition they work for three years with any enterprise in Singapore. In addition, students will also be allowed to apply for permanent residency in Singapore.

General Information

Course Duration: 12 months (Full-Time) or 24 months (Full-Time)
Course Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours: Mondays to Fridays, between 8am to 7pm (actual duration depends on the number of subjects taken)
Total Contact Hours: 945 contact hours for 12-month programme (5-subject package)
1,890 contact hours for 24-month programme (5-subject package)
Lesson Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours per lesson
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Course Duration for Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE (Ordinary Level) Examination

Programme	Commencement Date	Completion Date	Academic Terms (Weeks)	Term Breaks & School Holidays@
12 Months	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	4 (44 weeks)	One 1-week term break per term. One 8-week school holidays per annum.
24 Months	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	Pls refer to Course Info Brochure	8 (88 weeks)

@ Dates are subjected to changes and students will be notified two weeks in advance.

Course Content

Applicants may enroll for the following subjects*. Additional information about the syllabus may be found on the SEAB website.

Core Subjects		Elective Subjects
English Language		Additional Mathematics	Chinese
Elementary Mathematics		Physics	Higher Chinese
		Chemistry	Literature in Chinese
		** Biology	** Principles of Accounts
		Science (Physics, Chemistry)	**
		** Science (Physics, Biology)	** History
		** Science (Chemistry, Biology)	**

*Subjects offered may change without prior notice. Applicants should check with the school before enrolment.
**A minimum number of 10 students enrolling in the subject are required before the subject is offered.

Additional Subject Information
Students taking the standard course package must select 5 subjects, comprising 2 compulsory core subjects and 3 elective subjects. Science laboratory sessions will be conducted for students who have chosen Chemistry and/or Physics as examinable subjects.
Students seeking entry into Singapore Polytechnics				Requirements for entry into Singapore Junior Colleges or Millennia Institute
Generally, students seeking entry into local polytechnics must fulfil the EL-R2-B2 requirement. The following provides more details about the entry requirements for various polytechnic courses:				Students seeking entry into local junior colleges or Millennia Institute must fulfill the L1-R5 or L1-R4 requirements set by the Ministry of Education.
Course Requirement	Business	Science and Technology	Design	Pre-University Requirement	Local Junior College	Millennia Institute
EL (Subject 1)	English	English	English	L1 (Subject 1)	English	English
R2 (Subject 2)	Elementary Mathematics or Additional Mathematics	Elementary Mathematics or Additional Mathematics	Elementary Mathematics or Additional Mathematics	R5 (Subject 2)	Geography, or History, orCombined Humanities, or Literature in Chinese	Geography, or History, or Combined Humanities, or Literature in Chinese
R2 (Subject 3)	Geography or Principle of Accounts	Chemistry, or Physics, or Science (Physics and Chemistry)	Chemistry, or Physics, or Science (Physics and Chemistry)	R5 (Subject 3)	Elementary Mathematics, or Additional Mathematics, or Chemistry, or Physics	Elementary Mathematics, or Additional Mathematics, or Chemistry, or Physics
B2 (Subject 4)	Best 1 other subject	Best 1 other subject	Best 1 other subject	R5 (Subject 4)	Elementary Mathematics, or Additional Mathematics, or Chemistry, or Physics	Elementary Mathematics, or Additional Mathematics, or Chemistry, or Physics
B2 (Subject 5)	Best 1 other subject	Best 1 other subject	Best 1 other subject	R5 (Subject 5)	Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects	Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects
Students can either choose to take all 5 subjects in one academic year, or combine two ‘O’ Level certificates (which were obtained in 2 consecutive years) when applying for local polytechnics.				R5 (Subject 6)	Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects	N/A

Admission Pre-requisites

Local Students (12/24-month programme)
Applicants must:
Be above 15 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Junior High School, Secondary 3 or its equivalent

International Students (12-month programme)
Applicants must:
Be above 15 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Senior Middle 1 or Grade 10 or its equivalent
Have obtained a pass in English (i.e. 50% of total mark at current high school)

International Students (24-month programme)
Applicants must:
Be above 14 years of age as of 1st January of the year of enrolment
Have successfully completed Middle School or Grade 9 or its equivalent
Have obtained a pass in English (i.e. 50% of total mark at current high school)

Mode of Assessment

1. Internal Assessment – all internal assessments will be in the form of written papers
a. For the 12-month programme, 4 Examinations will be conducted.
b. For the 24-month programme, 8 Examinations will be conducted.

2. External Assessment – GCE ‘O’ Level Examination [www.seab.gov.sg]
a. Registration for GCE ‘O’ Level Examination is in March
b. Chinese Listening Comprehension and Oral Examination from June to July
c. English Listening Comprehension and Oral Examination in August
d. Examinations for all other subjects will be held from October to November
e. Students will sit for a preliminary examination at Stalford Academy in preparation for the actual ‘O’ Level examinations.

Requirements for Completion of Course

1. Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and Dependent’s Pass holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
2. International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

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AEIS Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Secondary 1/2/3)

AEIS PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 1/2/3)

 Course Information Brochure

Stalford Academy’s AEIS preparatory courses for admission into government schools for academic levels from Secondary 1 to 3 are specially designed to prepare foreign students seeking admission into local mainstream government schools.

In this preparatory course, extra emphasis is being placed on building your proficiency of the English language as well as application of Mathematics so that our students will be equipped with a strong foundation that will thoroughly prepare them for the required entry tests prior to admission into government schools. Students can expect to undergo daily intensive lessons to not only learn about the necessary academic knowledge but pick up examination skills as well.

Entry into government schools for international students can take place via two major means:

General Information

Course Duration: 12 Weeks (Full-Time) or 24 Weeks (Full-Time)
Course Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Total Contact Hours: 360 contact hours for 12-week programme
720 contact hours for 24-week programme
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Requirements for Completion of Course

Certificate of Completion awarded by Stalford Academy, after successful completion of course.
International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

Mode of Assessment

All internal examinations will be in the form of written papers. A total of 2 Continual Assessments will be conducted.

Course Details

Planned School Level	Min Age	*Max Age	Course Title	Course Level	Duration (Months)	Duration (Weeks)
Secondary 1	12	14	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 1) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	6	24
Secondary 2	13	15	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 2) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	6	24
Secondary 3	14	16	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 3) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	6	24

Course Intake ScheduleNote: All courses are conducted on a Full-Time basis.
* Maximum Age as at at 1st January of the year of admission to government school

 

3-Month (12-Week) Programme			6-Month (24-Week) Programme
Commencement Date	Completion Date		Commencement Date	Completion Date
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AEIS Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Primary 2/3/4/5)

AEIS PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 2/3/4/5)

 Course Information Brochure

Stalford Academy’s AEIS preparatory courses for admission into government schools for academic levels from primary 2 to 5 are specially designed to prepare foreign students seeking admission into local mainstream government schools.

In this preparatory course, extra emphasis is being placed on building your proficiency of the English language as well as application of Mathematics so that our students will be equipped with a strong foundation that will thoroughly prepare them for the required entry tests prior to admission into government schools. Students can expect to undergo daily intensive lessons to not only learn about the necessary academic knowledge but pick up examination skills as well.

Entry into government schools for international students can take place via two major means:

General Information

Course Duration: 12 Weeks (Full-Time) or 24 Weeks (Full-Time)
Course Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Lesson Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Total Contact Hours: 360 contact hours for 12-week programme
720 contact hours for 24-week programme
Lesson Venue: 12 Kallang Avenue #03-11/12/13/14, Aperia, Singapore 339511

Requirements for Completion of Course

Certificate of Completion awarded by Stalford Academy, after successful completion of course.
International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

Mode of Assessment

All internal examinations will be in the form of written papers. A total of 2 Continual Assessments will be conducted.

Course Details

Planned School Level	Min Age	*Max Age	Course Title	Course Level	Duration (Months)	Duration (Weeks)
Primary 2	7	9	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 2) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	6	24
Primary 3	8	10	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 3) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	6	24
Primary 4	9	11	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 4) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	6	24
Primary 5	10	12	PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 5) (6 MONTHS)	Preparatory	6	24

Note: All courses are conducted on a Full-Time basis.
* Maximum Age as at at 1st January of the year of admission to government school

 

3-Month (12-Week) Programme			6-Month (24-Week) Programme
Commencement Date	Completion Date		Commencement Date	Completion Date
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