Singapore GCE O Level
The GCE Ordinary Level examination is an internationally recognised examination set by the Ministry of Education, Singapore and University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, United Kingdom. The results scored for this examination is often used by students to gain entry to various colleges and institutions of higher learning in many countries.
Students enrolled for this course will take the examination as a private candidate.
Depending on whether the student wants to enter polytechnic or junior college, students need to do 5 or 6 subjects respectively.
- Completed 8 years of formal education or middle school / lower secondary education.
- At least 15 years old on Jan 1st of the year of examination.
- English language requirement of a pass in Lower Secondary English (in student’s respective school) or IELTS 4.5 or equivalent or pass INSPIRE’s internal English entry test.
Students will be introduced or learn about the content of selected subjects according to the syllabi set by Ministry of Education in preparation for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Levels examinations in October – November.
Prerequisite : GCE O level: Grade A in English, Science and Mathematics (Form 2 or Year 8)
(Recommendation from School Management)
| Subjects offered in Paragon Private and International School | |
| English * | Chemistry |
| Elementary Mathematics | Chinese Language |
| Additional Mathematics | Malay Language |
| Physics | Geography * |
| * Compulsory subjectMinimum: 6 subjects | |
Paragon Private and International School is offering classes in the Primary and Secondary levels. The school provides the Primary and Secondary classes for both the National Curriculum and Cambridge IGCSE.
Paragon Private School integrates curriculum focuses on the National Syllabus but has an integration with the Singapore’s syllabus. Students will be well prepared for the National examination but at the same time have a deeper understanding of each subject area through the blended learning approach. Students will be able to take GCE (Singapore)* examinations.
Paragon International School has an integrated curriculum which equips students with the best concepts from United Kingdom (UK) and Singapore. Students will be able to take GCE (Singapore)* examinations.
* Singapore GCE O Level examination must be taken in Singapore as a Private candidate.