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

> Best Private Education Institution*

> Provides education and career guidance during course of study> Close supervision of each student’s academic progress

> Taught by experienced and qualified teachers*Awarded to Kaplan Higher Education Academy for Computer Science & IT and Communications & Media

by JobsCentral Learning, Training & Education Development Awards 2016.

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AWARD WINNING PRIVATE EDUCATION PROVIDER IN SINGAPORE

JobsCentral Learning, Training & Education Development (T.E.D.) Awards 20161

• Best Private Education Institution for Business Management3

• Best Private Education Institution for Computer Science & IT2

• Best Private Education Institution for Communications & Media2

• Best Private Education Institution for Marketing3

• Gold Standard Service Provider for Accountancy3

• Gold Standard Service Provider for Hospitality & Tourism2

• Best Corporate Training Provider for Leadership4

• Best Corporate Training Provider for Computer Science & IT4

• Best Corporate Training Provider for Finance Management4

Private Education Institution

Corporate Training Provider

• Preferred Private Education Institution (Overall) 1st (Year 2012 and 2013), 2nd (Year 2010 and 2011)• Preferred Private Education Institution for a Bachelor’s Degree 1st (Year 2012 and 2013), 2nd (Year 2010 and 2011)• Preferred Private Education Institution for a Post-Graduate Degree 1st (Year 2012), 2nd (Year 2011 and 2013)• Preferred Private Education Institution for a Diploma Advanced Diploma 1st (Year 2010, 2012 and 2013), 2nd (Year 2011)• Preferred Private Education Institution for a Professional Certification/Personal Development Courses/Corporate

Workshops 1st (Year 2010, 2012 and 2013), 2nd (Year 2011)

JobsCentral Learning and Rankings Survey 2013/14, 2013/2012, 2012/2011, 2011/2010

Kaplan in Singapore is part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world’s most diverse education providers and is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings, formerly The Washington Post Company. Its three entities in Singapore, namely Kaplan Higher Education Academy, Kaplan Higher Education Institute and Kaplan Learning Institute (comprising Kaplan Financial and Kaplan Professional) serve more than 30,000 learners from across 30 countries worldwide and it is the only education provider in Singapore to be awarded the4-yearEduTrustcertificationforallthreeofthem.

Kaplan Higher Education Academy

Kaplan Higher Education Institute

Kaplan Learning Institute

UEN 199409389HValidity: 20/05/2014 to 19/05/2018

UEN 198600044NValidity: 17/08/2014 to 16/08/2018

UEN 199701260KValidity: 20/05/2014 to 19/05/2018

Registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE), part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

WELCOME TO KAPLAN SINGAPOREHRM Asia Reader’s Choice Awards 20162

• WinnerofBestCorporateLearningandDevelopmentProvider. Awarded to Kaplan Professional, part of Kaplan Learning Institute.

HRM Asia Reader’s Choice Awards 20152

• WinnerofBestCorporateLeadershipProgramme.Awarded to Kaplan Professional, part of Kaplan Learning Institute.

AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards• Top3BestPrivateSchoolsinSingapore2016• Top3BestPrivateSchoolsinSingapore2015• Top3BestPrivateSchoolsinSingapore2014• Top3BestPrivateSchoolsinSingapore2013• Top3BestPrivateSchoolsinSingapore2010• Top3BestPrivateSchoolsinSingapore2009

Platinum Approved Learning Partner - Student TuitionThe highest level of recognition that ACCA awards to its tuition providers in recognition of the exceptional quality of tuition provision and support for ACCA students. Awarded to Kaplan Financial, part of Kaplan Learning Institute.

Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Asia 2015• PrivateHigherInstitution(GoldAward)

1 Awarded to Kaplan in Singapore by JobsCentral Learning, Training & Education Development (T.E.D.) Awards 2016. The award is conferred based on stringent assessment by an esteemed panel of judges consisting of industry experts, and voting by members of the public. 2Awarded to Kaplan Higher Education Academy. 3Awarded to Kaplan Higher Education Institute. 4Awarded to Kaplan Learning Institute.

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ABOUT KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMY

Today, thousands of students are enrolled into Kaplan Higher Education Academy in Singapore, pursuing full-time programmes that range from Diplomas to Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees.Through strategic collaborations with prestigious universities fromAustralia,IrelandandtheUK,Kaplanofferscareer-orientedacademic programmes designed to provide students with skills necessary to qualify them for employment and to meet the demands of the industry.

Disciplines available:

•Accounting&Finance•Business&Management•Communication&Media•Hospitality&TourismManagement •Humanities&SocialSciences•InformationTechnology•Law•Nursing&AlliedHealth

Kaplan City Campuses Location Map

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Together, Kaplan Higher Education Academy and Kaplan Higher Education Institute form one of the largest private education institutions in Singapore, spanning more than 140,000 sqft across Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge and @ PoMo.The campuses are located in the heart of the city, all within walking distances from 6 MRT stations across major train lines.

All our campuses are strategically located to provide students with convenience and conducive study environments, including state-of-the-art classrooms and computer laboratories, WIFI access, student lounges, well-resourced library and food & beverage outlets on campus.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Student activities complement students’ academic experiences by providing services and resources that engage students in creating campus culture through social, cultural, intellectual, athletic, recreational, artistic and service opportunities.Having meaningful experiences enrich the intellectual, ethical and social development of our students and round up a holistic learning experience on a diverse campus environment. Leadership development opportunities enhance students’ growth and development and in turn, enhance the success of each student organisation.

Student Development

Students at Kaplan are supported by co-curricular activities including new student orientations, networking and interactive engagement, leadership development, cultural and performing arts, community volunteerism and sports groups.Kaplan also provides students pastoral counselling services to assist students to gain balance between their student life and personal well-being.

Student Care & Administration

Kaplan is committed to help students achieve career success.Our Career Development Series (CDS) is a 3-dimensional career advisory series of development workshops, previews, talks and career counselling designed to help students and graduates enhance their employability and stay relevant in the workforce. Graduating students can learn how to manage self through a range of developmental workshops, career counselling and coaching under the CDS framework.

Career Assistance Student life outside of the curriculum allows students to learn skills that will be valuable throughout their lifetime. Being part of the Kaplan Student Committee (KSC), students have an opportunity to develop skills such as leading successful meetingsandteams,conflictresolutionanddecisionmakingskills through leadership development programmes.Students who are involved in Kaplan’s interest clubs can learn and develop communication skills, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Students who are part of our international community clubs learn to embrace ideas such as understanding diversity, culturaldifferencesandindividuality,whicharevaluedelementsof our campus life.

Personal Development Programme

Students in Kaplan are encouraged to live a healthy and active lifestyle. There are various sports clubs such as basketball, football, badminton and tennis to bring together like-minded students who are passionate about sports. Students can also join our competitive sports teams to experience the spirit of good sportsmanship and hone their agility and quick decision-making skills.

Sports & Recreational Activities

Kaplan CampusLife organises a variety of sporting and special interest activities to provide a well-rounded student experience.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

This course is designed for students who wish to acquire an internationallyrecognisedqualificationandtoprogresstohigher education.Upon completion of the course, students will sit for the Singapore-CambridgeGeneralCertificateofEducation(OrdinaryLevel)Examination which is conducted jointly by the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) and the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).

Aims & Objectives

Studentswhositforthefinalexternalexaminationandobtainatleast a Grade 6 or better in one or more subjects will receive a Singapore-CambridgeGeneralCertificateofEducation(OrdinaryLevel) from SEAB (Singapore Assessment and Examination Board).Students who have met the attendance requirements will be awardedaCertificateofAttendancebyKaplan.

Qualification Awarded

An assessment schedule is given to students at the start of the course. This would include class tests, assessments and mock examinations (Oral, Mid-Year and Prelims).

Assessment Method

Achildsafetypolicywhichisobservedbyallstaffandlecturersof the school is in place. There is a form teacher assigned to each class. Parents/guardians will receive progress reports and be invited to parent-teacher meetings. An academic review will be conducted by a teacher with students who need the extra push. There are also various intervention points to engage students in their holistic development.

Student Care & Academic Tracking

Singapore Government Polytechnics – Students would require atleast5GCEO-LevelscomprisingofEnglish,2otherrelevantsubjects and 2 best subjects. The subject combination would depend on the intended course of study in the polytechnic.Singapore Junior Colleges – Students would require at least 6GCEO-LevelscomprisingofEnglishand5otherrelevantsubjects. The subject combination would depend on the intended course of study in the junior college.

Progression Pathways

Each GCE O-Level class will have a dedicated classroom, where the Science lab sessions will be conducted as well. There will also be self-study facilities and lockers for students.

Facilities

Teachingstaffarequalified,withexperienceinteachingGCEO-Level particularly to private candidates. These teachers impart not just academic knowledge, but also examination skills which are necessary for this intensive preparatory course.

Teachers

You may choose any of the following subjects:• EnglishLanguage• Mathematics• AdditionalMathamatics• Science(Physics/Chemistry)• PrinciplesofAccounts• Chinese• Geography

Choice of Subjects

• CompletionofSecondary3,9yearsformaleducationorequivalent• PassplacementtestorcompletedKaplanPBEPLevel5or possessIELTS5.5orequivalent

Entry Requirements

Course Duration

Duration Intake Examination

12 months October October (following year)

January - March intakeStudents who commence the course after October (latest March, before exam registration closes) will attend make-up classes.

Student Lounge at PoMo Campus

SUBJECT OUTLINE

• Listen and critically readwith accuracy, understanding and appreciation of a wide range of literary texts from print and digital sources.• Speak and write in internationally acceptable English (StandardEnglish) that is grammatical, fluent,mutually intelligibleandappropriatefordifferentpurposes,audiences, contexts and cultures.• Understand and use internationally acceptable English (Standard English) grammar and vocabulary accurately and appropriately as well as understand how speakers/writers put words together and use language to communicate meaning and achieve impact.

English Language

• Acquirethenecessarymathematicalconceptsandskills for continuous learning in mathematics and related disciplines, and for application to the real world.• Developthenecessaryskillsfortheacquisitionandapplication of mathematical concepts and skills.• Developmathematical thinkingandproblem-solvingskills and apply these skills to formulate and solve problems.• Recogniseanduseconnectionsamongmathematicalideas, and between mathematics and other disciplines.• Developapositiveattitudetowardsmathematics.• Make effective use of a variety of mathematical tools (including information and communication technology tools) in the learning and application of mathematics.• Produce imaginative and creative work arising from mathematical ideas.• Developtheabilitiestoreason logically, tocommunicate mathematically, and to learn cooperatively and independently.

Mathematics

• Understandandapplymathematicalconceptsandskillsin a variety of contexts.• Analyse information, formulate and solve problems, including those in real-world contexts by selecting and applying appropriate techniques; interpret mathematical results.• Solvehigherorder-thinkingproblems,make inferences, reason and communicate mathematically through writing mathematical explanation, arguments and proofs.

Additional Mathematics

• Understandenergy,matter,andtheirinterrelationships.• Investigatenaturalphenomenaandthenapplypatterns,

models (including mathematical ones), principles, theories and laws to explain the physical behaviour of the universe.

• Applyinvestigativeandproblem-solvingskills,andeffectivelycommunicate the theoretical concepts covered in this course.

• Appreciatethecontributionphysicsmakestoourunderstanding of the physical world.• Understandandapplyscientificconceptsandprinciples.• Developskillsthatwillbeoflongtermvalueinanincreasing

technological world.• Knowandunderstandthesocial,environmental,healthand

safety issues relating to the chemical industry.• Toknowthe importanceofchemicals in industryand in

everyday life.

Science (Physics/Chemistry)

Classroom at Wilkie Edge Campus

SUBJECT OUTLINE

• Developanunderstandingof theelements, theoriesand procedures of accounting.• Developanunderstandingof theaccounting information system and the skills of recording, organising, summarising and analysing business transactions.• Developanunderstandingofhowaccounting information is presented and the skills of presenting quantitative accounting information.• Developanunderstandingofhowaccounting information is used and the skills of analysing, interpreting and evaluating business performance and status.

Principles of Accounts

• Acquire knowledge of the characteristics, distribution and processes of physical and human phenomena. • Develop a holistic understanding of physical-human relationships at local, regional and global scales. • Gain geographical insights and global awareness into future challenges through the study of current issues and their management. • Become inquiring and self-directed learners who ask geographical questions and seek understanding through the collection and analysis of geographical information.• Developskillsincommunicatingandapplyinggeographical knowledge.• Makeinformedjudgementsandsounddecisionsthroughthe analysis, synthesis and evaluation of geographical information.

Geography

• Test theabilityof thestudentsto listen,speakandwrite, i.e. their ability to put these skills to use in communicating with the Chinese language.

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The Synergy Pod at PoMo Campus

FEE SCHEDULE & APPLICATION

Please refer to the insert for the information on: • TuitionFee• Non-tuitionFee• RefundPolicy• EduTrustCertificationFor more information, please contact our programme consultant or email to info.sg@kaplan.com

Fee Schedule

All applications must be submitted to Kaplan Higher Education Academy at least 2 months before the start of each intake.Documents required for course application by Ministry of Education (MOE):• Dulycompletedapplicationform• Applicant’sNRIC• Applicant’sBirthCertificate• Father’sandMother’sNRIC• GCEO/NLevelCertificate• Secondary1toSecondary5reportbook• PSLECertificate• Primary1toPrimary6reportbook• Letter fromparentsstating the reasons topursue thecourse at Kaplan• Courseapplicationfee

How to Apply

All applications will be submitted to Ministry of Education (MOE) for processing. It normally takes about 6-8 weeks to process each application by MOE. It is advisable for students to apply for admission at least 2 months before the start of the course.

Application & Selection

Who to Contact

For enquiries on this course, SMS BROLVL<space>Name <space>Email Address to 8338 1333.By sending the code via SMS, you have given your consent to have a representative from Kaplan contact you regarding your request.

For other information or enquiries on other Diploma programmes, please contact:Telephone : 6733 1877Facsimile : 62253605Email : info.sg@kaplan.comKaplan Website : kaplan.com.sg

Kaplan Higher Education Academy reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any programme fee, programme, admission requirement, mode of delivery or other arrangements without prior notice.The information contained in this brochure is correct at time of printing (October 2017).Registered with Committee for Private Education (CPE), part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). UEN 199409389H:Validity20/5/2014to19/5/2018

The full application package should be sent to:Director, Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination (Full-time)Kaplan Higher Education AcademyKaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge8WilkieRoad,#02-01,Singapore228095

kaplan.com.sg

info.sg@kaplan.com

KaplanSingapore kaplan.com.sg

6733 1877

Kaplan City Campus @ PoMo 1 Selegie Road Level 6, Singapore 188306Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge 8 Wilkie Road Level 2, Singapore 228095