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ESIC offers comprehensive academic programs designed with the ultimate goal of helping students progress into further education.

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC)

The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) program provides students with comprehensive preparation for the sit for the new Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) examinations from 2027 onwards

  • Duration: 24 Months Full-Time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)
  • Age Requirement: at least 15 years old
  • Subjects: 5-8 subjects based on the Compulsory and Selective subject
  • Mode of Study: Face-to-face
Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) (Intensive)

The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) (Intensive) program provides students with comprehensive preparation for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level examinations

  • Duration: 12 Months Full-Time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)
  • Age Requirement: at least 16 years old
  • Subjects: 5-8 subjects based on the Compulsory and Selective subject
  • Mode of Study: Face-to-face
Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)

The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) program provides students with comprehensive preparation for the sit for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examination.

  • Duration: 24 Months Full-Time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)
  • Age Requirement: at least 16 years old
  • Subjects: Students will choose 3H2 +1H1+GP or 4H2+GP based on the compulsory and selective Module.
  • Mode of Study: Face-to-face
Preparatory Course for Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level

The Preparatory Course for Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level program prepares students for the Pearson Edexcel International A-Levels (IAL) examination.

  • Duration: 24 Months Full-Time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)
  • Age Requirement: at least 16 years old
  • Subjects: Students will select 2 compulsory subjects and at least 2 to 4 optional subjects to study
  • Mode of Study: Face-to-face
Preparatory Course for Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level

The Preparatory Course for Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level program provides students with comprehensive preparation for the Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level examinations through intensive instruction. Regular assessments aligned with the Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level examination syllabuses are conducted throughout the course to ensure student performance is monitored.

  • Duration: 24 months full-time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)
  • Age Requirement: at least 16 years old
  • Subjects: 4-6 subjects based on the Compulsory and Selective subjects
  • Mode of Study: Face-to-face
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools Secondary 1

The Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools Secondary 1 program provides students with comprehensive preparation for the Singapore Ministry of Education's Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS). Regular assessments aligned with the AEIS or S-AEIS syllabuses are conducted throughout the course to ensure student performance is monitored.

  • Duration: 6 months full-time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)
  • Age Requirement: at least 12 years old
  • Subjects: 2 Compulsory subjects
  • Mode of Study: Face-to-face
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools Secondary 2

The Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools Secondary 2 program provides students with comprehensive preparation for the Singapore Ministry of Education's Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS). Regular assessments aligned with the AEIS or S-AEIS syllabuses are conducted throughout the course to ensure student performance is monitored.

  • Duration: 6 months full-time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)
  • Age Requirement: at least 13 years old
  • Subjects: 2 Compulsory subjects
  • Mode of Study: Face-to-face

Program Comparison


Program Duration Schedule Entry Requirements Certificate
Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) 24 Months Full Time 5 days/week × 6 hrs/day (Face-to-face) Age: at least 15 years old
Language: Pass Secondary 2/Grade 8 English or equivalent level or 50% pass in ESIC's English placement test.
Academic: Completed of Secondary 2/Grade 8 or equivalent qualifications.
ESIC Certificate of Attendance
Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) (Intensive) 12 Months Full Time 5 days/week × 6 hrs/day (Face-to-face) Age: at least 16 years old
Language: Pass Secondary 3/Grade 9 English or equivalent level or 50% pass in ESIC's English placement test.
Academic: Completed of Secondary 3/Grade 9 or equivalent qualifications.
ESIC Certificate of Attendance
Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) 24 Months Full Time 5 days/week × 6 hrs/day (Face-to-face) Age: at least 16 years old
Language: C6 pass in English at the Singapore Cambridge GCE O level or equivalent qualifications or 50% pass in ESIC's English placement test.
Academic: Obtained at least a C6 at Singapore Cambridge GCE O level in any 3 subjects or at least a C at IGCSE in any 3 subjects or at least 50% pass at Grade 10/ High School Senior 1 in any 3 subjects or equivalent qualifications.
ESIC Certificate of Attendance
Preparatory Course for Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level 24 Months Full Time 5 days/week × 6 hrs/day (Face-to-face) Age: at least 16 years old
Language: C6 pass in English at the Singapore Cambridge GCE O level or equivalent qualifications or 50% pass in ESIC's English placement test
Academic: Obtained at least a C6 at Singapore Cambridge GCE O level in any 3 subjects or at least a C at IGCSE in any 3 subjects or at least 50% pass at Grade 10/ High School Senior 1 in any 3 subjects or equivalent qualifications.
ESIC Certificate of Attendance
Preparatory Course for Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level 24 Months Full Time 5 days/week × 6 hrs/day (Face-to-face) Age: at least 16 years old
Language: C6 pass in English at the Singapore Cambridge GCE O level or equivalent qualifications or 50% pass in Equistar International College English placement test
Academic: Obtained at least a C6 at Singapore Cambridge GCE O level in any 3 subjects or at least a C at IGCSE in any 3 subjects or at least 50% pass at Grade 10/ High School Senior 1 in any 3 subjects or equivalent qualifications.
ESIC Certificate of Attendance
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools Secondary 1 6 Months Full Time 5 days/week × 6 hrs/day (Face-to-face) Age: at least 12 years old
Language: A pass in Primary 6 English or equivalent qualifications or 50% pass in Equistar International College's English Placement Test
Academic: Completed Primary 6 or equivalent
ESIC Certificate of Attendance
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools Secondary 2 6 Months Full Time 5 days/week × 6 hrs/day (Face-to-face) Age: at least 13 years old
Language: A Pass in Grade 7 or Secondary 1 English or equivalent qualifications or 50% pass in Equistar International College's English Placement Test
Academic: Completed Grade 7 or Secondary one or equivalent
ESIC Certificate of Attendance