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High School of Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate in SEC Examination, Year 1
DIMENSIONS International College
- Singapore, Singapore
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- High School
About the program
Two-year full-time course preparing students for the Singapore-Cambridge SEC examination.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge and skills appropriate to the Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate in SEC Examination
- Year 1 school curriculum. Apply literacy
- numeracy and independent learning skills. Demonstrate readiness for further education.
Career outcomes
- Tertiary education in Singapore or overseas
- subject to each institution's entry requirements
Curriculum
- Two-year course. Compulsory: English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics and non-examinable Physical Education. Electives grouped in choice blocks include Additional Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Principles of Accounts
- Geography and Computing
- plus optional languages and humanities. SEAB examinations are held October to November.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age-based entry and a pass in English at the previous level
- See the course page for each grade.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Year 1
Accepted academic background
IGCSE Lower Secondary: Primary 6 completed, age 12+, pass in English. IGCSE Upper Secondary: IGCSE Lower Secondary completed, age 14+. SEC preparation: Secondary 2 (Grade 8) completed for the 24-month course, Secondary 3 (Grade 9) for the intensive, age 15+ (as at 1 January of the exam year)
Language tests
- Institutional test A pass in English at the previous level (or the College's English placement test for SEC preparation)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate in SEC Examination
- Year 1 admission requirements at DIMENSIONS International College. Prepare recent school records and parent or guardian documents where applicable. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,825 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $500 SGD |
| Deposit | $1,000 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | Campus in Singapore |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | DIMENSIONS High School |
| Department | Department of Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,825 SGD per year. The application fee is $500 SGD. The deposit is $1,000 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: Institutional test A pass in English at the previous level (or the College's English placement test for SEC preparation), IELTS Academic 6.