A Level course 18 months only?

13POSTS

9 years ago

I heard from friends that there are schools here in Singapore that offers A level programmes that can be completed in 18 months or less. Can anyone help explain how is that possible?

Thanks in advance.

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beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

15644POSTS

9 years ago

Depending on your prior education (i.e. entry requirements of the course in question), you need to learn more or less to pass A-levels.

marcusz Member

13POSTS

9 years ago

Thanks beppi.

Basically, my question has a lot to do with the fact that most A level programmes are completed in two years - and Im just wondering how the so called 18 month A Level programmes work. Like, how is it possible that it's a few months less than the normal route.

Based on your reply, however, I sort of figured that it can only granted if I meet certain qualifications (as you mentioned, my prior education). Is this correct?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

15644POSTS

9 years ago

I do not know which programme you have in mind, but to achieve the same in a shorter time, one of the following is usually required:
- Participants already know a part of the curriculum, so less needs to be taught
- Teaching is more intensive (e.g. more hours per week, more homework, etc.)
- Cheating (unlikely in Singapore)

marcusz Member

13POSTS

9 years ago

Thanks beppi. Interesting points. 'Really appreciate your help

george56 Member

1POSTS

9 years ago

Not heard of it. Goody two shoes type but poor results? Looking for one for friend's son.

Cgv01 New member

9POSTS

9 years ago

Is there any reason why you're specifically looking for an 18-month programme?

marcusz Member

13POSTS

9 years ago

Hello there.

Im basically just wondering how it is possible that some schools are able to offer programmes that are shorter than the normal 2 years spent on A levels. You know, just trying to understand the concept or process behind it.

Cgv01 New member

9POSTS

9 years ago

Oh...I see.

Well it has a lot to do with a school's method of teaching, curriculum and the schedule that it follows. Are you thinking about studying in Singapore? I was also looking for a school previously, and I can share you some of the info that I managed to gather

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marcusz Member

13POSTS

9 years ago

#10

COOL!!! yes please do share. thanks!!! Adn yes, Im looking at my options. Where are you studying now by the way

Cgv01 New member

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9 years ago

#11

NO PROBS......I just want to be clear that the info i have are about intl and private schools. If youre really really really really REALLY determined to enrol in a course that is less than 2 years, google about FIS, MDIS and insworld. If not you can google about schools like AIS, Stamford etc.

marcusz Member

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9 years ago

#12

Thanks! May I ask, are you also a foreigner? If yes, what are the requirements to study there?

Cgv01 New member

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9 years ago

#13

just contact them. Theyll review your educ background and explain everything. .......

marcusz Member

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9 years ago

#14

Lol ok thank you!

Sophia Lao New member

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9 years ago

#15

Hi, Marcusz 18 months programme is actually happening

Aside from "intensive" programme, it means less holidays, timetable is structured,
more homework??? Maybe we can put it as in-depth subject knowledge. More choice of subjects, only 3-4 subjects so that alone gives you flexibility. Which schools are you actually looking at now?

marcusz Member

13POSTS

9 years ago

#16

Thanks Sophia. Which schools am I looking at now? Well, another user actually provided a list (scroll up). I have contacted them already. Do you have other schools to add?