H2

Half of H2 in breadth but similar to H2 in depth.

Equivalent to current 'A' level subjects.

Compulsory Subjects

General Paper H1

Mathematics H1 or  Mathematics H2

Elective Subject

Accounts or Biology 

Chemistry or Management of Business

English Lit or Physics 

Economics

Languages

Chinese or Malay or Tamil

Chinese Language Lit  or  Tamil Language Lit or  Malay Language Literature

Enrichment Subjects

Performing Arts

Physical Education

Character Development

Chapel

Pastoral Care

Please Note

1. For Elective Subjects, Choose 2 H1 and 2 H2.

    (3H2 if you choose Maths H1)

2. Choose  One Contrasting Subject

3. Economics, Accounts, MOB available only at H2 level

The Course

The London Examinations GCE A Level offers a unique and progressive avenue to students seeking breadth of achievement, flexibility of assessment and a stress-reducing modular format for examinations.

Drawing upon a 160-year history, the new London GCE A Level has a more staged approach to learning. This is done via an AS level for each subject. The Advanced Subsidiary level consists of three modules which bridge the gap between the GCE O/IGCSE level of study and the GCE A level.

This programme is typically completed over 18-24 months. Candidates have to take two types of modules in this programme: the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) modules, generally studied in Year One, and A2 modules, studied in Year Two. Candidates have to complete the AS modules before embarking on the A2 modules. St. Francis offers a unique mix of Social Science and Business subjects for the Year 2006.

Entry to Singapore’s premier Universities – National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore Institute of Management University (UniSIM) becomes a reality as are openings to reputable Universities worldwide. Good grades across a cross-functional field and broad analytical skills are critical. The London GCE A Level equips you with these skills and provides the added flexibility.

St. Francis offers a mix of Social Science and Business subjects. More subjects will be added over time.

Advantages of this Programme

1. Modular system
The modular system allows candidates the flexibility of when to take the modules of their choice.
2. Better grades
Candidates have an opportunity to re-take any module in which they think they can perform better. The better results will count towards to the final award. Once the candidate completes the required combination of AS and A2 modules, only the best grades within 4 year time frame, in the combinations are taken into account in the final award.
3. Frequency of exams
Held twice a year, the frequency provides more choices of when to take the exams within a short span of time instead of waiting for 12 months. This allows the candidate to plan the duration of the study.
4. Coursework
For some modules, coursework is offered as an alternative to written examinations.

Modules Offered in St. Francis Academy

To satisfy the Mother Tongue requirement for admissions into Singapore Universities, students can take Mother Tongue offered by the Singapore-Cambridge Board. (i.e. Chinese / Malay / Tamil)

The minimum entry requirement into the local Universities is passes in 2 AS and 3 A2 modules. A candidate in St Francis Academy will have to complete all the AS modules in Year One, and choose any 3 or 4 A2 modules in Year Two. This is to fulfill the requirement that a candidate must have a combination of all the subjects reflected. As an example, if the candidate chooses to do 2AS modules in Year One i.e. General Studies, Mathematics; he / she  will have to do the 3A2 units in the other modules of Accounting, Economics and Business Studies in Year Two.

Examination Dates

The written examinations are held twice yearly, in January and May/June.

Scholastic Aptitude Test

You can study for the S.A.T at St. Francis with expert instruction at additional cost. Programmes are conducted by professionals, with strong interest in education and rich in teaching experience. You can also sit for the S.A.T Examinations as St. Francis is also a registered examination centre.

Admission Requirement

3 ‘O’ Level/ GCSE/ IGCSE Passes or equivalent

* St Francis is an International Examination Centre for the London Examinations

The AUSMAT is an internationally recognized Pre-University programme that is equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ Level or Year 11/12. Administered by the Curriculum Council on behalf of the Government of Western Australia, it is typically a two year full-time programme.
The Programme focuses on applied knowledge rather than abstract theories, developing critical thinking skills and the ability to be original in the analysis of subjects taken. There is a breadth of subjects to suit each student’s academic performance including contemporary disciplines like Media Production and Analysis.
Students’ achievements are measured holistically through a balanced assessment of two main components: 50% in-school assessments such as projects, assignments, presentations, in-school examinations etc. and 50% from the external examination conducted by the Curriculum Council of Western Australia

ADVANTAGES OF OUR PROGRAMME

1. The Programme offers a wide range of subjects to suit each student’s academic preference.
2. AUSMAT adopts creative teaching methodologies and offers a less theoretical, more real-life problem based approach.
3. Having an outcome-based pedagogy, the programme prepares students better for modern day work environment where communication and cross-functional knowledge are the key.

4. Students who are non-Singaporeans and are not from native English-speaking countries can read English as an additional subject or dialect. This enables them to cope and achieve better results.
5. Students who have outstanding performance in the GCE ‘O’ Level examinations or its equivalent, and have demonstrated quality in their academic and language abilities, can be exempted from Year 11 and complete the programme in one year – Year 12. The St. Francis entrance test and interview will determine whether the student enters Year 11 or Year 12.
6. Being internationally recognized, each subject is well-structured to provide the strong foundation necessary for students to pursue tertiary education in all Australia, New Zealand and Scottish Universities, and some in United States, United Kingdom and Canada. It has also met the minimum requirements for entry into Singapore Universities such as The National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore Institute of Management University (UniSIM).
7. Students can study for the Scholastic Aptitude Test at St. Francis with expert instruction at additional cost. Programmes are conducted by professionals, with strong interest in education and rich in teaching experience. You can also sit for the S.A.T examinations in St. Francis as it is also a registered examination centre.

Grading Structure

The Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) is derived from the Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA).  The TEA will be calculated by adding the best four scaled scores in Courses or TEE subjects (at least two different units of the Course must have been completed.)

Admission Requirement

3 ‘O’ Level/ GCSE/ IGCSE Passes or equivalent

* St. Francis is the first educational institute to offer the AUSMAT in Singapore since 2001. We continue to be the only provider of this programme in Singapore.

Subject Combination Offered in St. Francis

Universities that accept the AUSMAT

These universities recognize the Australian Year 12 as satisfying minimum entry requirements. Grades are crucial in gaining entry.

BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) has been at the forefront of cutting-edge professional qualification design. It is administered by Edexcel, which was formed in 1996 by the merger of the Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC), UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications, and the University of London Examinations & Assessment Council (ULEAC), one of the major exam boards for GCSEs and ‘A’ Levels.

BTEC HND (Business) is offered as a two year programme that is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current or future employment, or for progression to an undergraduate degree. Students will learn about trade proceedings in the commercial industry and understand the functions of marketing, management and finance. These will give them an edge in the business environment and prospective employment.

Foundation in Business Studies

The course includes study of the English Language and Business English and is designed to provide students with underpinning knowledge of key subject areas plus the development of study skills. The modules include:
• Business Communications
• Business information Technology
• Business Numeracy
• Business Planning
• Business English
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Business Operations International
• Business Organizations
• Study Skills

Advantages of BTEC HND (Business)

1. Students have the opportunity to discover the business world and understand commercial proceedings during the course.
2. Students are equipped with literacy and numeracy skills as they immerse in the curriculum.
3. Upon passing all modules on the HND, students will be guaranteed a place in the third year degree study at Bradford School of business & Law. Thereafter, they can work towards a B.A. Business Studies (Honours) from the Leeds Metropolitan University (UK).
4. Alternatively, BTEC HND will also give advance standing to universities in the UK, USA and Australia.
5. It is based on 100% external examinations/assessments, which ensures the credibility of an international assessment system.

Subjects Offered
Students are required to study 16 units across functional pathways from:

1.  Finance
2.  Management
3.  Marketing
4.  Personnel
5.  The Business Environment

Please click on the link to view the overview of BTEC HND course structure.
Students will study eight core units of work and eight optional units which build upon the knowledge and skills taught in the core modules.

Please click on the link to view the summary of the 8 core units of the HND.

Admission Requirement

5 ‘O’ Level/ GCSE/ IGCSE Passes or equivalent

Student Contract

Student Contract for HND - Singapore Students

Student Contract for HND - International Students