1. Student must be at least 13 years of age as at the date of enrollment.
2. A minimum of 7 years of prior education.
3. Student’s English proficiency level must be equivalent to Singapore’s Secondary 1

Students will acquire the knowledge of the following Secondary 2 modules:

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. General Science
4. Geography
5. Chinese Language

Students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.

Offered as a 5-month tuition programme offering English Language, Mathematics, General Science, Geography, and Chinese Language

English Language

At the end of the tuition programme, students will be able to communicate effectively in English. They will be able to:

1. Listen to, read and view with understanding, accuracy and critical appreciation, a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts from print.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in situational writing.
3. Speak, write and make presentations in acceptable English that is grammatical and fluent.
4. Interact effectively with people from their own or different cultures.

Mathematics

At the end of the tuition programme, students will be able to :

• Develop the necessary process skills for the acquisition and application of

1. Proportion
2. Expansion and Factorisation of Algebraic Equations
3. Algebraic Fractions
4. Congruence and Similarity
5. Linear Equations
6. Quadratic Functions
7. Pythagorus’ Theorem
8. Mensuration of Pyramids, Cones & Spheres
9. Set Language and Notation
10. Data Analysis
11. Probability

• Organise and analyse data and information; formulate problems into mathematical terms and select and apply appropriate techniques of solution, including manipulation of algebraic expressions; make effective use of a variety of mathematical tools in the learning and application of mathematics.

General Science

At the end of the tuition programme, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relation to:

1. The particulate model of matter
2. Atoms, molecules and ions
3. Energy around us
4. Light and colour
5. Household electricity
6. Forces at work
7. Effects of Heat Energy
8. Transmission of Heat
9. Changing Matter

• Demonstrate knowledge of scientific vocabulary, terminology and conventions
• Develop abilities and skills that are relevant to the study of Science

Geography

At the end of the tuition programme, students will be able to:

• demonstrate relevant factual knowledge such as geographical facts, concepts, processes, interactions of the following:

1. Human environment
2. Population
3. Settlements
4. Agriculture Transport and Communications
5. Managing Our Changing Environment
6. Land Supply
7. Water Resources
8. Pollution in the World
9. Global Warming and Ozone Depletion

Chinese Language

At the end of the tuition programme, students will be able to communicate effectively in Mandarin. They will be able to:

1. Listen to, read and view with understanding, accuracy and critical appreciation, a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts from print.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in situational writing, comprehension and summaries.
3. Speak, write and make presentations in fluent Mandarin.

Weekly Assembly & Chapel Service: 1 hour / week
English Language: 9 hours / week
Elementary Mathematics: 5 hours / week
General Science: 4 hours / week
Chinese Language: 3 hours / week
Geography: 4 hours / week

School Term
Semester 1
Term 1: Tuesday 3 January 2012 to Friday 9 March 2012
Term 2: Monday 19 March 2012 to Friday 25 May 2012
Semester 2
Term 3: Monday 25 June 2012 to Friday 31 August 2012
Term 4: Monday 10 September 2012 to Friday 16 November 2012

Public Holiday
New Year’s Day : * Sunday 1 January 2012
Chinese New Year : Monday 23 January 2012 and Tuesday 24 January 2012
Good Friday : Friday 6 April 2012
Labour Day : Tuesday 1 May 2012
Vesak day : Saturday 5 May 2012
National Day : Thursday 9 August 2012
Hari Raya Puasa : *Sunday 19 August 2012
Hari Raya Haji : Friday 26 October 2012
Deepavali : **Tuesday 13 November 2012
Christmas Day : Tuesday 25 December 2012

* The following Monday will be a holiday.
** Deepavali needs to be checked against the Indian Almanac when it is available. Should there be a change in date, the Ministry of Manpower will issue a media release to announce the change.

School Holiday
After Term 1: Saturday 10 March 2012 to Sunday 18 March 2012
After Term 2: Saturday 26 May 2012 to Sunday 24 June 2012
After Term 3: Saturday 1 September 2012 to Sunday 9 September 2012
After Term 4: Saturday 17 November 2012 to 31 December 2012

Continual Assessment 1: February 2012
Semester Assessment 1: May 2012
Semester Assessment 2: September 2012
Class tests / quizzes will be conducted on an ad-hoc basis.

A report card will be issued within 14 days after the last CA / SA paper.

We are proud to have many qualified and dedicated teachers here at YMCA School. The following list shows the Preparatory Course teachers, their qualifications and respective subjects that they are in charge of: