COURSES OFFERED

CERTIFICATE FOR SECONDARY PROGRAMME

The Certificate for Secondary Programme is designed for students, aged 16 years and above, who have completed Grade 10. The programme fills a crucial gap for students by keeping them academically engaged during a transition period, between finishing their secondary school and moving on to higher-level international programmes, such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

Spread over a period of five (5) months, the programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience that includes academics and extracurriculars. It ensures students stay engaged in their studies while also exploring new interests and enhancing key life skills, needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world.

With modules in English, Maths, Critical Thinking, and a choice of Co-curricular activities, such as Culinary, Visual Arts, Tennis and Basketball, the programme aims to prepare students for future academic challenges and personal development.

Course fee: $3,000 (plus applicable taxes)

Programme Overview:

  • Programme Duration: 5 months (Part-time)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Class Frequency: Once a week
  • Total Course Hours: 60 hours
  • Subjects Offered: English, Maths, Critical Thinking and a Choice of Co-curricular activities

Entry Requirements:

  • Minimum Age: 16 years
  • Language: Should have passed in English Language at GCE 'N" level or equivalent
  • Academic: Should have completed Grade GCE 'N' level or equivalent

Module Overview with Learning Objectives:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking
  • Co-curricular choices (From the four available options, students must select one): Culinary Skills, Visual Arts, Tennis, and Basketball

English

By the end of the module, students will demonstrate an ability to engage critically with diverse texts, spanning across media and forms, originating from different historical periods, styles, and cultural contexts. Moreover, students will cultivate proficiency in the essential language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting, and performing. Throughout the module, students will acquire advanced skills in areas such as interpretation, analysis and evaluation – enabling them to critically assess and comprehend a wide range of textual materials.

Mathematics

Upon completion of the module, students will have the ability to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of mathematical concepts, principles and the nature of Mathematics as a discipline. By engaging in problem-solving activities, students will develop logical and creative thinking skills, as well as cultivate patience and persistence, fostering confidence in their application of mathematical concepts. Students will actively employ and refine their abilities to abstract and generalise mathematical concepts, enhancing their overall problem-solving and analytical skills.

Critical Thinking

By the end of the module, students will have the ability to draw meaningful connections between academic disciplines and multiple perspectives, fostering open-mindedness and intercultural understanding, and a global worldview. Students will be able to actively engage on the central question, "How do we know that?", and recognise the intrinsic value of posing this question in various contexts. Throughout the module, students will be exposed to ambiguity and questions with multiple plausible answers, fostering an ability to navigate complexity, and embrace diverse perspectives.

Co-curricular options students can choose from

(From the four available options, students must select one):

CULINARY SKILLS

Develops skills in fundamental culinary techniques, menu planning, and food safety practices, while fostering creativity in recipe development and effective teamwork in a collaborative kitchen environment.

VISUAL ARTS

Through hands-on projects, critical analysis, and study of art history, students will gain a strong foundation in the principles and elements of design, as well as an understanding of the cultural and social significance of art.

TENNIS

The aim is to master fundamental tennis techniques, develop strategic decision-making, and enhance physical fitness through targeted training. Students will also focus on sportsmanship, fair play, and competing at a proficient level in matches and tournaments.

BASKETBALL

Develops proficiency in foundational basketball skills, teamwork, and strategic understanding of the game, while enhancing physical fitness. Students learn to embrace values such as sportsmanship, fair play, and respect for all participants.


PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMES

Carnatic Vocal Music

Carnatic vocal music is one of the two styles of Indian classical music. The main objective for running this class is to impart teachings in traditional south Indian classical music to the young generation. At GICC, a comprehensive eight-year syllabus has been framed to cover all aspects of Carnatic music, thereby enabling the students to have an in-depth knowledge of the art and hone their skills.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Hindustani Vocal Music

Hindustani vocal music is a form of Indian classical music. The main purpose of offering Hindustani vocal music is to encourage the students to become successful music guides and teachers. GICC offers a structured and comprehensive eight-year syllabus for students to receive an in-depth knowledge of this classical music form.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Keyboard (Indian)

Keyboard is a western instrument like violin, saxophone, guitar, clarinet and mandolin. At GICC, the Indian keyboard system is taught that makes students learn and play Indian classical music in an easy way. Students can learn a variety of patterns of Indian Thalas with the help of Metronome. This system will enable the students to appreciate pure Indian classical music.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Tabla

GICC provides an opportunity to learn and appreciate the classical musical instrument, Tabla. An eight-year syllabus has been planned in keeping with the traditional way of teaching Tabla. Along with skill and talent, it emphasises on the importance of patience, perseverance, dedication and determination in pursuing the art.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Violin

Violin is a very important part of south Indian classical music (Carnatic Music). GICC has framed a comprehensive eight-year syllabus covering all aspects of Carnatic music to be mastered on the violin, thereby enabling the students to have an in-depth knowledge of the art.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Bharatanatyam

GICC offers an opportunity for students to undertake Bharatanatyam and develop a keen interest in and love for the art. The course has been planned keeping in mind the traditional way of teaching Bharatanatyam. Along with skill and talent, it lays emphasis on the importance of patience and perseverance, dedication and determination in pursuing any art form.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Odissi

Odissi is the classical dance form that originated in the temples of the eastern Indian state of Orissa. Odissi has a systematic repertoire and prescribed sequence of performing the dance. It has a good balance between Nritta, the pure dance and Nritya, the expressional dance. One can experience the richness of Indian culture and heritage through the Odissi dance. This course has been designed for people of different age groups and levels of experience.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Kathak

Kathak is a classical dance form originating from North India. Perhaps the only dance style which has lots of pirouettes, Kathak encapsulates a synthesis of Hindu and Muslim influences, with a combination of both, the devotional and the ‘sringar’, and the incorporation of ‘nritya’ and ‘bhava’. GICC offers a course in Kathak with emphasis on mastery of rhythmic movement. The method of teaching follows the Lucknow Gharana style.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Global Rhythms

Global Rhythms is a contemporary dance form which covers training in non-classical dance forms. This course aims to inculcate interest in modern dance forms along with developing grace and flexibility.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMES

Carnatic Vocal Music

Carnatic vocal music is one of the two styles of Indian classical music. The main objective for running this class is to impart teachings in traditional south Indian classical music to the young generation. At GICC, a comprehensive eight-year syllabus has been framed to cover all aspects of Carnatic music, thereby enabling the students to have an in-depth knowledge of the art and hone their skills.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Hindustani Vocal Music

Hindustani vocal music is a form of Indian classical music. The main purpose of offering Hindustani vocal music is to encourage the students to become successful music guides and teachers. GICC offers a structured and comprehensive eight-year syllabus for students to receive an in-depth knowledge of this classical music form.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Keyboard (Indian)

Keyboard is a western instrument like violin, saxophone, guitar, clarinet and mandolin. At GICC, the Indian keyboard system is taught that makes students learn and play Indian classical music in an easy way. Students can learn a variety of patterns of Indian Thalas with the help of Metronome. This system will enable the students to appreciate pure Indian classical music.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Tabla

GICC provides an opportunity to learn and appreciate the classical musical instrument, Tabla. An eight-year syllabus has been planned in keeping with the traditional way of teaching Tabla. Along with skill and talent, it emphasises on the importance of patience, perseverance, dedication and determination in pursuing the art.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Violin

Violin is a very important part of south Indian classical music (Carnatic Music). GICC has framed a comprehensive eight-year syllabus covering all aspects of Carnatic music to be mastered on the violin, thereby enabling the students to have an in-depth knowledge of the art.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Bharatanatyam

GICC offers an opportunity for students to undertake Bharatanatyam and develop a keen interest in and love for the art. The course has been planned keeping in mind the traditional way of teaching Bharatanatyam. Along with skill and talent, it lays emphasis on the importance of patience and perseverance, dedication and determination in pursuing any art form.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Odissi

Odissi is the classical dance form that originated in the temples of the eastern Indian state of Orissa. Odissi has a systematic repertoire and prescribed sequence of performing the dance. It has a good balance between Nritta, the pure dance and Nritya, the expressional dance. One can experience the richness of Indian culture and heritage through the Odissi dance. This course has been designed for people of different age groups and levels of experience.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Kathak

Kathak is a classical dance form originating from North India. Perhaps the only dance style which has lots of pirouettes, Kathak encapsulates a synthesis of Hindu and Muslim influences, with a combination of both, the devotional and the ‘sringar’, and the incorporation of ‘nritya’ and ‘bhava’. GICC offers a course in Kathak with emphasis on mastery of rhythmic movement. The method of teaching follows the Lucknow Gharana style.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

Global Rhythms

Global Rhythms is a contemporary dance form which covers training in non-classical dance forms. This course aims to inculcate interest in modern dance forms along with developing grace and flexibility.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

FINE ARTS PROGRAMME (VISUAL ARTS)

The Art Class

The Art Class is based on contemporary thought and approaches to art education. The training subscribes to the belief among educators that the goal of art education in the 21st century is to help students achieve a better understanding of themselves, and their world, through exploration with visual materials.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

YOGA

YOGA

GICC is committed to the communities it serves through long-term provision of high quality educational programmes, effective teaching methodologies, and continued enhancement of facilities and infrastructure. One such commitment to serve the neighbourhood community was undertaken by GICC in August 2005, when the centre at GICC Queenstown introduced the Yoga programme.

The Yoga programme by GICC, now held once a week at all GICC campuses across Singapore is run by a group of volunteers inspired by Hathayogi Nikam Guruji. The Yoga classes have inspired hundreds of volunteers and has provided cure for diseases, such as asthma, heart disorders, diabetes, spine disorders, skin disorders and cancers.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast | Balestier

BALVIHAR

BALVIHAR

Balvihar is a place for teaching children about the Hindu culture, society and religion in a fun and warm environment. Main objective of this course is to inculcate good values in young children and make them understand the importance of Hindu culture and traditions. Balvihar curriculum is based on guidance, and utilises the outline and course material provided by the Chinmaya Mission, as well as other sources.

Offered by: GICC East Coast

LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES

LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES

The language programmes offered at GICC have a structured curriculum with regular assessments. This training not only develops writing skills but also the conversational skills of students.

Offered by: Hindi language is offered by both, GICC Queenstown and GICC East Coast. French and Tamil languages are offered by GICC Queenstown.

SIP ABACUS PROGRAMME

SIP ABACUS PROGRAMME

SIP Abacus is a unique combination of eastern method of Abacus and the western science of Brain Gym exercises.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown

SPORTS AND GAMES

Cricket

A comprehensive cricket training programme by GICC ensures that students receive high quality training and opportunity to play in matches. The coach prepares cricketers to participate and excel in international school tournaments, as well as nurture them to play at national and state levels in Singapore and India.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Tennis

The main purpose of offering tennis at GICC is to encourage students to acquire key skills and become successful players in the game. A comprehensive programme for students ensures that the students receive an in-depth knowledge and experience in the game.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Taekwondo

Traditional Taekwondo is internationally and popularly recognised as one of the highly effective forms of martial arts. It encompasses:

1) The traditional techniques of the Korean martial arts and self-defence
2) Healthy lifestyle – improve strength, agility, fast reflexes and overall fitness
3) Building self-confidence and strong mental discipline
4) Good ethical values

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Basketball

Basketball training at GICC aims to sharpen the skills of students individually and as a team. It also helps develop their personality through the game and prepare students to play in inter-school tournaments.

Offered by: GICC Queenstown | GICC East Coast

Badminton

Badminton is a competitive game and the main purpose of offering the sport is to encourage students to develop their interest in the game, hone their skill and become successful players. GICC has structured a comprehensive programme for students to gain an in-depth knowledge and experience in the game.

Offered by: GICC East Coast

Soccer

GICC trains students to be successful soccer players and also represent the school in the inter-school matches. The training aims to prepare students and equip them with essential skills in all aspects of soccer.

Offered by: GICC East Coast