It aims to prepare international students for entry into Singapore’s mainstream government schools. English and Mathematics are the main focus subjects tested in the entrance examinations - Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) Test or Supplementary-Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) Test. Our classroom/exam-based curriculum is designed to help students achieve the competency level required to sit for the stated examinations.
The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) is a centralised admissions exercise conducted by MOE around September/October each year for new international students who wish to join our mainstream primary and secondary schools in January of the following year.
International students who are unable to make it for September / October AEIS and/or are unsuccessful in previous AEIS attempts can take part in the Supplementary Admissionss Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) in February / March of the following year.
English - English Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing and Comprehension
Mathematics - Mathematics and General Reasoning Ability or IQ practices
(course content is based on MOE school syllabus - refer to
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/)
Admission criteria
Students are required to take a diagnostic test to determine the most appropriate start-level.
For age criteria*, please refer to the following table as a guide:
| Level |
Permission Age Range as at 1st Jan of year of admission |
Education Requirement |
| Primary 1 |
6 to 8+ |
No education requirement |
| Primary 2 |
7 to 9+ |
At least completed Primary 1 in home country |
| Primary 3 |
8 to 10+ |
At least completed Primary 2 in home country |
| Primary 4 |
9 to 11+ |
At least completed Primary 3 in home country |
| Primary 5 |
10 to 12+ |
At least completed Primary 4 in home country |
|
Primary 6 |
No direct admission is allowed to this critical level as the students will not have sufficient preparation time for the Primary School Leaving Examination held towards the end of the year. |
|
| Secondary 1 |
12 to 14+ |
At least completed Primary 6 in home country |
| Secondary 2 |
13 to 15+ |
At least completed Secondary 1 in home country |
| Secondary 3 |
14 to 16+ |
At least completed Secondary 2 in home country |
*The age ranges are for new international students seeking admission and former international students seeking re-admission into schools.
Target Students
We accept students between 6 and 16 years of age.
Teachers
We have a team of experienced and dedicated teachers who are registered with the Council of Private Education. Most of them have been teaching foreign students for a good duration and are familiar with the course expectations.
(Please click here for "Teachers Details")
Assessment and Certfication
We provide monthly progress reports to monitor our students' academic progress. Parents of our students will be notified of their performance regularly through their local guardians and/or relatives. A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion of the course based on a minimum of 90% attendance of scheduled course duration.
Duration and Schedule
Six (6) Months Duration / Daily lessons: Monday to Friday (9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Full Time)
Intake Dates and Course End Dates (2011/2012)
- 31/10/2011 - 04/05/2012
- 14/05/2012 - 26/10/2012
- 29/10/2012 - 03/05/2013
Please note:
To avoid any delays in Student Pass application approval, prospective students are advised to submit their applications for processing at least 6 weeks before intake date.
School Breaks
- 26/12/2011 - 02/01/2012 (1 week)
- 07/05/2012 - 11/05/2012 (1 week)
- 24/12/2012 - 31/12/2012 (1 week)
Note : All dates are subject to change.
Fees and Expenses
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools
Course Fees Details 2012 (SGD)
(Please click here - "
Fees and Expenses PCIS2012")
IMMERSION HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Code: IHP2012
The Programme
It aims to provide an opportunity for international students to improve their proficiency in English and Mathematics in a conducive international-based environment during their school holidays. Through the programme, students will have a better understanding of Singapore's educational system especially for those who plan to further their education in Singapore in the near future.
Admission criteria
Students are required to take a placement test. They will be placed at a suitable level based on the outcome of their results with consideration of their age and highest level of education.
Target Students
We accept students between 6 and 16 years of age.
Teachers
We have a team of experienced and dedicated teachers who are registered with the Council of Private Education. Most of them have been teaching foreign students for a good duration and are familiar with the course expectations.
Duration and Class Schedule
Up to Two (2) Months Duration / Daily Lessons : Monday to Friday (9:00am to 4:00pm - 6 Hours Full Time)
Intake Dates
Every Monday of the week with the exception of school breaks and public holidays
Certificate
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded upon completion of the course based on a minimum of 90% attendance of scheduled course duration.
School Breaks
- 26/12/2011 - 02/01/2012 (1 week)
- 07/05/2012 - 11/05/2012 (1 week)
- 24/12/2012 - 31/12/2012 (1 week)
Note : All dates are subject to change
Fees And Expenses