AEIS Prepratory Courses
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School
Primary 2, 3, 4, 5 / Secondary 1, 2, 3
( Monday – Friday 6 hours daily)
Course Duration 6 months (30 hours/week)
| Course Fees | Amount Payable |
|---|---|
| Course Fee ($7,000 before discount of $600 for onetime payment) |
$ 6,400 |
| FPS Insurance | $ 350 |
| Medical Insurance | $ 180 |
| Course Material Fee | $ 590 |
| Assessment Test | $ 350 |
| Admin Fee | $ 350 |
| Total Course Fees (6 months) | $ 8,220 |
| Miscellaneous Fees (Non- Refundable) | Amount Payable |
|---|---|
| International Student Application Fee | $ 420 |
| Student Pass Issuance Fee (To be paid to ICA) | $ 60 |
| Multiple-Entry Visa (To be paid to ICA) | $ 30 |
| Textbook / Notebook | $ 1 – $ 60 |
| International Student Renewal Fee | $ 80 |
| Course Transfer Fee | $ 30 |
| Late Payment Fee | $ 100 |
| Exams Fees (AEIS)(To be paid to MOE) | $ 672 |
| Banker’s Guarantee (Actual cost depends on the amount and period of guarantee) | $160 – $ 412 |
| Medical Checkup (15 years old & above)(Payable to Clinic) | Approximately $45 |
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Primary 2 – 5
| Course | Admission Criteria |
| Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Primary 2 | Applicants must be between 7 to 9 years of age as at 1st January of the year they are enrolling. |
| Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Primary 3 | Applicants must be between 8 to 10 years of age as at 1st January of the year they are enrolling. |
| Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Primary 4 | Applicants must be between 9 to 11 years of age as at 1st January of the year they are enrolling. |
| Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Primary 5 | Applicants must be between 10 to 12 years of age as at 1st January of the year they are enrolling. |
Additional Requirement:
Applicants are required to sit for the English placement test to determine the academic standard.
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Secondary 1 – 3
Admission Criteria
| Course | Admission Criteria |
| Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Secondary 1 | Applicants must be between 12 to 14 years of age as at 1st January of the year they are enrolling. |
| Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Secondary 2 | Applicants must be between 13 to 15 years of age as at 1st January of the year they are enrolling. |
| Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Secondary 3 | Applicants must be between 14 to 16 years of age as at 1st January of the year they are enrolling. |
Additional Requirement:
Applicants are required to sit for the English placement test to determine the academic standard.
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School Primary 2 – 5 & Secondary 1 – 3
Intake for this course takes place on the first of every month.
| Commencement Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| 1st January 2023 | 30th June 2023 |
| 1st February 2023 | 31st July 2023 |
| 1st March 2023 | 31st August 2023 |
| 1st April 2023 | 30th September 2023 |
| 1st May 2023 | 31st October 2023 |
| 1st June 2023 | 30th November 2023 |
| 1st July 2023 | 31st December 2023 |
| 1st August 2023 | 31st January 2024 |
| 1st September 2023 | 28th February 2024 |
| 1st October 2023 | 31st March 2024 |
| 1st November 2023 | 30th April 2024 |
| 1st December 2023 | 31st May 2024 |
Students are placed in classes according to their standard in the English Language.
This course is targeted at students 12 to 16 years old who wish to gain entrance into Singapore Government Schools through the various examinations held by MOE and individual schools. The course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge of the Singapore syllabus, mainly English and Mathematics.
Modules Offered:
| English |
| Mathematics |
Reading
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies | Process and comprehend age-/year level appropriate texts at literal and inferential levels Apply critical reading by focusing on implied meaning, higher-order thinking, judgment and evaluation |
| Reading Different Types of Rich Texts | Apply close and critical reading of a variety of literary selections and informational/ functional texts, from print sources, for learning in the literary/ content areas and to understand how lexical and grammatical items are used in the context |
Writing
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Writing Skills and Strategies | Generate and select ideas for writing and representing for a variety of purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures. Develop, organise and express ideas coherently and cohesively in writing and representing for a variety of purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures |
| Type of Texts | Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic, and functional purposes, using an appropriate register and tone |
Grammar
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Use of Terms | Use metalanguage for learning and talking about language structures and language in use |
| Grammar at Word, Phrase & Sentence Levels | Apply knowledge of grammatical rules at word, phrase and sentence levels |
| Grammar at Text Level | Show an understanding of how the purposeful use of language shapes meaning in texts |
Vocabulary
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Use of Terms | Use metalanguage for learning and talking about language structures and language in use |
| Development of Rich Vocabulary | Demonstrate a rich vocabulary that supports the development of listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and representing skills |
| Use of Vocabulary | Use words appropriate for purpose, audience, context and culture |
Mathematics
This module covers the topics as per MOE Syllabus for the respective level. It is mainly to help students build up a very strong foundation for further studies.
Academic Progression:
Students who pass the respective AEIS or S-AEIS Examination can gain entry into Singapore Government Schools.
Assessment Methods:
Final assessment is based on written examinations set by the Ministry of Education Singapore. Internal assessments include Mock Examinations and monthly progressive tests.
Teaching Processes:
- Raising Awareness
- Structuring Consolidation
- Facilitating Assessment for Learning
- Enabling Application
- Guiding Discovery
- Instructing Explicitly
- Progressive report on students’ development (monthly test results and Mock Examinations)
Manner of Teaching:
1. Using textbooks and workbooks
2. Using past year series of examination papers
3. Using lecture notes
Graduation Criteria:
Students are deemed graduated when they have completed the course with at least 90% attendance for international students and 75% attendance for local students.
All fees must be duly paid in full.
Attendance Requirement:
All Student Pass Holders are required to maintain a record of 90% and above. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of student pass.
Non-Student Pass Holders are required to maintain a record of 75% and above. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of the student.
Average Teacher-Student Ratio:
1 : 15
Course Duration:
Full-time: 6 months (weekly 5 days x 6 hrs)
Part-time: 6 months (weekly 3 days x 6 hrs)
Awards:
Upon graduation, students will be awarded a Statement of Achievement.
Education Path:
Other AEIS &SAEIS Info
Eligibility Criteria:
Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) | Ministry of Education (moe.gov.sg)
This course is targeted at students 7 to 12 years old who wish to gain entrance into Singapore Government Schools through the various examinations held by MOE and individual schools. The course aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge of the Singapore syllabus, mainly English and Mathematics.
Modules Offered:
| English |
| Mathematics |
Primary 2 / 3:
Reading
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
| Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies | Use reading readiness and word identification skills |
Writing
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
| Mechanics of Writing | Develop writing readiness and penmanship to write accurately and fluently in print script Use accurate and consistent spelling |
| Writing Skills and Strategies | Generate and select ideas for writing |
Grammar
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Grammar at Word and Phrase Levels | Apply knowledge of grammatical rules at word and phrase levels |
Vocabulary
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
| Development of Rich Vocabulary | Demonstrate a rich vocabulary that supports the development of listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and representing skills |
Mathematics
This module covers the topics as per MOE Syllabus for the respective level. It is mainly to help students build up a very strong foundation for further studies.
Primary 4 / 5:
Reading
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
| Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies | Process and comprehend age-/year level appropriate texts at literal and inferential levels Apply critical reading by focusing on implied meaning, higher-order thinking, judgement and evaluation |
| Reading of Different Types of Rich Texts | Apply close and critical reading of a variety of literary selections and informational/ functional texts, from print sources, for learning in the literary/ content areas and to understand how lexical and grammatical items are used in context |
Writing
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Writing Skills and Strategies | Generate and select ideas for writing and representing for a variety of purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures Develop, organise and express ideas coherently and cohesively in writing and representing for a variety of purposes, audiences, contexts and cultures |
| Type of Texts | Produce a variety of texts for creative, personal, academic, and functional purposes, using an appropriate register and tone |
Grammar
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
| Use of Terms | Use metalanguage for learning and talking about language structures and language in use |
| Grammar at Word, Phrase and Sentence Levels | Apply knowledge of grammatical rules at word and phrase levels Apply knowledge of grammatical rules at sentence level |
| Grammar at Text Level | Show understanding of how the purposeful use of language shapes meaning in texts |
Vocabulary
| Focus Area | Learning Outcomes |
| Use of Terms | Use metalanguage in building and using vocabulary |
| Development of Rich Vocabulary | Demonstrate a rich vocabulary that supports the development of listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing and representing skills |
| Use of Vocabulary | Use words appropriate for purpose, audience, context and culture |
Mathematics
This module covers the topics as per MOE Syllabus for the respective level. It is mainly to help students build up a very strong foundation for further studies.
Academic Progression:
Students who pass the respective AEIS or S-AEIS Examination can gain entry into Singapore Government Schools.
Assessment Methods:
Final assessment is based on written examinations set by the Ministry of Education Singapore. Internal assessments include Mock Examinations and monthly progressive tests.
Teaching Processes:
- Raising Awareness
- Structuring Consolidation
- Facilitating Assessment for Learning
- Enabling Application
- Guiding Discovery
- Instructing Explicitly
- Progressive report on students’ development (monthly test results and Mock Examinations)
Manner of Teaching:
1. Using textbooks and workbooks
2. Using past year series of examination papers
3. Using lecture notes
Graduation Criteria:
Students are deemed graduated when they have completed the course with at least 90% attendance for international students and 75% attendance for local students.
All fees must be duly paid in full.
Attendance Requirement:
All Student Pass Holders are required to maintain a record of 90% and above. Failure to do so may lead to cancellation of student pass.
Non-Student Pass Holders are required to maintain a record of 75% and above. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of the student.
Average Teacher Student Ratio:
1 : 15
Course Duration:
Full – time : 6 months (weekly 5 days x 6 hrs)
Part – time : 6 months (weekly 3 days x 6 hrs)
Assessment Schedule:
Monthly Test: Last week of the month
Mock Test: 1 Month before the scheduled AEIS test
Classroom Deployment: See Notice Board for Monthly Classroom Deployment
Awards:
Upon graduation, students can be given a Statement of Achievement upon request.
Education Path:
Other AEIS &SAEIS Info
Eligibility Criteria:
Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) | Ministry of Education (moe.gov.sg)