Overview
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Secondary 3)
The Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools is specially designed for international students who want to participate in the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) to enter Secondary 3 in Singapore Government Schools.
The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) consists of a centralised test on English and Mathematics that will assess the applicants’ English literacy, numeracy and reasoning abilities.
Regular tests and examinations will be conducted to monitor applicants’ progress and to ensure they are well-prepared for the AEIS centralised tests.
Depending on applicants’ performance in the test, they will be offered a place in a local mainstream school.
For more details, see https://www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/aeis.
Structure
| Awarding authority | – | Ministry of Education |
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| Programme Duration | – | Duration of course is 6 months |
| Mode | – | Full Time |
| Teaching Amenities, Facilities etc | – | Lecture rooms, Library, Computer lab, Student lounge |
| Intakes | – | 22 Sep 2025 06 Oct 2025 03 Nov 2025 01 Dec 2025 05 Jan 2026 02 Feb 2026 02 Mar 2026 06 Apr 2026 04 May 2026 02 Jun 2026 06 Jul 2026 03 Aug 2026 01 Sep 2026 05 Oct 2026 02 Nov 2026 01 Dec 2026 |
Modules/Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Age Requirements
- 14 to 16+ as of 1st January of the year of admission to government schools.
- Applicants should not be more than 2 years older than the appropriate age for that level.
Academic Requirements
- Completed/Pass Year 8 with Overall Results of 50% & above or equivalent.
English Requirements
- A Pass in Year 8 English or equivalent in home-country or pass Amity Global Institute’s English Placement Test with a score of at least 40% or better.
Fees
| Course Application Fee | |
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| Course Application Fee* | Local Students : S$150 (Onetime Only) International Students : S$450 (Onetime Only) |
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| Fees Breakdown | Total Payable | ||
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| Local | International | ||
| Tuition Fee | S$10,350 | S$10,350 | |
| Total Course Fees Payable | S$10,350 | S$10,350 | |
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