Preparatory Course For Admission To Government School – Primary 2

Overview

The Preparatory Course is designed to prepare international students to sit for the Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) Test to gain admission into a Singapore Government Primary Schools.

The AEIS Test is conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore. The AEIS Test involves a centralized test on English and Mathematics and is held in September/ October of each year. International students who are successful in the AEIS Test will be assigned by Ministry of Education to join a Singapore Government School in January of the following year.

The Primary education in Singapore is a 6-year program which students will sit for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of Primary 6. Successful students will progress to do the Secondary education.

International students who missed or failed the AEIS Test conducted in Sep/Oct may sit for the Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) Test in February / March of the following year. From 2013 onwards, the S-AEIS Test will not cater for Primary 5 and Secondary 3 levels.

Applicants who have taken part in AEIS Test previously and were unsuccessful may apply to take AEIS Test again at the same or higher level, subject to MOE Terms and Conditions.

For updated and accurate information on MOE, please visit their website  at www.moe.gov.sg

Objective

The Preparatory Course is designed to prepare international students to sit for the Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) Test for admission into Singapore Government Primary Schools.

Course Information

Course Structure

The course consists of 2(two) subjects taught accordingly to MOE syllabus:

Mathematics

-The Primary 2 Mathematics class is aimed at enabling students to acquire Mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in Mathematics. It also aims to develop the thinking, reasoning, communication and application of learners through a mathematical approach to problem solving. More importantly, it aims to build confidence and foster interest in Mathematics itself. Topics including numbers to 1000, word problems, 2 step word problems, hundreds, tens and ones, addition, subtraction, mass, length, time, money, fractions, volumes, picture graphs, geometry and patterns will be taught progressively to the students. These are the Primary 2 topics belonging to the latest MOE mathematics syllabus.

English

-The Primary 2 English class is aimed at enabling students to acquire foundation skills, particularly in grammar, spelling and basic pronunciation. The students will attain a good level of competency of both spoken and written English. It helps to cultivate using English as a medium of communication.

The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.

Learning Mode

Classroom lectures

Duration of Course

Full-time: 6 Months

5 sessions per week x 4 hours

​Part-time: 6 Months

5 sessions per week x 2 hours

Manner in which Assessment will be Conducted

External Test conducted by MOE for AEIS and S-AEIS

AEIS:      September or October

S-AEIS:  February or March

Assessment Grading Criteria

NA

Requirements for Graduation

Completion of course

Qualification Award

Examination Result issued by MOE

Manner in which course will be Taught

Lectures, Discussions, interactive lessons, games, and etc

Average Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:40

Please note that the maximum number of students in the classroom is subjected to the maximum allowable seating capacity

Progression Pathway

Admission to Government School (Ministry of Education) at Primary 2 or Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Primary 3 offered by British Education Centre

Requirements for Enrolment

Minimum entry age: 7-9 years old

Minimum academic requirements: At least Primary 1 or equivalent

Minimum Language Proficiency: At least Primary 1 proficiency in English or equivalent

​Intake

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​Course Fee

​Application Fee: $327

Full Time:

Part Time:

Miscellaneous Fees: