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 5 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 whole numbers, tables and line graphs, fractions, angles, perpendicular and parallel lines, decimals, time, area and perimeter will be taught progressively to the students. These are the Primary 4 and Primary 5 topics belonging to the latest MOE mathematics syllabus.
English
-The Primary 5 English programme is set to expose students to Primary 4/Primary 5 syllabus preparing them for the Primary 5 AEIS/SAEIS test. By the end of the programme, students will be competent and confident in using the language effectively in both written and spoken. They are also able to interact using different text types. The Primary 5 English subject is based on Ministry of Education Primary 4 and Primary 5 syllabus. For details, please go to Singapore Ministry of Education website.
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: 3 Months
5 sessions per week x 8 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 5/Primary 4 or Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Secondary 1 offered by British Education Centre
Requirements for Enrolment
Minimum entry age: 10-12 years old
Minimum academic requirements: At least Primary 4 or equivalent
Minimum Language Proficiency: At least Primary 4 proficiency in English or equivalent
Intake
Please contact us for more information
Course Fee
Application Fee: $327
Full Time:
Miscellaneous Fees: