Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Secondary 3

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 Secondary 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 Singapore secondary education comprises:

  1. Express Course for secondary school;
  2. Normal (Academic course for secondary school; and
  3. Normal (Technical) course for secondary school.

Express course for secondary school

Express has two programs: O-Level and Integrated. The GCE O-Level Programme is a 4-year course leading to the GCE O-Level examination. The Integrated Programme is a 6-year course leading to the GCE A-Level examination or International Baccalaureate Diploma or NUS High School Diploma. Students in the Integrated Programme do not need to take the GCE O-Level examination in Secondary 4.

Normal (Academic) course for secondary school

Normal (Academic) is a 4-year or 5-year course leading to the GCE N-Level examination in Secondary 4. Some students go on to take the GCE O-Level examination in Secondary 5, and progress to junior college, Millennia Institute, polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

Normal (Technical) course for secondary school

Normal (Technical) is a 4-year course leading to the N(T)-Level examination in Secondary 4. 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 Secondary Schools.

Course Information

Course Structure

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

Mathematics

-Preparatory Course for Admission into Government Schools (Secondary 3) Students are expected to be taught topics covered in Secondary 2 Mathematics, which are: • Rate, Ratio & Proportion • Similar & Congruent Triangles • Expansion & Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions • Solving Quadratic Equations • Algebraic Manipulation & Formulae • Solving Simultaneous Equations • Linear Graphs & Functions • Graphical Methods of Solving Equations • Pythagoras’ Theorem • Volume • Data Analysis & Graphs • Set & Notation • Probability

English

-The English module will focus on improving the pupil’s proficiency in the language in the areas of comprehension and language use. Pupils will also be required to complete composition writing of 300-400 words.

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 Secondary 3

Requirements for Enrolment

Minimum entry age: 14-16 years old

Minimum academic requirements: At least Secondary 2 or equivalent

Minimum Language Proficiency: At least Secondary 2 proficiency in English or equivalent

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​Course Fee

​Application Fee: $327

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Part Time:

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