Preparatory Course for Admission to Singapore Government School
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Preparatory Course for Admission to Singapore Government School
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools
Course Introduction
Our Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools is meticulously designed to assist our students in
• Taking the necessary external tests/exams as part of the requirement for Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS). Please visit www.moe.gov.sg/international-students regarding AEIS, and/or
• Improving their English and Mathematics proficiency by following the Ministry of Education (MOE) syllabus. Please visit
o https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/primary/2020-english-language-primary.pdf
o https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/secondary/syllabuses/eng/sec_exp-na_els-2020_syllabus-(1).pdf
o https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/primary/2021-primary-mathematics-syllabus-p1-to-p6.pdf
o https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/secondary/syllabuses/maths/2020-express_na-maths_syllabuses.pdf
Courses Available
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Primary 2)
• English
• Mathematics
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Primary 3)
• English
• Mathematics
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Primary 4)
• English
• Mathematics
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Secondary 1)
• English
• Mathematics
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Secondary 2)
• English
• Mathematics
Course Target
This course is suitable for any
• Foreign student who wants to prepare to enrol into a government school in Singapore.
• Foreign or local student who wants to improve or attain the English and Mathematics proficiency at the respective Primary and Secondary levels.
Course Assessments
Class tests are conducted on the second week and fourth week of each month for English and Mathematics. They are formative and conducted so that the teacher will have some information or knowledge of each student’s progression. The tests taken do not lead to any award.
Internal Exams & Awards
There are no internal exams for this course. New Cambridge Education Centre will only issue a Certificate of Attendance to students who have achieved at least 90% of class attendance for the respective Preparatory Courses for Admission to Government Schools attended.
However, students who intend to gain admission into a Government School must take the below external tests/exams instead.
External Tests/Exams
For Admission into a Primary School |
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Note*: CEQ test must be taken 12 months before students register for AEIS-Primary Mathematics test.
For Admission into a Secondary School |
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CEQ | AEIS | Supplementary-AEIS | ||
Websites & Test Details | https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/preliminary-for-schools/ www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/key-for-schools/ | www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/aeis |
www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/s-aeis/test-details | |
Test Dates | Any working days | Early September for admission to the following academic year. | Early March for admissions into the same academic year. | |
Result Release & Outcome | After 5 to 10 working days. Students need to achieve a minimum Cambridge English Scale (CES) score based on their age and the year they will start school before they can apply to take the AEIS-Primary Mathematics Test. | Log in to the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS) in December to view outcome on admission into a government school*. | Log in to the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS) in May to view outcome on admission into a government school*. | |
Enquiry & Appeals | If admitted into government school, the school posting is final. Requests for a school transfer or the release of test results will not be considered. |
External Exam Fees | S$400 to S$500 depending on centres | S$340 for Primary (Mathematics) S$630 for Secondary (English & Mathematics) |
Note*: There are no publicly disclosed cut-off scores for passing or failing the AEIS test. Admission is competitive and depends on the student's performance relative to other candidates and the availability of school places.
Course Aim
Our Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools aims to assist our students to
• Perform well in the respective CEQ and AEIS/S-AEIS tests by following the respective test details & exam format.
• Improve their English and Mathematics proficiency by following the MOE syllabus.
Course Intake
There are 2 course intakes in a year: January to June and July to mid-December.
A new Student Contract has to be signed whenever students enrol for a course intake. Hence, for students who enrol for both intakes, they will be signing a total of 2 Student Contracts.
For students who join the classes in the middle of a course, course fees payable will be pro-rated and there will not be any make-up classes for lessons missed.
Course Duration for English
Full Time | Part Time |
6 months Option A:Mon to Fri, 9am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm. 5 days a week, 6 hrs daily 6 months Option B: Mon to Fri, 9am – 12pm 5 days a week, 3 hrs daily | 6 months:Mon to Fri, 9am – 11am. 5 days a week, 2 hrs daily |
Course Fees for English
Full Time | Part Time |
Course Fee per month: S$2200 Yearly Registration Fee *: S$100 Medical Insurance NA Material Fee: S$100 GST: NA Option A Total S$13400
Course Fee per month: S$1650 | Course Fee per month: S$1250 Yearly Registration Fee *: S$100 Medical Insurance NA Material Fee: S$100 GST: NA Total: S$7700 |
Yearly Registration Fee *: S$100 Medical Insurance NA Material Fee: S$100 GST: NA Option B Total S$10100 |
Yearly Registration Fee* is payable once in each academic year and is non-refundable.
Course Duration for Mathematics
Full Time |
6 months1 day a wk, 1.5 hrs per day |
Course Fees for Mathematics
Primary Full Time | Secondary Full Time |
Course Fee per month: S$350 Yearly Registration Fee: NA Medical Insurance NA Material Fee: S$30 GST: NA Total: S$2130 | Course Fee per month: S$450 Yearly Registration Fee: NA Medical Insurance NA Material Fee: S$30 GST: NA Total: S$2730 |
Course Material
Books from MOE-approved publishers and worksheets based on the Singapore Education System syllabus. Internally test papers set specially for the CEQ and AEIS tests.
Learning Mode & Teacher-Student Ratio
Face-to-face classroom lessons delivery with a maximum class size of 1 teacher to 11 students at classroom 1 and 1 teacher to 10 students at classroom 2 & 3.
Admissions Criteria into Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools
The below age group acts as a guide for admission into Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School. More importantly, students will be given a placement test to determine the level of entry.
Level | Age Guide |
Primary 2 |
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Primary 3 |
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Primary 4 |
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Secondary 1 |
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Secondary 2 |
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New Cambridge Education Centre’s Placement Test is specially designed to determine students’ English proficiency Level based on the following:
Vocabulary & Grammar | Students will be tested on their knowledge and grasp of words relating to everyday situations. Specialised, technical vocabulary will not be included. Students understanding and ability to handle basic grammatical rules will also be put to the test. |
Essay / Letter Writing: | The students’ ability to express themselves in writing will be determined in this section. Clarity, coherence and correct usage of expressing are the key to look out for here. |
Oral: | A conducive environment will be provided in which students are tested on their ability to maintain a conversation, with comprehension and clear communication being the order of the day. |
Note: For students who opted in to study our Mathematics Preparatory Course, the level of entry for Mathematics shall be the same as what they have entered for our English Preparatory Course. This is because we are preparing our students for entry into the same level of the Government schools.
To enquire course commencement date please contact
Ms Dolly @ 90678840
Whatsapp @ 90678840
Email: nceduadm@gmail.com