Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools
Introduction
Drawn by the many advantages offered by the education system in Singapore, international students are entering Singapore's primary and secondary schools in ever larger numbers. Our preparatory courses will help every student bridge the gap between the education system in their countries and Singapore.
The Preparatory Examination
International students who wish to enter primary and secondary schools in Singapore are required to sit and pass centralised entrance examinations conducted by the Ministry of Education. The AEIS examination is usually held in September/October and the S-AEIS examination in February. Students will be admitted by the Ministry of Education to a school when they pass either of the examinations.
Course Duration
| Course Duration |
Full-Time: 6 months 5 days per week × 3 hours per day |
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Full-Time (Intensive): 6 months 5 days per week × 6 hours per day |
Graduation Requirements
- Pass the overall grading.
- Keep attendance above 90% (for Student’s Pass holders)
- Keep attendance above 75% (for non-Student’s Pass holders)
Course Structure
These are the courses conducted for the Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools:
- Primary English
- Primary Mathematics
- Secondary English
- Secondary Mathematics
English
We emphasise English in our preparatory course, both as a subject in itself and as a medium for learning other subjects. The teachers will also help students understand mathematical or scientific concepts which are expressed in English.
Mathematics
The teachers ensure that students are familiar with mathematical terms in English apart from learning mathematical skills. Our teachers will help every student master the skill of answering mathematics questions in English, rather than in his native language.
Learning Objectives & Outcome
| Course | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Primary 2 & Primary 2 (Intensive) English | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Read and respond to a variety of texts and demonstrate a positive attitude towards reading and language • Listen for information from a variety of sources • Speak fluently and expressively on a range of topics • Present and develop ideas effectively in speech/writing for a variety of purposes and audiences • Write legibly, coherently and cohesively for different purposes and audiences • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 2 level |
| Primary 2 & Primary 2 (Intensive) Mathematics | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Count in tens/hundreds • Do addition and subtraction of numbers up to 3 digits • Solve up to 2-step word problems involving addition and subtraction • Build up the multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 and committing to memory • Recognise the relationship between multiplication and division • Solve 1-step word problems involving multiplication and division within the multiplication tables • Compare and Order unit fractions, like fractions • Add and subtract like fractions within one whole • Estimate and know measurement of length in metres/centimetres, mass in kilograms/grams, volume of liquid in litres • Tell and write time to 5 minutes • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 2 level |
| Primary 3 & Primary 3 (Intensive) English | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Read and respond to a variety of texts and demonstrate a positive attitude towards reading and language • Listen for information from a variety of sources • Speak fluently and expressively on a range of topics • Present and develop ideas effectively in speech/writing for a variety of purposes and audiences • Write legibly, coherently and cohesively for different purposes and audiences • Demonstrate knowledge about language and text types from print/non-print/electronic sources • Use reading strategies to construct meaning • Listen to/read/view a variety of texts and demonstrate understanding of content in oral or written form • Listen to/read/view a variety of texts and demonstrate in oral or written form the ability to acquire and use knowledge for a variety of purposes • Interact effectively with people from own or different culture(s)/religion(s) • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 3 level |
| Primary 3 & Primary 3 (Intensive) Mathematics | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Do number notation and place values (thousands, hundreds, tens, ones) • Do addition and subtraction of numbers up to 4 digits • Building up the multiplication tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9 and committing to memory, use of the terms ‘product’, ‘quotient’ and ‘remainder’ • Recognise the relationship between multiplication and division • Multiplication and division of numbers up to 3 digits by 1 digit • Compare and order unit fractions, like fractions • Listing the first 8 equivalent fractions of a given fraction, writing the equivalent fraction of a fraction given the denominator or the numerator • Include addition and subtraction of two related fractions within one whole • Concepts of area and perimeter of a plane figure, measurement of area in square units • Identifying and naming perpendicular and parallel lines, drawing perpendicular and parallel lines on square grids • Identify angles in 2-D and 3-D objects • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 3 level |
| Primary 4 & Primary 4 (Intensive) English | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Read and respond to a variety of texts and demonstrate a positive attitude towards reading and language • Listen for information from a variety of sources • Speak fluently and expressively on a range of topics • Present and develop ideas effectively in speech/writing for a variety of purposes and audiences • Write legibly, coherently and cohesively for different purposes and audiences • Demonstrate knowledge about language and text types from print/non-print/electronic sources • Use reading strategies to construct meaning • Listen to/Read/View a variety of texts and demonstrate understanding of content in oral or written form • Listen to/Read/View a variety of texts and demonstrate in oral or written form the ability to acquire and use knowledge for a variety of purposes • Interact effectively with people from own or different culture(s)/religion(s) • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 4 level |
| Primary 4 & Primary 4 (Intensive) Mathematics | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Do number notation and place values (ten thousands, thousands, hundreds, tens, ones) • Rounding off numbers to the nearest 10 or 100 • Use of the approximation symbol (=) • Do addition and subtraction of numbers up to 4 digits • Building up the multiplication tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9 and committing to memory • Use of the terms 'product', 'quotient', and 'remainder'; recognise the relationship between multiplication and division • Multiplication and division of numbers up to 3 digits by 1 digit • Compare and order unit fractions, like fractions • Listing the first 8 equivalent fractions of a given fraction, writing the equivalent fraction of a fraction given the denominator or the numerator • Include addition and subtraction of two related fractions within one whole • Concepts of area and perimeter of a plane figure, measurement of area in square units • Identifying and naming perpendicular and parallel lines, drawing perpendicular and parallel lines on square grids • Identify angles in 2-D and 3-D objects • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 3 level |
| Primary 5 & Primary 5 (Intensive) English | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Read and respond to a variety of texts and demonstrate a positive attitude towards reading and language • Listen for information from a variety of sources • Speak fluently and expressively on a range of topics • Present and develop ideas effectively in speech/writing for a variety of purposes and audiences • Write legibly, coherently and cohesively for different purposes and audiences • Demonstrate knowledge about language and text types from print/non-print/electronic sources • Use reading strategies to construct meaning • Listen to/Read/View a variety of texts and demonstrate understanding of content in oral or written form • Listen to/Read/View a variety of texts and demonstrate in oral or written form the ability to acquire and use knowledge for a variety of purposes • Interact effectively with people from own or different culture(s)/religion(s) • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 5 level |
| Primary 5 & Primary 5 (Intensive) Mathematics | By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Read and write numbers in numerals and in words • Round off numbers to the nearest 10 million • Multiply and divide by tens, hundreds, and thousands without using calculators • Solve word problems involving the 4 operations • Solve combined operations involving the 4 operations • Convert a measurement from a smaller unit to a larger unit in decimal form, and vice versa: kilometres and metres, metres and centimetres, kilograms and grams, litres and millilitres • Add and subtract proper fractions without using calculators • Add and subtract mixed numbers • Multiply proper fractions and proper/improper fractions without using calculators • Multiply an improper fraction and an improper fraction • Multiply a mixed number and a whole number • Divide a proper fraction by a whole number without using calculators • Solve word problems involving the 4 operations • Multiply and divide decimals (up to 3 decimal places) by tens, hundreds, and thousands without using calculators • Solve word problems involving the 4 operations • Round off answers to a specified degree of accuracy • Estimate answers in calculations • Check reasonableness of answers • Identify and name the following types of triangles: isosceles triangle, equilateral triangle, right-angled triangle • Use the property that the angle sum of a triangle is 180° • Find unknown angles • Draw a triangle from given dimensions using ruler, protractor, and set squares • Express a part of a whole as a percentage • Use the percentage symbol (%) • Write fractions and decimals as percentages, and vice versa • Find a percentage part of a whole • Solve up to 2-step word problems involving percentage • Solve problems on discount, GST, and annual interest • Interpret a:b and a:b:c, where a, b, and c are whole numbers • Write equivalent ratios • Express ratio in its simplest form • Find the ratio of two or three given quantities • Find the missing term in a pair of equivalent ratios • Find one quantity given the other quantity and their ratio • Solve up to 2-step word problems involving ratio • Attempt the AEIS and PACT exams at Primary 5 level |
Delivery Mode
Classroom learning, lessons to be conducted at Edvantage Institute (Singapore).
Teachers
All our teachers are registered with the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Prerequisites
| Course Title | Min. Age | Academic Level | Language Proficiency |
| Primary 2 | 7 | At least completed Primary 1 in student's home country or equivalent | Completed an English course in home country |
| Primary 2 (Intensive) |
7 | At least completed Primary 1 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Primary 3 | 8 | At least completed Primary 2 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Primary 3 (Intensive) |
8 | At least completed Primary 2 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Primary 4 | 8 | At least completed Primary 3 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Primary 4 (Intensive) |
8 | At least completed Primary 3 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Primary 5 | 9+ | At least completed Primary 4 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Primary 5 (Intensive) |
9+ | At least completed Primary 4 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Secondary 1 | 12 | At least completed Primary 6 in student's home country or equivalent | Completed an English course in home country |
| Secondary 1 (Intensive) |
12 | At least completed Primary 6 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Secondary 2 | 13 | At least completed Secondary 1 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Secondary 2 (Intensive) |
13 | At least completed Secondary 1 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Secondary 3 | 14 | At least completed Secondary 2 in student's home country or equivalent | |
| Secondary 3 (Intensive) |
14 | At least completed Secondary 2 in student's home country or equivalent |
Assessment and Examination
There will be assignments, including essays and grammar exercises. In addition to assigned homework, students will have to do a number of hours of self-study every day.
A test will be conducted every 6 weeks to allow the School to monitor students' progress. In keeping with our policy of involving the parents and guardians, we will be sending parents and guardians quarterly detailed course reports.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an in-house certificate within 21 days from the last day of the course.
- The course assessment will be based on two assessments, a mid-term examination and a final-term examination for English and Mathematics. The assessment results will be included in the final report.
- The percentage breakdown for the final result is as follows:
| Item | Percentage |
| Mid-Term Test | 50% |
| Final Term Test | 50% |
| TOTAL | 100% |
Award
Your performance grading will be as follows:
| GRADES | MARKS |
| DISTINCTION | 80 - 100 |
| CREDIT | 65 - 79 |
| PASS | 50 - 64 |
| FAIL | 0 - 49 |
| ABSENT | ABSENT |
External Examination
For AEIS, please refer to https://www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/aeis
For S-AEIS, please refer to https://www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/s-aeis
External Test Result
You will be informed of the AEIS or/and S-AEIS Test results by the MOE.
Course Schedule and Fees
Details of course schedules and school fees can be found here.