Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Primary 2-5 and Secondary 1-3)

The Preparatory Course is designed to prepare international students to sit for the AEIS Test for admission into Singapore Government Primary and Secondary School. International students seeking admission to a Government School must take the Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) Test conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

For primary levels, the AEIS Test will involve a centralised test on Mathematics and is held in September/October of each year. Before the AEIS test for Mathematics, Primary students must take the Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE). Please refer to MOE’s website for more information: https://www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/aeis. The Ministry of Education will assign international students who are successful in the AEIS Test to join a Government School in January on the following year. The Primary education in Singapore is a 6-year course. Students will sit for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of Primary 6. Successful students will proceed to do the Secondary education.

For Secondary Levels, the AEIS Test (Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 levels) will involve a centralised test on English and Mathematics and is held in September/October of each year. The Ministry of Education will assign international students who are successful in the AEIS Test to join a Government School in January on the following year. From 2027, graduating secondary students will sit for the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary sEducation Certificate (SEC) examinations, at their respective subject levels (i.e. G1, G2, G3). There will be no change to the examination format, and the SEC examinations will continue to be jointly examined and awarded by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board, MOE, and the Cambridge International Education.

Correspondingly, the SEC examination timetable will be consolidated into a single sitting to allow students to better pace their learning throughout the year. Under the SEC examination timetable, the written examinations for English Language and Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) will be conducted in September, while the written examinations for the rest of the subjects will be conducted from October to November, similar to the current O-Level examination timetable. There will also only be one written examination sitting for all MTL subject levels (i.e. G1, G2, G3 MTL and G3 Higher MTL).

International students who missed or failed the AEIS Test may sit for the Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) Test in February / March of each year. From 2013 onwards, the S-AEIS will be for admission to the Primary 2 to Primary 4 and Secondary 1 to Secondary 2 levels only. There will be no admission to the Primary 5 and Secondary 3 levels under the S-AEIS.

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 of 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.

Designed for

• Students who want to enrol into Singapore Government Secondary Schools

Course Structure

This course consists of two subjects taught according to MOE syllabus:
Compulsory Subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Science (Primary 3 to Primary 5)
• Science (Secondary 1 to Secondary 2)

Optional Subjects

• Chinese
• Science (for Primary 2 and Secondary 3)

Additional Activities

• Enrichment Activities

DIMENSIONS International College reserves the right to not offer the optional subject if a minimum number of 10 students to start a class is not met.

Course Outline

Preparatory Course for Admissions to Government Schools (Secondary 1-3)

Compulsory Subjects

• Outline for English(For Primary levels)
  The course follows Cambridge English Qualifications syllabus with the objective to enable learners to communicate effectively in English. The curriculum focuses on development of skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. In addition, it builds up knowledge and understanding of essential English grammar and common vocabulary at different stages and levels of learning. As a result, students will not only be able to use English Language for viewing information, getting thing done and interacting with others in daily life but also lay a foundation for progressing to upper level of study.
  
• Outline for English(For Secondary levels)
  The syllabus aims to advance students’ language learning to strengthen self-regulation and to bring interaction, oracy and productive skills to a more sophisticated level; develop close, critical, extensive and wide listening, reading and viewing skills to process longer, more complex texts; and develop an informed personal and critical response in speaking, writing and representing.
  
• Outline for Mathematics
  At both Primary and Secondary levels, the programme aims to enable pupils to develop understanding of mathematical concepts, logical thinking and mind of inquiry. It is also intended to develop the skills and the ability to perform estimation and to check reasonableness of results. Students are expected to present and interpret information in written, graphical, diagrammatic and tabular forms and use mathematical concepts learnt to solve problems.
  
• Outline for Science (Primary 3 to Primary 5)
  The Primary Science Syllabus aims to provide students with experiences/opportunities to:
  - Build on their interest and stimulate their curiosity about themselves and their environment.
  - Acquire basic scientific concepts to help them understand themselves and the world around them.
  - Develop skills, dispositions, and attitudes for scientific inquiry.
  - Apply scientific concepts and skills in making responsible decisions.
  - Appreciate how Science influences people and the environment.
  
• Outline for Science (Secondary 1 to Secondary 2)
  The Lower Secondary Science Syllabus aims to:
  - cultivate students’ appreciation of Science as a collective human endeavour to understand the natural world, and as a way of thinking rather than just a body of facts.
  - inspire students to make informed decisions and take responsible actions in science-related issues that concern their lives, the society and the environment.
  - help students develop in fundamentals that are integral to scientific inquiry and innovation, including problem-seeking and problem-solving.
  

Optional Subjects

• Outline for Chinese
• Outline for Science (for Primary 2 and Secondary 3 only)

Additional Activities

• Outline for Enrichment Activities
  Enrichment activities in school are additional educational experiences that go beyond the standard curriculum. These activities aim to deepen students’ knowledge, skills, and interests, fostering intellectual growth and curiosity.
  

Scope of Study

Local Primary and Secondary Schools syllabus

Delivery Mode

Lectures, Tutorials, Discussions, Interactive Lessons and Games

Commencement Date/Intakes

Click here to check the dates of Programme Intake for 2024
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DIMENSIONS reserves the right to change the intakes at any time without prior notice.

Course Fees

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Course Fees (for Primary 2 only)

1.	Application Fee (Non – refundable and non-transferable)	:S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	:S$	9,500.00
3.	Administrative Fee	:S$	500.00
4.	Internal Examination Fee	:S$	400.00
5.	Course Material	:S$	900.00
6.	Uniform	:S$	300.00
7.	International Student Management Fee	:S$	500.00
8.	ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	:S$	135.00
	9% GST	:S$	1,146.15
	Total	:S$	13,881.15

Course Fees Per Level (for Primary 3, Primary 4 and Primary 5)

1.	Application Fee (Non – refundable and non-transferable)	:S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	:S$	9,500.00
3.	Administrative Fee	:S$	500.00
4.	Internal Examination Fee	:S$	400.00
5.	Course Material	:S$	900.00
6.	Laboratory Fee	:S$	450.00
7.	Uniform	:S$	300.00
8.	International Student Management Fee	:S$	500.00
9.	ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	:S$	135.00
	9% GST	:S$	1,186.65
	Total	:S$	14,371.65

Course Fees (for Secondary 1, Secondary 2 and Secondary 3)

1.	Application Fee (Non – refundable and non-transferable)	:S$	500.00
2.	Tuition Fee	:S$	11,000.00
3.	Administrative Fee	:S$	500.00
4.	Internal Examination Fee	:S$	400.00
5.	Course Material	:S$	900.00
6.	Laboratory Fee	:S$	450.00
7.	Uniform	:S$	300.00
8.	Medical Check-Up Fee	:S$	60.00
9.	International Student Management Fee	:S$	500.00
10.	ICA Processing and Student’s Pass Fee	:S$	135.00
	9% GST	:S$	1,327.05
	Total	:S$	16,072.05

Please click here for more information on the fees which are likely to be incurred during the students’ course of study. Students are expected to pay for the stipulated fee(s) incurred, if necessary.

Note 1:	Medical check-up is not applicable to students aged 15 and below.
Note 2:	All miscellaneous fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
Note 3:	Total course fees paid (except application fee and GST) by students are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS).
Note 4:	All students must sign the Advisory Note to Student before signing the Standard PEI-Student Contract.
Note 5:	The Standard PEI-Student Contract must be signed by the student prior to making course fees payments to DIMENSIONS.
Note 6:	The course fees shown above are effective from 1st April 2024. DIMENSIONS reserves the right to make necessary amendments to the course fees without prior notice.

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Payment Mode

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For further details, please contact your Admissions Officer at 6334 0600.

Duration

The course duration is 6 months Institutional Training.

Maximum allowed period for a student to complete the course is subject to the age accepted by Ministry of Education (MOE).

Maximum Candidature Period

Student is not allowed to retake the course and/or request for a refund in the event if he/she fails to complete the programme within the maximum candidature period.

Opportunities for Further Education/Career Pathway

Students will be given the opportunity to enroll into Government streamed schools.

Notes:

• Graduates progression pathway is subject to the respective Institutions’/Universities’ entry requirements at the point of application.
• Foreigner’s application for jobs in Singapore is subject to the approval from the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM). DIMENSIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE any success rate of approval.

Entry Requirements

Age:

Age as at 1st January of the Year of Admission	Appropriate Test	Content Level Tested	Possible Level / Outcome
7 to 7+	P2 / P3	P1	P2 or P1 or unsuccessful
8 to 8+	P2 / P3	P2	P3 or P2 or P1 or unsuccessful
9 to 9+	P4 / P5	P3	P4 or P3 or P2 or unsuccessful
10 to 10+	P4 / P5	P4	P5 or P4 or P3 or unsuccessful
11 to 11+	P4 / P5	P4	P5 or P4 or unsuccessful
12 to 12+	P4 / P5	P4	P5 or unsuccessful
12 to 14+	Secondary 1	Primary 6	Sec 1 or unsuccessful
13 to 15+	Secondary 2	Secondary 1	Sec 2 or unsuccessful
14 to 16+	Secondary 3	Secondary 2	Sec 3 or unsuccessful

Academic Level: Completed level prior to the level of study in this course.
English Proficiency: Students should have attained a passing mark for English in their most recent examination from their home country.

Class Periods

Monday to Friday:
9:15am to 3pm / 3:15pm

3 sessions per day, average 1 hour per session. Average total contact house per week is 15 hours

Examination Period

AEIS : September or October

S-AEIS: February or March

From 2013 onwards, the S-AEIS Test will be for admission to the Primary 2 to Primary 4 and Secondary 1 to Secondary 2 levels only. There will be no admission to the Primary 5 and Secondary 3 levels under S-AEIS.

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 actual examination date, please refer to www.moe.gov.sg

Assessment Methods

Internal:
Term tests

External:
English(For Primary only) – Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE)
English(For Secondary only)、Mathematics – External Tests conducted by MOE for AEIS and S-AEIS

Expected Examination Results Release Date

English: The Statement of Results for the CEQ Test will be released on-line six to nine weeks after the paper-based exam.
English(For Secondary only)、Mathematics: According to the announcement of AEIS and S-AEIS Test results by MOE

Qualification Award

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Graduation Requirements

Completion of the course

Teacher – Student Ratio

Average teacher-student ratio is 1:40
Note: The number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum seating capacity.