PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES : PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS

 
Academic Programme Pathway Academic and Study Awards Course Duration and Fees
Test Format How to Apply Application Fees (International) Payment Method
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Academic Programme 

Preparatory course for admission to government schools is meant for international students seeking admission to mainstream schools in Singapore noting that English is the medium of instruction. International students are strongly encouraged to prepare themselves before taking the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) tests. They should be familiar with the English and Mathematics syllabi of the level preceding the one they are applying for.

English and Mathematics Examination Administered by Singapore’s Ministry of Education
The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) is a centralised admissions exercise conducted by MOE around September or October each year for new international students who wish to join Singapore’s mainstream secondary schools in January of the following year. (http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/international-students/admissions-exercise)

International students who are unable to make it for AEIS and/or are unsuccessful in previous AEIS attempts can take part in the Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) from February to March of the following year. Successful students can join mainstream schools from April to May. (http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/international-students/supplementary-admissions-exercise/)
 
Test Format 
 

English test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete.

Part 1 Writing
Two topics are set for Sec 1, and four topics are set for Sec 2 and Sec 3.
Applicants choose one topic and write a composition on it.
• Applicants sitting for Sec 1 will write 200 - 300 words.
• Applicants sitting for Sec 2 will write 250 - 350 words.
• Applicants sitting for Sec 3 will write 300 - 400 words.

Part 2 Comprehension and Language Use
Compulsory Multiple-Choice Questions
• Comprehension (based on two passages) - 15 items
• Comprehension Cloze (based on two passages) - 15 items
• Vocabulary - 10 items
• Grammar - 10 items


Secondary Mathematics test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1, and 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete Part 2. The use of calculators is not allowed.

Section        Format                                           Number of items
Part 1           Multiple-Choice Questions          34 items
Part 2           Short-answer Questions              20 items
                     Open-ended Questions                10 to 15 items

For short-answer questions, applicants have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided.

Open-ended questions generally require longer and / or more complex method of solution as compared to short-answer questions. For open-ended questions, applicants have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided.

 
Course Admission Criteria 
Students must meet the age requirement while enrolling for the programme.
 
Academic Programme Content level tested Permissible Age range at 1 Jan on the following year
Secondary One Government School Preparatory Course Primary 6 12 to 14+ years old
Secondary Two Government School Preparatory Course Secondary 1 13 to 15+ years old
Secondary Three Government School Preparatory Course Secondary 2 14 to 16+ years old

Students must pass our online English Proficiency test.
 
Pathway 



Apr/May








Sep/Oct








Dec 		Sec 1 or 2 Preparatory Course

 


Apr/May








Sep/Oct








Dec 		Sec 3 Preparatory Course

 

 
How to Apply 

1. All Applicants will be given a pre-course counselling by the Customer Service Officer or Business Executive and an arrangement to take an online English Proficiency Test if he/she intends to enrol for a course with Smartlab Education Private School.

2
a) S$250 cash or cheque for application fee (non-transferable and non-refundable) payable to “Smartlab Education Private School” for Student Pass (STP) International applicants.

b) STP applicants need to provide the necessary documents as follows for student pass application:

  • 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant (against white background)

  • 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16 & V36

  • Photocopy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity (At least 1 year

  • Photocopy of parents passport

  • Photocopy of applicant's Birth Certificate

  • Photocopy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts (with detailed results)

  • Photocopy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form

  • Photocopy of financial ability. (E.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account) Note: For Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150, 000 for PRC only)

  • Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)

  • Photocopy of Parents Marriage, divorce Certificate if applicable

  • Proof of Parents Occupations for VISA required country (salary and designation)

3. Applicants need to fill in and submit the Student Application Form. At the time of submission, they must submit all original certificates and documents for verification.

4. An application will only be processed when the Student Application form and all the necessary documents listed in the course registration document checklist are furnished.

5. If the Application is approved, a Letter of Offer will be issued to the Applicant.

6. All successful applicants applying for full time course are required to obtain a Medical Insurance policy before signing the Student Contract.

The Medical insurance policy must meet the following EduTrust stipulated requirements:

  • annual limit not less than S$20,000.00 medical costs coverage per student;

  • at least B2 ward stay (in government and restructured hospitals); and

  • 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in school-related activities).

Foreign students are required to take the medical insurance policy provided by AXA Insurance for foreign students in SmartLab.

7. If the application is rejected, applicant will be informed via email and/or be advised on the next course of action.
 
Student Feedback 
 
Feedback for the 3-month courses: Secondary Government School Preparatory course would be completed at the first and final month.
 
Month Term Purpose
1st Initial Feedback Initial Feedback from students to see if there are any improvements required.
3rd Course Feedback Final Feedbacks to examine if subsequent course can be improved.
 
Course Duration and Fees 
Duration: 6 months
• 6 hours of lesson daily Mon-Fri
• Weekly, there are 24 hours of English and 6 hours of Mathematics

Course Fees = $5388.

Fees do not include external examination fees

The AEIS fee (payable to MOE) is S$672.00 (inclusive of GST). This fee is strictly non-refundable. Any requests for a refund will not be considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consider their availability for the test before applying

Medical insurance policy (payable to AXA) is about $150.
Academic and Study Awards 
 

“To encourage students to work hard and perform well, we are giving Academic and Study Awards to deserving students who have demonstrated improvements academically.”
 
Application Fees (International) 

  • Non-refundable application processing fees of S$250 prior registration

  • 1st time student pass application fees waived. Subsequent renewal fees is chargeable accordingly to ICA rate
Payment Method 


For every Private School student (local and international), SmartLab® Education Private School puts in place the Fee Protection Scheme (the “FPS”) stipulated by EduTrust by way of a Student Tuition Fee Account (Escrow) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the standard PEI-student contract made between the student and SmartLab®. Further details on EduTrust and FPS can be found on www.cpe.gov.sg.
 

Payment Method

Note that the cheque is made payable to SmartLab Education STFA (Escrow) which will be deposited to DBS bank. Also note on the following information when you make your payment;

1.     Bill Reference Number – can be obtained from the Payment voucher to be given by Smartlab Education Private School before due dates on course fees.

2.     Escrow Account Name – Smartlab Education STFA (Escrow)

3.     Escrow Account Number - 003-905266-9

 

Student’s guide to payment of course fees

If you have a DBS or POSB account, electronic payment is the most convenient method for you:

DBS iBanking(personal internet banking)
DBS Cashline
DBS Credit Card
DBS Savings/Current
POSB Savings/Current

DBS & POSB ATM
DBS Savings/Current
POSB Savings/Current

Instructions

  • Select Bill Payment

  • Look for Student Fees Escrow A/c from the payee list

  • Enter your 10-digit Bill Reference No. (omit the dashes)

If you haven’t got a DBS or POSB account, we have these convenient payment channels for you:

Cash at any DBS Branch

Cheques (include Cashier’s Order/Draft & Money Order)

  • Mail it to P.O. Box 125 SingPost Centre or

  • Drop it at any DBS or POSB Quick Cheque Deposit Box

Instructions
On the cash deposit slip or behind the cheque

  • Write your 10-digit Bill Reference No. (omit the dashes)

  • Write the PEI’s Escrow account name & number

Escrow Acc Name: Smartlab Education STFA (Escrow)
Escrow Acc Number: 003-905266-9

If you are paying from overseas by Telegraphic Transfer

Beneficiary Bank Details                                                                                        Remittance Details
Beneficiary’s Bank: DBS Bank Ltd                                                                             - Course ID
SWIFT BIC Code : DBSSSGSG                                                                                 - Course Name
Beneficiary Name : [insert Escrow Account Name]                                                      - 10-digit Bill Reference Number
Beneficiary Account No : [insert Escrow Account Number]                                           - Student Name

Please pay the exact amount as on the Payment Voucher and not any more or any less.
 

 

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