A. Title of Course
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Primary 2
B. 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 Primary 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 Primary education in Singapore is a 6-year program which students will
sit for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of Primary
6. Successful students will progress to do the Secondary education.
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
C. 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 Primary Schools
D. Course Structure
a. Course Outline
The course consists of 2(two) subjects taught accordingly to MOE syllabus:
- English
- Mathematics
ENGLISH
Synopsis for Primary 2
The Primary 2 English class is aimed at enabling students to acquire foundation skills, particularly in grammar, spelling and basic pronunciation. The students will attain a good level of competency of both spoken and written English. It helps to cultivate using English as a medium of communication.
MATHEMATICS
Synopsis for Primary 2
The Primary 2 Mathematics class is aimed at enabling students to acquire Mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in Mathematics. It also aims to develop the thinking, reasoning, communication and application of learners through a mathematical approach to problem solving. More importantly, it aims to build confidence and foster interest in Mathematics itself. Topics including numbers to 1000, word problems, 2 step word problems, hundreds, tens and ones, addition, subtraction, mass, length, time, money, fractions, volumes, picture graphs, geometry and patterns will be taught progressively to the students. These are the Primary 2 topics belonging to the latest MOE mathematics syllabus.
Upon successful in the Primary 2 AEIS/SAEIS test, the student will be posted to a Singapore public school at Primary 2 level.
b. Scope of Study
Singapore Government Primary and Secondary Syllabus
c. Delivery Mode
Lectures, Discussions, interactive lessons, games, and etc
d. Commencement Dates / Intakes
Please enquire for more information.
Exerceo Business International College reserves the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 5 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy)
e. Course Duration
The course duration is 6 months of institutional training – Full-time
Maximum allowable period to complete the course is subject to MOE Regulation
f. Class Period
Full-time
6 contact hrs per session, 5 sessions per week
30 contact hrs per week
g. Course Fees
Application fee ： $327
This course is currently under review.
h. Payment Mode
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For further information or clarification, please call our Student Support Services Officer at +65 6221 0603
i. Assessments
AEIS: September or October
S-AEIS: February or March
From 2013 onwards, the S-AEIS Test will be for admission to Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 to 2. There will be no admission to Primary 5 and Secondary 3
*Please log on to www.seab.gov.sg for updated information.
*Students (both International and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations
j. Assessment Methods
External Test conducted by MOE for AEIS and S-AEIS
- Assessment Grading Criteria
NA
- Expected Examination Results Release Date
Examination results will be announced by MOE
(Actual date to be announced by MOE)
- Qualification Award
Result Slip issued by MOE
- Graduation Requirements
Completion of course
- Teacher Qualifications
The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is duly notified on all teachers. All teachers have the required qualifications. Please refer to Our Teachers list in the website for more details.
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
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Primary 2
Admission to Government School (Ministry of Education) at Primary 2 or Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Primary 3 offered by Exerceo
E. Entry Requirements
Age: 7 to 9 years old
Academic: At least Primary 1 or equivalent
English Proficiency: At least Primary 1 proficiency in English or equivalent
This course is currently not being run.