AEIS Preparatory Course for Admission to Singapore Government Schools
This course is specially designed for foreign students seeking to enter mainstream government schools in Singapore. Our course curriculum has a strong emphasis on English and Mathematics to bridge the gap between the foreign and local education systems. Students undergo daily intensive lessons where they will be trained in subjects required for the entrance tests.
AEIS & S-AEIS Admissions Tests
The two tests that are conducted at different times of the year for entry into government schools
AEIS
Admissions Exercise for International Students
The AEIS exam is a centralised exam conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Sep/Oct for students who wish to join mainstream schools in January of the following year. The test covers English and Mathematics and is open for students age between 7 to 16 years old. For Primary 2 to 5 applicants, students are required to take the Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test and achieve the necessary Cambridge English Scale (CES) score before they can apply to take the AEIS Primary Mathematics test appropriate for their age.
S-AEIS
Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students
The S-AEIS exam is for international students who cannot attend AEIS exam or were unsuccessful in previous attempts. It is held in Feb/Mar of the following year. Successful S-AEIS applicants can join mainstream schools from June. Please note that admission to Primary 5 and Secondary 3 is not available under S-AEIS.
General Information
Monthly
12 Weeks (Full-Time) or 24 Weeks (Full-Time)
Preparatory
Stalford Academy
Classroom Teaching
Mondays to Fridays
8.30am to 11.30am
12.30pm to 3.30pm
360 contact hours (12-wk)
720 contact hours (24-wk)
Admission
Pre-requisites
Prospective students must provide their latest educational transcript and complete a placement test to assess course suitability.
Additionally, applicants must meet the age requirements outlined in the table below. The minimum and maximum age limits for admission to Stalford Academy’s preparatory courses align with those specified for the AEIS exam.
Stalford Academy Prep Course for Admission to Government Schools
AEIS
S-AEIS
Student is Admitted to Singapore Government School
International students between the ages of 7 and 12 can enter Primary One to Primary Five in local primary schools. Upon completing primary education, they will take the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), which enables them to continue to secondary education. Students aged 12 to 16 can join Secondary One to Secondary Three in local secondary schools. After completing secondary education, they will sit for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level Examination.
Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisite admission criteria must obtain approval from the school’s Principal prior to admission.
Course Details
|
Planned School Level |
Min Age |
Max Age |
Course Title |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Primary 2 |
7 |
9 |
PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 2) |
|
Primary 3 |
8 |
10 |
PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 3) |
|
Primary 4 |
9 |
11 |
PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 4) |
|
Primary 5 |
10 |
12 |
PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (PRIMARY 5) |
|
Secondary 1 |
12 |
14 |
PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 1) |
|
Secondary 2 |
13 |
15 |
PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 2) |
|
Secondary 3 |
14 |
16 |
PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ADMISSION TO GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS (SECONDARY 3) |
Note: All courses are conducted on a Full-Time basis.
* Maximum Age as at 1st January of the year of admission to government school
Course Fees
Miscellaneous Fees (where applicable)
A complete breakdown of all applicable fees — including non-refundable fees, discounts/rebates, and any grants or funding assistance — is provided in the respective Course Brochure and the PEI-Student Contract. Please refer to these documents for full details prior to enrolment.