Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Secondary 3

A.   Title of Course

Preparatory Course for Admission to Government School – Secondary 3

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 Secondary 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 Singapore secondary education comprises:

  1. Express Course for secondary school;
  2. Normal (Academic course for secondary school; and
  3. Normal (Technical) course for secondary school.

Express course for secondary school

Express has two programs: O-Level and Integrated. The GCE O-Level Programme is a 4-year course leading to the GCE O-Level examination. The Integrated Programme is a 6-year course leading to the GCE A-Level examination or International Baccalaureate Diploma or NUS High School Diploma. Students in the Integrated Programme do not need to take the GCE O-Level examination in Secondary 4.

Normal (Academic) course for secondary school

Normal (Academic) is a 4-year or 5-year course leading to the GCE N-Level examination in Secondary 4. Some students go on to take the GCE O-Level examination in Secondary 5, and progress to junior college, Millennia Institute, polytechnic or Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

Normal (Technical) course for secondary school

Normal (Technical) is a 4-year course leading to the N(T)-Level examination in Secondary 4.

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 

at www.moe.gov.sg

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 Secondary Schools

D.   Course Structure

a. Course Outline

The course consists of 2(two) subjects taught accordingly to MOE syllabus:

  • English
  • Mathematics

ENGLISH

Synopsis for Secondary 3

The English module will focus on improving the pupil’s proficiency in the language in the areas of comprehension and language use. Pupils will also be required to complete composition writing of 300-400 words. Content level: Secondary 2

MATHEMATICS

Synopsis for Secondary 3

Preparatory Course for Admission into Government Schools (Secondary 3) Students are expected to be taught topics covered in Secondary 2 Mathematics, which are: • Rate, Ratio & Proportion • Similar & Congruent Triangles • Expansion & Factorisation of Algebraic Expressions • Solving Quadratic Equations • Algebraic Manipulation & Formulae • Solving Simultaneous Equations • Linear Graphs & Functions • Graphical Methods of Solving Equations • Pythagoras’ Theorem • Volume • Data Analysis & Graphs • Set & Notation • Probability

Upon successful in the Secondary 3 AEIS/SAEIS test, students are placed in a Singapore government schools at Secondary 3 level

b. Scope of Study

Singapore Government 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 – Secondary 3                        

Admission to Government School (Ministry of Education) at Secondary 3   

 E.   Entry Requirements

Age:   14 to 16 years old

Academic:   At least Secondary 2 or equivalent

English Proficiency:   At least Secondary 2 proficiency in English or equivalent

This course is currently not being run.