Singapore’s school registration for international students

Singapore’s school registration for international students

Eligibility and Requirements

Primary School

Primary School

Child must be at least 6 years old as of January 1 of the year they begin school.

Child must be at least 6 years old as of January 1 of the year they begin school.

Secondary School

Secondary School

Child must have completed the equivalent of Singapore's Primary 6 (6th Grade) or meet age requirements for the specific level.

Child must have completed the equivalent of Singapore's Primary 6 (6th Grade) or meet age requirements for the specific level.

Registration Process

For Primary 1

For Primary 1

Register during the International Student Admission Exercise (ISAE) in phases.

Register during the International Student Admission Exercise (ISAE) in phases.

Available spots for international students are limited and subject to balloting.

Available spots for international students are limited and subject to balloting.

For Secondary Schools

For Secondary Schools

International students may need to take the Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or apply for vacancies directly if joining mid-year.

International students may need to take the Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or apply for vacancies directly if joining mid-year.

Fees

Monthly Tuition Fees for 2024 (in SGD, approximate):

Monthly Tuition Fees for 2024 (in SGD, approximate):

Primary: $650 - $800.

Primary: $650 - $800.

Secondary: $1000 - $1250.

Secondary: $1000 - $1250.

Pre-University: $1400 - $1600.

Pre-University: $1400 - $1600.

Note: Additional school fees may apply for miscellaneous items such as books and uniforms.

Note: Additional school fees may apply for miscellaneous items such as books and uniforms.

Assessments

Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS):

A centralized test assessing English literacy, numeracy, and reasoning.

A centralized test assessing English literacy, numeracy, and reasoning.

Conducted in September/October every year.

Conducted in September/October every year.

Suitable for students seeking admission to Primary 2-5 or Secondary 1-3 the following year.

Suitable for students seeking admission to Primary 2-5 or Secondary 1-3 the following year.

Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS):

Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS):

Held in February for late applicants.

Held in February for late applicants.

Other Information

For any other information, you may visit these sites:

For any other information, you may visit these sites:

Required Documents

Required Documents

Birth certificate (translated into English if necessary).

Passport and visa (e.g., student pass).

Parent/guardian’s valid work pass, employment pass, or dependent pass.

Child’s previous school report cards or transcripts (in English).

Passport-sized photographs of the child.

Residential address proof in Singapore (e.g., utility bill, rental agreement).

School Choices

School Choices

Review MOE’s list of schools with vacancies for international students.

Consider school location, programs offered, and extra-curricular activities.

Timeline

Timeline

May-June: AEIS registration opens.

September-October: AEIS tests conducted.

December-January: Admission results released.

February-March: S-AEIS registration and testing for students who missed AEIS.

Visa and Pass Requirements

Visa and Pass Requirements

International students must apply for a Student Pass through ICA.

Applications should be submitted online via the Student’s Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR) system after receiving school acceptance.

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