Preparatory Course for Government Schools

Introduction

Many renowned universities have operations in Singapore, and some, like the world-famous Insead French business school, even have full campuses here. Singapore’s own schools, polytechnics and universities are acquiring international reputations. Primary and secondary schools here are modern and well-equipped, living expenses and school fees are affordable, and standards of teaching and curriculum development are high. The international languages of the future, English and Chinese, are used widely and taught here. 

Drawn by its many advantages, international students are entering Singapore’s primary and secondary schools in ever larger numbers. Our preparatory course will help your child bridge the gap between the education systems in your country and Singapore.

Prerequisites 

The prerequisites for our preparatory course are the same as those for the public school system at the level you intend to place your child. Your child should be academically prepared to study subjects at this level by his previous educational experience in a different system.

Course Schedule and Fees

Details of course schedules and school fees are on our Course Schedule and School Fees page.

The Preparatory Examination

International students who wish to enter primary and secondary schools in Singapore are required to sit and pass entrance examinations conducted by the schools of their choice. The examinations are usually held in October and November, before the beginning of the next academic year. 
The entrance examinations are not easy. Even so, more than 90 percent of the students who enrol in our preparatory courses succeed in getting into the schools of their choice. 

Our Preparatory Course

Very likely, the biggest difficulty your child will experience in Singapore will be the English Language. Your child will probably be studying English at a higher level than in his or her own country. Also, all other subjects will be taught in English, apart from second language. The means that your child will find it difficult to cope with Maths and Science, even

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if he is good at these subjects, simply because he is not used to studying them in English.

English

We emphasise English in our preparatory course, both as a subject in itself and as a medium for learning other subjects. Apart from being very familiar with the Singapore education system, our teachers understand the problems international students face in Singapore schools. They will help your child understand mathematical or scientific concepts which are expressed in English.

Mathematics

We teach familiarity with mathematical terms in English, and learning mathematical concepts in English, rather than mathematical skills. Our teachers will help your child answer mathematics questions in English, rather than in his native language.

Science

Many schools do not test science in their entrance tests. However, it has been our experience that international students face difficulties learning science in English. So it is in your child's interest to become familiar with scientific terms and expressions in English before he enters a public school.

Assignments and Assessments

The entrance examinations are not easy, and your child will have to study hard to attain the required standard. As a result, there will be more assignments, including essays, than in our other English courses. In addition to the assigned homework, your child will have to do a number of hours of self-study every day.