Enrollment in Singapore Primary and Secondary Schools

Children typically start primary school at age 7. Government schools and international schools have different curricula, with international schools often following the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Government Primary and Secondary Schools:

1. Except for age 6 admissions, international students must take the AEIS/S-AEIS exams in September, testing English and Math.

2. Students pass the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of primary six.

3. Secondary three students take the O-Level exams, determining entry into polytechnics or junior colleges.

4. Junior college students take the A-Level exams after two years to qualify for universities like NUS and NTU.

Application Requirements:

Passing the AEIS/S-AEIS exams.

International Schools:

1. Follow the IB curriculum, without the need for O-Level or A-Level exams.

2. Offer full courses from kindergarten to high school (K-12).

3. Better facilities with predominantly foreign teachers.

Application Requirements:

Passing tests in English and Math logic, and an interview.

Church Schools:

1. Offer government or IB curricula.

2. Allow participation in government exams (PSLE, O-Level, etc.).

3. Require Bible recitation (with exams).

Application Requirements:

Passing tests in English and Math.

For more information on enrolling in Singapore Primary and Secondary Schools, please contact us!