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How does an international student with Dependant's Pass (DP), Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) or with either parent who is a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) seek admission into a local mainstream school?
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International students with Dependent's Pass (DP), Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) or with either parent who is a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) may approach their schools of choice directly to apply for admission. Admission is subject to the availability of vacancies and the IS meeting the school's admission criteria.
Alternatively, international students seeking admission into Primary 2-5 and Secondary 1-3 in the following academic year may wish to participate in the centralised exercise - Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) that is conducted in Sep/Oct annually. Applicants participating in AEIS would enjoy the convenience of a centralised test on English and Mathematics, and the offer of a school place based on available school vacancies and their performance in the centralised test.
International students who are unable to make it for the AEIS may wish to participate in the Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) in Feb/Mar. Similar to AEIS, applicants participating in S-AEIS would enjoy the convenience of a centralised test on English and Mathematics, and the offer of a school place based on available school vacancies and their performance in the centralised test.
For admission to Primary 1 in the following year, international students can register with the school of choice during Phase 3 of the annual Primary One Registration Exercise.
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How does an international student (IS) without Dependant's Pass (DP), without Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) and whose parents are not Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) seek admission into a local mainstream school?
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International students without Dependant's Pass (DP), without Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) and whose parents are not Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) are required to sit for and pass the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) that is conducted in Sep/Oct annually.
This exercise is for international students seeking admission into Primary 2-5 and Secondary 1-3 in the following academic year. International students participating in AEIS would enjoy the convenience of a centralised test on English and Mathematics, and the offer of a school place based on available school vacancies and their performance in the centralised test.
International students who are unable to make it for the AEIS may wish to participate in the Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) in Feb/Mar. Similar to AEIS, applicants participating in S-AEIS would enjoy the convenience of a centralised test on English and Mathematics, and the offer of a school place based on available school vacancies and their performance in the centralised test.
International students who are aged 6+ and below 7 as of 1 January in the year of admission can apply to their school of choice during Phase 3 of the Primary One Registration Exercise. They do not need to participate in the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS).
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How does an international student (IS) without Dependant's Pass (DP), without Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) and whose parents are S Pass or Work Permit (R Pass) holders and are not Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) seek admission into a local mainstream school?
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International students without Dependent's Pass (DP), without Immigration Exemption Order (IEO), and whose parents are S Pass or Work Permit (R Pass) holders and are not Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) are required to sit for and pass the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) that is conducted in Sep/Oct annually.
This exercise is for international students seeking admission into Primary 2-5 and Secondary 1-3 in the following academic year. International students participating in AEIS would enjoy the convenience of a centralised test on English and Mathematics, and the offer of a school place based on available school vacancies and their performance in the centralised test.
International students who are unable to make it for the AEIS may wish to participate in the Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) in Feb/Mar. Similar to AEIS, applicants participating in S-AEIS would enjoy the convenience of a centralised test on English and Mathematics, and the offer of a school place based on available school vacancies and their performance in the centralised test.
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What can I do if my child has failed Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)?
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I suspect that there is a marking error regarding my child's Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS). Can I request for the results to be checked?
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I have received a school offer under AEIS / S-AEIS. Is my school admission guaranteed?
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International students should note that school admission is subject to them obtaining a Student's Pass from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) if they do not hold a Dependant's Pass (DP) or Immigration Exemption Order (IEO). Please note that acceptance into our schools does not guarantee the issuance of a STP.
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What criteria do I have to fulfill in order to apply for the ASEAN scholarships?
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Students who are ASEAN nationals (except Singaporeans) can apply for the scholarships. The eligibility criteria for the scholarships are given at the respective pages for each country.
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Can I apply for the scholarships if I am already studying in a Singapore school?
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When are the scholarships open for applications?
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I am keen to register my interest so that I can be notified when the application is open. What should I do?
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How do I apply for the scholarships?
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You are strongly encouraged to apply via the online application system from the respective pages for each country (except Myanmar & Vietnam) during the application period.
For hardcopy application, please submit the completed application form to the following address before the respective application closing date to be considered for the selection test and interview:
ASEAN Scholarships (Country)
Ministry of Education
School Placement & Scholarships Branch
Level 3, Podium Block
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675
The application process for the students from, Myanmar and Vietnam would differ from the above. Please refer to their relevant webpages for details.
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I face some problems with the online application for the scholarship. What should I do?
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What supporting documents do I have to submit?
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Please follow the instructions on the webpages for the submission of supporting documents. We generally require photocopies (Certified True Copies) of the following to be submitted (please do not submit the originals).
- Applicant's birth certificate
- Applicant's passport / identity card (if available)
- Applicant's year-end results.
Original documents that are not in English must be translated and all translations must be accompanied by a photocopy of the original documents. All applications and supporting documents should reach the Singapore Ministry of Education before the closing dates of the respective scholarships.
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I applied for the scholarship last year but was not successful. Can I apply again this year?
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You may apply as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for the scholarship. Please check the eligibility criteria for the scholarships at the respective pages for each country.
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Can I get confirmation that my application / documents have been received?
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Applicants who have successfully submitted their applications online will receive an online acknowledgement with an application number which can be used for future correspondence. For hardcopy application, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of your application / documents due to the volume of applications.
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What is the selection process like?
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Short-listed applicants have to go through the selection test (English, Mathematics and General Ability Test). Those who perform well in the selection test will be invited to undergo a selection interview. Students who have done well in the selection interview will then be awarded the scholarship. Please refer to the respective webpages on indicative timelines for selection tests and interviews.
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What is the short-listing criteria?
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Applications will be short-listed based on a range of criteria including academic results, performance in co-curricular activities, leadership and other capabilities, amongst others.
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How will I know if I have been short-listed for the selection test and/or interview?
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Candidates short-listed for the selection test and/or interview will be notified by post / email a week before the selection and interview dates. Please ensure that the email address provided during the application stage is valid.
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I have been short-listed for the selection tests / interviews? What should I take note of?
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Details of the selection tests / interviews are in the Test/Interview call letters issued to short-listed candidates. Candidates are advised to read the letter carefully and follow the instructions closely. Candidates may wear their school uniforms to the tests / interviews.
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How will I know if I have been awarded the scholarship and how much time do I have to decide whether to accept it?
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You will be notified by post whether you have been awarded the scholarship. You will be given approximately 1 week to decide whether you would like to accept the scholarship. Details of the offer will be in the letters sent to short-listed candidates.
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Can I choose the secondary schools/junior college and hostel I am posted to?
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The choice of the secondary school/junior college and hostel that scholars are posted to will be decided by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry will try, as far as possible, to post scholars to hostels close to their school/junior college.
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When must I arrive in Singapore?
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Secondary scholars who are required to attend the English Bridging Course (EBC) will have to arrive in end October / November. This course is held in selected Singapore schools prior to the start of the school term to better prepare students for entry into our school system. If identified, attendance at the EBC is compulsory. Students who need not attend the EBC will arrive in December to prepare for the school term which begins in January. As for the Pre-University scholars, you are required to arrive in Singapore in January the following year. Please ensure that your travel documents are current and valid.
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What must I prepare before I arrive in Singapore?
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Applicants offered the scholarships will receive an Information Sheet containing key information on preparatory work prior to arrival.
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What is the medium of instruction in Singapore schools?
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All subjects (except Mother Tongue Language and Mother Tongue Literature e.g. Chinese, Malay and Tamil) are taught in English.
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I have studied another language in my home country and it is not offered in Singapore, do I still have to take up a Mother Tongue language?
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As part of the Singapore education system, all students are required to offer their Mother Tongue language as part of the curriculum. Exemption from the Mother Tongue requirement may be considered on a case-by-case basis, and is subject to approval by the Ministry of Education.
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Where can I get more information about secondary school/junior college education and the syllabuses in Singapore?
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What courses are available in the schools / junior colleges?
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The combination of subjects offered will depend on the school / junior college. At Secondary level, students may choose from a range of subject combinations which vary slightly among the schools. At the Pre-University level, students are required to take subjects from both the Arts/Humanities as well as Science/Mathematics with a concentration in either one. The scholar can work out the subject combination with the school / junior college he/she is posted to.
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Do you offer ASEAN scholarships for university studies?
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For information on the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships for studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), please visit the following websites:
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How many scholarships are given out every year in each country?
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The number of scholarships given in each country varies from year to year. Scholarships will be offered to students who achieved outstanding performances in the selection test and interview.
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Will the scholarship allowance be sufficient for all my expenses in Singapore?
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Please refer to the page on the cost of living to find out more. You should also note that scholars are required to pay any miscellaneous fees and autonomous fees (if applicable) that the school may charge. You may like to refer to your local bank to check on the current exchange rates.
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Will the hostels provide meals for the scholars? Will special food requirements such as Halal/Indian/Vegetarian food be available at the hostels?
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Generally, the hostels provide breakfast and dinner for the scholars. On weekends and public holidays, all 3 meals are provided. Meal provisions are available for Indian Vegetarians and Muslims.
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How often can I visit my home country while holding the scholarship?
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As often as you like at your own cost during the school vacations, if you do not have any school activities. During the school term, you will need the prior approval of the principal of the secondary school/junior college that you are in before returning to your home country.
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How will I know if I have been given the Merit Award?
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Candidates who are not awarded the scholarship may be offered the Merit Award which enables them to study in Singapore government / government-aided schools and pay concessionary school fees at Singapore Permanent Residents' rates. These concessions are renewed annually, subject to your passing of the year-end school examinations. All Merit Awardees will be posted by Singapore Ministry of Education to a government / government-aided secondary school. The details of the Merit Award will be in the offer letter issued in Sep-Nov.
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