Program Overview

The Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools Secondary 1 program provides students with comprehensive preparation for the Singapore Ministry of Education's Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS). Regular assessments aligned with the AEIS or S-AEIS syllabuses are conducted throughout the course to ensure student performance is monitored.

Course Modules

Compulsory Subjects:
  • English
  • Mathematics

Students will select 2 compulsory subjects.

Program Duration

6 months full-time (5 days per week, 6 hours per day)

*All classes will be conducted in a face-to-face manner.

Entry Requirements

  • Age: at least 12 years old
  • Language: A pass in Primary 6 English or equivalent qualifications or 50% pass in Equistar International College's English Placement Test
  • Academic: Completed Primary 6 or equivalent
Assessment & Certification

Internal Assessment:
  • Monthly / Termly / Annually

Assessment will be conducted through theory and/or practical methods.

Certification:

Upon completion of the program, students will receive an ESIC Certificate of Attendance.

Graduation Requirements

  • Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and Dependant's Pass holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
  • International Students (Student's Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.

For course fees and payment mode, refer to the Fees & Payments page.

Program Highlights

Rigour

Comprehensive and structured curriculum aligned with the Singapore Ministry of Education's Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) syllabuses to ensure students achieve academic mastery in all subjects.

Assessment

Regular assessments are conducted to track progress, identify learning gaps, and provide targeted academic support.

Student Support

Students receive personalised guidance and consultation from experienced teachers to strengthen subject understanding and boost confidence ahead of examinations.

Holistic Development

Through experiential learning and community activities outside of the classroom, students develop leadership, teamwork, and perseverance skills.

Course Commencement Dates

There are four intakes for this course. This course commences in January, March, July, and September of each year.

Next intake commencement and end dates (tentative) is 02/03/2026 to 04/01/2028.

The College reserves the right to cancel a class if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 15. Students may then choose to enroll for a later intake, if any, or withdraw from the course. For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy.

Average student-teacher ratio: 1:15