Admission

Admission is subject to the availability of vacancies, provided there are no SC/SPR children on the schools’ waiting lists, and the schools’ admission criteria.

1. International students without DP, IEO and whose parents are not SC/SPR and who are seeking admission to Primary 2-5 or Secondary 1-3 are required to sit for and pass a Qualifying Test (QT) before making a direct application to schools. International students seeking admission to Primary 1 or JCs are not required to sit for the QT; please see Step 2.
2. Submit your application at the school of your choice with the required documents.
3. If there is a vacancy, you will need to pass a placement test conducted by the school. Applicants will be tested on subjects such as English, Mathematics and Mother Tongue Language (where applicable).
4. Upon passing the test, the school will issue you with a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). The Letter of Acceptance is valid for two weeks, during which time, you must apply for a Student’s Pass with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
5. The applicant must return to the school with a valid student’s pass within 2 weeks of the LOA’s date of issue. Otherwise, the applicant will forfeit his / her admission to the school.

For other private, foreign system, international schools and universities, polytechnics or institute of technical education:

1. Apply directly to the educational institutions accompanied by the relevant certification and documentation.
2. Some institutions or courses may require you to undergo an interview or placement test. Some schools may also require work experience.