Academic Requirements

• At least completed Primary 3 in student's home country or equivalent
• Completed an English course in home country

Non-Academic Requirements

• At least 8 years old

Modules Covered

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. This means that your child will find it difficult to cope with Maths and Science, even if he is good at these subjects, simply because he is not used to studying them in English. This course consists of two subjects taught according to MOE syllabus:

• English: We emphasize English in our preparatory course, both as a subject in itself and as a medium for learning other subjects. Apart from being 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.                                               

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to handle primary/secondary level English and Mathematics in a local school.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time

Delivery Methods

• Classroom learning, lessons to be conducted at NYU Language School.

Duration

• 3-6 months

Timetable

• Monday to Friday
• 2.00pm – 5.30pm
• 3 hours per day

Commencement Dates

• January
• April
• July 
• October

Teacher Qualifications

All our teachers are registered with the Council for Private Education, Singapore.

Assessment Methods

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.

A test will be conducted every 6 weeks to allow us to monitor your child's progress. In keeping with our policy of involving the parents and guardians, we will be sending you quarterly detailed course reports.

• Mid-term test: 50%
• Final term test: 50%
• Total: 100%

Grading Criteria

• Distinction (80 – 100 marks)
• Credit (65 – 79 marks)
• Pass (50 – 64 marks)
• Fail (0 – 49 marks)
• Absent (Absent)

Awards

You will be informed of the AEIS or/and S-AEIS Test results by the MOE.

Application Fee

3 months

6 months