Last Updated: 27 May 2021
Learn about the different considerations before you decide to let your child study in Singapore.
Before you seek admission to our mainstream schools, think about:
Our mainstream schools use English as the language of classroom instructions.
The centralised admission tests will be conducted in English. Applicants should be familiar with the English and Mathematics syllabuses of the level preceding the one they are applying for. For example, if your child is sitting for the Primary 4 test, they should be familiar with the Primary 3 syllabus.
If successfully admitted, you should prepare your child for a new school environment and familiarise them with the curriculum of the level that they are admitted at.
Your child should not be more than 2 years older than the appropriate age for that education level.
Your child will need a Student’s Pass to study in our mainstream schools, unless they hold a Dependant’s Pass or Immigration Exemption Order. Learn how to apply for a Student’s Pass.
Your child is required to fulfil the diphtheria and measles vaccination requirements if they are:
You have to obtain a Verification of Vaccination Requirement (VR) document from the Health Promotion Board before you can apply for the Student’s Pass. Learn more about it.
You are required to provide your child’s caregiver’s particulars to the school. Their caregiver should be either of the following:
The caregiver must be contactable by the school as they are responsible for the child under their care. Changes in the caregiver or their particulars must be reported to the school immediately.
Monthly school fees will differ based on a student’s nationality and school type. Use our school fees checker to find out more about the school fees applicable to your child.
Learn about the admission process for international students.
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