Targets Singaporean
Singapore citizens attend public schools as part of the national education framework International students must pass the AEIS exam, which has a high level of English difficulty, making admission challenging Schools allocate vacancies based on residential address with top schools rarely having vacancies for international students Quota restrictions apply to students of different nationalities. Competition is fiercest among Chinese students due to their large numbersTargets non-Singaporean nationals
Singaporean citizens’ children need approval from the Ministry of Education to enrol Limits on the proportion of students whose parents do not hold work visas Predominantly attended by students from the UK and US. Requires strong English proficiency, outgoing personalities, and sports/athletic strengthsTargets non-Singaporean nationals
No restrictions on parents’ work visa status Students can freely choose curriculum systems (e.g., IB, A-Level) Singaporean private schools that are EduTrust-certified can apply for a student’s pass for international students Tailored curricula designed to suit student needs, offering personalized education plans.Popular among students from different countries based on academic preferencesOffered by Singapore public and private schools.
Administered by the Cambridge exam board in Singapore Subjects are more rigorous than the international Cambridge A-Level, especially General Paper (GP), which requires an 800-word logical essay in English Mandatory combination of science and humanities subjects, increasing the number of subjects to be studied Highly recognized by Singaporean universitiesOffered by international schools and private schools
Globally recognized for university admission Students select 3–4 preferred subjects for exams Focuses on calculations and formulas, with lower English requirements Popular among Chinese students due to strong STEM foundations. Common subject choices: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, and Chinese (as a first language)Available in public schools and international schools
Less accessible to Chinese students in public school programs due to high competition from native English speakers Emphasizes essays, presentations, and research projects, requiring advanced English proficiency (equivalent to IELTS 6.5+) Challenging for Chinese students due to the heavy emphasis on English language skills
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