Singapore is a country constantly and actively promoting bilingual education. Every child is provided with an opportunity to study English and absorb Chinese culture in an education system that has established a world-wide reputation. Though the cost for education is competitive, the standard is undoubtedly high. Mothers for students in the age group of 7 to 16 are permitted to stay with their children.

There are more than 300 Government Primary and Secondary schools for the pursuit of education in Singapore.

Every child from the age of 7 can apply for entrance to the 6-year Primary education. Foreign students may also apply for admission to a school from Primary One to Primary Five level of education. Upon completion of primary education, student will sit for the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE).

Singapore Secondary education system offers a 4-year course (Express Course/GCE “O” Level) and a 5-year course (Normal Course/GCE “N” Level). Foreign students may seek admission to join Secondary One to Secondary Three levels of education. Upon completion of their Secondary education, students will sit for the Singapore Cambridge GCE “O” Level Examinations, to acquire a certificate of world-wide recognition.

Foreign students wishing to seek admission to Government Primary and Secondary Schools must sit and pass the entrance tests for two major subjects, namely English and Mathematics, conducted by the respective Government Schools and it is compulsory to take the Principal Academy Certification Test (PACT).

The normal period of entrance tests range from October of the year till April the following year.