Current grade

Kindergarten Primary 1 age 7 Primary 2 age 8 Primary 3 age 9 Primary 4 age 10 Primary 5 age 11 Primary 6 age 12 Other system

How to choose

P1 = Primary 1, about age 7; one year older per grade. S1 = Secondary 1, about 13.

Child’s birth year

Year only; we do not collect a full birth date

Target entry grade

P1 age 7 P2 age 8 P3 age 9 P4 age 10 P5 age 11 P6 age 12 Needs assessment

How to choose

P1 = Primary 1, about age 7; one year older per grade. If unsure, choose “needs assessment”.

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School type preference

Government school Local curriculum; international students go through the Ministry of Education, subject to vacancies. Private school Own admissions and curriculum; entrance tests are common. International school IB, British, American curricula; own assessment and interview. Any Open to every type; let the plan compare them.

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Actual English ability

Beginner Knows very few English words. Basic speaking and listening Speaks simple sentences; reading and writing are hard. Can read and write in English Reads short texts, writes short paragraphs; an English classroom takes getting used to. Can cope in an all-English classroom Follows lessons, does homework and asks questions in English.

How to choose

Everyday use, not an exam score. An IELTS or TOEFL score takes priority.

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Maths, and maths in English

Needs foundation work Often gets sums and word problems wrong. Good at maths, struggles with English wording Good at maths, but struggles to read English questions. Good at maths and English wording Good at maths and mostly reads English questions. Excellent; solves problems in English Strong at maths and solves problems in English.

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Open to a grade adjustment

Yes Happy to enter the grade the school assesses. No Must enter the target grade. Decide after assessment Decide after the assessment.

How to choose

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Intended entry year

2026 2027 2028 2029 2030

How to choose

The closer it is, the tighter the timeline.

Intended intake

January August Other time

Budget currency

SGD CNY

Annual budget (tuition plus living)

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How to choose

Tuition plus living costs for one year; a rough figure is fine.

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