Pre-University Education

Pre-University Education prepares students for the GCE “A” Level examination at the end of the 2-year junior college or 3-year centralised institute course. Students who completed their pre-university education will receive a School Graduation Certificate.

Fast Facts

• 2-3 years of education
• School fees after subsidy: $6.00
  Standard miscellaneous fees: $11.00
  Second-tier miscellaneous fees²: $11.00
  Independent Junior Colleges charge a separate scale of fees. The range of fees for local students(excluding miscellaneous fees) as at 2006 is $225- $400 per month³
• National examination: GCE ‘A’ Levels
• All students take part in at least one CCA; CCA performance is considered for university admission

Payment of School Fees

For payment of fees using GIRO, please download the GIRO Application Form (131kb .doc).

Parents who wish to change their GIRO account can go to their banks to effect the change directly. If parents wish to effect the change of GIRO account through MOE, they are to submit the Termination Form (.doc 109kb) together with the new GIRO Application Form to MOE.

For termination of GIRO arrangement, parents can effect the termination at their banks or make the request through MOE by submitting the Termination Form (109kb .doc).

Financial assistance schemes are available to help needy students pay their fees. Parents who wish to apply for financial assistance may approach their child’s school for the application form.

More Information

• Direct Schools Admission - Secondary Schools
• Secondary 1 Posting

Footnotes

1. From 2008, all students who complete their education at the secondary and pre-university levels will receive a comprehensive school testimonial called the School Graduation Certificate from MOE. It includes academic and non-academic achievements and personal qualities.↩
2. Second-tier miscellaneous fees are decided by schools. The maximum amount that can be charged is 100% of the standard miscellaneous fees. Students may use their Edusave accounts to pay the second-tier miscellaneous fees.↩
3. Students may use their Edusave accounts to pay for the portion of Independent Junior College fees that are in excess of the school and standard miscellaneous fees of Government and Government-Aided junior colleges.↩