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Once you’ve passed the AEIS (Admissions Exercise for International Students) exam in Singapore, here’s a step-by-step outline to follow from announcing the result to starting school:

1. Receive AEIS Exam Results

• Wait for the official announcement of your AEIS exam results. The Ministry of Education (MOE) will inform you about the results.

2. Submit Required Documents to the School

• After passing the AEIS exam, you will need to send the following documents to the school you are applying to:
  • PNSC Letter (the letter from the Singapore Ministry of Education granting approval for the student’s admission).
  • Required documents such as:
    • Birth certificate
    • Passport
    • Passports of both parents (for proof of guardian or parent relationship)
    • Any additional documents as requested by the school

3. Request for a Solar Number

• Solar Number is the unique identifier used by the school for the application. After passing the AEIS exam, you’ll need to request this from the Ministry of Education (MOE).
• You can usually do this through the school’s admissions portal or directly through the school after receiving confirmation of passing AEIS.

4. Fill in the School Application Form

• Complete the application form for the school you are applying to.
• Mother Tongue Language Selection: As part of the application, you will also need to indicate your child’s preferred mother tongue language. Singapore’s educational system requires students to learn a second language (Mother Tongue), and this is selected based on their heritage.

5. ICA Student Pass Application

• ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) Student Pass application process:
  • Required Documents:
    • Completed Student Pass Application form (available on ICA’s website).
    • Copy of the AEIS results and school offer letter.
    • Valid passport.
    • Birth certificate.
    • PNSC letter.
    • Recent passport-sized photographs.
  • Sponsor Requirement: A sponsor is required for a student pass. The sponsor can be a parent, guardian, or a Singaporean PR (Permanent Resident). Ensure the sponsor is ready to submit their documents as well, such as proof of their relationship with the child and their identity documents.
  • Application Fees: The ICA charges an application fee for the Student Pass. Payment is usually made online during the application process.

6. Submit the ICA Application

• After filling out the application form and preparing the necessary documents, submit the Student Pass application via ICA’s online portal.
• Wait for the ICA’s approval, which typically takes 1-3 weeks.

7. Receive Student Pass

• Once the Student Pass is approved, you will be notified by ICA, and the pass will be issued.
• Collect the Student Pass from ICA or via the school depending on the process specified.

8. Start School

• After receiving the Student Pass, your child can officially begin schooling.
• On the first day, ensure that all required documents (Student Pass, school uniform, etc.) are ready for submission.
• You may also need to attend an orientation session that the school offers to help your child adjust to the new environment.