Application for Supplementary Placement Exercise – Secondary Schools
Application for Supplementary Placement Exercise
Please read the rest of this page before proceeding with the online application.
Please note that application confirmation will be subject to the availability of places for the conduct of the centralised tests. Returning Singaporeans who wish to take part in the Supplementary Placement Exercise should complete and submit the online application form by 16 Dec 2011.
Key Events and Dates
| Events | Key Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration for Supplementary Placement Exercise | 21 Oct 2011 – 16 Dec 2011 |
| Conduct of centralised tests | 28 Dec 2011 |
Fees
| Citizenship | Fees (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens | S$125 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents | S$140 |
Please note that the fees are non-refundable and applicants are advised to consider their availability for the exercise carefully before applying. Applicants may make payment via one of the following modes.
| Payment Mode | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Credit Card | Applicants would be able to enter their credit card details online as part of the online application process. |
| Cash / NETS | This option requires applicants to make payment in person at MOE’s Customer Service Centre. |
| Cheque / Bank Draft | Applicants may issue a cheque (issued by a Singapore-based bank) or a bank draft drawn on a bank in Singapore. Payment should be made payable to “SINGAPORE EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT BOARD”, and the cheque should be crossed. The applicant’s name, BC/UIN Number and the test level which the applicant is applying for must be written on the reverse of the cheque / bank draft. Please note that incomplete applications would not be accepted. Applicants are to submit the payment by mail to: Business Services Division / Centre for Assessment Training and Services (SPERS-Sec) |
Reporting for Centralised Tests
Applicants whose applications are in order will receive an official notification from the Singapore Examinations & Assessment Board (SEAB) within one to two weeks of application (latest by 22 Dec 2011). The official notification will include the applicant’s Supplementary Placement Exercise Entry Proof (with Index Number) and instructions for applicants.
The centralised tests for the Supplementary Placement Exercise, comprising English and Mathematics, will be conducted on 28 Dec 2011 (Wednesday) at the Tiong Bahru Examinations Centre, 8 Lower Delta Road, Singapore 169198. All applicants are required to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the tests and be seated at their assigned desks at least 15 minutes before the tests’ commencement.
The timetable for the tests is appended below
| Level | Mathematics | English | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Time | Duration | Start Time | Duration | |
| Sec 1 | 09:00 | 2 hr 15 min | 14:00 | 2 hr 10 min |
| Sec 2 | 09:00 | 2 hr 15 min | 14:00 | 2 hr 10 min |
| Sec 3 | 09:00 | 2 hr 15 min | 14:00 | 2 hr 10 min |
Preparing for the Supplementary Placement Exercise Tests
Applicants are expected to know and be familiar with the Singapore syllabus of the subject at the level preceding the level of the supplementary placement exercise tests. For example, if you are seeking admission into Secondary 2, you will be assessed on the topics covered in Singapore schools in Secondary 1. If you are seeking admission into Secondary 1, you will be assessed on topics in Primary 6. You may refer to the following Subject Syllabuses website for more information about the subject syllabuses.
More information on the Supplementary Placement Exercise Tests.
Supplementary Placement Exercise Schedule
Following are the dates and events for the Supplementary Placement Exercise:
| Date | Events for Applicants | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct - 16 Dec 2011 | Apply for Supplementary Placement Exercise | Online application and submission of payment |
| By 22 Dec 2011 | Receive Entry Proof | |
| 28 Dec 2011 | Sit for Centralised Tests | In person |
| 17 Jan 2012 | Receive School Option Form | |
| 17 Jan - 19 Jan 2012 | Submit School Option Form to MOE | Online submission |
| 2 Feb 2012 (tentative) | Release of posting results — Sec 1 - 3 | View results online |
| 3 Feb - 10 Feb 2012 | Report to posted school | In person |