ADMISSIONS GUIDE Academic Year 2021-2022 - GEMS World Academy (Singapore)
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ADMISSIONS
GUIDE
Academic Year 2021-2022
GEMS (Singapore) enrols students regardless of gender, All information provided to GEMS (Singapore) must be
nationality, religion, or race, who demonstrate the ability true, complete, and not misleading. Should it become
and willingness to successfully participate in the defined evident after admission that pertinent information or
parameters and expectations of an enriched IB curriculum. records were withheld or altered, immediate withdrawal
By enrolling in GEMS (Singapore), your child is part of of admission will occur. As a private school enterprise,
an inclusive yet diverse, locally focussed yet globally the Divisional Principal and the Head of School are
connected community. final authorities regarding acceptance or denial of any
student/applicant at any time.
GEMS (Singapore) welcomes applications from Nursery
through to Grade 8 throughout the academic year. Your
child may start school at any point in the academic year.
5 Easy Steps
However, we encourage you to apply as early as possible
Complete the online application via OpenApply
due to the limited availability of places. 1 gateway and upload all required documents1
Entry to Grade 9 through to Grade 11 is open until the
Pay the Registration fee (non-refundable) to
first Monday after the October school holiday each school 2
initiate the application review process
year. All applications submitted after the cut-off date will
be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Secondary The school will arrange an English language
Years Principal.
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proficiency assessment or a family meeting
(if applicable)
Each application is reviewed by the Admissions Committee,
comprising the Head of School, Divisional Principal, Pay the admissions fee (non-refundable) to
Head of Admissions and Learning Support Coordinator
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complete the application process
(if applicable). Admission is based on age, review of
Submit final documentation prior to the course
information given on the application form, current and 5
commencement date2
previous year school reports, English language proficiency
level, references from the current school (if applicable)
and family meetings (if applicable). Our Admissions Team
will be in touch to confirm or clarify details, and may Registration and Admission
request further information. Once an application has been Fees
reviewed, parents are advised of their child’s eligibility to
The Registration Fee is SGD 800 (non-refundable) and
join the school.
is payable in full upon submission of your application, in
Applicants come from many different countries with order for it to be processed.
varying school calendars and enrolment age practices.
The Admission Fee will become due to upon completion of
GEMS (Singapore) uses 1st September cut-off date and our
the application process. This is a one-time, non-refundable
grade level placement policy reflects what we believe to
and non-transferable fee of SGD 5,200 and must be paid
be the most appropriate alignment for academic and social
on or before the due date for the payment as stipulated
readiness. Exception is given on a case-by-case basis by
on the invoice.
the Admissions Committee.
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Refer to the GEMS Application Checklist
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Parents are required to:
• Ensure that all documents listed in the GEMS Application Checklist have been uploaded via the online application on OpenApply and named in a correct order prior to the course
commencement date.
• Submit a signed student contract, copy of student’s, parent’s and guardian’s (if applicable) valid Singapore identification cards, waiver and general consent forms prior to the
course commencement date.TUITION FEES AY 2021-2022 Semester Payments
Annual Tuition Semester I Semester II
Section Grade Entry Age
Fee (SGD) 8
(SGD) (SGD)
Nursery Half Day 2 $14 920 $7 460 $7 460
Nursery
Nursery Full Day 2 $22 330 $11 165 $11 165
Pre-K Half Day 3 $16 690 $8 345 $8 345
Pre-K Full Day 3 $25 220 $12 610 $12 610
Early Years KG1 Half Day 4 $19 310 $9 655 $9 655
KG1 Full Day 4 $28 440 $14 220 $14 220
KG2 Full Day 5 $34 200 $17 100 $17 100
G1 6 $34 200 $17 100 $17 100
G2 7 $35 100 $17 550 $17 550
Primary Years G3 8 $35 100 $17 550 $17 550
G4 9 $35 100 $17 550 $17 550
G5 10 $35 100 $17 550 $17 550
G6 11 $40 060 $20 030 $20 030
G7 12 $40 060 $20 030 $20 030
Middle Years G8 13 $40 060 $20 030 $20 030
G9 14 $40 450 $20 225 $20 225
G10 15 $40 450 $20 225 $20 225
G11 16 $41 490 $20 745 $20 745
IB CP
G12 17 $41 490 $20 745 $20 745
G11 16 $41 860 $20 930 $20 930
IB DP
G12 17 $41 860 $20 930 $20 930
Tuition Fees (“School Fees”) will become due upon signing of Student Contract and must be paid on or before the due date for
the payment as stipulated on the invoice to secure the student’s place at the school.
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Please note that Tuition Fees exclude transportation, uniforms, EAL fees, optional enrichment activities, lunch, and miscellaneous fees. Tuition Fees (“School Fees”) will become due
upon signing of the Student Contract and must be paid on or before the due date for the payment as stipulated on the invoice to secure the student’s place at the school.
Tuition Fees for Mandarin Bilingual Classes (planned for Pre-K, KG1 and KG2 grade levels) will be offered at the above fees with no additional charge.
Extended hours for Nursery and Pre-K will also be offered at no additional charge for the first year.
Tuition fees will be prorated on a weekly basis for students joining midway.English as an Additional Transfers from GEMS Schools
Each child registering at GEMS (Singapore) who is or was
Language (EAL) Support previously enrolled at any GEMS-owned school or GEMS-
Programme Fees owned kindergarten worldwide will enjoy the following:
EAL Annual a Registration Fee Credit (SGD 800)
Grade Semester Semester
Support Fee
Level I (SGD) II (SGD) an Admission Fee Credit (SGD 5,200)
Programme (SGD)
Grades subsequent children of the same family are entitled to
Level 1 $8,000 $4,000 $4,000
1-8
the Sibling Discount/Waiver herein
Grades
Level 2 $5,800 $2,900 $2,900
1-8
The parent(s) will be required to submit a proof or
Concessions
current/prior enrollment at any GEMS-owned school
or GEMS-owned kindergarten to the Admissions Team
Sibling Discount upon submission of an online application for admission to
As an international school in Singapore, we offer attractive GEMS (Singapore).
sibling discounts to families with multiple children. Each child
To avail this discount, the applicant must have been enrolled
registering at GEMS (Singapore) who is a sibling (brother
at any GEMS-owned school or GEMS-owned kindergarten
or sister by birth or adoption) of another child (“Previous
during (no earlier than) the Academic Year (full or part of)
Sibling”) who is enrolled at GEMS (Singapore) will enjoy the
prior to the date of registration at GEMS (Singapore).
following benefits:
the 1st sibling (second child in the family) will receive a Important note: The discount is not applicable for
10% concession off their annual tuition fee applicants transferring to GEMS World Academy
(Singapore) from GEMS-managed and GEMS-affiliated
the 2nd sibling (third child in the family) will also receive
schools/kindergartens not owned by GEMS.
a 10% concession off their annual tuition fees
the 3rd and any additional siblings (fourth child and
Nursery & Early Years Enrolments
subsequent children in the family) will receive a 25%
Students registering for the Early Years Programme
concession off their annual tuition fee
(Nursery – Pre-K) will enjoy an Admission Fee Credit of
in addition, any newly enrolled siblings (brother or sister
SGD 5,200.
by birth or adoption) of any child already enrolled at
GEMS (Singapore) will receive an Admission Fee Credit
Scholarships
of SGD 5,200
GEMS (Singapore) is committed to recognising and
Above fees are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax of
supporting student excellence. With a commitment to
seven percent (7%)
balanced education opportunities, our rigorous and
Sibling discount will be determined by descending age
academically stimulating International Baccalaureate
order (both simultaneous and sequential enrolments). The
(IB) programme enables students to view the world
1st child is the child in the family who is applying to or
from different perspectives, examine various points
enrolled in the most senior grade at GEMS (Singapore). 2nd
of view and see themselves as part of our changing
and subsequent children are defined in descending order of
world community. We offer full and partial tuition
class seniority of children attending GEMS (Singapore).
scholarships (reviewed annually), for students who display
Important note: Should your child be awarded a outstanding ability and attitude across a range of
disciplines.
scholarship or any other concession on fees, sibling
discounts will no longer apply. Please refer to our website to find out more.Academic Calendar 2021/22
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
30 31
1 - 31 Summer holiday 1-10 Summer break 17 Student Free Day
26-30 New Teacher & Teaching Partner 2-6 All Teacher & Teaching Partner 30 Parent Teacher Conferences
Orientation Week Orientation Week (Student Free Day)
9 National Day
10 Orientation Day for New Students/
G6 & G11 Induction
11 First Day of Quarter 1, Semester 1
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
17 Last Day of School
1 Parent Teacher Conferences 4 Diwali Public Holiday
18 - 31 School holidays
(Student Free Day) 19 Student Free Day
25 Christmas Day
2-17 School Holidays
18 First Day of Quarter 2, Semester 1
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31
31
1 New Years Day 1-2 Lunar New Year 18 Student Free Day
1-9 School holidays 1-6 Lunar New Year Holidays 31 Parent Teacher Conferences
10 Student Free Day 7 Back to School (Student Free Day)
11 First Day of Quarter 3, Semester 2
29-31 Lunar New Year Holidays
APRIL MAY JUNE
M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S
1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
30 31
2-17 School Holidays 2 Hari Raya Puasa 17 Last Day of School (half day)
15 Good Friday (Easter) 3 Labour Day (in lieu) 18 Start of the summer break
18 First Day of Quarter 4, Semester 2 16 Vesak DayEntry REQUIREMENTS
Grade Placement Guide Students applying for admissions at GEMS (Singapore)
must be of an appropriate grade age by 1st September
As an international school in Singapore, GEMS for admission consideration. Any application for an
(Singapore) seeks to make the most appropriate grade exemption from the minimum entry age requirements will
placement for each student based on his or her age, be addressed by the Admissions Committee.
as well as academic, social and emotional development
within policy guidelines. For this reason, new students Families are encouraged to use a grade placement guide to
may be required to complete an appropriate level ensure that they are applying to the correct grade level,
screener to determine placement and fit. taking into account the differences that exist in the naming
of ‘grades’ around the world.
GRADE PLACEMENT GUIDE Equivalent grade placement in national systems
GEMS
Age Date of birth North America England Australia/NZ South Africa
(Singapore)
Nursery 2 2.9.2018 - 1.9.2019 - - -
Pre-K 3 2.9.2017 - 1.9.2018 - FS 1 -
KG1 4 2.9.2016 - 1.9.2017 PRE-K FS 2 KG
KG2 5 2.9.2015 - 1.9.2016 KG Year 1 Prep Reception
Grade 1 6 2.9.2014 - 1.9.2015 Grade 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year 1
Grade 2 7 2.9.2013 - 1.9.2014 Grade 2 Year 3 Year 2 Year 2
Grade 3 8 2.9.2012 - 1.9.2013 Grade 3 Year 4 Year 3 Year 3
Grade 4 9 2.9.2011 - 1.9.2012 Grade 4 Year 5 Year 4 Year 4
Grade 5 10 2.9.2010 - 1.9.2011 Grade 5 Year 6 Year 5 Year 5
Grade 6 11 2.9.2009 - 1.9.2010 Grade 6 Year 7 Year 6 Year 6
Grade 7 12 2.9.2008 - 1.9.2009 Grade 7 Year 8 Year 7 Year 7
Grade 8 13 2.9.2007 - 1.9.2008 Grade 8 Year 9 Year 8 Year 8
Grade 9 14 2.9.2006 - 1.9.2007 Grade 9 Year 10 Year 9 Year 9
Grade 10 15 2.9.2005 - 1.9.2006 Grade 10 Year 11 Year 10 Year 10
Grade 11 16 2.9.2004 - 1.9.2005 Grade 11 Year 12 Year 11 Year 11
Grade 12 17 2.9.2003 - 1.9.2004 Grade 12 Year 13 Year 12 Year 12English Language Proficiency students’ English proficiency in listening, speaking,
reading and writing
Nursery & Early Years
their ability to cope with an English-based curriculum
Children entering Nursery through to KG2 are not formally
if they need additional English language support
assessed prior to enrolment. The Students will join the
English-speaking environment and will have language The results from English proficiency assessment
opportunities integrated into all classroom activities. (Aptis, Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL etc.) are mapped to the
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR),
Primary Years (Grades 1-5)
allowing us to understand the skills and competencies of
Students entering Grades 1 through to Grade 5 whose first
our students easily.
language is not English, or who are coming from a school
where the language of instruction is not English, may If your child requires additional English language support,
be required to sit for an English proficiency assessment they will be placed in the Enhanced4 or Standard EAL
(WIDA) to determine whether the candidate can access the Programme5. Participation in the EAL programme
English-based curriculum and if additional language support is mandatory.
is required.
The type of the EAL programme and the level of placement
WIDA assessment is a large-scale English language will be determined by the students’ grade level, their
proficiency assessment designed by the World-Class overall English proficiency assessment score, as referenced
Instructional Design and Assessment Consortium to assess in the tables below, as well as an assessment of their
students’ English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading performance at interview and references obtained from
and oral language (listening 50%, speaking 50%). their previous school (if applicable).
Students who require additional English language support to While Standard EAL lessons are available and included
successfully access the curriculum will be placed in one of in the tuition fees, Grade 9 and 10 students might also
two levels of the Enhanced EAL Programme3. Participation be required to undertake after-school academic English
in the EAL programme is mandatory. lessons6 to maintain or improve their level of English
language proficiency. Participation in the after-school
The level of placement will be determined by their WIDA
academic English lessons is mandatory if the school deems
assessment scores as follows:
the student requires it.
EAL Support WIDA Average Score
Level 1 (Foundation) 2.9 and below ENHANCED EAL PROGRAMME
Level 2 (Intermediate) 3.0 and above Test Score (Overall)
Grade Level 2 (Intermediate/
Secondary Years (Grades 6-10) Level 1 (Foundation)
Level Advanced)
Students entering Grades 6 through to Grade 10 whose
6 B1 and below B2 and above
first language is not English, or who are coming from
a school where the language of instruction is not 7 B1 and below B2 and above
English, may be required to sit for an English proficiency
assessment to determine: 8 B1 and above B2 and above
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Enhanced EAL programme for students in Grades 1 - 5 is not included in the tuition fees and will be charged separately.
4
Enhanced EAL programme for students in Grades 6-8 is not included in the tuition fees and will be charged separately.
5
Standard EAL programme for students in Grades 9 -10 is included in the tuition fees.
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After School academic English programme is not included in the tuition fees and will be charged separatelySTANDARD EAL PROGRAMME Immunisations
Immunisations are one of the prerequisites for application
Test Score (Overall)
and subsequent enrolment at GEMS (Singapore). All
Grade Level 2 (Intermediate/ applicants are required to submit a copy of vaccination
Level 1 (Foundation)
Level Advanced)
records7 via the online application form as part of the
• B1 and above
admissions process.
(for students starting
school during Sem 1) Foreign-born Children Aged 12 and Below
9 B2 and above
• B2 and above All foreign-born children aged 12 and below, are also
(for students starting required to provide documentary proof of vaccination or
school during Sem 2) evidence of immunity for diphtheria and measles to the
EAL Support is not Health Promotion Board (HPB) for verification before
10 B2 and above
provided
they can proceed with their applications to the Ministry
of Manpower (MOM) or Immigration & Checkpoints
Secondary Years (Grades 11-12)
authority (ICA) for their long-term stay in Singapore. This
Students entering Grades 11 -12 whose first language is
requirement is applicable only to first-time applicants.
not English, or who are coming from a school where the
language of instruction is not English, may be required to Please note, that immunisation against both measles and
sit for an English proficiency assessment to determine their diphtheria is mandatory in Singapore under the Fourth
ability to cope with an English-based curriculum. Students Schedule of the Infectious Diseases Act (Cap 137).
must demonstrate fluent English (both spoken and written) For more information please refer to the HPB website
by achieving the minimum score of B2 or above. https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/fcine/#/.
As the Registration fee is non-refundable, we encourage
you to submit the application only if you are sure that
Disclosure Of Nationality
your child meets the English entry requirement level. Parents are required to fully disclose the nationality/
citizenship status of all applicants – including dual
References nationality. Specifically, any applicant who holds Singapore
citizenship, either by birth or registration, must declare this
On a case-by-case basis applicants may be required to
information at the time of the application, as approval from
submit a confidential recommendation form filled out
the Ministry of Education is required prior to the course
by a student’s current Teacher, Counsellor, or Principal.
commencement.
Parents will be required to provide referrer’s details via
the online application form. The recommendation form Enrolled families must immediately notify the Registrar
will be emailed to the referrer electronically, where he Department of any change in the nationality and
or she will fill it out and submit it back to the Admissions residency status.
Department electronically.
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All supporting documents must be in English. If any supporting document is not written in English, a certified English translation is required..Exemption Letter Issued by All other foreign students must apply for a Student
Pass. GEMS (Singapore) will process a Student Pass
the Singapore Ministry of registration only after receiving formal enrolment
Education (MOE) to Attend confirmation from the Admissions Committee.
GEMS (Singapore) Student Pass Application Process
Nursery to KG2 1. The parent will be contacted by the School Registrar
Singapore citizens 2–5 years of age do not require an and receive instructions on the Student Pass Application
exemption from the MOE to attend GEMS (Singapore). procedure. Submission of the Student Pass application is via
You are welcome to submit an application for admission to Immigrations Checkpoint Authority (ICA) online submission
Nursery, Pre-K, KG1 and KG2. portal (SOLAR+).
Grade 1 to Grade 12 2. A place will be reserved for the student until the Student
Singapore citizens aged six years old and above must Pass has been issued by the ICA.
obtain approval from the MOE to study at GEMS
3. The student will be eligible to start school only when the
(Singapore).
Student Pass has been approved and a copy of the card
Application for an Exemption from the MOE displaying the front and the back has been submitted to the
GEMS (Singapore) will liaise directly with the MOE on School Registrar prior to the course commencement date.
the progress of the application and update the family
Attendance Requirements
accordingly once an outcome has been reached. The MOE
All Student Pass holders must meet the minimum 90%
will take approximately two to four weeks to review the
monthly attendance requirements as stipulated by the ICA.
application and inform GEMS (Singapore) thereafter. It
can also take up to eight weeks for more complex medical If your child requires a Student Pass, please contact our
cases. You are encouraged to provide all the relevant Admissions Team ahead of the admission date and we will
documents in your application, as incomplete applications guide you through the application process.
will delay the processing time. A completed application
together with the full set of required documents will be Guardianship
passed to the Admissions Committee for review. Once
GEMS (Singapore) requires students to reside with at least
an application has been reviewed, parents will be advised
one parent whilst attending school in Singapore. Exceptions
of their child’s eligibility to be considered for admissions.
to this requirement will be reviewed on a case by case
Successful applicants will be contacted by the School
basis, for Secondary Years students only (Grade 9 and
Registrar and receive a formal offer letter and instructions
above), and must be approved by the Education Leadership
on how to complete the enrolment process.
Team BEFORE admission to GEMS (Singapore).
If your child requires an exemption from the MOE, please
A guardian may be appointed through a professional
contact our Admissions Team ahead of the admission date
guardianship agency, or she/he may be a family member,
and we will guide you through the application process.
relative or a family friend. The guardian is to act on behalf
Student Pass
of the student’s parent(s) and to assist with all aspects of
the student’s welfare.
No Student Pass Required: Students holding a
Dependant’s Pass, Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) or
Singapore Permanent Residency (PR).Guardianship Requirements
Toilet-Training
Nominated guardians and/or agents are expected to have
a formal written agreement with the parent(s) that states Students entering the Early Years Programme (Pre-K
that the parent(s) have agreed to: through to KG2) must be toilet-trained prior to the
course commencement date.
grant guardianship of their child to the guardian
concerned for a commonly agreed period of time
Application Checklist
abide by all aspects of the GEMS (Singapore)
All supporting documents must be in English. If any
Guardianship Policy
supporting document is not written in English, a certified
The Guardianship Agreement must be signed by the parent, English translation is required.
guardian and/or agent, in the presence of a member of the
The documents listed below will be required as part of the
school, and be provided to the Registrar Department prior
online application process:
to the course commencement date.
Completed online application via OpenApply gateway
If your child will be residing with a guardian, please (https://gwas.openapply.com/apply)
carefully read the conditions of guardianship recommended
Payment of the Registration Fee of $800 (non-
by GEMS (Singapore) and contact our Admissions Team
refundable) per child.
ahead of the admission date. Our team will be glad to
Parents’ and applicant’s recent digital passport-sized
guide you through the application process.
photo
Learning Support Parents’ and applicant’s valid passport(s) bio page
Parents’ and applicant’s valid Singapore ID
Students enrolled at GEMS (Singapore) must be able to
card displaying the front and the back of the ID
function independently or with minimal support due to our
(Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Permanent
limited learning support services.
Resident Card)
If your child requires any form of support, we encourage Applicant’s birth certificate
you to contact our Admissions Team ahead of the admission Applicant’s immunisation record
date and we will guide you through the application process.
Current academic year school report and two
You will be asked to submit your child’s records and
previous academic years school reports
reports so that we can determine if we are able to provide
the support that your child needs. Each application is Additional requirements depending on the Grade Level
considered on a case-by-case basis. you are applying to:
Online Nursery questionnaire for students applying to
Should it become evident before or after admission that
the Little GEMS Nursery
pertinent information or records were withheld or altered,
Online Early Years questionnaire for students applying
immediate withdrawal of admission will occur. As a private
to Pre-K through to KG2
school enterprise, the Divisional Principal and the Head of
School are final authorities regarding acceptance or denial Online Primary Years questionnaire for students
of any student/applicant at any time. applying to Grade 1 through to Grade 5
Online Secondary Years questionnaire for students
applying to Grade 6 through to Grade 12On a case-by-case basis, applicants may be required A Parent returning to Singapore will be required to
to submit a confidential recommendation form filled out provide a foreign employment certificate
by a student’s current Teacher, Counsellor, or Principal. Medical report(s) for an applicant with diagnosed
Parents will be required to provide referrer’s details via medical conditions (if applicable)
the online application form. The recommendation form
Additional requirements for students requiring a
will be emailed to the referrer electronically, where he
Student Pass:
or she will fill it out and submit it back to the Admissions
Immigration and Checkpoint Authority Student Pass
Department electronically.
information form
Additional requirements for foreign-born children aged
Additional requirements for students residing with
12 and below, who are first-time applicants for long-term
a Guardian:
immigration passes in Singapore:
The parent will be required to complete the application
Certificate from the Singapore Health Promotion Board
process stipulated in this booklet and upload additional
Additional requirements for students with documents to support the application:
educational needs:
Read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions as
Learning support documents pertaining to your child’s
provided in the GEMS (Singapore) Guardianship Policy
educational needs
Guardianship Agreement signed in the presence of a
Additional requirements for Singapore Citizens applying
member of the school
to Grade 1 - Grade 12:
GEMS Declaration form
The parent will be required to complete the application
Guardian’s valid Singapore identity card displaying the
process stipulated in this booklet and upload additional
front and the back of the ID card
documents to support the application for an exemption
from the MOE. Guardian’s valid passport bio page
A copy of an Educational History Form, listing all foreign Additional requirements for students applying for
educational institutions that the applicant had attended a Scholarship:
prior to admission to GEMS (Singapore) Scholarship application form
School reports from all Singapore and foreign Personal statement (essay), completed in the
educational institutions that the applicant had attended student’s own words
prior to admissions to GEMS (Singapore) Principal’s or Teacher’s recommendation
A letter from parents addressed to the Head of Additional portfolio/documentation
School stating the reason(s) for seeking admission
to GEMS (Singapore)
(65) 6808 7300 admissions@gwa.edu.sg www.gwa.edu.sg 2 Yishun street 42, S768039
The information provided in the brochure is accurate at the time of printing. GEMS (Singapore) reserves the right to vary any specified information
documented in this brochure at any time without prior notice. (V3, March 2021).
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