HOW TO APPLY
How to Apply
Join Brighton College (Singapore)
Thank you for your interest in enrolling your children into Brighton College (Singapore). We understand that choosing a school in Singapore for your child is possibly one of the most important choices you have faced with. When coupled with the information required to make an application and potentially the additional pressure of a move overseas, it can be challenging and this is where Brighton College (Singapore) comes in to help.
We aim to make the application process of joining Brighton College (Singapore) as smooth as possible and are on hand to guide you every step of the way. When you are ready, you will need to submit a range of information and documents to complete your child’s application and to support their assessment, so please read the information below carefully and, most importantly, do not hesitate to contact us if you need any help or support.
You will need to submit a range of information and documents to us to assist with the Application Process, so please read the supporting information carefully.
Join us with our easy 5-step process
Step 1 – Complete and submit your application form online
Our application process is straightforward and begins by submitting our online application form.
Step 2 – Submit supporting documents and application fee
The following documents, which must all be original versions, can be uploaded via the online application form.
- The last 2 years school reports (if applicable), any testimonials and recommendations
- Photocopy of all relevant psycho educational or special education evaluation reports (if applicable)
- 3 passport size photographs (electronic JPEG format is acceptable).
- Photocopies of:
- student’s passport(s)
- student’s birth certificate
- student’s immunisation records*. Diphtheria and Measles immunisation is compulsory by law in Singapore
- Each parent’s passport and/or each legal guardian’s passport (where applicable)
- Original deed, will or court order to indicate guardianship/custody (if applicable)
- Fully completed caregiver agreement (if applicable) and a photocopy of caregiver’s passport
- Pay the non-refundable Application Fee of $1,050 at the time your application is submitted. No application is considered until the Application Fee is paid. The Application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Please note: these documents must be supplied in English. If documents are not in English, please provide official translated copies. Translations must be carried out by a Notary Public, a Translation Agency or your own National Embassy
Brighton College (Singapore) reserves the right to decline an application regardless of whether the applicable documentation and payment of the application fee is complete or not.
Step 3 – Assessment and/or interview
Our assessment processes have been put in place to ensure that Brighton College (Singapore) is the best school for each child we enrol and that it will be a place where they will be happy and thrive.
When we have your completed application, we will work with you to arrange a suitable time for your child’s assessment. This may be on campus in Singapore or can also be carried out remotely, depending on each family’s circumstances.
Pre-Nursery to Year 1
- Meeting/videos with academic team
- Where applicable any previous school reports
- Child development form
Year 2 to Year 6
- Meeting/interview or videos with academic team
- 2 years of previous school reports
- Child development form
- Cognitive Ability Test (CAT4)
- For English language support a WIDA interview test will be conducted for those up to Year 6 and for Year 6 and above a SLATE test
Year 7 – Year 9
- Interview with Head of School/Deputy Head of School
- 2 years of previous school reports
- Cognitive Ability Test (CAT4)
- Any additional references/recommendations you would like to submit
- For English language support a 90 minutes SLATE test will be conducted
Step 4 – Review of application by academic team
Applications are reviewed by the College’s Academic team once all required documents are submitted. Their aim is to ensure that Brighton College will be a good fit for your child. Regrettably, we are unable to provide specific feedback on a child’s performance in the assessments.
Step 5 – Application outcome which may lead to an offer of a place
If an offer is made, you will be asked to confirm your acceptance of the place by signing and submitting the online student contract within 7 days and enrolment fee payment. If there are any challenges, please get in touch with your admissions manager.
Brighton College (Singapore) is required to execute a Student Contract (adopted from SSG’s standard PEI – Student Contract) with every pupil prior to being enrolled in the school.
The decision not to offer a place at the school will be reviewed by the Head Master, following which applicants who have not been successful will be informed in writing. The school’s decision on this will be considered final. Applicants who have not been successful may apply to the College again after a full ten months have passed.
Wait List
If a place is unavailable when you wish to join, your child may receive a waitlist offer. If you want your child to be placed on the waiting list, the Admissions Team will contact you should a space become available.
Your application will be reviewed once we receive the following items:
- Completed online application form
- Application fee paid
- Soft copy of child’s passport
- Soft copy of child’s birth certificate
- Child Development form (if applicable)
- 2 years of school reports (if applicable)
The Admissions Team is here to help with any questions you have regarding life at Brighton College (Singapore), as well as to support you through the admissions process. Please reach out to us at admissions@brightoncollege.edu.sg or call us on +65 6505 9791.
You can save your application at any time and return to complete it later by clicking the ‘Save’ button.
Please click on the link below to begin the online application for your child:
Join us at an Open House
The best way to experience what life is like at Brighton College is to join us at an Open House, where you will have the chance to talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place, and to answer any questions you have about life here.
