Criteria

Download This Information (version 11 Apr 2012)

1. Nationality
   1. The child needs to be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident of Singapore.
   2. Non-Singapore Citizen or Non-Permanent Resident of Singapore may apply for admission to PATHLIGHT SCHOOL subject to the following Ministry of Education’s terms and conditions:
      1. Admission will be on a case-by-case approval basis from the Ministry of Education, subject to the student being issued with a Foreign Student Pass by the Immigration Department
      2. *Singaporean children with special needs are given priority of places and there are no Singaporean disabled children on the waiting list
      3. Foreign students with special needs will pay full fees, which is 4 times the per capita cost for the year
      4. Foreign studentswith special needs will make a contribution to the Education Fund
      5. Foreign students with special needs do not comprise more than 10% of the student population.

*Please note that as we always have a waitlist of Singapore citizens for a place in Pathlight, we are not able to serve non-citizens at the moment.

 

Priority of Admission by Citizenship
(Updated 9 Apr 2012)

In line with the latest MOE regulations, Singapore Citizens will get priority over Permanent Residents for admission to Pathlight. This will take immediate effect.

At each phase of admission, the school will conduct its screening assessment to determine the suitability of the applicants and their placements. Based on the available vacancies and class suitability, priority will be given to Singapore Citizens before Permanent Residents.

Age

1. At the time of admission to Pathlight, the student should be at the age of 7 to 16 years old in that calendar year.

Primary Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

1. The child needs to be diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
2. This should be supported by a diagnostic or psychological report or written statement.
3. The child has difficulties accessing full/modified mainstream academic curriculum because of his/her autism unless significant support is available, eg. Shadow teacher.

Assessment of child’s functioning in school indicating significant levels of difficulty in at least 2 of the following areas:

1. Academic progress and performance
2. Adaptive behaviour in school setting
3. Social functioning in school setting

Severity of Autism

1. Mild to moderate severity of autism

Non-Verbal Cognitive Ability

1. The child needs to be assessed to have a non-verbal ability (Performance IQ) of 70 and above. A child with a non verbal ability of 70-79 may do a modified curriculum which is capped at 15% of the school population. If the child’s verbal ability is not able to be ascertained during the psychological assessment, there needs to be evidence of receptive language. A Language and Communication Assessment Report (completed by a Speech and Language Therapist) must be submitted if the result of the verbal score is not reflected in the Psychological Report.

Self-Help Skills

At the time of admission into Pathlight School, the student should be independent in toileting and feeding.

Behaviour

At the time of admission into Pathlight School, the student should not have major behavioural challenges that would disrupt his learning in an average class size of 8 to 12 students.

Ultimately, the decision on admission to the school rests with school's Admission Review Committee comprising the principal and other appointed educators and medical professionals.