Singapore is a global financial and educational powerhouse. While English is the primary language of instruction, international students from non-native English-speaking backgrounds must prove their proficiency. PTE Academic is widely embraced across public universities and private educational institutions (PEIs) in the city-state.
From elite public universities to globally recognized private institutes, PTE Academic provides a swift, unbiased evaluation of your English skills, satisfying both admissions and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) student pass requirements.
Institution Type | Minimum PTE Score |
Private Institutes (Diploma/Foundation) | 42 – 50 Overall |
Private Universities (e.g., Kaplan, PSB, SIM) | 50 – 58 Overall |
Public Universities (Undergraduate) | 58 – 65 Overall |
Public Universities (Postgraduate / MBA) | 65 – 72+ Overall |
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