Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General
How can I contact the school?
You can contact us through fax, email or phone call.
Address: 751, Yishun Ave 7, Singapore 768928
Telephone: 6758 5384
Fax: 6755 7778
Email: aiss@moe.edu.sg
Where can I buy the school uniform and books?
The school textbooks and attire can be purchased from our approved vendors either online or directly at the school during specified dates (see walk-in purchase).
Students are advised to purchase school textbooks from our school bookshop vendor to ensure the correct editions and titles are selected as prescribed by the school.
When will I receive the books and uniform if I have opted for delivery?
Please refer to our Supplier's website on the delivery timeline.
Will my child/ward be affected if there is a delay in the delivery of the books?
The first week of school is an orientation week and there will not be any academic lessons. Hence, this will not affect his/her learning.
What if my child/ward is unable to purchase the school uniform before the first day of school?
Sec 1 students may wear our school's PE attire, or their primary school's uniform/PE attire in lieu of the secondary school uniform for the first few weeks of the new school year if they are unable to purchase the school uniform or PE attire on time.
When are the school terms/school holidays?
Please refer to MOE’s website for the official school terms and school holidays https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/20230807-school-terms-and-holidays-for-2024
How do I get to AISS?
What are the opening hours for the school side gate?
The school side gate will be closed after 7.30 am.
Financial Matters
How can I find out more about the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)?
You can refer to the this link to find out more about FAS.
When can I collect the books and school uniform if my child/ward is already under MOE-FAS or school-based FAS?
Please bring along the FAS approval letter issued to your child to our school’s General Office.
Our General Office will issue a letter for the collection of textbooks and school attire at our school.
For enquiries, please call our General Office at 6758 5384.
CCA Matters
Where can I find out more about CCAs and CCA-related matters in AI?
You can find more information related to CCA on our school website.
https://www.ahmadibrahimsec.moe.edu.sg/our-co-curriculum/co-curriculum/
What is the CCA grading system?
We follow the MOE LEAPS 2.0 framework. More information is available in:
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/cca/leaps2-0
Can my child/ward join more than one CCA?
As Secondary 1 students may need to cope with the demands in managing more subjects in secondary school, we strongly encourage students to focus on adjusting with the transition to secondary life before exploring a second CCA option in the later part of the year or when they are in Secondary 2.
Is there a CCA briefing? How does my child/ward sign up for CCA?
There will be a CCA briefing for all Secondary 1 students and further instructions would be provided regarding CCA options and selection.
Is there a trial period for CCA and if so, how long is that?
After allocation of the CCA, students will have a trial period of 4 weeks before they can change their CCA if necessary.
During the CCA carnival, do the students need to decide on the spot which CCAs they will like to join or can they bring home the information and discuss with their parents first?
Students do not need to decide on the spot during CCA carnival. Time will be given for them to discuss with their parents on the CCA they would like to join.
My child/ward had completed 120 hours (4yrs) of community volunteer service from S1 - S4 and the community centre had also issued a letter to my child/ward. Will my child/ward be awarded CCA points for his/her involvement?
Yes. The letter has to be submitted to the school so that it can be captured in the system. The child may be awarded point under Service in LEAPS 2.0
Is there a Mathematics or Science club in AI?
No.
Academic Matters
What are the school's signature programmes?
The distinctive programmes in our school are Outdoor Learning Experience (OLE), Applied Learning Programme (ALP), Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) and Music Preparatory Course (MPC).
More information can be found in our school website.
Will learning be affected if there is no lesson in Week 1 when school reopens?
The curriculum for the subjects have factored in the orientation programme in Week 1. Students’ well-being due to the transition from Primary to Secondary School is the main focus. The school believes that if students are able to cope well with the transitional changes, they will then be able to settle in to the new school environment which will then result in positive learning.
Can my child/ward not attend the OLE programme?
OLE is a cohort programme that is designed to allow students to bond and get to know their classmates and FTs better. This helps to strengthen peer support relationship which is important for character development during the adolescence phase in secondary schools. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, all students should attend the OLE programme which will eventually create memories for students as part of their secondary school life.
Mother Tongue Language Matters
Is Higher Tamil Language (HTL) offered in AISS?
Eligible students who wish to offer Higher Tamil (HTL) will need to attend lessons at external centres. HTL students need not attend TL lessons in school. During Mother Tongue Language periods, they are expected to do self-study.
There are five HTL centres nationwide:
Crescent Girls' School
Jurong West Secondary School
Marsiling Secondary School
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School
Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre
Marsiling Secondary School, the nearest to our school, will conduct HTL lessons for Secondary 1 visiting students once every week.
Please submit your reply to PG notification on HTL offer by 27 Dec 2023.
For e-Dictionary on MTL, can we use the approved Primary School e-Dictionary - ZZ Perfection and not the one stated in the book list?
The e-dictionary given in the booklist is optional. Please refer to the list of approved dictionary in SEAB website.
https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/approved-dictionaries
If we did not receive any message from PG on whether our child is offering any HMTL, does it mean that we can proceed to buy the textbooks for G3 MTL only?
Yes.
Subject Based Banding Matters
If SBB subjects is/are offered and I have accepted on PG. Can I assume it is automatically approved?
Yes.
My child/ward is eligible for SBB English and Mother Tongue Language and I have submitted the forms. Does this mean that he/she will be offering the subjects and I will need to buy the books?
Yes.
Music Preparatory Course (MPC) Matters
What is the Music Preparatory Course (MPC)?
The Music Preparatory Course (MPC) is a special internal music programme designed to prepare students for the MOE-supported Enhanced Music Programme (EMP). It provides an enriched learning environment for Secondary One and Two students to deepen their music skills and knowledge.
My child/ward does not have any music background. Is he/she eligible for the MPC?
Normally, students joining the MPC would have at least several years' experience with playing/ performing solo or in ensembles on instruments/ voice (e.g. Band/ Choir/ Orchestra CCA), and with Music Theory.
Students without any formal training in music (i.e. self-taught performers) may qualify for the MPC through our auditions. If you are interested in Music but unsure if you qualify, please submit an application by 26 December and we will arrange for an audition.
Do note that we do not teach instrumental/ vocal lessons in the MPC. Students in the MPC are expected to continue with their own instrumental/ vocal lessons outside of school.
What is the difference between the EMP, MEP, and O-Level Music?
All of the above programmes lead towards O-Level Music or Higher Music. AISS is one of only 4 schools in Singapore offering the Enhanced Music Programme. To find out more, please view this infographic:
When and how will the Listening Test and Interview be held?
What do we need to prepare?
The Listening Test and Interview will be held via Zoom by arrangement, upon receipt of your application form and performing videos.
The Listening Test will consist of questions based on musical styles and instruments, music theory, and notation reading.
Please prepare a computer or device with Zoom access. You should also have a pair of good headphones or speakers to listen to the audio clips during the aural test, and a working microphone (on your device or an external mic).
Personal Learning Device (PLD) Initiative @ AI
What is the Personal Learning Device (PLD) Initiative?
The PLD initiative is under the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP). NDLP was launched in March 2020 by MOE to make digital learning inclusive by equipping students with the digital skills to be future-ready.
Under the NDLP, every secondary school student will own a school-prescribed personal learning device (PLD). Students may use funds from their Edusave Account to pay for the PLD.
More information is available to all parents/guardian at https://go.gov.sg/aiss-pld.
Where can I find more information on the school's PLD?
More information is available to all parents/guardian at https://go.gov.sg/aiss-pld
When is the purchase of the student's PLD?
More procurement instructions on the purchase of student's PLD will be sent out via Parents' Gateway in mid January 2024.
Permanent Residents and International Students will receive a hardcopy instructions via their Form Teachers.
Where can I find the FAQs (e.g. Financial Assistance) on the school's PLD?
More information is available to all parents/guardian on this FAQs Link.
Who can I contact if I need further assistance on the school's PLD?
Edusave Balance: Tel: 6260 0777
Financial assistance available
General Office: 6758 5384
Mr Louis Lim, Admin Exec
louis_lim_soon_kiat@moe.edu.sg
Technical-related enquires
Mr Tee Hong Heng, HOD/ICT
Tel: 6758 5384 ext 9014
Device Management Application (DMA) enquires
Mr Mohammad Hafiz Hairuddin
ICT Manager
mohammad_hafiz_hairuddin@moe.edu.sg
Tel: 6594 9026
Other Matters
Are students allowed to bring mobile phone to school?
There are school rules that govern the use of mobile phone and other devices to ensure a conducive learning environment for all students.
Please refer to the Student Handbook 2024 which will be issued to students in the first week of school.
What is the student attire and grooming arrangement during non-curriculum periods?
Students are to refer to the dress code available in the Student Handbook 2024.
For school uniform/PE attire, it is still better if the child can have a fit. Can we visit the school or shop to have a fit before buying online?
Yes, but do note that the waiting time could be longer for walk-in purchase.
Do students wear their Primary School Uniform on the first day of school?
Students should wear their AI full school uniform on the first day of school. Primary school uniforms are allowed if students are unable to purchase the AI school uniform.
When will my child receive the new secondary level School Smart Card (SSC) and use it for concessionary travel?
Secondary One Students can continue to use the Primary level SSCs for concessionary travel till end Apr 2024, while waiting for the Secondary level SSCs to be ready. Students can still purchase the Bus Concession Pass (BCP) using their Primary level SSCs but would need to purchase the BCP for Secondary School students.
Please contact the General Office by 3 Jan 2024 should there be updates to the name printed on the SSC.