Application Process

IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2008

We are accepting applications for our Pathlight Preparatory Track and Track 2 Programmes for Academic Year 2009.
We have limited vacancies especially for our Track 3 classes, which are smaller in class size (eg. 3 - 4 per class) and require even more intensive support.
Priority is given to Singaporeans and applicants with a primary diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Please note that submission of application does not guarantee admission. Admission is based on the outcome of a suitability assessment by Pathlight School’s psychologists, careful review by the Admissions & Review Committee, and the availability of sufficient physical and trained teaching resources.

Application for admission into PATHLIGHT SCHOOL must be accompanied by the following documents:

Child’s Birth Certificate/Singapore Permanent Resident Re-entry Document (Photocopy)

PATHLIGHT SCHOOL Application Form
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PATHLIGHT SCHOOL Medical Report ( completed by a medical practitioner)
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PATHLIGHT SCHOOL Quick Overview of Child’s Daily Schedule & Interests
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Diagnostic Report or Statement.

The report must include the followings:
- Data from clinical observations and diagnostic interviews/ checklists indicating that child meets established criteria for Autism or other diagnostic categories. For example:
  1. DSM-IV (APA)
  2. ICD-10 (WHO)
  3. Wing & Gould (1979) Autism Spectrum Disorder

Psychological Report.

The report must include the followings:
1. Results of the child’s individually administered intellectual assessment that gives an overview of the student’s general cognitive/intellectual functioning. The results should include verbal, non-verbal and global scores. If specific IQ scores are not obtained, reasons should be given.
2. The report must be based on one of the following tests:
  - Wechsler Scales
  - Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
  - British Ability Scales
3. Results of the child’s social and adaptive functioning as measured by an adaptive behaviour assessment.
4. The psychological assessment should not exceed 2 years from the date of application.
5. The child needs to be at least 4 ½ yrs of age at the time of psychological assessment.

Language and Communication Assessment Report (completed by a Speech and Language Therapist)
- This report must be submitted if result of the verbal score is not reflected in the Psychological Report.
- This report must be completed within 2 years from the date of referral
- The child needs to be at least 4 ½ yrs of age at the time of assessment.

Current/ previous school reports or copies of examination scores.

Please send all the required documents to:-
The Principal
PATHLIGHT SCHOOL
6 Ang Mo Kio Street 44
Singapore 569253

This set of guidelines is subjected to change at the discretion of the School.