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About the course
Real Estate Salesperson (RES) Course (or commonly known as “Property Agent Course”) is a mandatory preparatory programme for aspiring Real Estate Salespersons to undergo
before taking the industry RES Examinations.
Under the new regulatory framework administered by the Council for Estate
Agencies (CEA), one of the registration criteria for property agents is that they must pass the CEA’s Real Estate Salesperson
(RES) Examination or possess equivalent qualification.
Our academy’s goal is to equip all RES Course participants with the necessary knowledge and get them properly ready for
the RES Examination. You shall acquire in-depth understanding on the Rules & Regulations, Updated Policies & Procedures
pertaining to Real Estate Agency standard practices. This course curriculum is carefully developed in-line with
CEA Examination Syllabus.
(A) RES COURSE Schedule
- Registration will usually open 2 months (60 days) ahead of RES Course Commencement date.
- All RES course participants are expected to achieve min. 75% of class attendance. Failure to do so, they are not qualified to sit for RES Examination. Kindly ensure you are able to meet this requirement prior to signing up for our RES course.
- Additional revision classes are available and fees is applicable.
(B) RES Course Eligibility
- Singaporean / Permanent Resident
- At least 21 years old
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Possess any 1 of the following Local Academic Qualifications:
- GCE "O" Level, with min. 4 Credit passes. CEA accepts combined GCE “O” level results taken at not more than 2 sittings.
- Higher NITEC (ITC, CBS, Master NITEC, NTC1)
- GCE “A” Level
- Diploma attained from accepted local Polytechnics only (NYP/ NP/ RP/ SP/ TP).
- Degree or Higher, attained from accepted local Universities only (NTU/ NUS/ SIT/ SMU/ SUSS/ SUTD).
Option (1) - Go for a Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Assessment
WPLN Certification is accepted for RES Course Enrolment. Candidate must attain Level 5 and above in the following 5 modules: Reading, Speaking, Listening, Writing and Numeracy.
Option (2) - Obtain an approval from CEA for your Private/ Overseas Academic Qualification.
You may apply for CEA Educational Qualification Assessment directly with Life Mastery Academy.
What do you need to bring for CEA Educational Qualification Assessment?
- NRIC
- Original Copy of Private/ Overseas Academic Certificate(s) and Transcript(s).
- CASH Payment of $64.20 (inclusive of GST) per submission.
- Completed CEA Verification form
(C) Foreigner Who Wish To Enroll
If CEA Licensing’s preliminary assessment outcome on the foreigner applicant is positive, he/she will then be able to proceed to submit their private/ non-local academic qualifications for CEA’s assessment.
During RES Course enrolment, this candidate MUST be able to produce a valid Letter of Support from an Estate Agent.
(D) What To Bring Along For RES Enrolment
- NRIC
- Original Copy of Approved Local Academic Certificate/ Transcript of WPLN Assessment / A copy of CEA Educational Qualification Approval Letter for Private & Overseas Qualification.
- Your SingPass Login is required for SkillsFuture Claim
- A Letter of Support is necessary for Foreigner Applicant
(E) Course Fee & Subsidy
Eligible NTUC Union member could claim 50% of their *unfunded course fee (capped at $250/year). Members are expected to submit their individual claim after course completion, and within 6 months.
UPDATE: Under the newly enhanced UTAP funding, NTUC union members aged 40 years and above will get an increased funding support from $250 to $500. This will apply from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2022.
*Unfunded Course fee refers to the Payable Amount after SkillsFuture Subsidy.
Download Guide on How to Claim UTAP(F) RES Examination
SEAMEO Regional Language Centre
Web: https://www.relc.org.sg/professional-qualifications/skills/cea-res
Address: 30 Orange Grove Road Level 3 RELC Building, S258352
Tel: 6734 1292
E-mail: RES@relc.org.sg
(A) Examination Schedule
Month | Slot | Paper Type/Date | Time | Registration Period | Exam Location |
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FEB 2021 | Slot 1 (AM) |
Paper 1: 27 Feb 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 28 Feb 2021 (Sunday)
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9.30am to 12pm | 4 Jan 2021 (Mon) - 9am to 15 Jan 2021 (Fri) |
Exam Location 1:
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
Exam Location 2:
SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC)
[You will be assigned to either Location 1 or 2. It will be stated in the Exam Notification Letter]
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Slot 2 (PM) |
Paper 1: 27 Feb 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 28 Feb 2021 (Sunday)
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3pm to 5.30pm | 4 Jan 2021 (Mon) - 11am to 15 Jan 2021 (Fri) | ||
JUN 2021 | Slot 1 (AM) |
Paper 1: 26 Jun 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 27 Jun 2021 (Sunday)
|
9.30am to 12pm | 3 May 2021 (Mon) - 9am to 14 May 2021 (Fri) | |
Slot 2 (PM) |
Paper 1: 26 Jun 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 27 Jun 2021 (Sunday)
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3pm to 5.30pm | 3 May 2021 (Mon) - 11am to 14 May 2021 (Fri) | ||
OCT 2021 | Slot 1 (AM) |
Paper 1: 30 Oct 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 31 Oct 2021 (Sunday)
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9.30am to 12pm | 6 Sep 2021 (Mon) - 9am to 17 Sep 2021 (Fri) | |
Slot 2 (PM) |
Paper 1: 30 Oct 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 31 Oct 2021 (Sunday)
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3pm to 5.30pm | 6 Sep 2021 (Mon) - 11am to 17 Sep 2021 (Fri) |
Staggered opening for Day 1 registration with a 2-hours interval (i.e. AM slots registration starts from 9am and PM slots registration starts at 11 am).
Note: Under exceptional circumstances, the RES examination dates are subject to change. Please check the examination timetable with CEA prior to examination registration.
For more information, please refer to this set of frequently-asked questions.
Source: https://www.relc.org.sg/professional-qualifications/skills/cea-res
- You must complete the RES Course conducted by a CEA Approved Course Provider.
- You must possess the Original Copy of Certificate of RES Course Completion, it is necessary for Exam Registration.
- Certificate of RES Course Completion is only valid for 2 years (from the date of issue), to sit for RES Examination.
- Candidate who are unable to pass BOTH PAPERS within 2-year time frame is required to repeat RES Course & attain a new Certificate of RES Course Completion, if they wish to continue pursuing a RES career.
Course Provider DO NOT register RES Examination for any candidate, therefore individual must apply personally.
Read here on How to register for RES Examination
(D) Examination Fee (Payable to Appointed Exam Administrator)
Paper 1 & Paper 2
SGD 417.30 (inclusive of GST)
Re-takers (Single Paper)
SGD 235.40 (inclusive of GST)
(E) Examination Paper Format
- Section A: 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 1 mark each
- Section B: 15 MCQs with reference to one or two Case Studies - 2 marks each
- Section C: 10 Short Answer Questions (SAQs) – 2 marks each
- Original Copy of Certificate of RES Course Completion
- Original Copy of your Academic Certificate (please produce the Academic Qualification that was used for your RES Course Registration).
- Examination Results Slips within timeframe of 2 years (For Re-takers Only).
- CEA Assessment Letter which is valid for 3 years (For Private/ Overseas Qualification Only).
Exam Administrator will notify candidates of their result via email address, typically 4 – 6 weeks after the examination is held.
(P) - Pass
(F) - Failure
(H) Appeals for review of RES examination results must be submitted to Appointed Examination Administrator (SEAMEO Regional Language Centre).
(G) Important Notes
Please check the complete list of registration criteria on CEA’s website before registering for the RES course.