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18 January 2021
Due to the overwhelming demand for the February 2021 RES Examination, some applicants were unable to register for a seat during the registration period in spite of the higher capacity that CEA had already catered for. As of 6 January 2021, all the seats for the February 2021 RES Examination have been filled.
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevailing capacity limit has to be observed for the safety of examination candidates and personnel. CEA will not be adding more seats but will continue to run the examination three times a year, as long as the COVID-19 situation permits.
CEA deeply regrets the inconvenience caused. Thank you.
7 January 2021
On 4 and 6 January 2021, registration for the February 2021 RES Examination opened on the RELC website. Due to unexpected overwhelming response, some applicants had experienced technical difficulties during the registration process.
RELC deeply regret the inconvenience caused to affected applicants and will continue to work closely with the Council for Estate Agencies to ensure a smoother registration experience for applicants in future.
4 January 2021
Dear RES Examination Candidates,
Due to technical issues encountered by candidates trying to register for the February 2021 RES examination on SEAMEO RELC’s website, CEA has decided to suspend the registration for the examination at 3:30pm today.
CEA and SEAMEO RELC are currently looking into the issues. Registration will resume on 6 Jan 2021, 9am.
Only online registration will be accepted. CEA and SEAMEO RELC reserve the right to reject candidates who turn up at SEAMEO RELC premises to register the examination in person.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
RES EXAM SCHEDULE 2021
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]
Paper 1: 27 Feb 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 28 Feb 2021 (Sunday)
4 Jan 2021 (Mon) - 9am
to 15 Jan 2021 (Fri)
4 Jan 2021 (Mon) - 1pm
Paper 1: 26 Jun 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 27 Jun 2021 (Sunday)
3 May 2021 (Mon) - 9am
to 14 May 2021 (Fri)
3 May 2021 (Mon) - 11am
Paper 1: 30 Oct 2021 (Saturday)
Paper 2: 31 Oct 2021 (Sunday)
6 Sep 2021 (Mon) - 9am
to 17 Sep 2021 (Fri)
6 Sep 2021 (Mon) - 11am
* 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: Please note that, 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.
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 have equivalent qualification. This is to ensure that property agents intending to do estate agency work are well-qualified, professionally competent and possess a basic level of knowledge in real estate industry and property related matters.
#1 - If you have failed both papers OR if you are a fresh candidate, please DO NOT select Modular Sitting, that is, you cannot choose only one paper. You must select Full Sitting.
#2 - For candidates taking Full Sitting, you cannot register for Paper 1 & 2 separately under different exam slots.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
With the tighter measures announced by the Government on 21 April 2020 to further minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore, the temporary closure of SEAMEO RELC’s office will be extended from 4 May 2020 till further notice from the authorities. During this period, please send any enquiry via email to res@relc.org.sg
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Exam Notification e-Letter has been emailed to all confirmed candidates.
Kindly check your spam/junk inbox as well. Otherwise, do write in to RES@relc.org.sg to check on your Registration Status.
Floorplans -
As announced in June 2020, CEA has extended the RES course certificate validity period by one year for course participants who have completed the RES course on any date from 22 February 2018 to 30 April 2020 (both dates inclusive).
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes for each paper.
Paper 1 (100 Marks)
Section A: 50 MCQs (50 marks).
Section B: 15 MCQs with reference to 1 or 2 case studies (30 marks).
Section C: 10 Fill-in-the-blank short answer questions (20 marks).
Paper 2 (100 Marks)
Same format as Paper 1.
The current RES examination syllabus was revised and took effect from 1 Jan 2017.
Please note that candidates will not be tested on Government policy changes announced or implemented within one month before the examination.
For latest syllabus, please visit the CEA Website.
The examination fees are $417.30 (incl. GST) for 2 papers and $235.40 (incl. GST) for each individual paper.
Please note that examination fees are subjected to revision and may be changed without prior notice.
The accepted payment modes for the examination fees are:
1. Stripe Payment - For Online Registration Only.
(Credit/Debit Card: Mastercard/Visa), or
2. Direct Credit (i-banking/Bank Transfer) - For Online Registration with Offline Payment Mode.
(You will receive instructions through email, which will be sent within 5 working days, on how to complete your registration by making the payment), or
3. PayNow - For Online Registration with Offline Payment Mode.
(You will receive instructions through email, which will be sent within 5 working days, on how to complete your registration by making the payment).
Before you can make payment for your examination, you must ensure the following has been completed:
- Upload the required documents for your examination registration
[ eg. RES Course Completion Certificate, Highest Qualification Certificate, CEA Assessment Letter AND/OR Results Slips within the timeframe of 2 years (for re-takers only) ].
Once payment is made, you will receive your receipt via email and your registration is deemed to be completed and in order. Otherwise, you will be contacted by RELC should there be any incomplete registration.
Should your exam registration be rejected, please note that your fees will not be refunded.
For updates on examination fees, please visit the CEA Website.
The September 2020 RES Examinations will be held at Singapore Institute of Management Headquarters (SIM HQ) - 461 Clementi Road, Singapore 599491.
For directions and parking charges of SIM, please visit the SIM Website.
As it is a requirement by CEA for the Exam Administrator to verify that all candidates meet the required pre-requisites, candidates MUST upload the following documents upon examination registration so that verification can be done by RELC to ascertain your eligibility to take the examination.
- RES Course Completion Certificate (candidate MUST sit for the RES Examination within 2 years from their RES Course-End-Date.
For example, candidate who finished their RES Course on 28 Jun 2017 is NOT eligible to sit for the RES Exam on 29 Jun 2019 because the date of the RES Exam has passed the 2-year timeframe from their Course-End-Date).
Candidate who finished their RES Course on 29 Jun 2017 is eligible to sit for the RES Exam on 29 Jun 2019 because the date of the RES Exam is still within the 2-year timeframe from their Course-End-Date.
- Highest Qualification Certificate (Min. 4 Singapore GCE O-Level Passes or Equivalent such as Higher NITEC and WPLN). Candidate MUST upload either one of these Certificates in order to be eligible to register for the RES examination:
· Singapore GCE-O Level Certificate, OR
· Singapore GCE-A Level Certificate, OR
· Higher NITEC Certificate, OR
· WPLN Certificate (5 Components) – Minimum Level 5, OR
· Diploma from Singapore Polytechnic (SP) / Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) / Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) / Temasek Polytechnic (TP) / Republic Polytechnic (RP), OR
· Degree Certificate from National University of Singapore (NUS) / Nanyang Technological University (NTU) / Singapore Management University (SMU) / Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) / Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) / Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).
- CEA Assessment Letter which is valid for 3 years (For Overseas Qualification Only), - Results Slips within timeframe of 2 years (For Re-takers Only),
Candidates who do not meet the required pre-requisites and attempt to register for the examination would be barred from taking the examination. Any fees paid by candidates would not be refunded.
Candidates who passed the examination but were subsequently found not to meet the required pre-requisites would have their results voided. Any fees paid by candidates would not be refunded. The candidate would also be barred from taking the examination in future.
For detailed information on the requirements, please visit the CEA Website.
Kindly refer to the updated information above.
To register, click on the Apply Now! icon at the top of this page. (Kindly refer to the registration period accordingly).
- Upload the required documents for your examination registration.
You will be contacted by RELC should there be any incomplete registration.
Should your examination registration be rejected, please note that your fees will not be refunded.
(You will receive instructions through email, which will be sent to you within 5 working days, on how to complete your registration by making the payment), or
(You will receive instructions through email, which will be sent to you within 5 working days, on how to complete your registration by making the payment).
The RES Examination results are released 4 – 6 weeks after the examination is held.
Notification of results will be emailed to all candidates as soon as possible.
Candidates are allowed to defer their examination, up till 5 working days after the examination, under the following circumstances:
1. Hospitalisation on the day of examination
2. Bereavement of next of kin
3. National Service duties that cover the day of the examination
4. COVID-19 related reasons (e.g. Quarantine Order, Stay-Home Notice, contact with suspected COVID-19 case etc.)
Please note that medical certificates (MC) issued by hospitals and clinics would not be accepted as valid reasons to defer the examination.
Candidates who are recalled for National Service (NS) duties or hospitalised during the examination day may submit an application to defer their examination. Candidates who have bereavement cases would be allowed to defer their examination on compassionate grounds.
Candidates who are unable to turn up for the examination would be considered “absent” and fail the examination.
Candidates are required to submit the relevant supporting documents to RELC Examinations Bureau via email within 5 working days from the examination date.
An administrative fee of S$107 (incl. GST) will be levied on each examination deferment application.
Candidates who were approved for deferment would be allowed to attempt the next examination only. Candidates would not be allowed to select their next examination date.
Under no circumstances will RELC Examinations Bureau be able to refund the examination fee or administrative fee once the candidate has made payment.
If you are absent from an examination, it is deemed that you have failed the examination that you have registered for.
Candidates who are recalled for National Service (NS) duties or hospitalised during the examination day may submit an application to defer their examination.
Candidates who have bereavement cases would be allowed to defer their examination on compassionate grounds.
Please note that medical certificates issued by hospitals and clinics would not be accepted as valid reasons to defer the examination.
CEA may consider COVID-19 related reasons (e.g. Quarantine Order, Stay-Home Notice, contact with suspected COVID-19 case etc.) for deferment application.
Candidates must submit the relevant supporting documents to RELC Examinations Bureau via email within 5 working days from the examination date.
All deferments are subjected to the approval of RELC Examinations Bureau. An administrative fee of S$107 (incl. GST) will be levied on each examination deferment application.
No refund of the examination fees will be made for candidates who are unable to attempt the examination on the examination date.
Candidates may appeal to reassess their results by writing in to RELC Examinations Bureau at RES@relc.org.sg to obtain the Appeal Form.
The form and payment are to be submitted within 5 working days after the results are released.
Candidates may only appeal for the failed examination paper.
The appeal outcome will be sent via email within 14 working days after the appeal submission closing date.
Candidates will not be shown their answer scripts.
An administrative fee of $64.20 (incl. GST) per paper per transaction will be levied.
Candidates are advised not to register for the next exam until the appeal outcome is out.
For more information on Appeal for Review of RES Examination Results, please refer to CEA’s website:
https://www.cea.gov.sg/professionals/salesperson-registration-matters/apply-for-the-real-estate-salesperson-examination
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For any examination enquiries, you can email us at RES@relc.org.sg (for RES candidates).
Alternatively, you can call us at 6734 1292 (during office hours).
You may also be interested to visit the CEA website at https://www.cea.gov.sg/professionals/salesperson-registration-matters/apply-for-salesperson-registration
The only funding available for RES Exam is funding supported by Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
UTAP Funding has been approved for the RES Examination for a period from 1 Apr 2019 to 31 Mar 2020 & new FY 1 Apr 2020 to 31 Mar 2021.
RES Candidates who are NTUC Members MUST BE PRESENT for the Exam, and to file the claim AFTER sitting for the Exam.
Claim has to be submitted before the submission deadline stated on the UTAP Website.
NTUC Members enjoy 50% unfunded course (exam) fee support for up to $250 each year when sign up for courses (exams) supported under UTAP.
Please be advised to constantly check the U-Portal for updates on supported programmes.
ENQUIRY ON UTAP MATTERS Website: http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg Email: UTAP@e2i.com.sg
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