RES Exam

CEA’s appointed Exam Administrator
 

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (RELC)
 Website: https://www.relc.org.sg/professional-qualifications/skills/cea-res
 Tel no: 6734 1292
 E-mail: RES@relc.org.sg
 
 30 Orange Grove Road 
 Level 3 RELC Building
 Singapore 258352

Pre-Requisites

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 (Validity Period of 2 years),
- Highest Qualification Certificate (Min. 4 GCE O-Level Passes or Equivalent such as Higher NITEC and WPLN),
- 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.

For detailed information on the requirements, please visit the CEA Website.

Exam format

2 papers,  each 2 ½ hours duration.

• Modular passing will be allowed.
• Candidates will be allowed to retake only their failed Paper.

Exam Schedule & Fee

• RES Examination will be held once every 4 months on the 2nd or 3rd weekend (Sat - Paper 1 & Sun - Paper 2) of the month.
• Exam fees is $417.30 per candidate and $235.40 for each retake Examiniation Paper.  All fee are inclusive of GST.
• Candidates are advise to check with CEA appointed Examination Administrator for latest update.

To register, click on the Apply Now! icon. (Kindly refer to the registration period accordingly).

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 an email from RELC within 5 working days on the status of your examination registration.

Should your examination registration be rejected, please note that your fees will not be refunded.

RES Exam Schedule 2020

Advisory Note from Council for Estate Agencies:

The RES examinations scheduled for February and June this year have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situtaion.  As the demand to sit for the next examination is expected to be high, we seek your understanding that you may not be able to register for the RES examination this year should you wish to sign up for and attend the RES Course now.

Note: Prior to RES exam registration, candidates are advised to check the exam timetable carefully with CEA’s Appointed Exam Administrator. Under exceptional circumstances, there may be a change to the exam dates scheduled.

Last update: 01.05.2020