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Key Facts: AHPC SLT QE Exam
Conditional registration route
The QE qualifies foreign-trained SLTs with non-recognised degrees for AHPC conditional registration in Singapore
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Child and Adult papers + viva
The Speech-Language Therapy QE has separate written papers plus an oral viva examination
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3 half-days
The written and oral components are conducted over three half-days in total
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3 attempts
Candidates are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the AHPC QE
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English proficiency required
Only SLT applicants must meet the AHPC English Language Proficiency requirement before enrolling
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About SGD 3,259 incl. GST
The Speech-Language Therapy QE fee is roughly SGD 2,990 before GST per sitting
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Administered for AHPC
An appointed institution such as the National University of Singapore runs the SLT QE for AHPC
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The AHPC Speech-Language Therapy Qualifying Examination is Singapore's route for foreign-trained speech-language therapists, whose degrees are not on the AHPC recognised list, to qualify for conditional registration. It combines separate Child and Adult written papers (multiple-choice and short-answer) with an oral viva, run over three half-days by an appointed institution such as the National University of Singapore on behalf of AHPC. Speech-Language Therapy applicants must first meet the AHPC English Language Proficiency requirement, and candidates may attempt the QE a maximum of three times. The fee is approximately SGD 2,990 before GST (about SGD 3,259.10 with 9% GST) per sitting, and results are final. This 100-question bank gives original multiple-choice practice across speech, language, fluency, voice, dysphagia, aphasia, AAC, audiology, anatomy and the AHPC framework.
Sample AHPC SLT QE Practice Questions
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1A 4-year-old consistently replaces all /k/ and /g/ sounds with /t/ and /d/ (saying 'tup' for 'cup' and 'do' for 'go'). This pattern is best described as:
2Which term describes a speech sound disorder caused by difficulty with the motor production of specific sounds, in the absence of a rule-based pattern across sound classes?
3A hallmark feature that helps differentiate childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) from other speech sound disorders is:
4In the cycles approach to phonological intervention, the main goal of each cycle is to:
5A minimal pair such as 'key' versus 'tea' is used in therapy primarily to help a child:
6By approximately what age is a typically developing child expected to be largely intelligible to unfamiliar listeners?
7A child says 'poon' for 'spoon' and 'tar' for 'star'. This pattern is:
8Which approach is most appropriate when a child with severe speech sound disorder has many sounds missing from their inventory and limited stimulability?
9A child substitutes /w/ for /r/ and /l/, saying 'wabbit' and 'wike'. This phonological process is called:
10Which of the following is considered an atypical phonological process that more strongly indicates disorder rather than delay?
About the AHPC SLT QE Exam
The AHPC Speech-Language Therapy Qualifying Examination is the assessment used by the Allied Health Professions Council of Singapore to evaluate foreign-trained speech-language therapists whose qualifications are not on the AHPC List of Recognised Qualifications, as a route to conditional registration to practise in Singapore. The examination combines separate Child and Adult written papers with an oral viva, conducted over three half-days, and assesses both the knowledge base and the clinical reasoning expected at entry to practice. The written papers span paediatric and adult communication and swallowing disorders, including speech sound disorders, developmental and acquired language disorders, fluency, voice, dysphagia, aphasia, augmentative and alternative communication, audiology basics, and the anatomy and physiology of speech and swallowing. Speech-Language Therapy applicants must additionally satisfy the AHPC English Language Proficiency requirement before enrolling, and candidates are limited to three attempts. This 100-question bank provides original multiple-choice practice mapped to the QE's written knowledge scope.
Assessment
Separate Child and Adult written papers (multiple-choice and short-answer) plus an oral viva examination; AHPC does not publish a fixed total question count.
Time Limit
Conducted over three half-days in total: Child written, Adult written and an oral viva on separate days, with durations set by the examination provider.
Passing Score
Candidates must pass each component to the standard set by the examination provider on behalf of AHPC; results are final with no published numeric cutoff. A maximum of three attempts is allowed.
Exam Fee
Approximately SGD 2,990 before GST (about SGD 3,259.10 including 9% GST) per sitting; confirm the current fee with AHPC and the appointed provider. (Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Singapore, with the examination administered by an appointed higher-education institution (the National University of Singapore has run the Speech-Language Therapy QE).)
AHPC SLT QE Exam Content Outline
Paediatric communication disorders
Speech sound disorders (articulation and phonological), developmental language disorder, childhood-onset fluency disorder and AAC for children. Practice covers developmental milestones, differential diagnosis, standardised assessment, phonological process analysis and evidence-based intervention approaches.
Adult and acquired communication disorders
Aphasia syndromes, apraxia of speech, the dysarthrias, cognitive-communication disorders, voice disorders and acquired fluency. Practice covers neuroanatomical correlates of language, perceptual voice assessment, and rehabilitation principles for acquired communication impairment.
Dysphagia and swallowing
Normal swallow physiology across the oral, pharyngeal and oesophageal phases, paediatric and adult dysphagia, clinical and instrumental assessment (VFSS and FEES), aspiration and silent aspiration, IDDSI diet and fluid modification and compensatory and rehabilitative management.
Foundations, assessment and professional practice
Anatomy and physiology of speech, hearing and swallowing, basic audiology and the audiogram, principles of standardised and dynamic assessment, the Singapore AHPC regulatory and registration framework and professional ethics and scope of practice.
How to Pass the AHPC SLT QE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Candidates must pass each component to the standard set by the examination provider on behalf of AHPC; results are final with no published numeric cutoff. A maximum of three attempts is allowed.
- Assessment: Separate Child and Adult written papers (multiple-choice and short-answer) plus an oral viva examination; AHPC does not publish a fixed total question count.
- Time limit: Conducted over three half-days in total: Child written, Adult written and an oral viva on separate days, with durations set by the examination provider.
- Exam fee: Approximately SGD 2,990 before GST (about SGD 3,259.10 including 9% GST) per sitting; confirm the current fee with AHPC and the appointed provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to sit the AHPC Speech-Language Therapy Qualifying Examination?
It is for speech-language therapists whose qualifications are not on the AHPC List of Recognised Qualifications and who are seeking conditional registration to practise in Singapore. Holders of recognised qualifications generally do not sit the QE.
What is the format of the Speech-Language Therapy QE?
It combines separate Child and Adult written papers, using multiple-choice and short-answer questions, with an oral viva examination. The components are conducted over three half-days in total and administered by an appointed institution on behalf of AHPC.
How many attempts are allowed?
Candidates are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the AHPC Qualifying Examination. Examination results are final and appeals are not entertained.
Is there an English language requirement?
Yes. Only Speech-Language Therapy applicants must meet the AHPC English Language Proficiency requirement before they are eligible to enrol for the QE, in addition to the other registration requirements.
How much does the Speech-Language Therapy QE cost?
The fee is approximately SGD 2,990 before GST, which is about SGD 3,259.10 including 9% GST, per sitting. Confirm the current fee directly with AHPC and the appointed examination provider before applying.
Are these official AHPC questions?
No. These are original OpenExamPrep practice questions modelled on the published scope of the QE. They are study support only and are not affiliated with AHPC or the examination provider.