The IACT-SNET Credentialed tier modules are being revised with effect from 1 January 2027. The revised modules, exemptions and article requirements apply to applicants whose modules commence on or after 1 January 2027. Applicants who commence before that date follow the current requirements shown on this page.
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Fast-track your journey to becoming a qualified Educational Therapist with the Association of Educational Therapists (Singapore)
The Conversion Pathway is designed specifically for experienced allied health practitioners, including psychologists, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, special educators and other allied health practitioners, who wish to transition into or gain formal recognition as qualified educational therapists. Applicants are required to register with IACT, complete the required SNET practitioner certification programme targeted modules, and fulfil all submission requirements before applying for AETS membership.
This programme leverages your existing relevant Master’s or PhD qualifications from recognised universities and professional expertise, allowing you to complete targeted modules and demonstrate practical competence through case reports or journal articles. Successful completion qualifies you for full membership as Associate Educational Therapist.
Educational therapy is a recognised non-pharmacological intervention (ICD-9-CM procedure code 93.82) that addresses learning difficulties, disorders, and deficits using evidence-based practices. The Conversion Pathway achieves the following:
1. Core Competence Verification
While you already possess strong clinical or educational expertise, Educational Therapy requires specific competencies in the Praxes of educational therapy, Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders, and the structured “Screening → Assessment → Intervention” specific process unique and relevant to this domain. The Conversion Pathway ensures these foundational educational therapy-specific knowledge & skills are acquired and demonstrated.
2. Progressive Professional Standards
AETS maintains rigorous, tiered standards to uphold the quality and credibility of the profession. Higher tiers (Professional and Fellow) require deeper mastery in advanced assessment tools (e.g., CHC Theory), individualised intervention programme (IIP) design, and a broader portfolio of clinical cases. Direct entry into these higher tiers is reserved for those who have completed the full corresponding IACT-SNET practitioner certification programme modules and demonstrated advanced competency.
3. Evidence of Applied Skill
The case reports or articles submitted to The Asian Educational Therapist journal serve as the bridge between trainees’ prior qualifications and educational therapy practice. This portfolio demonstrates trainees’ ability to apply educational therapy principles in real cases, a key requirement before progressing further.
PROFESSIONALS WITH RELEVANT MASTER’S DEGREE OR PHD
Professionals with relevant Master’s degree or PhD from recognised universities may be eligible for module exemptions. To begin your journey, please email your CV, academic credentials and professional licensure (if any) to membership.admission@aet.sg for an evaluation before enrolling for the required IACT-SNET practitioner certification programme modules with Merlion Academy, the IACT-authorised trainer.
1. Psychology or Counselling
Required IACT-SNET practitioner certification modules:
(i) Introduction to the 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy
(ii) Screening through Assessment to Intervention
Submit only three Case Reports to The Asian Educational Therapist journal.
2. Behavioural therapy, Arts therapy, Reading therapy, Special education, Special needs & inclusive education, Social work, Occupational therapy, Speech and language therapy, Intervention
Required IACT-SNET practitioner certification modules:
(i) Nosology of Disabilities & Disorders
(ii) Introduction to the 3 Praxes in Educational Therapy
(iii) Screening through Assessment to Intervention
Submit only four articles of which at least three must be Case Reports to The Asian Educational Therapist journal.
3. Others
Professionals with a Master’s degree or PhD in fields not listed above are welcome to email membership.admission@aet.sg to seek exemptions clarification before signing up the IACT’s SNET programme.
Visit ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Once you have completed the required IACT-SNET modules listed above for your academic background and had your case reports or articles published in The Asian Educational Therapist, you will have fulfilled the requirements of the Credentialed tier of the IACT-SNET practitioner certification. You may then apply for full membership of AETS as an Associate Educational Therapist.
Modules for which you were granted exemption are recognised as completed for the purposes of Credentialed tier status.
Progressing to higher tiers
The IACT-SNET modules and tiers are strictly sequential. If you wish to advance beyond Associate membership, you will need to complete the next tiers in order:
• Professional Educational Therapist (IACT-SNET Registered tier) : Complete all five Registered-tier modules, which cover advanced nosology, screening and assessment tools, Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory, and advanced praxes.
• Fellow Educational Therapist (IACT-SNET Board-certified tier) : After the Registered tier, complete all five Board-certified tier modules, which focus on designing individualised programmes and plans, and on case review and evaluation.
Module exemptions granted through the Conversion Pathway apply to the Credentialed tier only. They do not carry over to the Registered or Board-certified tiers.
See the full module list
To view every module in each tier and the order in which they are taken, visit the Progressive Pathway page.
Upon completion of the required IACT-SNET practitioner certification programme targeted modules, and publication of your case reports and articles, trainees are eligible to apply as a full member of AETS with the following documents:
• Latest Curriculum Vitae
• Academic qualification and transcripts
• Proof of professional registration (if applicable).
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