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About AICEL
About AICEL
AICEL is a maid agency based in Eunos, offering islandwide helper placement services in Singapore. The listing is KakiList-verified, and AICEL holds a 4/5 rating across 42 Google reviews — a moderate sample that provides a reasonable directional signal. No regulatory licence details are currently recorded on this listing, and ACRA registration has not been confirmed, which prospective clients should note before engaging.
When working with a maid agency, the key steps are to verify the agency's MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and to understand the full cost picture: placement fees for a new-hire helper typically run S$1,500–3,500, while a transfer helper placement is generally lower at S$500–1,500. On top of placement fees, households pay the helper's monthly salary (typically S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the monthly MOM levy — S$300 at the standard rate, or S$60 at the concessionary rate for households with a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability. Confirm what is bundled into AICEL's package — such as mandatory FDW insurance, the Settling-In Programme, medical exam, and Work Permit application — versus what is billed separately.
Contact AICEL by phone or via the enquiry form to confirm the EA Licence number, current helper profiles, source-country availability, and the replacement guarantee terms before proceeding.
Services Offered
Is AICEL legit?
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Verified by KakiListA real person confirmed operating details and contact channel.
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4/5 from 42 Google reviewsModerate sample size.
Verify the EA Licence number on MOM's online EA directory before paying any deposit, and read the agency contract's replacement, refund, and early-termination clauses.
Google Reviews ⭐ 4 (42 reviews)
Thayalan Anitha
★★★★★
"Thank you AIC" for guide me and teach me to the Early Years Education "ACEYS". This is my profession and also learned all about children and their nature. Big thank you for my guiders ( Ms. Gurmit, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Shirley, Ms. Lichelle, Ms. Pam). I suggest for this course to all the new mummies outside and as well others. "ACEYS" course is the best for your own knowledge about early years education and best guide for bringing up your child as well as you can choose your career as an "Early Years Educarer".
Catherine Tan
★★★★★
Sincerely like to thank Mr James Cheong,admin manager of AIC ,who professionally guided me in choosing my course (FCEEC). James is very helpful n during my four months course he had assisted me professionally. Commendable merits must be given to James. Also kudos to all my lecturers, Ms Helen, Ms Jacqueline, Ms Riya and Ms Pamela. 😀
jamielbg
★★★★★
Thank you James, Admissions & Student Support Office Asst Manager for helping me to choose the right course to attend at AIC. I just completed "Fundamentals Cert in Early Childhood & Care". Kudos to all my lecturers, Ms Helen, Ms Jacqueline, Ms Riya & Ms Pamela. I enjoyed my lessons as my lecturers are engaging & knowledgeable. I also want to thank my Practicum Supervisor, Ms Gurmit for her guidance and patience during my Practicum. Her recommendations for my lesson plan is effective with the Children.
Sasha
★☆☆☆☆
Application fee n course fee after subsidy the is high compared to other institutions. At the end of the day same certificate with same value from all institutions no extraordinary salary upon recruitment.
Radhika Vaswani
★★★★★
If you have a passion in working with children and you would like to be an Early Childhood Educator, studying at Asian International College (AIC) will be a great choice. The teachers here are friendly, respectful, polite, fun and they make the classes engaging. They come prepared for lessons and are very detailed in their teaching. They are also very helpful, patient and will guide you through. Enrolling myself up for this course was a great choice as I definitely have learnt a lot. Thank you so much once again to the teachers here at AIC. Also, thank you to the different admin individuals that explained and went through the different details that I needed to know regarding the course before I joined. Y'all are doing such a great job and y'all are amazing! Keep it up! 👍 Take care & thank you once again! :)
AICEL vs other providers in Singapore
Side-by-side with the next three highest-rated maid agencies providers on KakiList, so you can see how AICEL stacks up at a glance.
| Provider | Google Rating | Reviews | Years | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AICEL (this page) | ⭐ 4.0 | 42 | — | ✓ |
| People360 Services Pte Ltd | ⭐ 5.0 | 218 | — | ✓ |
| Link Pod Pte Ltd | ⭐ 5.0 | 214 | — | ✓ |
| Vince Maid Agency | ⭐ 5.0 | 110 | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does AICEL charge?›
AICEL uses a package pricing model. For a new-hire helper, placement fees in the Singapore market typically run S$1,500–3,500; for a transfer helper already in Singapore, the placement fee is generally lower at S$500–1,500. Contact AICEL directly to confirm their current fee schedule. Beyond the one-off placement fee, the ongoing monthly costs include the helper's salary (S$550–800 depending on nationality and experience) and the MOM levy (S$300 standard, or S$60 concessionary if your household has a child under 16, an elderly member aged 67 or above, or a person with disability). Confirm what is bundled into the package — mandatory FDW insurance, the Settling-In Programme, medical exam, and Work Permit application — versus what is billed on top. See the full maid agency cost guide for Singapore →
Is AICEL MOM-licensed?›
Every legitimate maid agency in Singapore must hold an MOM Employment Agency (EA) Licence, which is verifiable by name or licence number on MOM's online EA directory. The licence number should appear on the agency's website, contracts, and invoices. No licence details are currently recorded on AICEL's KakiList listing, so you should ask AICEL for their EA Licence number and verify it directly on the MOM directory before paying any deposit. EA Grading runs from A+ to C; agencies rated A+ or A have a stronger compliance and complaint-handling track record. Hiring through an unlicensed agent is illegal, leaves you with no recourse if the helper absconds or the agency folds, and can void your FDW insurance.
What replacement guarantee does AICEL offer?›
A standard replacement guarantee in the Singapore market typically covers six months from the helper's arrival date, with one or more replacement placements included if there is a documented mismatch. Confirm with AICEL how many replacements are included, what circumstances are covered (a genuine mismatch versus a change of mind), and what triggers a void of the guarantee. Also clarify the early-termination process: if a placement breaks down outside the guarantee window, the household is responsible for the helper's repatriation flight, Work Permit cancellation paperwork, and any unused levy refund. Understanding these costs upfront helps you evaluate the full value of the package. Contact AICEL directly to get these terms in writing before signing.