Attaining EduTrust is actually very tough for new start-ups or even foreign established firms that are setting up their PEI in Singapore. The pre-requisite for applying for an EduTrust would require a 4-Year Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) Certification. However, for new PEIs, CPE is likely to award only a 2-Years ERF. This means that the PEI would not be able to apply for EduTrust in the first 2 Years. Once the 2 Years is up, the PEI, depending on their performances, could either retain the 2 Years ERF or attain a 4-Year ERF Certification. In the event that it is still a 2-Years ERF Certification, the PEI would need to wait another 2 Years to be able to apply for EduTrust. If your PEI is new and focuses on foreign students and / or degree programmes, it might be a chicken and egg situation and you will be better at acquiring a PEI with either the 4-Year ERF or EduTrust Licenses.