Admissions Exercise For International Students
For Full AEIS & S-AEIS Class Timetable
PRIMARY 2 ADMISSION
| Subject | Focus | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English |
A2 Key for Schools (KET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 100 & above) |
Friday | 7.15pm to 8.15pm | Class Details |
| Cambridge English |
A2 Key for Schools (KET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 100 & above) |
Sunday | 7pm to 8pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 2 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Monday | 7.15pm to 8.15pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 2 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Wednesday | 7.15pm to 8.15pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 2 AEIS Exam IQ Math Focus |
Monday | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Class Details |
PRIMARY 3 ADMISSION
| Subject | Focus | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Qualification |
A2 Key for Schools (KET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 120 & above) |
Wednesday | 6.15pm to 7.15pm | Class Details |
| Cambridge English Qualification |
A2 Key for Schools (KET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 120 & above) |
Friday | 6.15pm to 7.15pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 3 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Saturday | 9am to 10am | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 3 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Sunday | 9am to 10am | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 3 AEIS Exam IQ Math Focus |
Monday | 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Class Details |
PRIMARY 4 ADMISSION
| Subject | Focus | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English |
A2 Key for Schools (KET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 130 & above) |
Tuesday | 7.15pm to 8.45pm | Class Details |
| Cambridge English |
A2 Key for Schools (KET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 130 & above) |
Thursday | 7.15pm to 8.45pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 4 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies |
Tuesday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 4 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies |
Thursday | 5.30pm to 7pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 4 AEIS Math IQ Math Focus 4-6 |
Friday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 4 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics IQ Math 1-3 |
Sunday | 2.30pm to 4pm | Class Details |
PRIMARY 5 ADMISSION
| Subject | Focus | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English |
B1 Preliminary For Schools (PET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 140 & above) |
Monday | 7.15pm to 8.45pm | Class Details |
| Cambridge English |
B1 Preliminary For Schools (PET) Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing (CEQ Score: 140 & above) |
Wednesday | 7.15pm to 8.45pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 5 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Wednesday | 5pm to 6.30pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 5 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Saturday | 5.30pm to 7pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Primary 5 AEIS Exam IQ Math Focus |
TBA | TBA | Class Details |
SECONDARY 1 ADMISSION
| Subject | Focus | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English (GCE) |
Secondary English Creative Writing Skills Grammar & Vocabulary |
Monday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Cambridge English (GCE) |
Secondary English Comprehension Skills Grammar & Vocabulary |
Friday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Secondary 1 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Wednesday | 8.15pm to 9.45pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Secondary 1 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Friday | 5pm to 6.30pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Secondary 1 AEIS Exam IQ Math Focus |
Wednesday | 7.15pm to 8.15pm | Class Details |
SECONDARY 2 ADMISSION
| Subject | Focus | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English (GCE) |
Secondary English Creative Writing Skills Grammar & Vocabulary |
Monday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Cambridge English (GCE) |
Secondary English Comprehension Skills Grammar & Vocabulary |
Friday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Secondary 2 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Tuesday | 5.30pm to 7pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Secondary 2 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
Sunday | 5.15pm to 6.45pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Secondary 2 AEIS Exam IQ Math Focus |
Wednesday | 7.15pm to 8.15pm | Class Details |
SECONDARY 3 ADMISSION
| Subject | Focus | Day | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English (GCE) |
Secondary English Creative Writing Skills Grammar & Vocabulary |
Monday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Cambridge English (GCE) |
Secondary English Comprehension Skills Grammar & Vocabulary |
Friday | 7pm to 8.30pm | Class Details |
| Singapore Math |
Secondary 3 AEIS Math Singapore Math Heuristics Problem Solving Strategies & IQ Math |
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| Singapore Math |
Secondary 2 AEIS Exam IQ Math Focus |
Wednesday | 7.15pm to 8.15pm | Class Details |
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Admissions Exercise For International Students (AEIS)
Conducted by the Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) around September or October each year, the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) is a centralised admissions exercise for international students who wish to join the Singapore mainstream primary and secondary schools in January of the following academic year.
International students who wish to seek admission to Primary 2 to 5 levels must first take the Cambridge English Qualification; A2 Key for Schools or B1 Preliminary for Schools. International students must meet or exceed the required Cambridge English Scale score for their corresponding age-appropriate level of admission before they can register to take part in the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) to take the Mathematics test in Singapore. During the AEIS Mathematics test, students will be assessed on numeracy and reasoning abilities.
International students who wish to seek admission to Secondary 1 to 3 levels will be tested on English and Mathematics during the centralised AEIS test to assess the student’s English literacy, numeracy and reasoning abilities.
Taking AEIS test does not guarantee students any admission. Admission is subject to the applicant’s performance in the test. For students who are successful, school placement will depend on available vacancies and the declared Singapore residential area of the student.
English is the primary medium of instruction in the Singapore mainstream schools, otherwise known as public schools. Hence, to prepare for Singapore mainstream primary school admission, students should prepare well for Cambridge English A2 Key or B1 Preliminary to qualify to take part in AEIS Primary Mathematics. Applicants should be familiar with the English and Mathematics syllabi of the preceding level that they plan to apply for during registration.
English is the primary medium of instruction in Singapore mainstream schools, otherwise known as the public schools. Hence, to prepare for the AEIS test, international students should reach a level of proficiency for English and Math for the preceding level that they intend to apply for during AEIS registration.
Classes available
Who May Apply For AEIS?
International students who are non-Singapore Citizens (SC) or non-Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) who do not have a place in any Singapore mainstream schools and were not offered a place by a successful AEIS (or S-AEIS) test are eligible to take part. International students may apply for the AEIS test to seek admission into Primary 2-5 and Secondary 1-3 levels in January of the following academic year.
When Is AEIS?
AEIS Test Schedule
- Primary 2 & 3: Thu, 22 September 2022 (Test Date)
- Application Period: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 to Friday, 26 August 2022
- Primary 4 & 5: Thu, 22 September 2022 (Test Date)
- Application Period: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 to Friday, 26 August 2022
- Secondary 1, 2 & 3: Fri, 23 September 2022 (Test Date)
- Application Period: Wednesday, 6 July 2022 to Wednesday, 3 August 2022
Your child needs to arrive by the reporting time stated on the entry proof and sit in the assigned seat at least 15 minutes before the test starts. On the day the test, the following items are required:
- A copy of their passport data page.
- A copy of their entry proof issued by SEAB.
The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) is for international students seeking admissions to Primary 2 to 5 and Secondary 1 to 3 in the following academic year.
For Primary 2 to 5 school admission, to be eligible to register for the AEIS-Primary Mathematics test, your child must take the relevant Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE), and meet or exceed the required scores. Cambridge English classes are available to prepare your child for CEQ.
For Secondary 1 to 3 school admission, international students will be tested on English and Mathematics during the centralised AEIS-Secondary test to assess the student’s English literacy, numeracy and reasoning abilities. Apply and register directly to take AEIS-Secondary English and Mathematics test in Singapore. Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) pre-requisite is not required. Secondary English & Singapore Math classes are available to prepare your child for AEIS exam.
If your child is seeking admission to a primary school, they must:
Take the relevant paper-based Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE).
The test must be taken within 12 months before the month of submission of their AEIS application. For example, if you are submitting your child’s AEIS application in July 2022, they must have taken the CEQ test in or after August 2021.
Meet or exceed the required Cambridge English Scale (CES) score (listed below) in the CEQ test before they apply to take the AEIS-Primary Mathematics test appropriate for their age.
Your child must generally be of the age listed below as at 1 January in the year of admission.
- 7 to 7+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 100 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 2 Math
- Content tested: Pri 1 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 2, Pri 1 or unsuccessful
- 8 to 8+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 120 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 3 Math
- Content tested: Pri 2 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 3, Pri 2, Pri 1 or unsuccessful
- 9 to 9+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 130 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 4 Math
- Content tested: Pri 3 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 4, Pri 3, Pri 2 or unsuccessful
- 10 to 10+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: B1 Preliminary for Schools
- Required CES score: 140 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 5 Math
- Content tested: Pri 4 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 5, Pri 4, Pri 3 or unsuccessful
- 11 to 11+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: B1 Preliminary for Schools
- Required CES score: 140 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 5 Math
- Content tested: Pri 4 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 5, Pri 4 or unsuccessful
- 12 to 12+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: B1 Preliminary for Schools
- Required CES score: 140 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 5 Math
- Content tested: Pri 4 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 5 or unsuccessful
If your child is seeking admission to secondary schools, you can choose to apply for the Sec 1, Sec 2 or Sec 3 test.
Your child must generally be in the age range listed below as at 1 January in the year of admission.
Your child should not be more than 2 years older than the appropriate age for that level.
- 12 to 14+ years old
- Test to apply for: Sec 1
- Content tested: Pri 6
- Possible outcomes: Sec 1 or unsuccessful
- 13 to 15+ years old
- Test to apply for: Sec 2
- Content tested: Sec 1
- Possible outcomes: Sec 2 or unsuccessful
- 14 to 16+ years old
- Test to apply for: Sec 3
- Content tested: Sec 2
- Possible outcomes: Sec 3 or unsuccessful
Note :
Your child should not be more than 2 years older than the appropriate age for that level.
Primary 2 & Primary 3 Test
Mathematics Test
The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts:
- Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (29 items)
- Part 2: Short-answer questions (17 items)
Duration
Your child will be given 25 minutes to complete Part 1 and 40 minutes to complete Part 2.
Use of Calculators
Calculators are not allowed on this test.
Short-Answer Questions
For short-answer questions, your child will have to show their work by writing down the steps in the spaces provided, as well as providing the final answer.
Learn the Singapore Math Method and how to use Model Drawing to show workings.
Optical Answer Sheet
Your child will need a pencil to shade their answers for the multiple-choice questions on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS).
Primary 4 & Primary 5 Test
Mathematics Test
The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts:
- Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (30 items).
- Part 2: Short-answer questions (8 items) and open-ended questions (6 items).
Duration
Your child will be given 35 minutes to complete Part 1, and 50 minutes to complete Part 2:
Use of Calculators
Calculators are not allowed on this test.
Short-Answer & Open-Ended Questions
For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will have to show the method of solution clearly by writing their working steps in the spaces provided in addition to providing the final answers.
Generally, open-ended questions require longer and more complex method of solutions as compared to short-answer questions.
For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will need to show the method of solution by writing the steps in the spaces provided. In addition, your child must provide the final answer.
Generally, open-ended questions require longer and more complex methods of solutions as compared to short-answer questions.
Learn the Singapore Math Method and how to use Model Drawing to show workings.
Optical Answer Sheet
Your child will need a pencil to shade their answers for the multiple-choice questions on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS).
Secondary 1, 2 & 3 Test
English Test
Your child will be given 2 hours 10 minutes to complete the test which comprises 2 parts:
Part 1: Writing
2 topics are set for Sec 1 test, and 4 topics are set for Sec 2 and Sec 3 tests.
Your child have to choose 1 topic and write a composition on it:
- 200 to 300 words for Sec 1 test.
- 250 to 350 words for Sec 2 test.
- 300 to 400 words for Sec 3 test.
Part 2: Comprehension and Language Use
50 compulsory multiple-choice questions comprising:
- Comprehension based on 2 passages (15 items)
- Comprehension Cloze based on 2 passages (15 items)
- Vocabulary (10 items)
- Grammar (10 items)
Mathematics Test
The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts:
- Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (34 items)
- Part 2: Short-answer questions (20 items) and open-ended questions (10 to 15 items)
Duration
Your child will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1 and 1 hour 45 minutes to complete Part 2.
Use of Calculators
Use of calculators is not allowed.
Short-Answer & Open-Ended Questions
For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will need to show the method of solution by writing the steps in the spaces provided. In addition, your child must provide the final answer.
Generally, open-ended questions require longer and more complex methods of solutions as compared to short-answer questions.
Learn the Singapore Math Method and how to show workings to gain full marks for every Math question
For AEIS-Primary test, your child should be familiar with the Mathematics topics that are taught in Singapore mainstream schools for the level preceding the one that they applied for.
For example, if your child wishes to seek admission into Primary 4 and is registered for Primary 4/5 test, your child should be familiar with the content of Primary 3.
For AEIS-Secondary, your child needs to be knowledgeable in the English and Mathematics topics taught in SIngapore mainstream schools in the level before the one your child is applying for.
For example, if your child wishes to seek admission to Secondary 2, they should be familiar with the content in Secondary 1.
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AEIS Step by Step Application
Step 1:
Create your individual account in the Candidates Portal (CP).
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Step 2:
Upon successful creation of your CP account, you can apply for the 2022 AEIS during the respective application period.
Step 3:
You will need to upload the following documents in the CP during the application period:
- Your child’s birth certificate. If it is in other languages, you have to submit an accurate English translated copy.
- Your child’s passport with validity of at least 6 months.
- Your child’s statement of results for the relevant Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test taken within 12 months before the month of submission of their AEIS-Primary online application. There is no need to submit the Cambridge English certificate.
- Your child’s passport size photo.
Step 4:
Make payment for the fees through the preferred mode of credit or debit card during your online application. You can also pay through PayNow.
Step 5:
Check the status of your application and test details regularly in your CP account.
Applications may close early when all places for the admissions tests are filled. So, please apply early
After Application
After you submit your application, you will see the status reflecting “Pending”.
It will take about 4 weeks from the day you applied before the status is updated to “Registered”, if the documents you have submitted are in order and your child is assessed to be eligible for the tests. If your documents are not complete, it will take longer.
You will also receive an email telling you to pick up your child’s entry proof from the CP.
Updates On Application
For updates on application status, you should refer to the Remarks column in the CP.
Available SEAB contact channels:
- SEAB_AS_Document@seab.gov.sg:
- For registered applicants to update personal particulars
- For technical support
- SEAB_AS@seab.gov.sg:
- For general queries about AEIS or S-AEIS test
AEIS-Primary: SGD $340
AEIS-Secondary: SGD $630
Note: Fees are non-refundable. Test fee is subject to prevailing GST rate.
Depending on your child’s performance in the test, they will be offered a place in a local mainstream school. You can check the outcome on the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS), which will be accessible here, tentatively on the following dates:
Depending on your child’s performance in the test, your child may be offered a place in a local mainstream school.
You can check the outcome on the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS), tentatively on the following dates:
| Primary 2 to 5 | Wednesday, 14 December 2022 |
| Secondary 2 to 3 | Wednesday, 14 December 2022 |
| Secondary 1 | Thursday, 22 December 2022 to 27 December 2022 |
Your child will then have to report to their school:
| Primary 2 to 5 | Thursday 15 December to Friday, 30 December |
| Secondary 2 to 3 | Thursday 15 December to Friday, 30 December |
| Secondary 1 | Late December 2022 to early January 2023 |
The reporting period may be adjusted if there are any new developments in the COVID-19 situation.
Successful applicants who do not report to the offered schools within the stipulated reporting period, their school offer may be offered to other applicants.
A school shall be allotted to successful applicants. There will be no school choice and no release of test results. MOE will not consider any request from successful applicants for a different school posting or subsequent transfer to another school.
This is a close estimate on school fees.
AEIS (School Fees)
| PR | ASEAN | Non-ASEAN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | SGD $255 | SGD $515 | SGD $875 |
| Secondary | SGD $500 | SGD $900 | SGD $1,750 |
| Pre-University | SGD $580 | SGD $1,100 | SGD $2,100 |
PR – Permanent Resident
Supplementary Admissions Exercise For International Students (S-AEIS)
Conducted by the Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) around February or March each year, the Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) is a centralised admissions exercise for international students who wish to join the Singapore mainstream primary and secondary schools in the current academic year.
International students who wish to seek admission to Primary 2 to 4 levels must first take the Cambridge English Qualification for A2 Key for Schools. International students must meet or exceed the required Cambridge English Scale score for their corresponding age-appropriate level of admission before they can register to take part in the Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) to take the Mathematics test in Singapore. During the AEIS Mathematics test, students will be assessed on numeracy and reasoning abilities.
International students who wish to seek admission to Secondary 1 and 2 levels will be tested on English and Mathematics during the centralised S-AEIS test to assess the student’s English literacy, numeracy and reasoning abilities.
Taking S-AEIS test does not guarantee students any admission. Admission is subject to the applicant’s performance in the test. For students who are successful, school placement will depend on available vacancies and the declared Singapore residential area of the student.
English is the primary medium of instruction in the Singapore mainstream schools, otherwise known as public schools. Hence, to prepare for Singapore mainstream primary school admission, students should prepare well for Cambridge English A2 Key or B1 Preliminary to qualify to take part in AEIS Primary Mathematics. Applicants should be familiar with the English and Mathematics syllabi of the preceding level that they plan to apply for during registration.
English is the primary medium of instruction in Singapore mainstream schools, otherwise known as the public schools. Hence, to prepare for the S-AEIS test, international students should reach a level of proficiency for English and Math for the preceding level that they intend to apply for during S-AEIS registration.
Classes available
Who May Apply For S-AEIS?
International students who are non-Singapore Citizens (SC) or non-Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) who do not have a place in any Singapore mainstream schools and were not offered a place by a successful S-AEIS (or AEIS) test are eligible to take part. International students may apply for the AEIS test to seek admission into Primary 2-4 and Secondary 1-2 levels in the current academic year.
When Is S-AEIS?
The S-AEIS for 2023 will be conducted on Tuesday, 21 February and Wednesday, 22 February (tentative). The application period is from Tuesday, 10 January 2023 to Monday, 23 January 2023.
Applications may close early when all places for the admissions tests are filled.
S-AEIS Test Schedule
Primary 2 & 3: Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Application Period: Early January. Updates will be provided closer to date.
Primary 4: Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Application Period: Early January. Updates will be provided closer to date.
Secondary 1 & 2: Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Application Period: Early January. Updates will be provided closer to date.
Your child needs to arrive by the reporting time stated on the entry proof and sit in the assigned seat at least 15 minutes before the test starts. On the day the test, the following items are required:
- A copy of their passport data page.
- A copy of their entry proof issued by SEAB.
The Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) is for international students seeking admissions to Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 and 2 in the following academic year.
For Primary 2 to 5 school admission, to be eligible to register for the AEIS-Primary Mathematics test, your child must take the relevant Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE), and meet or exceed the required scores. Cambridge English classes are available to prepare your child for CEQ.
For Secondary 1 and 2 school admission, international students will be tested on English and Mathematics during the centralised S-AEIS-Secondary test to assess the student’s English literacy, numeracy and reasoning abilities. Apply and register directly to take S-AEIS-Secondary English and Mathematics test in Singapore. Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) pre-requisite is not required. Secondary English & Singapore Math classes are available to prepare your child for S-AEIS exam.
If your child is seeking admission to a primary school, they must:
Take the relevant paper-based Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE).
The test must be taken within 12 months before the month of submission of their S-AEIS application. For example, if you are submitting your child’s S-AEIS application in January 2023, they must have taken the CEQ test in or after February 2022.
Meet or exceed the required Cambridge English Scale (CES) score (listed below) in the CEQ test before they apply to take the S-AEIS-Primary Mathematics test appropriate for their age.
Your child must generally be of the age listed below as at 1 January in the year of admission.
- 7 to 7+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 100 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 2 Math
- Content tested: Pri 1 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 2, Pri 1 or unsuccessful
- 8 to 8+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 120 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 3 Math
- Content tested: Pri 2 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 3, Pri 2, Pri 1 or unsuccessful
- 9 to 9+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 130 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 4 Math
- Content tested: Pri 3 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 4, Pri 3, Pri 2 or unsuccessful
- 10 to 10+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 130 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 4 Math
- Content tested: Pri 3 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 4, Pri 3, Pri 2 or unsuccessful
If your child has taken B1 Preliminary for Schools and scored 130 and above, get in touch with AEIS Advisor and we can advise you whether your child can register for S-AEIS using B1 Preliminary for Schools result.
- 11 to 11+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 130 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 4 Math
- Content tested: Pri 3 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 4, Pri 3, Pri 2 or unsuccessful
If your child has taken B1 Preliminary for Schools and scored 130 and above, get in touch with AEIS Advisor and we can advise you whether your child can register for S-AEIS using B1 Preliminary for Schools result.
- 12 to 12+ years old
- CEQ test to sit for: A2 Key for Schools
- Required CES score: 130 and above
- AEIS test to apply for: Pri 4 Math
- Content tested: Pri 3 Math
- Possible outcomes: Pri 4, Pri 3, Pri 2 or unsuccessful
If your child has taken B1 Preliminary for Schools and scored 130 and above, get in touch with AEIS Advisor and we can advise you whether your child can register for S-AEIS using B1 Preliminary for Schools result.
Note :
AEIS applicants who were not successful in admission into Primary 5 the year before may reapply to take S-AEIS at Primary 4 with CES scores from B1 Preliminary for Schools test. The B1 Preliminary for Schools test must be taken within 12 months before the submission date of the S-AEIS Primary online application.
If your child is seeking admission to secondary schools, you can choose to apply for the Sec 1, or Sec 2 test.
Your child must generally be in the age range listed below as at 1 January in the year of admission.
Your child should not be more than 2 years older than the appropriate age for that level.
- 12 to 14+ years old
- Test to apply for: Sec 1
- Content tested: Pri 6
- Possible outcomes: Sec 1 or unsuccessful
- 13 to 15+ years old
- Test to apply for: Sec 2
- Content tested: Sec 1
- Possible outcomes: Sec 2 or unsuccessful
Note :
Your child should not be more than 2 years older than the appropriate age for that level.
Primary 2 & 3 Test
Mathematics Test
The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts:
- Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (29 items)
- Part 2: Short-answer questions (17 items)
Duration
Your child will be given 25 minutes to complete Part 1 and 40 minutes to complete Part 2.
Use of Calculators
Calculators are not allowed on this test.
Short-Answer Questions
For short-answer questions, your child will have to show their work by writing down the steps in the spaces provided, as well as providing the final answer.
Learn the Singapore Math Method and how to use Model Drawing to show workings.
Optical Answer Sheet
Your child will need a pencil to shade their answers for the multiple-choice questions on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS).
Primary 4 Test
Mathematics Test
The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts:
- Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (30 items).
- Part 2: Short-answer questions (8 items) and open-ended questions (6 items).
Duration
Your child will be given 35 minutes to complete Part 1, and 50 minutes to complete Part 2:
Use of Calculators
Calculators are not allowed on this test.
Short-Answer & Open-Ended Questions
For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will have to show the method of solution clearly by writing their working steps in the spaces provided in addition to providing the final answers.
Generally, open-ended questions require longer and more complex method of solutions as compared to short-answer questions.
For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will need to show the method of solution by writing the steps in the spaces provided. In addition, your child must provide the final answer.
Generally, open-ended questions require longer and more complex methods of solutions as compared to short-answer questions.
Learn the Singapore Math Method and how to use Model Drawing to show workings.
Optical Answer Sheet
Your child will need a pencil to shade their answers for the multiple-choice questions on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS).
Secondary 1 & 2 Test
English Test
Your child will be given 2 hours 10 minutes to complete the test which comprises 2 parts:
Part 1: Writing
2 topics are set for Sec 1 test, and 4 topics are set for Sec 2 tests.
Your child have to choose 1 topic and write a composition on it:
- 200 to 300 words for Sec 1 test.
- 250 to 350 words for Sec 2 test.
Part 2: Comprehension and Language Use
50 compulsory multiple-choice questions comprising:
- Comprehension based on 2 passages (15 items)
- Comprehension Cloze based on 2 passages (15 items)
- Vocabulary (10 items)
- Grammar (10 items)
Mathematics Test
The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts:
- Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (34 items)
- Part 2: Short-answer questions (20 items) and open-ended questions (10 to 15 items)
Duration
Your child will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1 and 1 hour 45 minutes to complete Part 2.
Use of Calculators
Use of calculators is not allowed.
Short-Answer & Open-Ended Questions
For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will need to show the method of solution by writing the steps in the spaces provided. In addition, your child must provide the final answer.
Generally, open-ended questions require longer and more complex methods of solutions as compared to short-answer questions.
Learn the Singapore Math Method and how to show workings to gain full marks for every Math question
For S-AEIS-Primary test, your child should be familiar with the Mathematics topics that are taught in Singapore mainstream schools for the level preceding the one that they applied for.
For example, if your child wishes to seek admission into Primary 3 and is registered for Primary 2/3 test, your child should be familiar with the content of Primary 2.
For S-AEIS-Secondary, your child needs to be knowledgeable in the English and Mathematics topics taught in SIngapore mainstream schools in the level before the one your child is applying for.
For example, if your child wishes to seek admission to Secondary 2, they should be familiar with the content in Secondary 1.
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AEIS Step by Step Application
Step 1 :
Create your individual account in the Candidates Portal (CP).
Step 2 :
Upon successful creation of your CP account, you can apply for the 2022 AEIS during the respective application period.
Step 3 :
You will need to upload the following documents in the CP during the application period:
- Your child’s birth certificate. If it is in other languages, you have to submit an accurate English translated copy.
- Your child’s passport with validity of at least 6 months.
- Your child’s statement of results for the relevant Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test taken within 12 months before the month of submission of their AEIS-Primary online application. There is no need to submit the Cambridge English certificate.
- Your child’s passport size photo.
Step 4 :
Make payment for the fees through the preferred mode of credit or debit card during your online application. You can also pay through PayNow.
Step 5 :
Check the status of your application and test details regularly in your CP account.
Applications may close early when all places for the admissions tests are filled. So, please apply early
After Application
After you submit your application, you will see the status reflecting “Pending”.
It will take about 4 weeks from the day you applied before the status is updated to “Registered”, if the documents you have submitted are in order and your child is assessed to be eligible for the tests. If your documents are not complete, it will take longer.
You will also receive an email telling you to pick up your child’s entry proof from the CP.
Updates On Application
For updates on application status, you should refer to the Remarks column in the CP.
Available SEAB contact channels:
- SEAB_AS_Document@seab.gov.sg:
- For registered applicants to update personal particulars
- For technical support
- SEAB_AS@seab.gov.sg:
- For general queries about AEIS or S-AEIS test
AEIS-Primary: SGD $340
AEIS-Secondary: SGD $630
Note: Fees are non-refundable. Test fee is subject to prevailing GST rate.
Depending on your child’s performance in the test, they will be offered a place in a local mainstream school. You can check the outcome on the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS), which will be accessible here, tentatively on the following dates:
Depending on your child’s performance in the test, your child may be offered a place in a local mainstream school.
You can check the outcome on the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS), tentatively on the following dates:
| Primary 2 to 4 | To Be Advised |
| Secondary 1 & 2 | To Be Advised |
Your child will then have to report to their school:
| Primary 2 to 4 | To Be Advised |
| Secondary 1 & 2 | To Be Advised |
The reporting period may be adjusted if there are any new developments in the COVID-19 situation.
Successful applicants who do not report to the offered schools within the stipulated reporting period, their school offer may be offered to other applicants.
A school shall be allotted to successful applicants. There will be no school choice and no release of test results. MOE will not consider any request from successful applicants for a different school posting or subsequent transfer to another school.
This is a close estimate on school fees.
S-AEIS (School Fees)
| PR | ASEAN | Non-ASEAN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | SGD $255 | SGD $515 | SGD $875 |
| Secondary | SGD $500 | SGD $900 | SGD $1,750 |
| Pre-University | SGD $580 | SGD $1,100 | SGD $2,100 |
PR – Permanent Resident
We do not represent AEIS or S-AEIS. AEIS or S-AEIS is a centralised admissions test conducted by the Ministry of Education, Singapore. Education Assist Singapore Pte Ltd is not affiliated to MOE in any way.
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