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.
Applicants who are interested to take part in the AEIS will have to create their individual account in the Candidates Portal (CP) before applying for the AEIS tests. Find out how to do so in our user guide(479KB).
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Important information for overseas applicants
You should submit an application only if the applicant is able to enter Singapore. You may refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) websites for the latest travel and health measures before entering Singapore.
The schedule for the S-AEIS tests is as follows:
Applications for the 2023 S-AEIS open on Tuesday, 10 January 2023.
From 2022 AEIS, SEAB will no longer offer the AEIS-Primary English Exam for international students seeking admission into our primary schools. The AEIS application will start from July 2022. AEIS Exam are tentatively planned to be conducted in September 2022. Actual dates will be updated in MOE website.
From 2022 AEIS, SEAB will no longer offer the AEIS-Primary English Exam for international students seeking admission into our primary schools.
Students must take the relevant Cambridge English Qualification (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE), and meet or exceed the required scores before they register for the AEIS-Primary Mathematics test.
There is no change in format for the AEIS-Secondary tests.
Government local school fees Monthly as of 2023
Primary School Fees in Year 2023 (Per Month SGD)
Secondary School Fees 2023 (Per Month SGD)
Junior College School Fees 2023 (Per Month SGD)
Source > https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/international-students/general-info
Type: Full – Time
Duration: 1 Month / 2 Months / 3 Months / 4 Months / 5 Months / 6 Months
Delivery Method: Classroom Teaching
Schedule: Mondays to Fridays
Venue: Blk 846 Yishun Ring Road #02-3655 Singapore 760846
Certificate of Completion awarded by SMART EXCEL, after successful completion of course.
International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
All internal examinations will be in the form of written papers. A total of 2 Continual Assessments will be conducted.
AEIS-Primary: $340
AEIS-Secondary: $630
GST at the prevailing rate is chargeable on these fees.
Note: Fees are non-refundable.
| 🔸 ENGLISH TEST | 🔸 MATHEMATICS TEST |
|---|---|
| The English test comprises 34 multiple-choice questions on comprehension and language use. Your child will be given 1 hour to complete the test: (1) Comprehension based on 2 passages (6 items) (2) Comprehension cloze based on 2 passages (10 items) (3) Vocabulary (5 items) (4) Grammar (5 items) (5) Spelling (8 items) | The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts. Your child will be given 25 minutes to complete Part 1 and 40 minutes to complete Part 2: PART 1: Multiple-choice questions (29 items) PART 2: Short-answer questions (17 items) The use of calculators is not allowed. For short-answer questions, your child will have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided. Your child will need a pencil to shade their answers for the multiple-choice questions on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS). |
| 🔸 ENGLISH TEST | 🔸 MATHEMATICS TEST |
|---|---|
| The English test comprises 2 parts. Your child will be given 2 hours to complete Part 1 and Part 2. The paper is taken in a single sitting: PART 1: Writing 2 topics are set, one of which comes with a picture. Your child has to choose 1 topic and write a composition of at least 100 words on it. PART 2: Comprehension and language use. 50 compulsory multiple-choice questions comprising: (1) Comprehension based on 2 passages (10 items) (2) Comprehension cloze based on 2 passages (12 items) (3) Vocabulary (14 items) (4) Grammar (14 items) | The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts. Your child will be given 35 minutes to complete Part 1, and 50 minutes to complete Part 2: PART 1: Multiple-choice questions (30 items). PART 2: Short-answer questions (8 items) and open-ended questions (6 items). The use of calculators is not allowed. For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided. Your child will need a pencil to shade their answers for the multiple-choice questions on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS). |
| 🔸 ENGLISH TEST | 🔸 MATHEMATICS 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: (1) Comprehension based on 2 passages (15 items) (2) Comprehension cloze based on 2 passages (15 items) (3) Vocabulary (10 items) (4) Grammar (10 items) | The Mathematics test comprises 2 parts. Your child will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1, and 1 hour 45 minutes to complete Part 2: PART 1: Multiple-choice questions (34 items) PART 2: Short-answer questions (20 items) and open-ended questions (10 to 15 items). The use of calculators is not allowed. For short-answer and open-ended questions, your child will have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided. Your child will need a pencil to shade their answers for the multiple-choice questions on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS). |
If your child is seeking admission to a primary school, they must:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
| Age (Min-Max) | Course Level | Duration (Months/Weeks) | CEQ Test To Sit For | Required CES Score | AEIS Test To Apply For | Content Tested | Possible Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 7+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | A2 Key for Schools | 100 and above | Pri 2 Math | P1 Math | . P2 . P1 . Unsuccessful |
| 8 – 8+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | A2 Key for Schools | 120 and above | Pri 3 Math | P2 Math | . P3 . P2 . P1 . Unsuccessful |
| 9 – 9+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | A2 Key for Schools | 130 and above | Pri 4 Math | P3 Math | . Pri 4 . Pri 3 . Pri 2 . Unsuccessful |
| 10 – 10+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | B1 Preliminary for Schools | 140 and above | Pri 5 Math | P4 Math | . Pri 5 . Pri 4 . Pri 3 . Unsuccessful |
| 11 – 11+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | (IS) B1 Preliminary for Schools | 140 and above | Pri 5 Math | P4 Math | . Pri 5 . Pri 4 . Unsuccessful |
| 12 – 12+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | – | – | Sec 1 | Pri 6 | . Sec 1 . Unsuccessful |
| 13 – 15+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | – | – | Sec 2 | Sec 1 | . Sec 2 . Unsuccessful |
| 14 – 16+ | Preparatory | 6 Months / 24 Weeks | – | – | Sec 3 | Sec 2 | . Sec 3 . Unsuccessful |
The application periods for the 2022 AEIS are as follows:
Applications may close early when all places for the admissions tests are filled.
You can apply for the AEIS through the following steps:
After application
Upon successful submission of your application, you will see your application status reflecting “Pending”.
It will take at least 4 weeks from the day you apply before the status will be updated to “Registered”, if your document submission is in order and your child is assessed to be eligible for the tests. Incomplete document submissions will result in a longer wait time.
You will also receive an email informing you to retrieve your child’s entry proof from the CP.
Enquiries
Enquiries on your application status will not receive any replies. You should refer to the Remarks column in the CP for updates.
For other enquiries, you can email SEAB at SEAB_AEIS_S-AEIS@seab.gov.sg for:
If your child has taken the AEIS or S-AEIS and was offered a school place before, you will not be able to apply online again.
Preparatory Course for Admission to Government Schools (Primary & Secondary – Intensive)
Physical Class
| 1 Month | 2 Months | 3 Months | 4 Months | 5 Months | 6 Months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $107 | $107 | $107 | $107 | $107 | $107 |
| Tuition Fee | $1,400 | $2,175 | $3,625 | $5,075 | $6,525 | $7,975 |
| Materials & Internal Examination | $155 | $232 | $309 | $386 | $463 | $540 |
| TOTAL COURSE FEE | $1,662 | $2,514 | $4,041 | $5,568 | $7,095 | $8,622 |
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Online Class
| 6 Months | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $107 |
| Tuition Fee 20 Lessons x 2h/Lesson | $1200 |
| Materials & Internal Examination | $540 |
| TOTAL COURSE FEE | $1,847 |
Log in to the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS) during the following periods to view your AEIS outcome. Microsoft Edge is the optimal browser to access the AEIS-IS.
Successful applicants must report to their school during the following periods.
Applicants who do not report to the offered schools within the reporting periods may have their places offered to other applicants.
Detailed reporting instructions are provided in your outcome letter that you can access in the AEIS-IS.
There will be no school choice and no release of test results. Please note that we will not consider any request for a different school posting or subsequent transfer to another school for successful applicants.
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