About AEIS and S-AEIS

The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) is a centralized examination conducted by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore, designed for international students seeking admission to primary and secondary schools in the country. 

This exercise assesses the English language proficiency and mathematical aptitude of applicants, ensuring they meet the academic standards required by the Singaporean education system. 

By participating in the AEIS, international students have the opportunity to join Singapore’s esteemed educational institutions, renowned for their rigorous curriculum and holistic development approach.

Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)

Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students

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.

The AEIS typically starts in July. Successful applicants start school in January the following year.

During this admissions exercise, international students:

• Apply to take the relevant AEIS tests.
• Take the AEIS tests.
• Receive their admissions outcome.

Admission is not guaranteed and is subject to your child’s performance in the tests. If successful, placement will be based on the available vacancies in our schools and your declared residential area, where possible.

Select your child’s intended education level to see the timeline and test requirements.

How to Apply?

Applications for the AEIS and the S-AEIS (application has closed for 2024) are made through the Candidates Portal (CP). 

Refer to the application procedures and required documents here:
MOE International Student application

Admissions Exercise for Secondary International Students (S-AEIS)

Admission Exercise for International Students

The Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S‑AEIS) is for international students seeking admission to Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 to 2 in the same academic year.

The S-AEIS typically starts in January. Successful applicants start school in April or May.

During this admissions exercise, international students:

• Apply to take the relevant S-AEIS tests.
• Take the S-AEIS tests.
• Receive their admissions outcome.

Admission is not guaranteed and is subject to your child’s performance in the tests.If successful, placement will be based on the available vacancies in our schools and your declared residential area, where possible.

For the year of 2024

The application period has closed for the year of 2024. 

The application period for the 2025 S-AEIS will start in January 2025. Tests will be conducted in February or March 2025. These periods are tentative; details will be available here by July 2024.