ADMISSIONS EXERCISE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (AEIS)
What is the AEIS?
The AEIS is a process designed for international students who are aiming to secure admission to Primary 2 to 5 and Secondary 1 to 3 in a local school for the upcoming academic year. During the AEIS examination, only English and Mathematics concepts are tested.
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This exercise usually commences in July and those who are accepted start attending school in January of the subsequent year. The admission process varies slightly depending on whether your child is applying for primary or secondary school.
For PRIMARY SCHOOL Applicants
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Apply and take the relevant CEQ test
At least 12 months before the AEIS, primary school candidates are required to undergo the relevant Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) assessment administered by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE).
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Apply for the AEIS-Primary Maths Test
If your child has achieved the necessary CES score in the CEQ examination, they can now apply for the corresponding AEIS-Primary Mathematics assessment. Applications may close early when all places for the AEIS test are filled.
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Take the AEIS-Primary Maths Test
Upon approval of your application and successful payment, you will receive an email notification instructing you to download your child’s entry confirmation. Subsequently, they will undertake their examination at some point in September.
For SECONDARY SCHOOL Applicants
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Apply to take the AEIS-Secondary tests
To gain admission to a local secondary school, international applicants are required to apply for the AEIS-Secondary examinations which consist of an English and Mathematics paper. Applications may close early when all vacancies are filled.
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Take the AEIS-Secondary tests
Once your application and payment are completed successfully, you will receive an email regarding your child’s entry proof. Afterwards, they will proceed to take their English and Mathematics examinations at some stage in September.
What's next?
Release of Outcome
The results of the AEIS tests are typically released in December. To check your child's assessment outcome, log in to the AEIS Internet System (AEIS-IS) during the stipulated results period(s).
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Reporting Period
Successful candidates are required to attend their respective schools within the designated reporting periods. Failure to report during these specified times may result in the offered places being forfeited. Detailed reporting guidelines are outlined in the outcome letter accessible through the AEIS-IS platform.