Information on AEIS Centralised Tests
The AEIS centralised tests for each level will comprise English and Mathematics and will assess the applicants’ English literacy, numeracy and reasoning ability.
Use of Optical Answer Sheet (OAS)
For multiple-choice questions, applicants are required to use a pencil to shade the answers on the Optical Answer Sheet (OAS). The OAS will be issued to applicants together with the test papers. Please click on the image below for a sample of the OAS and instructions on the use of the OAS.
Test Formats
Primary 2/3 (P2/P3) English
The AEIS P2/P3 English test comprises 34 Multiple-Choice Questions on Comprehension and Language Use. Applicants will be given 1 hour to complete.
P2/P3 Mathematics
The AEIS P2/P3 Mathematics test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1 and 1 hour to complete Part 2. Use of calculator is not allowed.
| Section | Format | Number of items |
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| Part 1 | Multiple-Choice Questions | 30 items |
| Part 2 | Short-answer Questions | 34 items |
For short-answer questions, applicants have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided.
Primary 4/5 (P4/P5) English
The AEIS P4/P5 English test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 40 minutes to complete Part 1, and 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete Part 2.
| Part 1 | Writing
Applicants choose one topic and write a composition of at least 100 words on it. |
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| Part 2 | Comprehension and Language Use
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P4/P5 Mathematics
The AEIS P4/P5 Mathematics test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1, and 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete Part 2. Use of calculator is not allowed.
| Section | Format | Number of items |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Multiple-Choice Questions | 40 items |
| Part 2 | Short-answer Questions | 16 items |
| Open-ended Questions | 12 items |
For short-answer questions, applicants have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided.
Open-ended questions generally require longer and/or more complex method of solution as compared to short-answer questions. For open-ended questions, applicants have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided.
Secondary English
The AEIS Secondary English test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete.
| Part 1 | Writing
Two topics are set for Sec 1, and four topics are set for Sec 2 and Sec 3. Applicants choose one topic and write a composition on it.
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| Part 2 | Comprehension and Language Use
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Secondary Mathematics
The AEIS Secondary Mathematics test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1, and 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete Part 2. Use of calculator is not allowed.
| Section | Format | Number of items |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Multiple-Choice Questions | 34 items |
| Part 2 | Short-answer Questions | 20 items |
| Open-ended Questions | 10 to 15 items |
For short-answer questions, applicants have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided.
Open-ended questions generally require longer and/or more complex method of solution as compared to short-answer questions. For open-ended questions, applicants have to show the method of solution (working steps) clearly and write the answer in the space provided.