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Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
The 2025 AEIS has closed. The application period for the 2026 AEIS for admission in 2027 will start in July 2026.
Tests will be conducted in September or October 2026. These periods are tentative; details will available here by July 2026.
Tests will be conducted in September or October 2026. These periods are tentative; details will available here by July 2026.
1. Overview
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.