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Last Updated: 17 September 2024

Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)

  • Applications for the 2024 AEIS have closed.
  • AEIS tests are conducted in Singapore from Tuesday, 3 September 2024 to Thursday, 5 September 2024.

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.

  • Primary
  • Secondary