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S-AEIS Primary – Your guide to The Supplementary AEIS for local primary school in Singapore.
- Written by Klassbook Editorial Team
All you need to know about the supplementary admission exercise for international students in local primary schools Singapore.
The Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) is for international students seeking admissions to Primary 2 to 4 in the same academic year. Students who were unsuccessful in AEIS can apply via S-AEIS again. S-AEIS applications typically start in January, and the outcome is released in April. Students are not allowed to apply during Primary 5 and Primary 6 years due to the rigour of PSLE exams.
Admission S-AEIS depends on applicants passing the required centralised placement test in Mathematics and available school vacancies.
1. The Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test
Students seeking admission to a mainstream primary school must Take the relevant paper-based Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE). You will need to submit your child’s CEQ test results during the S-AEIS application. The test must be taken within 12 months before the month of submission of the S-AEIS registration. For example, if you want to submit S-AEIS registration in Jan 2024, the applicant must have taken the CEQ test on or after August 2023. The applicant must meet or exceed the required Cambridge English Scale (CES) score (refer to the table below) in the CEQ test before they apply for the AEIS-Primary Mathematics test appropriate for their age.
| Age as at 1st Jan of the Year of Admission | CEQ test to sit for | Required CES score: | S-AEIS Test to Apply for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 to 7+ | A2 Key for Schools | 100 and above | Pri 2 Math |
| 8 to 8+ | A2 Key for Schools | 120 and above | Pri 3 Math |
| 9 to 9+ | A2 Key for Schools | 130 and above | Pri 4 Math |
| 10 to 10+ | A2 Key for Schools | 130 and above | Pri 4 Math |
| 11 to 11+ | A2 Key for Schools | 130 and above | Pri 4 Math |
2. The S-AEIS-Primary Mathematics Test
For S-AEIS-Primary, the child needs to be familiar with the Maths topics taught in MOE’s mainstream schools for the level preceding the one they applied for. If your child has applied for admission to Primary 3, they should be familiar with Primary 2 math content.
The AEIS-Primary Mathematics Test is categorised into 2 different formats: primary 2/3 and Primary 4. They are explained below.
2.1 Format for primary 2/3
It comprises 2 parts. 25 minutes is given to complete Part 1 and 40 minutes to complete Part 2:
Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (29 items)
Part 2: Short-answer questions (17 items)
The use of calculators is not allowed. For short-answer questions, your child must clearly show the solution method by writing their working steps in the spaces provided.
2.2 Format for primary 4
It comprises 2 parts. 35 minutes is given to complete Part 1, and 50 minutes to complete Part 2:
Part 1: Multiple-choice questions (30 items).
Part 2: Short-answer questions (8 items) and open-ended questions (6 items).
The use of calculators is not allowed. Your child must clearly show the solution method for short-answer and open-ended questions by writing their working steps in the spaces provided. Generally, open-ended questions require longer and more complex methods of solutions as compared to short-answer questions.
3. Application Process for S-AEIS
For 2024, The S-AEIS math test is tentatively scheduled on Thursday, 22 February.
Do note that Applications may close early when all places for the admissions tests are filled.
The application for S-AEIS is very straightforward. Steps to apply for S-AEIS:
- Create an account for your child in the Candidates Portal (CP). You can refer to the user guide on how to create the account.
- Submit an online application in the CP.
- Upload JPEG or PDF copies of:
- Student’s birth certificate. If it is in other languages, please submit an accurate English-translated copy.
- Student’s passport with validity of at least 6 months.
- Student’s statement of results for the relevant Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ).
- Student’s passport-size photo.
- Pay fees. For S-AEIS Primary, it’s $340. This fee is non-refundable.
- Check application status on CP regularly. Refer to the Remarks column in the CP for updates. If your application has been approved, you will receive an email informing you to retrieve the entry proof for the applicant from CP.
4. Release Of Outcome And Admission Requirement
The release of the outcome is in April. MOE does not release test results, just the outcome. To view your child’s outcome, log in to S-AEIS Internet System (S-AEIS-IS) using Your child’s passport number or Foreign Identification Number and birthdate.
If your child is accepted, they must report to their school during the given reporting period. Detailed reporting instructions are provided in the outcome letter that you can access in the S-AEIS-IS. However, it is important to note that if you fail to report within the given timeframe, the enrollment will be allocated to another student.
If the student holds a valid Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Immigration Exemption Order (IEO), Their admission is confirmed immediately upon reporting to the offered school. They do not need to apply for a Student pass.
For students who do not hold a Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Immigration Exemption Order (IEO), school admission is subject to them obtaining a Student’s Pass (STP) from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). To apply for a student pass, they will be issued a Registration Acknowledgement Letter (RAL) from the school.
It is a requirement for Student pass applicants to have a local sponsor who also acts as their guardian in Singapore. The local sponsor must be a Singapore citizen (SC) or permanent resident (PR) aged 21 or older. Companies and organisations cannot act as sponsors.
If the student has a parent or a family member working/staying in Singapore and is a citizen or PR, they can act as their sponsor.
To learn more about Student pass, local sponsorship and other important information, check here.
5. Overview of Timeline for S-AEIS application
JANUARY
Apply to take S-AEIS Mathematics test
After you get the CEQ result, start the application of the S-AEIS math test. You may apply from 9th January to 15th January.
JANUARY
Receive entry proof
If your application is approved and payment is successful, you'll get the entry proof by February.
FEBRUARY
Take S-AEIS Mathematics test
Your child will take the test in Singapore on 22nd Febrauary.
FEBRUARY
Release of outcome
Based on your child's performance in the test, they may be offered a place in a school. You'll get the release of outcome by April.
APRIL
Report to school
Successful applicants must report to the offered school within 12-15 days of knowing the outcome.
APRIL
Explore Klassbook for more S-AEIS Exam Classes in Singapore
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