AEIS
For international students seeking admission to mainstream schools in the following academic year. Common levels are Primary 2–5 and Secondary 1–3.
Government Schools / AEIS
Singapore Government Schools & AEIS: what families need to understand first.
Families need to understand the government school system, international student admission routes, AEIS and S-AEIS requirements, CEQ requirements for primary applicants, and the steps after successful posting.
This page covers
- Singapore government school system
- Primary and secondary school progression
- AEIS and S-AEIS differences
- CEQ, documents and exam fees
- Reporting, Student’s Pass and next steps
Government School System
Government schools are part of Singapore’s mainstream MOE education system.
International students may apply to mainstream primary schools and secondary schools through specific routes. For many families, the attraction is an English-medium environment, local education system, lower fees compared with many international schools, and possible long-term progression within Singapore.
P1–P6
Primary School
Students build foundations in languages, Mathematics, Science, arts, music and social learning. Primary 6 students usually take PSLE.
PSLE
Primary School Leaving Examination
PSLE is an important milestone that affects secondary school posting and subject levels.
S1–S4/5
Secondary School
Singapore has moved to Full Subject-Based Banding. Students enter through Posting Groups and may take subjects at different levels based on ability.
Post-Secondary
After Secondary School
Students may progress to junior colleges, Millennia Institute, polytechnics or ITE depending on results and direction.
AEIS / S-AEIS
International students mainly enter by level and application route.
For Primary 1, international students follow the P1 Registration process. For Primary 2 to Primary 5 and Secondary 1 to Secondary 3, students usually apply through AEIS. S-AEIS is the supplementary exercise for selected levels.
S-AEIS
A supplementary admission exercise for entry within the same academic year. Common levels are Primary 2–4 and Secondary 1–2.
Admission is not guaranteed
Placement depends on test performance, available vacancies and MOE’s posting arrangements.
Preparation
Age, target level and CEQ must be checked carefully.
Primary applicants need to meet the required Cambridge English Qualifications score before applying for the primary-level AEIS. Students also need to prepare Math and, for secondary applicants, English and Math based on the target level.
Date of birth
Target application level
Primary CEQ score
English ability
Math readiness
Preparation timeline
EduStation + NANYANG
We assist from eligibility review to exam preparation and arrival planning.
01Review age, target level, English and Math level, and preparation timeline.
02Compare AEIS, S-AEIS, international school, private bridging or other backup options.
03Connect with NANYANG English, Math and AEIS preparation support when needed.
04Support Student’s Pass, accommodation, reporting, tuition and school-family communication after admission.
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