Information on S-AEIS Centralised Tests
The S-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 Format
Primary 2/3 (P2/P3) English [ Toggle ]
The S-AEIS P2/P3 English test comprises 34 Multiple-Choice Questions on Comprehension and Language Use. Applicants will be given 1 hour to complete.
Primary 2/3 (P2/P3) Mathematics [ Toggle ]
The S-AEIS P2/P3 Mathematics test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 30 minutes to complete Part 1 and 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete Part 2. The use of calculators 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 [ Toggle ]
The S-AEIS P4/P5 English test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 2 hours to complete Part 1 and Part 2.
| Part 1 | Writing
Two topics are set, one of which comes with a picture. 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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Primary 4/5 (P4/P5) Mathematics [ Toggle ]
The S-AEIS P4/P5 Mathematics test comprises two parts. Applicants will be given 40 minutes to complete Part 1, and 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete Part 2. The use of calculators is not allowed.
| Section | Format | Number of items |
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| Part 1 | Multiple-Choice Questions | 32 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 [ Toggle ]
The S-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 [ Toggle ]
The S-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. The use of calculators 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.
International Student Admissions
- Overview
- General Information on Studying in Singapore
- International Students:
- with DP or with IEO or with either parent who is a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)
- without DP, without IEO and whose parents are not Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR)
- without DP, without IEO, and whose parents are S Pass or Work Permit (R Pass) holders and are not Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR)
- Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
- Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS)
- Frequently Asked Questions