Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
AEIS stands for Admissions Exercise for International Students. It is a centralised admissions exercise conducted by Ministry of Education (MOE) around Sep/Oct annually for new international students who wish to join our mainstream public primary and secondary schools in January of the following year. AEIS involves a centralised test on English and Mathematics, and applicants who pass the test will be offered a place in a suitable school.
The exercise is for new international students seeking admission into Primary 2–5 and Secondary 1–3. Primary 6 and Secondary 4 are critical levels where students sit for major examinations held towards the end of the year. Parents should be mindful that it would not be in the students’ interest to be admitted to these critical levels of Primary 6 and Secondary 4.
International students seeking school admission to Primary 1 (P1) in the current academic year can approach schools directly to apply for admission, subject to the availability of vacancies and schools’ admission criteria. International students who are of age 6+ and below 7 as of 1st January in the year of admission can apply to the school of choice during Phase 3 of the P1 Registration Exercise for admission to P1 in the following year.
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Private AEIS tuition can help your child ace the AEIS examinations
1. Familiarity with AEIS format: Our impressive pool of qualified AEIS tuition teachers know what to expect from the AEIS exams and are able to guide your child to pass the English and Maths papers with ease.
2. Study mentors: Experienced private tutors can build your child's confidence right from the start by telling them success stories from other foreign students, thus preparing them to enter the exam with the right mindset.
3. Providing relevant AEIS materials: Good AEIS tuition teachers share tips on how to explain difficult concepts and provide relevant resources for the AEIS exams.
4. Intensive crash course: Private home tuition is more flexible in timings and can arrange crash courses, even teaching daily, as foreign students often come here a few months prior to the exam date.
5. Custom lesson planning: A good AEIS tutor Singapore can improve your child's English language abilities by providing a customised lesson plan so as to be ready by the time the exam is here.
6. Convenience of a home: A private AEIS tutor travels to your home which is important as foreign students are unfamiliar with Singapore's transport network and most parents don't feel safe with their children travelling around.
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How much do AEIS tutors charge?
The average hourly fees for private AEIS tuition ranges from $20 per hour to $90 per hour, depending on the level that the student is taking for admission - Primary or Secondary, and the tutor's credentials.
Tuition Rates |
Part-Time |
Full-Time |
Ex/Current |
Pre-School |
$20 - $25 |
$30 - $40 |
$40 - $50 |
Primary / PYP |
$25 - $30 |
$35 - $50 |
$55 - $70 |
Secondary / MYP |
$30 - $40 |
$45 - $60 |
$70 - $90 |
JC / IB DP |
$40 - $60 |
$60 - $80 |
$90 - $130 |
Degree & Diploma |
$50 - $60 |
$60 - $80 |
$90 - $120 |
Music / Piano 2 |
$30 - $40 |
$50 - $60 |
$60 - $70 |
Adult Language 3 |
$40 - $50 |
$50 - $60 |
$70 - $80 |
AEIS is not easy to pass
Many foreign students struggle to pass the AEIS exams due to language barriers and different expectations of our local examination standards. The passing rates for AEIS exams 2019 has declined and we still don't know whether things will improve for AEIS exam 2020.
The exam is usually held twice a year and there are 2 subjects to be tested - English and maths. This tests your child's mathematical abilities and command of English language. Students can choose to try for levels Primary 1 to Secondary 3, with increasing difficulty depending on the age of your child.
This exam can prove to be very difficult to pass to students who come from countries where the education system is not as demanding as our MOE system. However, the AEIS exam is the only door to an education in Singapore, students cannot take it lightly.
The support you need for your child to enrol into local schools
Singapore’s education system is highly competitive and among the most highly regarded in the world. Many international students find it stressful to take the AEIS exam as the academic structure can be very difference from their hometown.
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Our AEIS home tutors are familiar with the AEIS exam structure and they are proficient in tutoring international students of different competency, teaching your child the right techniques in answering questions during the AEIS exam. We are confident that under the guidance of our AEIS private tutor, your child will be fully prepared and do extremely well in the AEIS exam. The skills and knowledge they learned from our tutors will stay with your child throughout his/her academic journey in the future.
Tutor City provides quality AEIS home tuition within your budget. Our dedicated AEIS tutors will travel to your preferred location, and are flexible in accommodating to your desired date and time for the tuition lessons.
Tutor City is a reputable registered tuition agency in Singapore. We have a pool of experienced tutors specialising in teaching international students and helping in the transition phase into a local school. Our dedicated AEIS home tutors not only experienced in coaching but they are also familiar with the AEIS syllabus. We are determined to provide quality AEIS home tuition for your child so that he/she are well prepared for the AEIS examination.
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Tutor City: #1 AEIS Home Tuition Agency
At Tutor City, We have a pool of experienced tutors specialising in teaching English and Maths for the AEIS examinations.
Tuition lessons will be tailored according to each student’s requirement, learning pace and specific to each child, and can be done at a more intensive pace for those who come here for a short period of stay before the exam.
Our dedicated home tutor will identify and help your child to maximize his/her strengths and overcome his/her weakness. The 1-to-1 attention given allows your child to interact with the tutor freely to clear doubts and improve his/her abilities to tackle the difficult questions.