Singapore education system, AEIS and places to study in Singapore, for international students.
AEIS / S-AEIS International students can seek admission to primary and secondary schools through the AEIS or S-AEIS Examinations. Admission through AEIS or S-AEIS 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. AEIS
Applications for AEIS would be during the month of July.
Tests will be conducted in September.
S-AEIS
Applications for the S-AEIS will start in early January.
Tests will be conducted in February.
​ The centralized admission tests will be conducted in English. Applicants should be familiar with the English and Mathematics syllabuses of the level preceding the one they are applying for. For example, if your child is sitting for the Primary 4 test, they should be familiar with the Primary 3 syllabus. ​ Your child should not be more than 2 years older than the appropriate age for that education level.
Education level Appropriate age as at 1 Jan of admission year Primary 1 6 to 6+ Primary 2 7 to 7+ Primary 3 8 to 8+ Primary 4 9 to 9+ Primary 5 10 to 10+ Primary 6 New students are generally not admitted at this level. Secondary 1 12 to 12+ Secondary 2 13 to 13+ Secondary 3 14 to 14+ Secondary 4 New students are generally not admitted at this level. Secondary 5 New students are generally not admitted at this level.
Direct Admissions Direct admissions into Preschools, Private Schools, Polytechnics Universities, Junior Colleges and Millennia Institute. You can avail our services in assisting you with these direct admissions. Below are some of the best places to study in Singapore after your O-levels
Polytechnics in Singapore JCs in Singapore
Singapore Polytechnic (SP) Hwa Chong Institution Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) Victoria Junior College Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) Raffles Institution Temasek Polytechnic (TP) National Junior College Republic Polytechnic (RP) Anglo-Chinese Junior College Temasek Junior College ACS Independent Nanyang Junior College Catholic Junior College St. Joseph Institution Anderson Serangoon Junior College Tampines Meridian Junior College Jurong Pioneer Junior College Eunoia Junior College Yishun Innova Junior College St Andrew Junior College Dunman High School (Junior College) Millenia Institute NUS High School of Mathematics and Science River Valley High School (Junior College) School of the Arts Singapore Singapore Sports School
There are also multiple preschools, private schools, international schools and world ranked universities in Singapore. Contact www.hosturu.com to know more about the application process latest requirements/eligibility and homestay accommodations.
Written by
Ashwin Chandrasekhar
Sept. 23, 2023