AEIS Tuition & Preparation in Singapore
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AEIS tuition prepares international students for MOE's AEIS, the admissions test for Primary 2 to 5 and Secondary 1 to 3 in Singapore's mainstream schools. Primary applicants sit a Mathematics test and show their English with a Cambridge English Qualifications result. Secondary applicants sit English and Mathematics. Both are tested on Singapore's syllabus for the level below the one they apply for. We match 1-to-1 tutors who know the format and send 3 to 12 tutor profiles within 16 hours.
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AEIS tuition rates for 2027
Hourly rates by level. Each bar runs from a part-time tutor to an ex-MOE teacher.
Rates by type of tutor, as a table
| Level | Part-time / undergrad | Full-time | Ex-MOE teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Primary (P1-P4) | S$25-35/hr | S$35-45/hr | S$50-70/hr |
| Upper Primary / PSLE (P5-P6) | S$30-40/hr | S$40-55/hr | S$60-80/hr |
| Lower Secondary (Sec 1-2) | S$30-45/hr | S$45-60/hr | S$60-85/hr |
The final rate is set when you choose a tutor. See all tuition rates for 2027.
Why AEIS preparation is different
The AEIS tests a child against Singapore's own standard for the level below the one they apply for, not the standard of their home system. A strong student can still meet topics they have not covered, unfamiliar question types and a different way of setting out working. For secondary applicants from non-English-medium schools, the English paper is often the larger gap. Good preparation closes the vocabulary and grammar gap, builds familiarity with the question types, and teaches Mathematics working the way Singapore schools expect it: every step written down, with units and a clear final answer.
Timeline for international families
The 2026 AEIS tests ran from 1 to 3 September 2026, and successful applicants start school in January 2027. The next exercise is the S-AEIS for Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 to 2: applications in early January 2027, tests at the end of February or early March 2027 (tentative) and a school start in April or May. MOE has not yet published the 2027 AEIS dates. MOE says the process typically starts in July, and the 2026 tests were in early September.
AEIS and S-AEIS: levels, dates, fees and results
Every fact in this table is from MOE's AEIS and S-AEIS pages, checked on 7 November 2026. MOE confirms each year's dates closer to the exercise, so check its pages before you apply.
- Primary entry levels
- Primary 2 to 5
- Secondary entry levels
- Secondary 1 to 3
- Test fee, primary
- S$340 + GST
- Test fee, secondary
- S$630 + GST
The AEIS and the S-AEIS side by side
| What | AEIS (main exercise) | S-AEIS (supplementary) |
|---|---|---|
| Levels you can apply for | Primary 2 to 5 and Secondary 1 to 3, for the next school year | Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 to 2, in the same school year |
| Applications | The process typically starts in July. The 2026 window has closed. | Early January 2027 |
| Tests | 2026: Secondary 1 on 1 September, Secondary 2 and 3 on 2 September, Primary 2 to 5 on 3 September | End February or early March 2027 (tentative) |
| What is tested | Primary: Mathematics, with a Cambridge English Qualifications result sent with the application. Secondary: English and Mathematics. | The same as the AEIS |
| Content level | The level below the one applied for, for example Primary 2 content for Primary 3 | The same as the AEIS |
| Fee, before GST | Primary S$340, Secondary S$630, not refundable | Primary S$340, Secondary S$630, not refundable |
| Results | 2026, online in MOE's AEIS Internet System: Secondary 2 and 3 from 10 December, Primary 2 to 5 from 17 December, Secondary 1 from 21 December (tentative) | Online in MOE's S-AEIS Internet System |
| School starts | January 2027 | April or May |
Sources: MOE, the AEIS overview. See the MOE AEIS page.
MOE, AEIS test details and dates. See the test details.
MOE, how to apply, fees and documents. See how to apply.
MOE, release of the AEIS outcome. See the results dates.
MOE, the S-AEIS. See the MOE S-AEIS page.
What the AEIS tests, and how hard it is
The AEIS tests Singapore's syllabus for the level below the one your child applies for. A child applying for Primary 5 is tested on Primary 4 Mathematics, and a child applying for Secondary 3 on Secondary 2 English and Mathematics. To prepare, MOE points families to the primary school syllabus and the O-Level syllabus.
Primary applicants do not sit an English test in the AEIS. They send a statement of results from a Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test with the application, and MOE's eligibility checker, which asks for the child's date of birth, shows the minimum score needed. For the 2026 AEIS the CEQ had to be taken from July 2025 onward.
How hard the test feels depends on how far your child's home syllabus is from Singapore's. MOE says admission is not guaranteed: it depends on the test results, and placement depends on school vacancies and, where possible, the home address you declare. A tutor starts by checking your child against the Singapore topics for that level, then works on the gaps, the question types and setting out working step by step.
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Which test your child should sit, by date of birth: MOE's eligibility checker. Open the MOE checker.
How we match an AEIS tutor
Tell us the level your child is applying for, the AEIS or the S-AEIS, their current school system and your area. We send a shortlist of 3 to 12 tutor profiles with rates within 16 hours. Lessons are charged like regular tuition at the level the test covers: Primary 1 to 4 content for Primary 2 to 5 entry (S$25 to S$70 an hour), Primary 6 content for Secondary 1 entry (S$30 to S$80) and Secondary 1 and 2 content for Secondary 2 and 3 entry (S$30 to S$85). The first lesson is a paid trial at the tutor's hourly rate, and if the fit is wrong, we re-match you at no charge.
AEIS questions parents ask
What is the AEIS?
The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) is MOE's admissions test for international students who want a place in a Singapore mainstream primary or secondary school. It is for entry to Primary 2 to 5 and Secondary 1 to 3, and successful applicants start school in January of the following year.
What does the AEIS test?
Primary applicants sit a Mathematics test and send a Cambridge English Qualifications result with the application. Secondary applicants sit English and Mathematics. Each test covers Singapore's syllabus for the level below the one applied for, so a Primary 3 applicant is tested on Primary 2 content and a Secondary 3 applicant on Secondary 2 content.
How much is the AEIS test fee?
MOE charges S$340 for AEIS Primary and S$630 for AEIS Secondary, plus GST at the prevailing rate. The fees are not refundable. The S-AEIS fees are the same. This is separate from any tuition fees.
How much does AEIS tuition cost?
AEIS lessons are charged like regular tuition at the level the test covers, from a part-time tutor to an ex-MOE teacher: S$25 to S$70 an hour for Primary 1 to 4 content, S$30 to S$80 for Primary 6 content (Secondary 1 entry) and S$30 to S$85 for Secondary 1 and 2 content. Parents pay only the tutor's hourly rate.
How long does AEIS preparation take?
Most families allow several months, and longer when English is the main gap for a secondary applicant. If the 2027 tests are again in early September, lessons that start between March and May give four to six months. The tutor sets the weekly hours with you after the first lesson, once they have seen where your child stands.
When are AEIS results released?
For the 2026 AEIS, results are online in MOE's AEIS Internet System: Secondary 2 and 3 from 10 December, Primary 2 to 5 from 17 December and Secondary 1 from 21 December 2026 (tentative). Successful applicants then contact the offered school within MOE's reporting period, in December or early January, and start school in January 2027.
What if my child does not pass the AEIS?
MOE does not offer a place. If your child's age fits its levels, the S-AEIS is the next chance: Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 to 2, with tests at the end of February or early March 2027 (tentative) and a start in April or May. The next AEIS comes later in 2027, and MOE has not published its dates yet. MOE's eligibility checker shows which test suits your child's date of birth. A tutor can use the months in between on the topics your child found hardest.
Is the S-AEIS the same test as the AEIS?
It tests the same subjects at the same content level, with the same fees, but it is held at the end of February or early March and covers fewer levels: Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 to 2. Successful S-AEIS applicants start school in April or May of the same year, instead of January.