Online AEIS Tuition in Singapore: One-to-One and Small-Group Tutors for the AEIS and S-AEIS
The AEIS and S-AEIS are MOE's admissions tests for international students who want a place in a mainstream primary or secondary school in Singapore. onlinetuition.sg matches AEIS candidates with tutors for live online lessons in English and Maths, one-to-one or in small groups, covering what MOE's tests expect.
What Are the AEIS and S-AEIS?
- The AEIS (Admissions Exercise for International Students) is for places in Primary 2 to 5 and Secondary 1 to 3 in the following school year. It usually starts in July, with tests in September, and successful applicants start school in January.
- The S-AEIS (Supplementary AEIS) is for Primary 2 to 4 and Secondary 1 to 2 in the same school year. It starts in January, with tests in late February or early March, and successful applicants start school in April or May.
- Secondary applicants sit English and Maths tests. Primary applicants sit a Maths test, after reaching the minimum score MOE sets in a Cambridge English Qualifications test.
- Each test covers the level before the one applied for: a child applying for Secondary 3 should know Secondary 2 content.
- A place is not guaranteed. It depends on the test results and school vacancies, and MOE places successful applicants according to their declared residential area where possible.
Common Challenges AEIS Students Face
Maths Without a Calculator
Calculators are not allowed in the AEIS, so every calculation has to be quick and accurate by hand.
Singapore's Maths Methods
Multi-step word problems and model drawing may be new to students from other school systems.
Writing a Composition
Secondary candidates write an English composition as well as answering other English questions.
The Cambridge English Score
Primary applicants must reach the required Cambridge English Scale score before they can apply at all.
Content From the Year Before
Tests are set on the previous level's topics, which a student's last school may have taught in a different order or year.
Set Test Dates
The tests are held on fixed days each exercise, so preparation has to be ready in time.
How Our Online AEIS Tutors Help
Lessons at the Right Level
Tutors teach the MOE topics for the level before the one your child is applying for.
Working by Hand
Mental and written calculation practice, so Maths answers come quickly without a calculator.
Word Problems, Step by Step
Singapore-style problem sums broken into steps, with diagrams and models drawn on screen.
Composition and Comprehension
Planning and writing compositions, and answering in full, clear sentences, for Secondary applicants.
English for Primary Applicants
English practice to help your child reach the Cambridge English score MOE requires.
Timed Practice Before Test Day
Practice papers under timed conditions in the weeks before the test.
AEIS Subjects and Topics Covered
From MOE's AEIS and S-AEIS pages. The tests follow MOE's mainstream primary and secondary syllabuses.
Primary: English
- How it is assessed
- Through a Cambridge English Qualifications test taken before applying; MOE sets the minimum Cambridge English Scale score for each level
- Which results count
- For the 2026 AEIS, a test taken from July 2025; for the 2027 S-AEIS, a test taken from January 2026
Primary: Maths
- Levels
- AEIS for Primary 2 to 5, and S-AEIS for Primary 2 to 4
- Content
- MOE's primary Maths topics for the level before the one applied for
- Format
- Multiple-choice and open-ended questions, without a calculator
Secondary: English and Maths
- Levels
- AEIS for Secondary 1 to 3, and S-AEIS for Secondary 1 to 2
- Papers
- An English Language paper, including a composition, and a Mathematics paper, each with multiple-choice and open-ended questions
- Rules
- No calculators or dictionaries, including translation dictionaries, in either paper
Key AEIS Dates
Updated
From MOE's AEIS and S-AEIS pages. MOE confirms each exercise's dates on its website.
- 2026 AEIS outcome
- From 10 December 2026 for Secondary 2 and 3, 17 December for Primary 2 to 5, and 21 December for Secondary 1 (tentative)
- 2027 S-AEIS applications
- Open in early January 2027
- 2027 S-AEIS tests
- End February or early March 2027 (tentative)
- 2027 AEIS
- Usually starts in July, with tests in September
When Should My Child Start AEIS Tuition?
A few months before the test is a good guide: before the AEIS in September, or before the S-AEIS in late February or early March. That leaves time to cover the previous level's topics without rushing.
Primary applicants should also allow time to reach the Cambridge English score, since it is needed before the application.
One-to-One or Small-Group AEIS Lessons
Choose one-to-one lessons, a small group of up to 4 students preparing for the same AEIS level, or any class size.
Why Choose onlinetuition.sg for AEIS Tuition?
Tutors Who Know Singapore's Syllabuses
Tutors need a deep understanding of Singapore's syllabuses and exams.
Every AEIS Level
English and Maths lessons for Primary and Secondary applicants.
Live Lessons on Zoom
Cameras on, with the tutor writing on a shared screen.
The Same Tutor Every Week
One tutor from the first lesson to test day.
Start With a Trial Lesson
Your child tries a lesson before you decide.
No Agency Fees
And it's free to request an AEIS tutor.
Frequently Asked Questions About AEIS Tuition
Thinking of AEIS Tuition?
Does My Child Need AEIS Tuition?
It helps when your child's current curriculum differs from Singapore's, especially in Maths methods and English writing. A tutor can check which topics from the previous level are missing.
What Do the AEIS Tests Cover?
Secondary applicants sit English and Maths, and primary applicants sit Maths after meeting the Cambridge English requirement. Each test covers the level before the one applied for.
Are Calculators Allowed in the AEIS?
No. Calculators and dictionaries are not allowed in either test paper.
When Should My Child Start Preparing for the AEIS?
A few months before the test, so there is time to cover the previous level properly. Primary applicants need extra time if they still have to reach the Cambridge English score.
What If My Child Does Not Get a Place?
Your child may be able to apply in a later exercise, such as the S-AEIS. MOE's eligibility checker shows the tests that suit your child's age.
Getting a Tutor
How Do I Request an AEIS Tutor?
Fill in the free request form, choose AEIS as the level, and tell us the level your child is applying for.
Can We Request English, Maths or Both?
Yes. Request one subject or both, and add the other later if you like.
Who Are Your AEIS Tutors?
Part-time and full-time tutors, current and former school teachers, and undergraduates, all with a deep understanding of Singapore's syllabuses.
How Soon Will I Hear Back?
We aim to get back to you within one working day, on WhatsApp.
Lessons
How Do Online AEIS Lessons Work?
Live on Zoom with cameras on. The tutor writes and annotates on a shared screen while your child works on paper.
How Long Are Lessons?
Usually 1.5 or 2 hours, at the same time each week.
Can Younger Children Manage Online Lessons?
Yes, with a quiet desk and a parent nearby for the first few lessons. Parents are welcome to sit in.
What If My Child Misses a Lesson?
Let the tutor know early. For a group lesson, the tutor can usually share the class recording.
Others
How Much Does AEIS Tuition Cost?
Fees depend on the level and class size. We'll confirm the fee on WhatsApp before the first lesson.
Are There Any Agency Fees?
No.
How Do I Pay?
By PayNow.
Can Lessons Continue After My Child Starts School?
Yes. The same tutor can carry on with weekly lessons once your child joins their new school.
Helpful AEIS Resources
Official syllabuses and exam information:
- MOE: Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
- MOE: AEIS eligibility criteria
- MOE: How to apply for the AEIS
- MOE: AEIS test details
- MOE: AEIS release of outcome
- MOE: Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS)
- MOE: How to apply for the S-AEIS
- MOE: S-AEIS test details
- MOE: Changes to the AEIS-Primary test, 2022 (Cambridge English Qualifications)
- MOE and SEAB: AEIS instructions to candidates, June 2026
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