March 2026 S-AEIS Examination: Essential Information and Key Preparation Points

The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) and the Supplementary Admissions Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS) are key entrance examinations for international students seeking admission to Singapore government schools. While both exams help international students join the Singapore education system, they differ in application timing, eligible entry levels, and intake periods.

AEIS 2026 Overview

The AEIS 2026 is usually conducted from July onwards and is open to students applying for:

  • Primary 2 to Primary 5
  • Secondary 1 to Secondary 3

Successful candidates are admitted in the following academic year, with school starting in January.

S-AEIS 2026 Overview

The S-AEIS 2026 is a supplementary admissions exercise held from January onwards. It is designed for students applying for:

  • Primary 2 to Primary 4
  • Secondary 1 to Secondary 2

Successful candidates typically enter school in the same academic year, usually in April or May. The S-AEIS also provides an additional opportunity for students who missed the AEIS in September or did not pass the AEIS exam.

Important: The S-AEIS does not conduct exams for:

  • Primary 5
  • Secondary 3

Even though the registration for the upcoming S-AEIS March 2026 exam is ongoing, this information is useful for students preparing for S-AEIS 2026 or planning to apply for AEIS July 2026.

1. Official 2026 S-AEIS Examination Schedule

The S-AEIS 2026 examination dates for international students applying to Singapore government schools are as follows:

  • Primary 2: Wednesday, 4 March 2026
  • Primary 3: Wednesday, 4 March 2026
  • Primary 4: Friday, 6 March 2026
  • Secondary 1: Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3 March 2026
  • Secondary 2: Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Test Day Instructions

Parents and students should note the following important information:

  1. Test Venue and Reporting Time:
    The exact location and reporting time will be listed in your child’s entry proof. Students must arrive on time and be seated at their assigned desks at least 15 minutes before the exam starts.
  2. Required Documents:
    Students must bring:

    • A copy of their passport bio-data page – this shows the child’s personal details, photograph, and passport information.
    • A copy of their entry proof issued by the Singapore Examinations & Assessment Board (SEAB).
2. Preparation required for S-AEIS Tests

The Singapore Ministry of Education has clearly stated that the focus of the S-AEIS assessment is on whether students possess the academic foundation required to progress to the next stage of learning.

S-AEIS Primary

Your child needs to be familiar with the Mathematics topics taught in mainstream schools for the level preceding the one that they applied for. For example, if your child wishes to seek admission to Primary 3, they should be familiar with Primary 2 content.

S-AEIS Secondary

Your child needs to be familiar with the English and Mathematics topics taught in our mainstream schools for the level preceding the one that they applied for. For example, if your child wishes to seek admissions to Secondary 2, they should be familiar with Secondary 1 content.

Therefore, S-AEIS is not an “advanced learning” examination, but rather emphasises students’ understanding of the Singapore curriculum and their language adaptability.

Test Details

Primary 2 or 3 – Mathematics Test. The Mathematics test consists of two parts, with a total duration of 65 minutes:

  • Part 1: Multiple-choice questions • 29 questions • 25 minutes
  • Part 2: Short-answer questions • 17 questions • 40 minutes

Calculators are not allowed. For Part 2, your child must clearly show their method of solution by writing all working steps in the spaces provided, in addition to giving the final answers.

Primary 4 – Mathematics Test. The Mathematics test consists of two parts, with a total duration of 85 minutes:

  • Part 1: Multiple-choice questions • 30 questions • 35 minutes
  • Part 2: Short-answer and open-ended questions • 8 short-answer questions • 6 open-ended questions • 50 minutes

Calculators are not allowed. For Part 2, your child must clearly show their method of solution by writing all working steps in the spaces provided, in addition to giving the final answers.

Note: Open-ended questions generally require longer and more complex problem-solving steps compared with short-answer questions.

Secondary 1 and 2- English and Mathematics Test

The English test consists of two parts, with a total duration of 2 hours 10 minutes:

  • Part 1: Writing • Sec 1: 2 topics are provided; choose 1 topic to write a composition (200–300 words) • Sec 2: 4 topics are provided; choose 1 topic to write a composition (250–350 words)
  • Part 2: Comprehension and Language Use • 50 compulsory multiple-choice questions, including:
    • Comprehension based on 2 passages – 15 questions
    • Comprehension cloze based on 2 passages – 15 questions
    • Vocabulary – 10 questions
    • Grammar – 10 questions

Note: Your child should manage time carefully to complete both writing and multiple-choice sections within the allotted duration.

The Mathematics test consists of two parts, with a total duration of 2 hours 15 minutes:

  • Part 1: Multiple-choice questions • 34 questions • 30 minutes
  • Part 2: Short-answer and open-ended questions • 20 short-answer questions • 10–15 open-ended questions • 1 hour 45 minutes

Calculators are not allowed. For Part 2, your child must clearly show their method of solution by writing all working steps in the spaces provided, in addition to giving the final answers.

Note: Open-ended questions generally require longer and more complex problem-solving steps compared with short-answer questions.

Example of an OAS sheet:

3. Checking Your Outcome

Log in to the S-AEIS Internet System (S‑AEIS‑IS) to view your S-AEIS application outcome:

From: 8.30am on Friday, 24 April 2026 (tentative)
To: 5pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (tentative)

4. Reporting for Successful 2026 S-AEIS Applicants

Reporting Period (Tentative):

  • Monday, 27 April 2026 – Monday, 11 May 2026
  • Applicants must report to their assigned school within this period.
  • Failure to report may result in the school place being offered to another applicant.

Please Note:

  • Detailed reporting instructions are included in your outcome letter, accessible via S‑AEIS‑IS.
  • School posting is final: Requests for school transfers or release of test results will not be considered.
  • Applicants who received offers through AEIS‑Secondary or S‑AEIS‑Secondary are not eligible for subsequent Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA‑Sec).

Admission Requirements Based on Pass Type:

  • If your child holds a valid Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Immigration Exemption Order (IEO):
    • No Student’s Pass (STP) is required.
    • Admission can be confirmed immediately upon reporting to the school.
  • If your child does NOT have a valid LTVP, DP, or IEO:
    • Admission is subject to obtaining a Student’s Pass (STP).
    • The school will issue a STP Registration Acknowledgement Letter (RAL).

Apply for the STP with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) as soon as you receive the RAL to ensure your child can start school promptly.

Hanbridge Institute wishes all our students the very best as they prepare for the upcoming S-AEIS exams in March. Remember to stay focused, keep practising, and give your best effort. The teachers at Hanbridge Institute are always here to support you, and we will be sharing useful exam tips and encouragement on our social media pages, so do follow us. If you have any questions about Hanbridge Institute’s preparatory programmes or the exams themselves, please feel free to reach out. We are here to help every step of the way.

Have any questions? Get in touch with us:

Email: contact@hanbridge.edu.sg
Website: https://hanbridge.edu.sg

We are happy to assist you and provide any additional information you may need.