What is the CEQ & AEIS Exam?
CEQ stands for Cambridge English Qualifications. It is an international English-language proficiency test developed by Cambridge in Singapore.
The CEQ test is a mandatory prerequisite for international students who want to apply for admission to Singapore government Primary Schools through the Ministry of Education AEIS Admissions Exercise for International Students exercise. It serves to assess whether students have the academic skills needed to enter the Singapore education system.
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Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ)
Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
Before the AEIS test, primary school applicants must take the Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test run by Cambridge Assessment English.
Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS)
The Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) is for international students seeking admissions to Primary 2 to 5 and Secondary 1 to 3 in Singapore the following academic year.
CEQ - Testing
AEIS - Testing
AEIS - Testing
A. Reading comprehension
Students must understand written texts, identify main ideas, locate information and understand meaning from context.
B. Writing
Students must communicate clearly, use appropriate vocabulary and grammar, organise ideas and write for a specific purpose.
C. Listening comprehension
Students must understand spoken English, identify key details and follow conversations or announcements.
D. Speaking
Students must answer questions, describe information, express opinions and interact with another candidate/examiner.
AEIS - Testing
AEIS - Testing
AEIS - Testing
- Part 1: Writing
2 topics are set for Sec 1 test, and 4 topics are set for Sec 2 and Sec 3 tests.
The applicant has to choose 1 topic and write a composition on it:
- Part 2: Comprehension and language use
50 compulsory multiple-choice questions comprising:
Comprehension based on 2 passages Comprehension cloze based on 2 passages (Vocabulary & Grammar)