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CEQ's role in AEIS admissions: What parents need to know
Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) are widely respected credentials and demonstrate excellence in the English language. With CEQ, educational institutions have proof of a student’s ability to understand the English language and communicate effectively, which is essential if they want to take AEIS. It proves that a student has reached a benchmark for their English skills, and therefore is suitable for admission on courses like AEIS.
Why is CEQ important - if your child is planning to take the AEIS?
To secure admission for your child to a primary school, your child should follow these steps:
- Your child needs to participate in the Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) test conducted by Cambridge Assessment English (CAE). This test can be either paper-based or computer-based.
- Make sure your child takes the CEQ test within the 12 months leading up to the month when you plan to submit their S-AEIS application. For example, if you intend to submit the application in January 2024, your child must have taken the CEQ test between January 2023 and January 2024.
- Your child should achieve scores that meet or surpass the required standards in the CEQ test before applying for the S-AEIS Primary Mathematics test suitable for their age group.
These steps are crucial for your child's admission process to a public school.
CEQ tests your child should sit for - based on their age
*Updated on 21 May 2024
The ages listed below are based on January 1st. So, if your child is 9 years old on January 1st, they will be considered 9, no matter when their birthday is.
| Min. age | Applying for the year | CEQ test | Required CEQ score to qualify |
| 7 | Primary 2 | A2 key | 100 |
| 8 | Primary 3 | A2 key | 120 |
| 9 | Primary 4 | A2 key | 130 |
| 10 | Primary 5 | B1 Preliminary | 140 |
| 11 | Primary 5 | B1 Preliminary | 140 |
| 12 | Primary 5 | B1 Preliminary | 140 |
To wrap up, ensure that your child takes the necessary CEQ exam and achieves a good score before applying for the AEIS. If your child needs assistance getting ready, think about joining Geniebook. We teach subjects like English and Maths following MOE guidelines. This way, your child will become well-acquainted with the topics and be better prepared for the exam.
