如何报名新加坡 CEI(KAH)考试:报考资格、考试费、预约与考场须知
在新加坡要成为持牌雇佣中介(EA)的从业人员,绕不开一关:CEI 考试(Certificate of Employment Intermediaries,雇佣中介证书)。很多人搜索「如何报名 CEI 考试」时,最想弄清楚的其实是三件事:我该考哪个版本、要花多少钱、以及考试当天到底考什么。这篇文章按 MOM(新加坡人力部)官方页面的公开信息,把报考流程一次讲清楚。
什么是 CEI(KAH)考试?
CEI 是从事雇佣中介工作前必须取得的资格证书。它分为两个层级:CEI(KAH) 面向关键职位持有人(Key Appointment Holders),以及选择考 KAH 级别的其他中介人员;CEI(Basic) 则面向其他一般中介人员。KAH 版本覆盖的法规更广、更深,因此备考量也更大。
报考资格与时限:KAH 和 Basic 的关键差别
两个层级最容易被忽略、也最关键的差别,不在题目而在时限:
- KAH: 必须在注册成为 EA 从业人员之前就已考获 CEI(KAH)——没有宽限期。
- 非 KAH 人员: 可以在注册前,或注册后 1 个月内考获 CEI;若逾期仍未取得,注册将被撤销。
换句话说,如果你是关键职位持有人,一定要先安排好考试、拿到证书,才能走注册流程,时间上没有回旋余地。
考试结构:三种版本别搞混
报名前先确认你要考的是哪一份卷子。三种结构如下(均为选择题 MCQ):
| 版本 | 时长 | 题量 | 分部 |
|---|
| CEI(KAH)完整卷 | 2 小时 | 80 题 | A 部 45 + B 部 30 + C 部 5(案例) |
| CEI(KAH)免 EFMA 版 | 1 小时 45 分 | 63 题 | A 部 33 + B 部 25 + C 部 5(案例) |
| CEI(Basic)完整卷 | 1 小时 15 分 | 50 题 | A 部 30 + B 部 15 + C 部 5(案例) |
「免 EFMA 版」是给已持有有效 EFMA、无需重考该部分的 KAH 考生。C 部(案例题)一律是选择题格式的情景分析,不是开放式作文。
考试费
CEI 考试费为 每次 $174.40(含消费税 GST),KAH 与 Basic 同价。请注意这是每次报考的费用——若需重考,需再次缴费。费用可能调整,报名前请以官方最新公布为准。
如何报名与预约
CEI 考试由 MOM 委任的评估机构负责安排。考试的报名、排期与缴费,通过该指定评估机构(NTUC LearningHub)的报名管道完成,而非直接在 MOM 网站付费。建议在预约前先确认:
- 你要考的是 KAH 还是 Basic,以及是否符合免 EFMA 版的条件;
- 可选的考试日期与地点档期;
- 及格标准——MOM 官网并未公布 CEI 的及格分数线,请直接向评估机构核实,切勿臆测。
考试范围:各部考什么
CEI(KAH)按分部覆盖以下法规,值得在备考时对照:
- A 部(监管核心): 雇佣中介监管框架(雇佣中介法 EAA、EA 规则、牌照条件)+ 外籍人力雇佣法(EFMA)。
- B 部(更广法规): 合同法、竞争法(CCCS)、雇佣法、工伤赔偿法(WICA)、移民法、公积金法(CPF)、TAFEP/公平考量框架、防止人口贩卖法(PHTA)、个人资料保护法(PDPA)。
- C 部(案例题): 主要套用 EFMA、雇佣法与雇佣中介监管框架来分析情景。
考场当天可以预期什么
CEI 是全选择题的计时考试。以 KAH 完整卷为例,你要在 2 小时内完成 80 道题,平均每题约 90 秒。题目常在细节措辞上设陷阱——例如 and / or / and both 的区别、must 与 may 的强制性差别、以及「谁的义务」(雇主 vs 中介 vs KAH vs 外籍雇员)。建议先读清每题最后一句问的是什么,再扫选项,圈出数字与限定词,避免因读题过快而失分。
先测测自己的水平
如果你想在正式缴费报考前,先了解自己对这些法域的掌握程度,CEIPRODIGY 提供一份免费的 15 题中英双语诊断,无需注册即可作答,帮你快速看出弱点在哪。CEIPRODIGY 是独立的备考练习工具,与 MOM 及 NTUC LearningHub 无任何隶属或背书关系,题目为原创练习题,并非官方试题或历届真题。
本文数字均引自 MOM 官方 CEI 页面(2026-07-09 核实)。费用与考试安排可能变动,报名前请以官方及评估机构最新公布为准。
How to Register for the CEI (KAH) Exam in Singapore: Eligibility, Fee, Booking & What to Expect
If you want to work as personnel at a licensed Employment Agency (EA) in Singapore, one hurdle is unavoidable: the CEI exam (Certificate of Employment Intermediaries). Most people searching for "CEI exam registration" really want three answers — which version they need to sit, how much it costs, and what actually appears on the paper. This guide walks through the process using the information published on the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) CEI page.
What is the CEI (KAH) exam?
The CEI is the qualification you must obtain before doing employment-agency work. It comes in two levels. CEI (KAH) is for Key Appointment Holders — and for other EA personnel who choose to sit the KAH-level test — while CEI (Basic) is for other EA personnel doing EA work. The KAH version covers a broader and deeper range of legislation, so it carries a heavier study load.
Eligibility and timing: the key KAH vs Basic difference
The most important difference between the two levels isn't the questions — it's the timing:
- KAH: must attain the CEI (KAH) before being registered as EA personnel — with no grace period.
- Non-KAH personnel: may obtain the CEI before registration, or within 1 month of registration. Candidates who do not get it within that window will have their registration revoked.
In short, if you are a Key Appointment Holder, you must plan the exam and hold the certificate before you can register — there is no room to catch up afterwards.
Exam structure: don't confuse the three formats
Before booking, confirm which paper you are sitting. All questions are multiple choice (MCQ):
| Version | Duration | Questions | Sections |
|---|
| CEI (KAH) — full | 2 hours | 80 MCQ | A 45 + B 30 + C 5 (case study) |
| CEI (KAH) — without EFMA | 1 hr 45 min | 63 MCQ | A 33 + B 25 + C 5 (case study) |
| CEI (Basic) — full | 1 hr 15 min | 50 MCQ | A 30 + B 15 + C 5 (case study) |
The "without EFMA" variant is for KAH candidates who already hold a valid EFMA and don't need to re-sit that portion. Section C (the case study) is always MCQ-format scenario questions, not free-text essays.
Exam fee
The CEI exam fee is $174.40 (inclusive of GST) per test, the same for KAH and Basic. Note that this is charged per attempt — a re-take means paying the fee again. The fee is subject to change, so re-verify the current amount before you register.
How to register and book
The CEI test is administered by MOM's appointed assessment provider. Registration, scheduling and payment are handled through that provider's booking channel (NTUC LearningHub) rather than paid directly on the MOM site. Before you book, confirm:
- whether you need the KAH or Basic paper, and whether you qualify for the without-EFMA variant;
- available exam dates and venue slots;
- the passing standard — MOM does not publish a CEI pass mark on its page, so check this directly with the assessment provider rather than assuming a figure.
What's on the test: the syllabus by section
CEI (KAH) covers the following legislation by section — a useful checklist while you study:
- Section A (regulatory core): the Employment Agencies regulatory framework (Employment Agencies Act, EA Rules, licence conditions) plus the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA).
- Section B (broader legislation): Contract Law, Competition Act (CCCS), Employment Act, Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA), Immigration Act, Central Provident Fund (CPF) Act, TAFEP / Fair Consideration Framework, Prevention of Human Trafficking Act (PHTA), and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
- Section C (case study): applies mainly the EFMA, the Employment Act, and the EA regulatory framework to scenario questions.
What to expect on exam day
The CEI is a timed, all-MCQ exam. For the full KAH paper, you'll answer 80 questions in 2 hours — roughly 90 seconds each. Questions are often built around fine wording: the difference between and / or / and both, the force of must versus may, and whose obligation it is (employer vs EA vs KAH vs foreign employee). Read the final sentence of each question first, then scan the options and circle the numbers and qualifiers, so you don't lose marks by reading too fast.
Gauge your level first
If you'd like to see how well you know these legal areas before paying to register, CEIPRODIGY offers a free 15-question bilingual (English / 中文) diagnostic — no sign-up needed — to help you spot your weak spots quickly. CEIPRODIGY is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, MOM or NTUC LearningHub; its questions are original practice items, not official or past-year exam papers.
All figures in this article are drawn from MOM's official CEI page (verified 2026-07-09). Fees and exam arrangements can change — always confirm the latest details with MOM and the assessment provider before registering.