P1 Registration 2026
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Don't miss a single registration phase. Track exactly how long you have to prepare for your child's P1 registration.
⏱ Next phase: Phase 1
2026 Registration Schedule
Based on MOE's typical annual schedule. Exact dates will be confirmed by MOE closer to mid-2026.
Children with siblings in the school
📅 Friday, 26 June 2026
Eligibility: Child has a sibling currently studying in the school
💡 Tips
- •Guaranteed place if sibling is currently enrolled
- •Very rarely goes to ballot
- •Prepare school transfer documents if sibling is leaving at the end of the year
Starts in 103 days
Committee members, endorsed parent volunteers, alumni
📅 Friday, 3 July 2026 – Saturday, 4 July
Eligibility: Parent is a member of the school's management/advisory committee, or an endorsed volunteer of the school
💡 Tips
- •Limited spots — committee and advisory positions are scarce
- •Alumni must have joined the alumni association at least 1 year before
- •Endorsed volunteers need to meet school-specific criteria
Starts in 110 days
School alumni and MOE/school staff
📅 Tuesday, 7 July 2026 – Wednesday, 8 July
Eligibility: Parent or sibling is an alumnus of the school; parent is a staff member of MOE or the school
💡 Tips
- •Alumni of mission schools (ACS, SCGS, etc.) qualify here
- •Sibling alumni also counts if they graduated from the school
- •Popular alumni schools like Nan Hua and Ai Tong see heavy demand
Starts in 114 days
Parent volunteers and community leaders
📅 Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Thursday, 16 July
Eligibility: Parent has completed 40+ volunteer hours at the school, or is a community/religious leader
💡 Tips
- •Volunteer applications typically open 2–3 years in advance
- •Must complete 40 hours before registration exercise closes
- •Grassroots leaders (e.g., PA CCs) qualify as community leaders
Starts in 121 days
Open to all Singapore citizens and PRs
📅 Tuesday, 4 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August
Eligibility: All Singapore citizens and PRs who have not yet secured a school place
💡 Tips
- •Distance from home to school is the main tiebreaker
- •Children within 1 km get highest priority
- •Use the Schools Near Me tool to find close schools
Starts in 142 days
Second round for remaining vacancies
📅 Tuesday, 11 August 2026 – Thursday, 13 August
Eligibility: Children without a school place after Phase 2C; same eligibility as Phase 2C
💡 Tips
- •Vacancies here are limited — try to secure a place in Phase 2C
- •MOE will help place unplaced children after this phase
- •Don't panic — every child will get a school place
Starts in 149 days
Frequently Asked Questions
When will MOE announce the exact 2026 P1 registration dates?
MOE typically announces the official schedule in April or May of the registration year. The dates above are based on historical patterns and are subject to official confirmation. Check the MOE website or sgschool.sg for updates.
What if my child misses all registration phases?
Don't worry — MOE guarantees every Singapore citizen and PR child a school place. If your child is unplaced after Phase 2C Supplementary, MOE will contact you to assign a place.
Can I register in a later phase if I qualify for an earlier one?
No. You must register in the earliest phase you are eligible for. If you miss your eligible phase, you may only register in subsequent open phases.
Does the countdown include weekends?
The dates shown are registration windows. MOE registration typically opens on specific weekdays. Check the official MOE announcement for the exact registration window each year.