P1 Registration FAQ
Answers to the most common P1 registration questions — phases, balloting, documents, and more.
When is P1 registration 2026?
P1 registration 2026 runs from July to September 2026. Phase 1 (siblings) opens in July, followed by Phases 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2C Supplementary. Results and appeals are in September. The child will start school in January 2027.
Who can register in Phase 1?
Phase 1 is for children who have a sibling currently studying in the school. Both Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with a sibling in the school qualify. Phase 1 is guaranteed admission — no balloting.
What is Phase 2A?
Phase 2A is for parents who are School Advisory/Management Committee members (2A1), or alumni/staff of the school (2A2). If oversubscribed, balloting applies by citizenship then distance.
How do I qualify for Phase 2B?
Phase 2B requires completing at least 40 hours of Parent Volunteer (PV) service at the school before the registration window, or being an active community leader. You must apply to the school 2–3 years before your child's P1 year.
What happens in Phase 2C if oversubscribed?
If Phase 2C is oversubscribed, MOE conducts a computerised ballot. Priority order: (1) SC within 1km, (2) SC 1–2km, (3) SC beyond 2km, (4) PR within 1km, (5) PR 1–2km, (6) PR beyond 2km. Within each group, all applicants have equal odds.
What documents do I need?
All phases require the child's birth certificate, parent's NRIC/passport, and proof of residential address. Phase-specific documents include sibling's student pass (Phase 1), alumni/PV proof (2A/2B), and Student's Pass for Phase 3.
Can my child register at multiple schools?
No. You may only register at one school per phase. If your child does not secure a place, they automatically proceed to the next phase where you can select a different school.
What if my child is not admitted?
Children who are not successful by Phase 2C Supplementary will be allocated to a school by MOE, typically one near your registered address with available vacancies. Every eligible child is guaranteed a school place.