All 6 phases from Phase 1 (Siblings) through Phase 3 (International), with eligibility, balloting rules, and documents for each.
Child has a sibling currently studying in the school.
Balloting: Guaranteed admission
Documents required:
If you have an older child already enrolled, Phase 1 is guaranteed. No balloting, no competition.
Parent is a School Advisory/Management Committee member, an ex-student (alumni), or a staff member of the school.
Balloting: Rare — only if oversubscribed
Documents required:
If either parent is an alumnus of the school, you qualify for Phase 2A.
Parent is a Parent Volunteer (PV) who completed 40+ hours at the school, or an active community leader.
Balloting: Yes — by citizenship then distance
Documents required:
Start volunteering 2–3 years before your child's P1. You need 40 hours BEFORE the registration window.
Open to all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents not admitted in earlier phases.
Balloting: Most commonly balloted phase
Documents required:
Distance matters most in Phase 2C. Living within 1km significantly improves your chances.
Singapore Citizens not yet registered in any earlier phase.
Balloting: Yes — if oversubscribed
Documents required:
This phase is for citizens only. PRs who did not secure a place in Phase 2C cannot register here.
International students (non-citizens, non-PRs).
Balloting: Yes — if oversubscribed
Documents required:
International students apply in Phase 3. MOE will assign a school if no vacancies.