P1 Registration Guide

Late June

For a child who has a sibling studying in the primary school.

Registration is guaranteed. No balloting needed as long as the sibling is currently enrolled.

Early July

For a child whose parent is a member of the school's advisory or management committee, or whose parent is an alumni member who has joined the alumni association at least one year before registration.

Also includes children whose parent has been a parent volunteer with the school for at least 40 hours.

Early July

For a child whose parent or sibling has studied in the school, or whose parent is a staff member of the school.

Phase 2A1 and 2A2 share the same vacancy pool. Vacancies remaining after Phase 2A1 go to Phase 2A2.

Mid July

For a child whose parent has joined the school as a parent volunteer at least one year before registration, or is a member endorsed by the church/temple/clan/mosque/association connected to the school, or is a community leader active in the school's area.

This phase values community involvement. Parent Volunteer scheme applications typically open 1-2 years before registration.

Late July

For a child who is a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident and has not been registered in any school during earlier phases.

This is the most competitive phase. Priority is given to Singapore Citizens living within 1km of the school, then 1-2km. Balloting may occur.

Late July

For Singapore Citizens or PRs not yet registered. Applied to schools with remaining vacancies.

Second chance for families who did not secure a place in Phase 2C.

Late August

For international students.

Subject to availability. International students should also consider registering with MOE directly.