Registering your child for Primary 1
Registering your child for Primary 1
In the year your child turns 6—or the year your child turns 5 if he or she was born on 1 January—you’ll need to register for Primary 1.
Registration phases
Find out which phase you can register your child under.
For those with ties to the school
Phase 1
If the child’s sibling is currently studying in your preferred school.
Phase 2A
If you or your child’s sibiling is a former student or meet other criteria, or your child is in an affiliated kindergarten.
Phase 2B
If you’re a volunteer at your preferred school, or have been endorsed by an affiliated church or clan.
For those without ties to the school
Phase 2C
For citizens or PRs who have not secured a place in a primary school.
Phase 2C Supplementary
For citizens or PRs who have not secured a place in a primary school after Phase 2C.
Phase 3: For international students
After all citizens and PRs have been allocated a place. You must indicate your interest before the phase begins.
Balloting
If a primary school has more registrants than vacancies, a computerised balloting will be conducted.
How balloting works
Find out who gets priority if your child needs to ballot for a place in your preferred school.
How distance affects priority admission
The closer you stay to your preferred school, the higher your chances.
Address used for registration
Learn about the address you can use, and the requirements to meet.
For children with special educational needs
If you’ve applied to a special education school, you do not need to participate in the P1 registration exercise.
Special educational needs support at mainstream primary schools
Children with mild special educational needs such as dyslexia and hearing loss can attend mainstream schools.
Special education (SPED) schools
For children with moderate-to-severe special educational needs, or have higher support needs.
Get a professional assessment for your child
If you do not know if your child can cope in a mainstream school.
Tips to prepare for primary school
Help your child settle into the new routine with ease.
Choosing a school
Preparing for day 1
Preparing and supporting your child in primary school
Tell your child what to expect, and support them during this transition.
First class
Prepare your child for a smoother and more confident start.
Help, my child isn’t ready for primary 1!
Teachers share the top 6 concerns parents have, and explain why you do not have to worry too much.
Adjusting to school life
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