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Singapore Primary 1 (P1) Registration Guide: Essential Information for Parents

The P1 Registration Exercise is the official process for enrolling children into Singapore's government and government-aided primary schools.

This exercise is conducted annually by the Ministry of Education (MOE). It is open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are of compulsory school age.

Updated for 2027

What's changing from the 2027 P1 Registration Exercise

Phase 2C rises from 40 to 60 reserved places at most schools (schools with fewer than 180 places keep 40).
A new two-track scheme at 12 schools splits Phase 2C between families living within 2km and those beyond 2km. See P1 Registration Phases below.

In this article

Eligible Age to Register for Primary 1
Registration Timeline
How to Register
P1 Registration Phases Explained
Home-School Distance Priority
After Registration
Important Notes for Parents
MOE Official Resources

Eligible Age to Register for Primary 1

Children should register for Primary 1 if they:

Are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
Turn 7 years old in the year of admission

Registration Timeline

The P1 Registration Exercise typically takes place between June/July and August each year.

For exact dates, see the MOE Resources section below.

How to Register

Registration is done online via the P1 Registration Portal.

Depending on the phase that you are registering in, the documents that you will need may be slightly different.

For more information, such as what documents to prepare for each phase, refer to the MOE Resources section below.

P1 Registration Phases Explained

In Singapore, P1 Registration is carried out in multiple phases.

Phases 1 to 2C Supplementary are for Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident children, prioritising those with stronger ties to a school:

Phase 1

For children who have a sibling currently studying in the primary school.

Phase 2A

For a child studying in the MOE Kindergarten in the primary school, or:

Whose parent or sibling is a former student of the primary school
Whose parent is a member of the School Advisory or Management Committee
Whose parent is a staff member of the primary school

Phase 2B · 20 reserved places

For children whose parent:

Has joined the primary school as a parent volunteer not later than July 1 (in the year before P1 registration), and has given at least 40 hours of voluntary service to the school (by June 30 of the year of P1 registration)
Is a member endorsed by the church or clan connected with the primary school
Is endorsed as an active community leader

Phase 2C · 60 reserved places for most schools (from 2027, up from 40)

For children who are not yet registered in a primary school.

Schools with fewer than 180 Primary 1 places will keep 40 reserved places.

New two-track scheme (from 2027) NEW

At 12 schools in areas where under 40% of homes within 2km are public housing, Phase 2C places are split equally into two tracks, with no home-school distance priority within either track. Singapore Citizens still have priority over Permanent Residents, whose applications are considered only after all citizen applicants across both tracks are admitted.

Within 2km

half the Phase 2C places

Beyond 2km

half the Phase 2C places

If citizen applicants in a track exceed its places, balloting is held for that track. Any unfilled places in one track are moved to citizen applicants in the other.

Example: A school sets aside 60 Phase 2C places, split 30 within 2km and 30 beyond 2km. If the beyond-2km track draws only 20 citizen applicants, its 10 leftover places move to citizen applicants within 2km.

The 12 schools

Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
CHIJ (Katong) Primary
Methodist Girls' School (Primary)
Nanyang Primary School
Ngee Ann Primary School
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School
Raffles Girls' Primary School
Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School
St. Margaret's School (Primary)
Tanjong Katong Primary School
Tao Nan School

The 12 schools are mostly in Bukit Timah, with a few in Marine Parade. MOE will review this two-track list periodically as neighbourhoods change, though it does not expect frequent updates. Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) will no longer be part of the two-track scheme after it moves to Tengah in 2030, as its housing profile will change.

Phase 2C Supplementary

For children who are still unregistered after Phase 2C.

Phase 3

For international students, subject to availability and MOE approval.

Home-School Distance Priority

The Ministry of Education has stated that priority admission to a school will be given to children in this order:

Singapore Citizens (SC) living within 1km of the school.
SCs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
SCs living outside 2km of the school.
Permanent Residents (PR) living within 1km of the school.
PRs living between 1km and 2km of the school.
PRs living outside 2km of the school.

Note: From the 2027 exercise, at the 12 schools under the new two-track scheme (see P1 Registration Phases above), Phase 2C is split between families living within 2km and beyond 2km, instead of the usual distance order shown here.

After Registration

If a phase is oversubscribed, balloting will be conducted.

For schools that require balloting, computerised balloting will be conducted centrally by MOE.

If you are applying for a popular primary school, refer to How Balloting Works in the MOE Resources section below.

On Results Day, you can check your registration result through the P1 Registration Portal from 8AM. You will also be informed of the registration result through SMS.

Important Notes for Parents

Each child can only be registered in one school per phase.
MOE policies and timelines may change from year to year. Get the latest news updates.
Always refer to the MOE website for the most accurate and current information.

MOE Official Resources

P1 Registration PortalRegister your child and check registration results online. Registration Phases & Key DatesOfficial timeline and phase-by-phase schedule. How to RegisterStep-by-step guide and required documents per phase. P1 Registration Portal User Guide (PDF)Step-by-step walkthrough of the online registration portal. How Distance Affects Priority AdmissionExplains the <1km, 1–2km and >2km priority categories. How Balloting WorksHow MOE conducts computerised balloting for oversubscribed schools. Compulsory Education OverviewWho is required to attend school and eligibility criteria. International StudentsPhase 3 registration information for non-citizens.

FAQ

How do I register my child for Primary 1?

You can register your child online through the Primary 1 Registration Portal during the official registration period. This typically takes place between July and August each year.

P1 Registration is carried out in multiple phases. To find out more about each registration phase, read the Registration Phases and Key Dates guide.

Depending on the phase that you are registering in, the documents that you will need may be slightly different. To find out what documents to prepare for each phase, check the How to Register guide.

Parents may register their child for only one primary school per phase.

Can I submit my child's P1 registration details (in person) at the school?

No, P1 registration is fully online for all phases.

Find out how to register online.

If you have difficulty registering through the P1 Registration Portal, please contact the school for assistance, between 9AM and 4.30PM on registration days.

What are the P1 registration dates for each phase?

The P1 Registration Exercise typically takes place between June/July and August each year. Do check the MOE's Registration Phases and Key Dates guide.

Where can I find data on school vacancies and balloting risk for the previous year's P1 Registration exercise?

You can view the data for each school in the KiasuParents Primary Schools Directory.