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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.

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

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

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

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:

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

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

 

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FAQ

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.

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

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

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

Phase 2C Supplementary

For children who are still unregistered after Phase 2C.

Phase 3

For international students, subject to availability and MOE approval.

 

To find out more about each phase and the documents needed, read these guides: 

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 via phone or email for assistance, between 9AM and 4.30PM on registration days.

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.

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

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