570,000 Primary 1 Registrations Expected for 2023

The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that it expects around 570,000 Primary 1 registrations for the 2023 school year. This represents a slight increase from the 565,000 registrations received in 2022.

Registration Process

Parents can register their children for Primary 1 online via the MOE's website from 1st July to 31st August 2023. They will need to provide the child's birth certificate, passport-sized photograph, and other relevant documents.

Once the registration is complete, parents will receive a confirmation email. They will then need to submit the original documents to their chosen primary school by 30th September 2023.

Phases of Registration

The Primary 1 registration process is divided into three phases:

1. Phase 1 (27th June - 31st August): Open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents with children born between 2nd January 2018 and 1st January 2019.
2. Phase 2A1 (1st August - 6th August): Open to Singapore citizens with children attending a MOE kindergarten.
3. Phase 2A2 (8th August - 10th August): Open to Singapore citizens with children attending a MOE kindergarten and siblings in the same primary school.
4. Phase 2B (15th August - 17th August): Open to Singapore citizens with children attending a government-funded childcare centre.
5. Phase 2C (19th August - 21st August): Open to all Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
6. Phase 2C Supplementary (22nd August - 24th August): Open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents who have applied under Phase 2C but were unsuccessful.
7. Phase 3 (29th August - 31st August): Open to all remaining applicants, including non-Singapore citizens and non-permanent residents.

Choice of Schools

Parents can choose up to six primary schools for their child. They can indicate their top three choices in the online application form.

MOE will consider the following factors when allocating places:

• Priority for children with siblings in the same primary school
• Proximity to the child's home address
• Parents' choice of schools
• Availability of places in the schools

Other Important Information

Here are some other important things to note about the Primary 1 registration process:

• Parents can only register their child for one primary school at a time.
• If a child is offered a place at more than one school, they must choose one school by the deadline given.
• Parents can appeal for a place at a school if their child is unsuccessful in the first round of allocation.
• If a child is not offered a place at any school, they will be placed on a waiting list.

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FAQs

Q: Can I register my child for multiple primary schools?
A: No, you can only register your child for one primary school at a time.

Q: What happens if my child is offered a place at more than one school?
A: You must choose one school by the deadline given.

Q: Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at any school?
A: Yes, you can appeal to the MOE's Admissions Appeal Board.

Q: What are the chances of my child getting into my preferred school?
A: The chances will vary depending on the school and the number of applications received.

Q: Is there a waiting list for Primary 1 places?
A: Yes, there is a waiting list for children who are not offered a place at any school.