Primary School

Visit Singapore Primary School Registration

Every July the parents of about 40,000 children will register their 6 year old for primary school.

6 years of primary school is compulsory in Singapore. Primary schools do not charge school fees but there is a monthly miscellaneous fee of S$5.50. The subjects taught are: English, Mother tongue, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Art & Craft and Music. At Primary 6 (12 years old), students will take a Primary School Leaving Examination to get into Secondary School.

Good schools are highly sought after and parents will strive to move near the school, volunteer to serve the school, etc to ensure a place for their children. It is common for popular schools to conduct balloting exercises as demand exceeds supply. Here’s a look at the phases of Primary 1 registration:

Phase	Criteria	Nationality
1	If your sibling is studying in the same school	Singapore citizens & Permanent Residents only
2A (1)	If your parent is a former student of the school and has joined as alumni. Or If your parent is a member of the School Advisory/Committee member
2A (2)	If your parent is a former student of the school Or If your parent is a staff of the school
2B	If your parent has completed 40 hours of voluntary service to the school Or If your parent is a member endorsed by the church/clan connected to the school Or If your parent is an active community leader
2C & 2C(S)	If the child has not registered for a school
3	Registration by foreigners	Foreigners

Note: In case of balloting, priority will be given first to Singapore citizens who live less than 1 km from the school, followed by those who live between 1-2 km and then the same will apply to Permanent Residents.