Registering your child in 2024 for a primary school in Singapore is an important milestone for both parents and children. Initially, primary school registration can seem overwhelming, but navigating with the right information and guidance becomes much easier.
The 2024 P1 Registration Exercise for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will commence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 and this guide aims to provide parents with a step-by-step overview of Singapore’s primary school registration process, along with important considerations and required supporting documents.
Registration for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
Parents of Singapore Citizen (SC) and Permanent Resident (PR) children can conveniently register through the P1 Registration Portal. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:
On the Portal:
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View Registration Phases and Schools:
- Starting from 9 AM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, you can view your child’s eligible registration phases and schools.
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Register Your Child:
- You can register your child during their eligible phases, ranging from Phase 1 to Phase 2C Supplementary.
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Check Registration Outcome:
- Results will be announced on specific days. You will also receive SMS notifications regarding the outcomes.
Registration for International Students
P1 registration for international students (IS) follows a different process, which only begins during Phase 3 of the P1 Registration Exercise, after all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents have been allocated places.
Pre-Phase 3 Process for International Students:
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Indication of Interest:
- Submit an online indication of interest form between 9 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, and 4:30 PM on Monday, June 3, 2024. This step is mandatory to be eligible for Phase 3 registration.
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Notification:
- By October, you will be notified via email whether your child can be offered a P1 place. If offered a place, you will receive instructions on how to register in Phase 3 with the designated school.
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Eligibility for P1 Registration
Your child is eligible for the 2024 P1 Registration Exercise if they were born between January 2, 2018, and January 1, 2019 (both dates inclusive).
How to Register
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Log In:
- Use your Singpass to log in to the P1 Registration Portal during your child’s eligible phase registration period.
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Register:
- Only one parent needs to register the child. You must declare that you have obtained consent from the other parent.
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If Details Are Missing:
- If you do not see your child’s details in the portal, you can use the online form available in the portal to register them.
Document Submission:
- Generally, no documents are needed unless you register through the online form.
Need Help?
- User Guide: Refer to this user guide (2.2MB) for detailed instructions.
- School Contact: Contact your chosen school for additional assistance.
After Registration
After registering on the portal:
- Acknowledgment: You will see a “successful” acknowledgment message.
- Confirmation: You can log back into the portal to view your submitted registration.
Supporting Documents
There is no need to submit any documents unless directed to do so via the online form on the P1 Registration Portal. If required, you will need to provide your child’s birth certificate or other applicable documents. Schools may contact you for further clarification or additional documents.
For any further assistance, please refer to the resources provided or contact the respective school.
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