2023 Primary 1 Registration

2023-07-21

If you're a parent in Singapore planning to enroll your child in Primary One for the academic year 2023, it's essential to be well-informed about the registration process and necessary documents. Singapore's Ministry of Education has introduced a new online registration platform for all five phases of registration, which commenced on July 4th and will run until October 31st. This blog will guide you through the registration process, required documents, and key dates to ensure a smooth application experience.

Key Dates for Primary One Registration 2023:

Submission of “Indication of Interest” Form for International Students:

International students must submit an "Indication of Interest" form within the specified period to express their interest in enrolling their child in Primary One. Without this form, they will not be eligible to apply for local primary schools. Once the form is submitted online, the Ministry of Education notify you via email on whether your child has been offered a place in a designated primary school in October 2023. Only with this confirmation email can parents proceed with the registration.

Information Required for “Indication of Interest” Form:

 Child's personal particulars.
 Child’s passport number or Foreign Identification Number (FIN).
 Details from child’s Immigration Exemption Order, Dependant’s Pass, Student’s Pass, or Long-Term Visit Pass.
 Both parents' personal particulars.
 A valid email.
 (Optional) A Singapore mobile number.
 A Singapore address where the child is or will be residing.
 Personal particulars of your child's elder sibling, if they are studying in a national school in Singapore.

Documents to Upload for “Indication of Interest” Form:

 Child’s birth certificate (an English translated copy is required if it is in another language).
 Child’s passport bio-data page. This is the page that shows the child's personal particulars and photo, and passport details.
 Parents' NRIC front and back, for Singapore Citizen parent.
 Parents' marriage certificate, where applicable.

Materials Required for Each Registration Phase :

1. Singapore Citizen
 Child’s birth certificate
 If the child was not a Singapore citizen at birth, proof of citizenship is needed.
 Parents' National Registration Identity Card (NRIC). If parents do not have NRIC, proof of immigration status is required.
 Child's vaccination records.

2. Singapore PR
 Child's birth certificate.
 Child's Entry/Re-entry Permit (for foreign-born children).
 Parents' National Registration Identity Card (NRIC). If parents do not have NRIC, proof of immigration status is required.
 Child's vaccination records.

3. Non-Singapore Citizens/Non-PRs/Foreigners
 Child's birth certificate.
 Child's passport.
 Child's entry visa or pass.
 Parents' National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) or proof of immigration status/work permit/employment pass.
 Child's vaccination records.
 Any additional documents required by the school.

4. Other Special Documents
 Authorization letter (to appoint someone else to apply).
 Statutory declaration (to register the school under a relative's address).
 Proof of property purchase for under-construction properties.
 Overseas mailing proof (for Singaporeans applying from abroad).
 Divorce certificate (if parents are divorced).
 Documents for Phase 2A(1), 2A(2), and 2B categories.
 g. Vaccination records.
 h. Cancellation of application documents.

Finally, the Ministry of Education will announce the school vacancies on their website. The URL is as follows: www.moe.gov.sg/primary/p1-registration.

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