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Last Updated: 08 March 2023

Admissions to post-secondary education institutions for Returning Singaporeans

Learn about admissions to post-secondary schools or institutions for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents returning from overseas, and how to get a school place.

Learn about the support schemes available for Returning Singaporeans.
Primary Secondary Post-secondary

SCs and PRs returning from overseas may wish to pursue their post-secondary education in institutions such as junior colleges (JC), Millennia Institute, polytechnics, Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or privately funded schools.

If you wish to apply to junior colleges or Millennia Institute

If you are currently on Leave of Absence (LOA), you can rejoin your registered JC/MI upon your return to Singapore.

Direct School Admission for junior colleges (DSA-JC)

You can seek admission to certain junior colleges based on your talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas. Each school will have its own start date and deadline for applications. Visit the schools' websites for more details.

Exercise period

From Thursday, 4 May 2023 to Monday, 11 September 2023

School Placement Exercise for Returning Singaporeans - Junior College or Millennia Institute (SPERS-JC/MI)

Your child will be required to sit for English, Mathematics and general ability tests. The list of school choices will depend on your child’s performance in the tests.

Application period

From Tuesday, 11 July 2023 to Friday, 20 October 2023

If you missed DSA-JC and SPERS-JC/MI, you may approach your preferred JC or MI directly for the school's consideration.

You’ll need to do this before January of the new academic year. The academic year for JC/MI typically starts in February, and compulsory subjects, such as Project Work, take place throughout the academic year. Admission is subject to the availability of vacancies and whether you meet the schools’ admission criteria.

If you wish to apply to polytechnics, ITE or privately funded schools

Visit their respective website for details on the application dates and processes: