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Government agencies communicate via .gov.sg website
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Last Updated: 18 October 2021

Compulsory education

All Singapore Citizens born after 1 January 1996 and living in Singapore must attend a national primary school unless an exemption is granted. Learn more about compulsory education, exemptions and deferment to enter Primary 1.