Last Updated: 23 May 2023
How to register
Learn how to register your child for Primary 1 (P1) and what documents are required.
Overview
Parents of Singapore Citizen (SC) and Permanent Resident (PR) children can register through the P1 Registration Portal.On the portal, you can:
- View your child’s eligible registration phases and schools from 9am on Tuesday, 4 July 2023.
- Register your child during their eligible phases, from Phase 1 to 2C Supplementary.
- Check registration outcome on results announcement days. (You will also be notified of the results through SMS.)
You need a valid Singpass with 2-Factor Authentication (Singpass2FA) to access the P1 Registration Portal. Find out how to register for a Singpass 2FA if you don't have one.
P1 registration for international students is a different process. Find out more.
What you need to know before registering
- P1 registration is not first come, first served
There is no priority given to early registrants. - Make a declaration early if using a caregiver's address
You must submit an online declaration of alternative child-care arrangement and receive approval before you register your child for P1. The application takes at least 3 working days to be processed. - Register your child for only one school in any phase
Multiple registrations are not accepted. MOE will take your latest submission in that phase. - Making an amendment in the same phase
The same parent who registered the child will need to remove their previous registration and resubmit a new registration on the P1 Registration Portal before the phase closes. MOE will take your latest submission in that phase.
To register
Log in to the P1 Registration Portal with your Singpass 2FA to register during your child's eligible phase registration period.Only one parent is required to register. In the Registration Portal, you are required to declare that you have sought consent from the other parent to register your child for P1.
In the P1 Registration Portal, you will be directed to register via an online form if:
- You have a child due for P1 registration, whose name is not shown in the portal.
- Your child is eligible for a phase or school that is not reflected in the portal.
If you need help with registration, refer to this user guide (2.3MB). Alternatively, you may also contact the school of your choice for assistance.
Registration phases
- 1
- 2A
- 2B
- 2C
- 2C Supplementary
Supporting documents
You may need relevant documents with the following information for registration:- Child's full name
- Child's birth certificate number
- Child's date of birth
- Address used for registration
Declaration of alternative child-care arrangement
You must make a declaration of alternative child-care arrangement if your child is under the care of your parent or sibling and you are using their address to register for a school that is within 2km.
The same parent must make the declaration and submit the P1 registration.
Only the parent who made the declaration can use the approved caregiver's address to register your child on the P1 Registration Portal. The other parent will not be able to do so.
Learn how to make the declaration.
The same parent must make the declaration and submit the P1 registration.
Only the parent who made the declaration can use the approved caregiver's address to register your child on the P1 Registration Portal. The other parent will not be able to do so.
Learn how to make the declaration.
Documents for using the address of a new property
In the P1 Registration Portal, you will be directed to register through an online form and upload the supporting documents.
Learn about the requirements and the documents needed.
Learn about the requirements and the documents needed.
Documents for using the address of a resale property
In the P1 Registration Portal, you will be directed to register through an online form and upload the supporting documents.
Learn about the requirements and the documents needed.
Learn about the requirements and the documents needed.
Documents for divorced or separated parents
Joint custody
You will both need to agree on the choice of school for your child. Only one parent is required to register through the P1 Registration Portal.During registration, you are required to declare that you have sought consent from the other parent to register your child for P1.
Note:
- If you and your current or former spouse cannot agree on the choice of school, you may apply for a Court Order from the Family Justice Courts or the Syariah Court. As the timeline for registration is tight, try to do so at least 3 months before your child's P1 registration.
- If you have previously (a) started divorce proceedings in the Syariah Courts, (b) obtained a decree or order for divorce from the Syariah Courts, or (c) registered your divorce with the Syariah Courts, and now wish to obtain an order from the Family Justice Courts relating to the choice of your child's school, please consider whether you will need the prior leave of the Syariah Courts to do so and give yourself additional time to complete that process.
- We will process the child’s registration based on the choices made by the parent authorised in the Court Order.
- If there is a dispute about your child's enrolment that cannot be resolved, MOE reserves the right to place your child in another school with vacancy.
Sole custody
As the parent with sole custody, you may register your child for P1.In the P1 Registration Portal, you will be directed to register through an online form and upload the supporting documents.
You are required to:
- Upload the Court Order setting out the custody arrangement. Ensure that the names of the child and parents, and the custody granted are clearly visible in your submission. The file size should not exceed 1MB.
- Declare on the online form that if there is a dispute over your child's enrolment that cannot be resolved, MOE reserves the right to place your child in another school with a vacancy.