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Last Updated: 17 March 2021

Secondary 1 (S1) posting process

Most students are placed in secondary schools through the S1 posting process, which takes place once the PSLE results are released. Learn about the process and how to prepare.

KEY DATES

Mid Oct

Explore schools

Choosing a secondary school for your child depends on their strengths, interests and abilities. Learn about the considerations when choosing a school, then use our SchoolFinder to explore and shortlist suitable schools.

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Note: An updated booklet will be released in October 2021.
Late Nov

PSLE results released

  • PSLE results released at 11am.
Late Nov

Submit school choices

Choose your child's preferred secondary schools. The S1 Internet System (S1-IS) opens for 24-hour online submission at 11am on the day of PSLE results release. You can submit your child’s 6 preferred school choices online within the next 7 calendar days.

Third or fourth week of Dec

Receive school posting results

The posting results will be released in late December via online, SMS and through child’s primary school.