Primary 1 registration begins on July 2

SINGAPORE - Parents who wish to register their children for Primary One (P1) admission in 2016 can do so from Thurday, Jul 2 till Thursday, Aug 27.

All primary schools will open for registration from 8am to 11am and 2.30pm to 4.30pm, Mondays to Fridays during the registration period.

Details on the list of primary schools and vacancies available, including a list of registration centres for new schools, can be found on the P1 Registration website at http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/.

The new primary schools are Oasis Primary in Edgefield Plains, Punggol Cove Primary in Sumang Walk, and Waterway Primary in Punggol Drive.

"The cohort size for 2016 is similar to that of 2015. There will be sufficient school places for all eligible P1 students on a regional and nationwide basis," said a Ministry of Education (MOE) statement.

The MOE also offers an alternate channel to to facilitate the registration of children during Phase 2C and 2C Supplementary - the Primary One Internet System (P1-IS).

To register online via the P1-IS, parents are required to use their SingPass. For a guide on doing an online registration, please refer to http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/primary-one-internet-system/.

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