All about Transferring to Other Primary Schools

[Kagillus]

My brother is grassroots leader for first child enter to enter Anderson pri. Don’t think he choose st nic as first choice cos chance v slim, so my second niece went in anderson pri thru Sibling phase. Think it is timing n luck. I am also waiting to transfer my boy to nearby popular sch. Many 'talents ’ on waiting list. So depends on luck to be selected. It is his destiny if not selected.

[cherrygal]

Thanks Dreamgear and Kagillus for your helpful responses. I am still deciding whether to try at Phase 2B at SNGS or to go to a less popular but still reputable school first then try for transfer later. It's still too early to tell if gal can score well and try for transfer...


Drawback in trying at Phase 2B is the high chance of not getting in, then gal may have to go to a neighbourhood school. Afraid of the possibility of not being able to go elsewhere if she is not outstanding academically later. Decisions decisions... :sad:

[qms]

cherrygal:

Thanks Dreamgear and Kagillus for your helpful responses. I am still deciding whether to try at Phase 2B at SNGS or to go to a less popular but still reputable school first then try for transfer later. It's still too early to tell if gal can score well and try for transfer...


Drawback in trying at Phase 2B is the high chance of not getting in, then gal may have to go to a neighbourhood school. Afraid of the possibility of not being able to go elsewhere if she is not outstanding academically later. Decisions decisions... :sad:

Do you only have one choice in P2B? If so, might as well go for it. If your girl is not successful in P2B (touch wood), you may then decide which school to register her in P2C.

[cherrygal]

My second choices are safer at Phase 2B but once I come to Phase 2C, the second choices are just as hot. Plus I also need to be within 1km of my second choice schools to be safe. So I need to choose between SNGS and the second choice when I buy the property.

[tearsforfears]

hi everyone,

may i ask if there is a cut-off level for transfer to other primary school, as in if student is now in P4 she cannot apply for transfer anymore?
I’m keen to try to transfer my P3 girl out to another primary school… but if unsuccessful this time can we try again in P4 i wonder…
thank you for any advice!

[cherrygal]

Yes you can try any time you want. Heard of one who transferred at P5. Best time is P2 - P4.

[tearsforfears]

thank you Cherrygal for feedback.


another query - i can’t decide if i should apply for transfer right after SA1 results release, or after SA2 results release? right now there is no vacancy but i can submit form for waiting list, and they will only select students in nov… I’m thinking, if my DD SA1 results are good, should i apply and submit form now? if results not good enough, then i may wait till SA2 results which will give her another chance to get better grades?
any comments please?

thank you much in advance!

[sharonkhoo]

If you want to transfer, I would think you should submit your application now and get on the waiting list. When a vacancy arises, the school will probably ask you to supply the latest results anyway.

[cherrygal]

Yes, just send in SA1 first, then end of year, the school will ask you to send in SA2 if there are vacancies.


If you are just transferring to a not so popular school, then average results are OK. If you are eyeing a top school with many on the waiting list, then all subjects should have Band 1 results, preferably with strong performance in a CCA or niche areas.

[tearsforfears]

thank you simkhoo and cherrygal for your advice, well noted!