All About Home Addresses

[Momof2childs]

Hi, wanted to check whether we can use the address of owned property currently rented out but planning to move in before child starts P1. Think can - if we sign the undertaking that we will move in before P1 starts?! Just wondering whether anybody has done this before and what all documents would be needed.

[zac's mum]

Please write to the school or MOE to check with them what level of legalization is needed on the your proposed letter of undertaking. I have never seen anyone in KSP forum done this method before, but I may be wrong.


There is also the danger of your tenant using the same address to register their child, even if he has a signed agreement not to. I believe there was a case of one father had to do jail time because MOE database detected 2 registrations from different families with the same address.

As far as I know, the school needs to key in your IC address during registration. The tried & tested way is to move in physically before registration. At least the utilities bill must be in your name & use this to go down to police station to change your IC address the month before registration phase 1 starts. Usually end June each year I think.

[galaxyraider]

Momof2childs:

Hi, wanted to check whether we can use the address of owned property currently rented out but planning to move in before child starts P1. Think can - if we sign the undertaking that we will move in before P1 starts?! Just wondering whether anybody has done this before and what all documents would be needed.

I believe you have to move in before the registration starts so that your NRIC will bear your address. If the property is rented out, it means you can't legally update your NRIC as you're not staying there yet, so I think you won't be able to use that address to register. To be safe, just end the tenancy early.

[MumOfClara]

Hi when it is a good time to shift house? One year before register?

[jojobaby]

MumOfClara:

Hi when it is a good time to shift house? One year before register?

Just to share my case:

Once we decided to rent an apartment to stay near the primary school we hope to get in, our preparation actually started a year before P1 registration.

We went from recee to many different viewings, shortlisting a few units, negotiation on price and furnishing, signing of agreement, packing, moving and changing of address. All these take longer time than expected.

So, better play safe. Prepare for your shift early.

[galaxyraider]

jojobaby:

MumOfClara:

Hi when it is a good time to shift house? One year before register?

Just to share my case:

Once we decided to rent an apartment to stay near the primary school we hope to get in, our preparation actually started a year before P1 registration.

We went from recee to many different viewings, shortlisting a few units, negotiation on price and furnishing, signing of agreement, packing, moving and changing of address. All these take longer time than expected.

So, better play safe. Prepare for your shift early.

I also prepared about a year in advance and managed to change my address about 6 months before registration date.

[gpliu3]

Dear parents, can ask whether we still can change home address now (e.g. before 25 Jul) to register for this year’s Phase 2C? As we are still considering whether to rent a place for 30 months for kids’ school… Thanks

[zac's mum]

gpliu3:

Dear parents, can ask whether we still can change home address now (e.g. before 25 Jul) to register for this year’s Phase 2C? As we are still considering whether to rent a place for 30 months for kids’ school... Thanks

Cannot. See the FAQ on MOE website. It says very clearly \"at least 30 months from the commencement of the P1 Registration Exercise on 29 June 2017\".

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zac's mum:

gpliu3:

Dear parents, can ask whether we still can change home address now (e.g. before 25 Jul) to register for this year’s Phase 2C? As we are still considering whether to rent a place for 30 months for kids’ school... Thanks

Cannot. See the FAQ on MOE website. It says very clearly \"at least 30 months from the commencement of the P1 Registration Exercise on 29 June 2017\".

Hmmm. The date part seems like a new addition to the clause. Previously I think it's not stated. Can anyone confirm?

[zac's mum]

It is not new. Confirmed it was there for last year’s registration because my DS was affected. As for the year before that (when the 30-month rule first kicked in), that one I dunno.


They will update the exact date every year based on the start date of Phase 1.