2018 P1 registration exercise for 2019 intake

[tinywings]

Hi parents, as this year registration is dragon year, may I know your opinion, will there be much changes/sudden surprises this year compared to the past year's statistics? Will the 12years ago dragon year statistics be relevant for this year?

Do u think that we can rely on the past year forecast to make a decision for this year registration? (still not 100% sure what to expect)

[galaxyraider]

tinywings:

Hi parents, as this year registration is dragon year, may I know your opinion, will there be much changes/sudden surprises this year compared to the past year's statistics?

Do u think that we can rely on the past year forecast to make a decision for this year registration? (still not 100% sure what to expect)

You have to buffer in the increase in birth rate, so it's better to assume that the situation will be a bit worse than last year.

[zac's mum]

galaxyraider:

tinywings:

Hi parents, as this year registration is dragon year, may I know your opinion, will there be much changes/sudden surprises this year compared to the past year's statistics?

Do u think that we can rely on the past year forecast to make a decision for this year registration? (still not 100% sure what to expect)

You have to buffer in the increase in birth rate, so it's better to assume that the situation will be a bit worse than last year.

Yes it is safer to assume tougher than last year. Compared to 12 years ago, maybe the population spike is not as high as back then. But hor, there are also many “new citizens” making up for the local shortfall, esp those kids with parents originally from PRC.

[tinywings]

Thks for your insights. This is because at the back of my mind I have a ‘wishful’ thinking that maybe this year as most parents want to play safe and avoid the stress, majority will go for those ‘non balloted’ schools. And this year will become a ‘miracle’ in whole of statistics history. But looks like most people’s mentality will not changed.

[cherrygal]

Hi Tinywings,

Pple will only try to up their game by trying to get into earlier phases instead of waiting for Phase 2C. So you might probably see more schools having balloting for their alumni at 2A1 which means those who were only eligible at 2A2 would be pushed down to 2B or 2C.

Another situation perhaps would be those "back up" schools that usually have vacancies at 2CS might be full by 2C this year.

So pick your 2C school carefully and concurrently check the 2C numbers at your back up schools.

[Bubblegumz]

Hello, I’m planning for DS for ACS primary under 2A1. May I ask what are the chances for balloting? Thanks

[zac's mum]

Bubblegumz:

Hello, I’m planning for DS for ACS primary under 2A1. May I ask what are the chances for balloting? Thanks

Not likely. There has been balloting at 2A2 before though.

[Bubblegumz]

zac's mum:

Bubblegumz:

Hello, I’m planning for DS for ACS primary under 2A1. May I ask what are the chances for balloting? Thanks

Not likely. There has been balloting at 2A2 before though.

Thank you!

[mum_of_2i]

Hi all, my situation is abit different. I am Singaporean but my sons are not SC. DS 1 is p1 in 2019 so we will have to register this year. However due to foreigner status we will not qualify till phase 3. Husband is ACS old boy. Wondering if we can go for acs international and later on (once PR is finalised) transfer to ACS (j or p) in p2 or later. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

[phtthp]

for Transfer amongst primary schools, particularly to popular schools like ACS, priority given to Sg children, usually.


fyi

there is a long wait list of Transfer students for both ACS schools, from P1 to P4 seeking Transfer, coming from Sg citizenship children, currently studying in local schools.

Hence, best that you contact ACS (Junior) or ACS primary up, directly : inquire if they have accepted any International student before, for Transfer into local schools, also ask what subject tests need to take to determine level of proficiency to join (if any), or everything must go through MOE instead, since your case originate from International school, that follow a different curriculum, from our MOE syllabus ( P1 to P6). They will guide you, on your inquiry.

take subject tests to determine appropriate level to join means

example

suppose a Chinese student (from China) is very poor, in English. But, keen to study in Singapore.

After taking 4 subject tests, suppose this student aged 10 years old, ( by right should in Primary 4, going by the age group) is very weak in English : it is possible that end up, MOE / school can assign this "weak-in-English" student to study either Primary ( 2 or 3), instead of Primary 4 level.

Also, note that
whether enrolling your child for P1 registration, or seeking Transfer to inter-primary schools : it is the citizenship and profile of your child that matters. Not citizenship of parents.

In your case, since your son bear foreigner status, he can join local schools during Primary 1 registration, only under Phase 3.

However, Phase 3 entry into local schools : is controlled by MOE herself.