All About Pri 1 Registration for Foreigners & Phase 3

[kaya321]

Hi, thanks…yes I believe River valley is quite good but it seems to have gone to phase 2C balloting in 2006 and 2007 so not much chance there’ll be space in phase 3. I’ve heard of SJI but again, it’s quite popular these days.


Has anyone heard anything about Gan eng seng or stamford primary?

[redrose]

Try SJI. If not,Bukit Timah Primary is a better choice.

[mysp]

Hi,

I will register my son for P1 in Aug 2010 under phase 3 as he is an international student. Would anyone recommend schools popular with international student ?
many thanks

[hquek]

mysp:

Hi,

I will register my son for P1 in Aug 2010 under phase 3 as he is an international student. Would anyone recommend schools popular with international student ?
many thanks

Not very familiar with this subject, but referring to SG public schools, I believe Tanjong Katong Pri Sch is very hot with internationals? There was some report on it. You may like to check it out.

[mysp]

thanks hquek.

any idea where I can find the report ? my family will move to Singapore around November, no idea at all which school to apply. just started reading the postings here.
when phase 2C supplementary ballot result is out on 24 Aug, only have 5 days to decide, but still many schools to consider. Mostly with few seats left but actually overall may be > 90% of seats already taken up, will not have chance to get into good school !!

anyone can recommend more schools? many thanks

[hquek]

mysp:

thanks hquek.

any idea where I can find the report ? my family will move to Singapore around November, no idea at all which school to apply. just started reading the postings here.
when phase 2C supplementary ballot result is out on 24 Aug, only have 5 days to decide, but still many schools to consider. Mostly with few seats left but actually overall may be > 90% of seats already taken up, will not have chance to get into good school !!

anyone can recommend more schools? many thanks

Honestly by phase 3, places are very limited and you won't have many choices. Pls remember that Phase 3 is first come first served - so you may want to factor in days and days of queueing (no joke, just look at the weblinks I included).

In all, all pri schools in SG are good schools - but they differ in popularity. if you insist on opting for the most popular schools, remember the accompanying stress that parents and child may have to undergo.

One more school I can think of that will sure have space is Farrer Park Pri School - this is located near Little India. But this is not a popular school, and being located in an aging district don't help.

If your child has some special talent, you may want to approach schools that specialise in that niche (like chess, swimming or whatever) and see if you can waitlist a place. I have never known schools that turn away students who can help bring glory.

some websites I found on TKPS:
http://www.mummysg.com/forums/f65/queue-continues-outside-tanjong-katong-primary-school-962/

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/296502/1/.html

[lanesbalik]

Dear all,


I am a foreigner holding an EP (Employment Pass).
I have a son 6th years old and he’s holding dependent pass.

Understand that for foreigners, we are only have 1 shot registration day which is 30th of August if don’t mistaken.
We are living at Ang Mo Kio.

I do have a few questions as below:
1. How do i know that there is available seat in Phase 3 (30 Aug) ?
2. During registration, should i bring my son together? because my son is still in overseas now.
3. Is there any further assessment / acceptance test for my son?
4. How much is the admission fee?

Pardon me for i have a limited knowledge on this registration process.
Thank you very much.

Best regards,
Lanes

[verykiasu2010]

lanesbalik:

Dear all,


I am a foreigner holding an EP (Employment Pass).
I have a son 6th years old and he's holding dependent pass.

Understand that for foreigners, we are only have 1 shot registration day which is 30th of August if don't mistaken.
We are living at Ang Mo Kio.

I do have a few questions as below:
1. How do i know that there is available seat in Phase 3 (30 Aug) ?
2. During registration, should i bring my son together? because my son is still in overseas now.
3. Is there any further assessment / acceptance test for my son?
4. How much is the admission fee?

Pardon me for i have a limited knowledge on this registration process.
Thank you very much.

Best regards,
Lanes

please check MOE website for updated data :

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/

do not need to bring the child

no assessment needed to be done

no fees to be paid

but as foreign citizens, the school fees is higher than a citizen

the same website will have all the info you need

[lanesbalik]

verykiasu2010:

please check MOE website for updated data :

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/

do not need to bring the child

no assessment needed to be done

no fees to be paid

but as foreign citizens, the school fees is higher than a citizen

the same website will have all the info you need

Thanks a bunch for your quick reply.
Really appreciate it.

-lanes-

[verykiasu2010]

lanesbalik:

verykiasu2010:

please check MOE website for updated data :

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/vacancies/

do not need to bring the child

no assessment needed to be done

no fees to be paid

but as foreign citizens, the school fees is higher than a citizen

the same website will have all the info you need

Thanks a bunch for your quick reply.
Really appreciate it.

-lanes-

don't mention it

please come back more often