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[kiasu_the_one]

I have a similar situation.


My family is staying in a rental house for a short term before the new condo is TOP'ed in 2023. The dilemma is that the current rental house is <1km from the school, yet the new condo is 1-2km.

As the school is pretty popular such that I don't think 1-2km proximity will stay a chance to get in hence I'm prepared to extend the stay in rental house to get the school under <1km category.

So the problem is once we have got the kid registered the school (successfully, fingers crossed) at her 5-y-o, and plan to move to the new condo (say 12 months later).

Now, questions:
1. is it possible to move to the new condo whilst remain the NRIC address at the previous rental place? (I mean, there'll still a gap to renovate the house before moving in right?)
2. say for the sake of retaining <1km, I update my NRIC address to the new condo whilst my spouse retains the rental address, is it workable? (or will be questioned and hammered pretty badly by MOE?)
3. If we both change the address, and here comes this clause \"MOE reserves the right to transfer the child to another school with vacancies\", how likely will this happen and can this be appealed (kneel and beg MOE) to retain the school?

Thanks!

[ChiefKiasu]

kiasu_the_one\" post_id=\"2060407\" time=\"1646237241\" user_id=\"197358:

I have a similar situation.
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It's a sticky situation, but I don't think you have much of a choice. I would suggest you stay in your rental facilities until your child completes the 30 month requirement, and slowly build up your permanent home and use it as a \"vacation\" home for the weekends in the meantime.

You might want to check again if your new house falls under 1km using the new distancing tool. :xedfingers:

Anyway, there might be some chance that balloting might ease this year around because of the changes to Phase 2C. Things will always find a solution

[kiasu_the_one]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2060417\" time=\"1646270360\" user_id=\"3:

It's a sticky situation, but I don't think you have much of a choice. I would suggest you stay in your rental facilities until your child completes the 30 month requirement, and slowly build up your permanent home and use it as a \"vacation\" home for the weekends in the meantime.

You might want to check again if your new house falls under 1km using the new distancing tool. :xedfingers:

Anyway, there might be some chance that balloting might ease this year around because of the changes to Phase 2C. Things will always find a solution

Yar I know that should work... just that the thought of paying on both ends is... hefty and heavy.

Also checked the new house proximity already, unfortunately it falls marginally under red color from what i saw from Onemap.

But for phase 2C, can you please elaborate that?

[ChiefKiasu]

kiasu_the_one\" post_id=\"2060441\" time=\"1646290303\" user_id=\"197358:

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But for phase 2C, can you please elaborate that?

Phase 2C has 20 additional places, taken from Phase 2A. That might change Phase 2C intake somewhat, although most likely marginally as those who missed out in Phase 2A are likely to try again in Phase 2C.

[Springrolllim]

Hi KS sifus

I am planning to apply for Pei Hwa under Phase 2B. We recently obtained a form from the Presbyterian church to submit by 31 May. In order to increase our chances we decided to move within 1 km of the school and actually found a place. However the tenancy agreement does not have a termination clause, meaning that we have to stay there for the full 24 months. Is this the usual practice?

My concern is of course if we cannot get into the school, we still have to pay for the rental which will amount to close to $80k over the 2 year period!

Does anyone know that if we fill in a form from the church, does it mean it’s guaranteed or I really have to move to increase my chances? There’s not a lot of data on past years so I am really lost. Help!

[ChiefKiasu]

Springrolllim\" post_id=\"2060962\" time=\"1646761073\" user_id=\"197418:

Hi KS sifus
I am planning to apply for Pei Hwa under Phase 2B. We recently obtained a form from the Presbyterian church to submit by 31 May. In order to increase our chances we decided to move within 1 km of the school and actually found a place. However the tenancy agreement does not have a termination clause, meaning that we have to stay there for the full 24 months. Is this the usual practice?

My concern is of course if we cannot get into the school, we still have to pay for the rental which will amount to close to $80k over the 2 year period!

Does anyone know that if we fill in a form from the church, does it mean it’s guaranteed or I really have to move to increase my chances? There’s not a lot of data on past years so I am really lost. Help!

Pei Hwa in 2B will require balloting under 1km. In the last 4 years, the number of places available is at the minimum of 20-22. There were around 29-41 people bidding for those places. Your chance is about 50% at the worst, and 70% at best.

These odds are hard to swallow. Yes, you really have to move and change your NRIC to the new place if you want to play in that game.

Of course if you decide to move, you have still got another shot at Phase 2C with its increased lot of at least 40 seats. In the last 3 years, for Phase 2C, there was between 51 and 63 parents vying for the minimum of 21 seats (a couple of parents withdrew from earlier phases). You might think that now with 40 seats, your odds are higher... but don't forget, there will be more people now who failed in earlier phases competing with you.

Good luck!

[floppy]

Springrolllim\" post_id=\"2060962\" time=\"1646761073\" user_id=\"197418:

Hi KS sifus
I am planning to apply for Pei Hwa under Phase 2B. We recently obtained a form from the Presbyterian church to submit by 31 May. In order to increase our chances we decided to move within 1 km of the school and actually found a place. However the tenancy agreement does not have a termination clause, meaning that we have to stay there for the full 24 months. Is this the usual practice?

My concern is of course if we cannot get into the school, we still have to pay for the rental which will amount to close to $80k over the 2 year period!

Does anyone know that if we fill in a form from the church, does it mean it’s guaranteed or I really have to move to increase my chances? There’s not a lot of data on past years so I am really lost. Help!

\"There’s not a lot of data on past years so I am really lost.\"

Err... there's more than 10 years worth of data! Not sure how much more you need

Balloting has usually been between 1-2km and >2km. Therefore, to increase your chance (close to being 'guaranteed'), you will have to move to within 1km. That said, if this year suay-suay has balloting < 1km and you couldn't get in, you will be stuck with your rental. Best to negotiate a termination clause in your rental contract.

[ChiefKiasu]

floppy\" post_id=\"2060989\" time=\"1646796863\" user_id=\"97579:

\"There’s not a lot of data on past years so I am really lost.\"

Err... there's more than 10 years worth of data! Not sure how much more you need

Balloting has usually been between 1-2km and >2km. Therefore, to increase your chance (close to being 'guaranteed'), you will have to move to within 1km. That said, if this year suay-suay has balloting < 1km and you couldn't get in, you will be stuck with your rental. Best to negotiate a termination clause in your rental contract.

Oh yes... so sorry, I misread my stats. Indeed, balloting was for those staying >2km and 1-2km away for Phase 2B. It is the Phase 2C that requires balloting within 1km.

Thanks floppy!

So maybe you should hold off moving, unless you want to be really certain. Have one try at PHPS in Phase 2B and go for another school if you failed.

[ChiefKiasu]

By the way… does anyone know why PHPS has the strange number of 224 for the number of places it is offering, over the last 3 years?

[Estéema]

floppy\" post_id=\"2060989\" time=\"1646796863\" user_id=\"97579:

\"There’s not a lot of data on past years so I am really lost.\"

Err... there's more than 10 years worth of data! Not sure how much more you need

Balloting has usually been between 1-2km and >2km. Therefore, to increase your chance (close to being 'guaranteed'), you will have to move to within 1km. That said, if this year suay-suay has balloting < 1km and you couldn't get in, you will be stuck with your rental. Best to negotiate a termination clause in your rental contract.

Floppy,
Help post a sample of termination clause for him so that he can use immediately. Many not as wise to put one up by themselves. We learn fr you.