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Thanks to everyone who replied! I would have been happy to consider either ACSJ or SJIJ but it is my parents who are very keen to have my son attend ACSP. But since we’d be in Phase 2C, if we were balloted out, I’m trying to figure out where my son would end up–or where would be a good backup school to turn to–for phase 2C supplementary, which I assume would be my only option at that point? I noticed there is a Balestier Hill school in the neighbourhood. Are there any other schools in the surrounding area that anyone might recommend I look into (which would probably have available spots after phase 2C)?

Thanks for your reply, Floppy. I suppose you are right--I don't know why I had halfway convinced myself that applicants in Phase 2B and 2C had about an equal chance of getting in. I guess I really don't want to have to go to church membership classes, etc.

Hi there! I’m considering registering my Son to ACS Primary but would like to clarify one thing. From what I understand, there are an equal number of spaces for Phase 2B and 2C. Any excess applicants in Phase 2B will spill over into Phase 2C, but at that point, any church affiliation will be a moot point–is that correct? And from looking at the school’s balloting history, there were only about 7 extra applicants for Phase 2B so I feel like going to the trouble of hunting down my old baptism record and joining a Methodist church would mostly be a waste of time. Anyone able to confirm or contest my opinion? Thank you!

Hi there! I'm currently debating (mostly with my parents--ha) about whether to take the risk of moving within 1km of ACSP. My son would be in Phase 2C so I know the chances of getting in are slim. I'm curious, for others who were--or know someone who was--in a similar situation, what happens if your child doesn't get into ACSP but is living in the viscinity? Does MOE assign you to one of the other schools with vacancies in the same district? *Will* there be vacancies in nearby schools? Where do most rejected ACSP applicants end up? Could they be sent to schools quite far away (my son is a SC)?


Thanks so much to anyone with any info you might be able to share!

ETA: If he doesn't get in and I put him on the waitlist to be transferred to ACSP, can this happen at any time (eg., mid-year, as early as P1/P2 even)? What sort of criteria does the school consider for younger transfer students, besides grades and CCAs? Does it make any difference that my brother went to ACS? Or that my daughter attends an affiliated Methodist school? Sorry for the endless questions!

Thank you for the replies!


I am a SC, BigDevil.

blur_mum, when you write that "there may be chance of balloting at phase 2C sup this year," do you mean for SC?

Hi everyone! I’m a bit early to be on this forum (won’t have to deal with P1 registration until 2019) but I need to move homes soon, so unfortunately need to consider neighbourhoods and schools for my boy right now! I’m interested in Queenstown Primary but looking at the balloting history page, although no balloting yet, it looks like every year, it creeps closer to having to do so. I don’t want to limit our home search to within 1-2km if possible, but looking at the rising trend in applicants, do you think it would be safer if I did? Thank you so much for any advice!