Primary 1 registration: More Phase 2C places from 2027, new two-track scheme at 12 schools
The Singapore Ministry of Education announced that starting in 2027, most primary schools will increase reserved places for Phase 2C applicants from 40 to 60. This phase is designed for children without prior school connections, aiming to broaden access and ensure a more diverse student body.
Why it matters
The policy adjustment is a significant effort to democratize access to popular schools and mitigate the influence of alumni and clan-based priority systems.
Most primary schools will set aside 60 places for Phase 2C, an increase from 40.
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Charmaine Jacob 10 Sep 2026 06:30PM (Updated: 10 Sep 2026 07:39PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: Most primary schools will set aside 60 places for Phase 2C from next year's Primary 1 registration exercise, up from 40 currently, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Thursday (Sep 10).
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