Singapore increases reserved school places, introduces two-track enrollment for Phase 2C
Singapore's Minister for Education Desmond Lee announced changes to the 2027 Primary One registration process on September 10. Reserved places in Phase 2C will increase from 40 to 60 in some schools, and a new two-track scheme will be introduced in 12 schools located in neighborhoods where public housing falls significantly below the national average. The first track under the new scheme will prioritize applicants living within two kilometers of the school.
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- ✓Reserved places in Phase 2C will increase from 40 to 60 in some schools for 2027 Primary One registration. (CNA, trusted journalist source)
- ✓A new two-track scheme will be introduced in 12 schools in neighborhoods where public housing share is significantly below national average. (CNA, trusted journalist source)
- ✓The first track will serve applicants living within two kilometers of the school. (CNA, trusted journalist source)
- ✓Announcement was made on September 10, 2026 by Education Minister Desmond Lee. (CNA, trusted journalist source)
~ Interpretation
- ~The policy changes address equity in school access across different neighborhoods. (Source characterization, not independently verified)
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