Finally! Your child has finally completed the PSLE papers and they are enjoying their newfound freedom while awaiting their results. For the parents, it is not entirely time to slack off, as there is still the upcoming tasks of selecting your child’s secondary school to prepare for. It is also wise to spend some time before the year ends to help your child bridge that transition from primary school to secondary school.
To help you get all figured out, read on for all the important dates and tasks to do in the coming weeks before and after the PSLE results day!
October to November: Research on secondary schools
You shouldn’t wait until PSLE results are released to do your research on how things work. Starting now, it is a great time to read up about potential schools for your child. You may also want to find out if your child can benefit from being in an affiliated primary school, understand more about the new subject banding system, and what are some strategies people use to rank their school options in the posting exercise.
Knowing how to make the most of your options can increase your child’s chances of successfully getting into their desired school. Use this time to talk to your child and understand their preferences as well.
Optional things to do:
- If you have recently moved house, ensure that your child’s primary school has your new address. In the event your child does not get posted into any of their 6 options, they will be posted to a school based on residential address.
- If you/your child cannot be present to collect the PSLE results personally, you can nominate another adult to do so for you by filling in a proxy form.
Late November: PSLE Results Release Day
The date for the release of 2023 PSLE results is Wed, 22 Nov 2023 (confirmed). On the day, the results will be released at 11am.
Along with your child’s results, you will also get to know the available Posting Groups (1, 2, or 3) that your child can apply to. These Posting Groups correspond to the existing streams Express, Normal (Academic), and Normal (Technical). Find out more about the 2022 cut off points for secondary schools in our earlier post.
Additionally, the Eligibility Letter will state if you child is eligible to take a Third Language in secondary school.
End-November: Secondary 1 Posting Exercise
The S1 Internet System (S1-IS) will be open for you to submit your school options from 11.30am on results day. The deadline for submission is 7 days from the PSLE results day, at 3pm. For 2023, the window period for submitting your school options is from 11.30am on Wednesday, 22 November 2023 to 3.00pm on Tuesday, 28 November.
All students need to participate in the posting exercise, unless you have successfully been accepted into a school via DSA. You would still need to submit the option form for Third Language if you want to take it up. If you are applying directly to Singapore Sports School, Crest Secondary School, or Spectra Secondary School, you should still submit the option form as the school posting will serve as a backup in case the direct application to the school is unsuccessful.
Late December: Sec 1 Posting Results
The secondary school posting results will be released between Wed, 20 Dec and Fri, 22 Dec 2023 (tentative) through the online portal, SMS, and your child’s primary school.
If you are not satisfied with the posting, you may appeal to change your child’s school:
- For medical reasons: by 12pm on the day after the school postings are released, at your child’s posted secondary school
- For other reasons: deadlines and requirements differs based on school; do apply directly to the school you want to enter
Learn more about what you should do after receiving your child’s posting results in our earlier post.
November to December: Preparing for Secondary School
With one milestone of your child’s education now over, the ‘kanchiong’ parent in you might be already getting antsy about the next step – secondary school. For some students, the leap from primary 6 to sec 1 can be quite tough, with them having to navigate so many changes, including their environment, social circle, and academic demands.
If that is your concern, we can help you out! Our yearly bridging classes including IP Math tuition and secondary English tuition will be launching soon, designed to help primary 6 students get exposure to new topics and get a taste of the tougher academic demands in secondary school. At the same time, our passionate tutors will help students enjoy learning through interactive activities – because we know no one actually wants to hardcore study during the holidays!
Contact us today to enquire about the subjects and timings available, and let’s get excited about learning and getting ready for Sec 1!