Key facts
- Parents are buying or renting residences near popular schools to boost their children's admission chances.
- This strategy is often planned two years before a child's primary school admission.
A recent parliamentary debate in Singapore concerning primary school admissions has brought attention to the practice of parents relocating to be closer to desirable schools. Property agents have noted that some families are actively seeking to purchase or rent homes in specific areas with the aim of improving their children's chances of enrollment in popular primary schools. This strategy is often initiated at least two years prior to the child's admission date.