@zac-s-mum said in Vacation after PSLE:

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Hi, what are the safe dates after PSLE exams for a long vacation? Is the last week of November considered safe to book or need to wait for secondary school registrations and formalities? Also, need your advice as to whether need to be back before Christmas or perhaps can extend until just before NYE.

Do u have younger kids in primary school? If so, then can (only) go during the 4 PSLE Marking Days in October.

Do u want to be physically present for PSLE Results Day? In 2022 it was 23 November. U can be overseas if u wish, can check results online.

Do u want to attend secondary school open houses onsite end-Nov before submitting the 6 options? If not, then just submit online from overseas.

Do u want to be physically present on S1 posting day, so that u can appeal if necessary? That date is usually a few days before Christmas. In 2022 it was 21 December. If you’re happy to be overseas to read the posting SMS, then u can remain overseas until school reopens.

Sec 1 registration can be done online. Buying uniforms can also be done online. At worst just wear P6 uniform on first day of school and no books yet cos first week is usually Orientation week. All communication from new school is via Parents Gateway and important dates can be checked on their website online remotely.

(TL,DR: Best time to go is beginning Dec, the first 3 weeks.)

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If you don’t have any other commitments, the first few weeks of December are generally safe to book, as there’s no immediate need to be physically present for any school-related events, especially if you're fine with handling things remotely.

@Oldgal said in Homeschool child rejoin Secondary school:

I actually meant to ask if it is possible for a homeschool child who has sat for PSLE to return to secondary school at sec 3? What is the process like? Thanks

Child would need to meet the admission criteria set by the secondary school they wish to apply to, which might include a review of their PSLE results. Each school may have different requirements for entry into Secondary 3, and the school will typically assess whether the child is academically prepared to join at that level.