Kindergarten Admission Calendar 2026/27
K1 & PN application dates, open days, interview schedules at a glance
Enrollment Calculator
Enter your child's birth date to calculate the PN and K1 enrollment timeline
Admission Age Reference Table
Quick lookup: find your child's PN and K1 enrollment year based on birth year.
| Birth Year | PN School Year | K1 School Year | K1 Age Deadline | Big B / Small B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | 31/08/2026 | Big B: 1-3 Jan-MarSmall B: 10-12 Oct-Dec |
| 2024 | 2026/27 | 2027/28 | 31/08/2027 | Big B: 1-3 Jan-MarSmall B: 10-12 Oct-Dec |
| 2025 | 2027/28 | 2028/29 | 31/08/2028 | Big B: 1-3 Jan-MarSmall B: 10-12 Oct-Dec |
| 2026 | 2028/29 | 2029/30 | 31/08/2029 | Big B: 1-3 Jan-MarSmall B: 10-12 Oct-Dec |
| 2027 | 2029/30 | 2030/31 | 31/08/2030 | Big B: 1-3 Jan-MarSmall B: 10-12 Oct-Dec |
* Applies to schools in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme. K1 requirement: child must be 2 years 8 months by 31 Aug of enrollment year. Private independent KGs may differ.
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Admission Timeline
K1 Kindergarten Admission Process
Sep-Nov
Phase 1
Apply for "Kindergarten Admission Registration Certificate"
Sep-Dec
Phase 2
Submit applications and attend interviews
Before Dec 12
Phase 3
Schools announce admission results
Jan 8-10
Phase 4
Unified registration dates
PN Pre-Nursery Admission Process
Timing varies by school, typically 1-2 months earlier than K1
- •Application period: around Aug-Oct
- •Interview period: around Sep-Nov
- •No unified registration date, set by each school
FAQ
What is "Big B" and "Small B"?▼
Big B refers to children born early in the year (Jan-Apr), who are older at enrollment. Small B refers to those born late in the year (Sep-Dec), who are younger. Since classmates can differ by nearly a year in age, Big B children are typically more developmentally mature.
Can I apply to multiple kindergartens?▼
Yes, you can apply to multiple kindergartens, but you can only register at one. Each child receives only one "Kindergarten Admission Registration Certificate" - this is the "one certificate, one school" principle.
What if I miss the application period?▼
After the unified registration dates (Jan 8-10), you can inquire about remaining places at kindergartens from late January. Some schools accept applications year-round.
How to choose between PN and K1?▼
PN class (Pre-Nursery) helps children adapt to school earlier, typically accepting 2-year-olds. Some schools give priority admission to K1 for their PN students. K1 is the start of formal kindergarten curriculum, with enrollment age of 2 years 8 months.