
Viewpoint: Will P1 registration changes widen access to popular schools?
Published on 25 Sep 2026
Changes to Primary 1 registration aim to give more families a chance at sought-after schools. How far could they go in broadening access? On Viewpoint, Ryan Huang speaks to Melvin Tay, Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies Social Lab, NUS, about the balance between alumni ties, parent volunteering and distance from school, whether the changes could encourage greater social mixing, and how schools can preserve their traditions while welcoming new families.
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