A TikTok post about a foreigner whose child was assigned a place at a local public school 1.5h away from their home by public transport has triggered a discussion about primary school allocations.
In the post, user delossantos.sg shared details of the situation, asking a pointed question: “Is it worth it?”
The post was titled “Foreigner Family Problems”, and the caption raised questions about the long commute: “But it definitely is a problem if a seven-year-old travels around three hours to and from school. What are the implications if they forgo their slot?”
According to the Ministry of Education, parents of children entering Primary 1 may have to ballot for spots in oversubscribed schools, with priority given based on factors such as proximity and citizenship status.
