Key Dates for Applying for a Primary 1 Place for September 2026
Primary Age Ranges
- Children born on or between 2 July 2021 and 1 July 2022 are compulsory school age in September 2026 and must apply for a Primary 1 Place.
- If you deferred your child from starting Primary School in September 2025 you must apply for Primary 1 for September 2026.
Key Dates
| Key Dates | Activity |
| 10 December 2025 | Admissions Criteria published on the EA website under Search Admissions Criteria. |
| 7 January 2026 | EA Connect opens at 12 noon for applications. |
| 21 January 2026 | EA Connect closes at 12 noon for applications. |
| 26 January 2026 | EA Connect closes at 4pm for uploading of birth certificates and supporting documents. Deadline for late applications is 4pm. |
| 23 March 2026 | Issue of outcome of application via email or letter. |
Important
It is important to read:
- the Applying for a Primary 1 Place information; and
- the published admissions criteria of your listed Primary Schools.
Visit the Admissions section for further information.