How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the Ministry of Education’s website at https://go.gov.sg/spedschoolapplicationform.

Alternatively, you may scan the QR code here:

Before you begin the application online, you will need to prepare these required documents:

1. Section I: SPED School Application Form Parent Report, with the following supporting documents:

• Copies of applicant’s birth certificate, including Re-entry Permit (for Singapore PRs)
• Copies of applicant’s deed poll (if applicable)
• Copies of parent(s)/ legal guardian(s) identity card(s)
• Copy of certificate of legal guardianship (if applicable)
• Diagnostic report (for applicants diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder)

2. Section II: School Reports 

3. Section III: Medical Report (completed by a certified medical doctor)

4. Section IV: Psychological report 

For more information on the application process for Special Education Schools, you can refer to MOE’s website here: https://www.moe.gov.sg/special-educational-needs/apply

Applications for 2025 Enrolment

Applications for AWWA School @ Bedok and AWWA School @ Napiri to be submitted online by 30 May 2024

Waitlisting in SPED Schools for Primary 1 / Junior 1 Placement

With effect from 1 January 2023, a child applying for placement in Primary 1 / Junior 1 in a government-funded SPED school can only be placed on the waitlist if the child has first been placed in another government-funded SPED school¹ which serves the same primary diagnosed condition. Please refer to this link for the list of SPED schools categorised by the primary diagnosed conditions.

This requirement will also apply to returning Singaporeans entering SPED schools at all levels².

¹A child placed in a mainstream school will not be eligible to be on the waitlists for SPED schools. Should there be interest to transfer the child to a SPED school, please refer to the “Transfers from Mainstream Schools to SPED schools” section for more details

²This requirement will not be applied to P3 and above children who can access ASD-NC schools in 2023. This is because Pathlight School is the only ASD-NC school that offers P3 and above classes in 2023. This requirement will be extended accordingly to P3 and above children when the other ASD-NC school, St. Andrew’s Mission School progressively offers P3 and above and secondary levels. 

Transfer from Mainstream School to SPED School

With effect from 10 October 2022, applications for a transfer from a mainstream school to a SPED school must be facilitated through the student’s mainstream school. Please approach the mainstream school Principal to apply for the transfer.

Direct applications from parents/legal guardians, private professionals, and hospitals will not be accepted.

For more information, please visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/special-educational-needs/apply