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Princess Elizabeth Primary School

Leave of Absence

Apply for Leave of Absence to keep your child's school place while you are posted overseas.

Last updated on 11 June 2026

The Leave of Absence (LOA) scheme applies to all Singapore Citizen (SC) and Permanent Resident (PR) children studying in primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute.

To be granted LOA, your child must fulfil the following criteria:

  • A Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident

  • Presently studying in a Singapore school

  • Accompanying you on an overseas posting with the intention of re-joining the school after returning to Singapore

Or:

  • Child is already registered for Primary 1 but will be overseas at the start of the year.

If you wish to apply for LOA for your child, please click here (opens in new tab).