Admission dates are easy to mix up with a friend's previous intake. Label your records with the child's intake year and follow that year's EDB timetable.
What to have ready
Before you start
Discretionary places and central allocation are separate stages with intake-specific school, address, and selection rules. The e-platform has account requirements. Private and DSS admissions do not simply follow central allocation.
What to do, step by step
- Confirm age and intake and obtain the current official guidance.
- Record both stages' deadlines and check what may be submitted in each.
- Apply using genuine address information and keep electronic confirmations and the submitted choices.
- Check results and complete registration. Ask EDB about special circumstances or changes.
Costs, timing, and things to check
Do not use false address or relationship details. Check the update procedure if moving.
Consider travel, support, and your child's needs alongside rankings and parent-group opinions.
Identify the intake and both application stages before making school choices.
Official information and enquiries
These are the reference and service entry points for this guide. Check current fees, eligibility, and schedules with the authority. The preparation date is not each source's official update date.