Leave of Absence (LOA)
Learn about the eligibility criteria, fees, and how to apply for Leave of Absence (LOA) for your child.
Application of Leave of Absence
Eligibility: 1 . 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.
2 . To be granted LOA, your child must fulfil the following criteria :
An SC or PR
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
Before you apply for LOA, please prepare the following information:
Student information ie Full Name, NRIC/BC Number
Parent information ie Full Name, NRIC/FIN/Passport Number
LOA period and reason
Softcopy of supporting document(s) for the LOA application
4 . The school may contact you for additional clarification and/or documents (if required). Please note that the LOA application is subject to the Principal's approval, and the school will notify you of the outcome.
5 . Schools will charge an annual nominal fee for a child on LOA. For LOA periods of less than a year, the annual LOA fee should be pro-rated accordingly. Upon successful application, the school will advise on the payment procedure for LOA fee.
6 . All successful LOA applications will expire at the end of the year and you will need to inform the school in November if you wish to renew the LOA for another year. Your child’s LOA status will expire if you choose not to renew.
Please click on the link below when you are ready:
Leave of Application Form