Sec 1 Registration 2026 Intake

Online Registration Form (Compulsory)

Compulsory for ALL students to be completed from 19 Dec 2025, 9am to 21 Dec 2025.

Online Registration

More Demanding Level Subjects (Compulsory)

Please wait for the PG message from the school before exercising your option via the link below.

To allow students more flexibility and better develop their strengths, Yuan Ching offers students who qualify a chance to study English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics and/or Science at a more demanding level. This means that PG1 students may take G2 subjects.

Please read the information below and exercise your option to either accept or reject the offer. If your child achieves the following grades, please access the FormSG below using the relevant link/QR code.

Please access the FormSG below to make your choice.

For enquiries, please contact the school General Office at: 62612489.

PG1 offered G2 subjects

Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

The school will inform parents of students who are eligible to offer Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) Language by 22 Dec 2025 through Parents Gateway or the phone numbers registered with their primary school. Parents are to respond if their child wishes to offer HMT Language by 24 Dec 2025.

Online Registration Form (Compulsory)

Compulsory for ALL students to be completed from 19 Dec 2025, 9am to 21 Dec 2025.

Online Registration

More Demanding Level Subjects (Compulsory)

Please wait for the PG message from the school before exercising your option via the link below.

To allow students more flexibility and better develop their strengths, Yuan Ching offers students who qualify a chance to study English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics and/or Science at a more demanding level. This means that PG2 students may take G3 subjects.

Please read the information below and exercise your option to either accept or reject the offer. If your child achieves the following grades, please access the FormSG below using the relevant link/QR code.

Please access the FormSG below to make your choice.

For enquiries, please contact the school General Office at: 62612489.

PG2 offered G3 subjects

Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

The school will inform parents of students who are eligible to offer Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) Language by 22 Dec 2025 through Parents Gateway or the phone numbers registered with their primary school. Parents are to respond if their child wishes to offer HMT Language by 24 Dec 2025.

Online Registration Form (Compulsory)

Compulsory for ALL students to be completed from 19 Dec 2025, 9am to 21 Dec 2025.

Online Registration

Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

The school will inform parents of students who are eligible to offer Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) Language by 22 Dec 2025 through Parents Gateway or the phone numbers registered with their primary school. Parents are to respond if their child wishes to offer HMT Language by 24 Dec 2025.

MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

MOE provides financial assistance for students who need support. There are two ways of FAS application:

A) Already Approved MOE FAS for 2026 with Approval Letter from Primary School

The school will call the parents to arrange an appointment from 23 to 26 Dec 2025 for the collection of the textbooks and uniform. Please bring along the Letter of Approval from the Primary School for verification on the arranged date. However, if the school has not contacted you by 29 Dec 2025, please contact the school to enquire.

B) New applications for FAS

Parents may apply for MOE FAS through

(1) Parents Gateway under Service tab > Financial Assistance

(2) Online via eFAS link https://go.gov.sg/moe-efasggas

Applicants who are unsuccessful in the application of MOE FAS will be assessed by the school for eligibility under the SAC FAS.

Please do not buy any books or uniform without the school’s FAS Approval Letter as there will be NO refund if you do so.

For details on MOE FAS & SAC FAS, you may click on the link below.

Financial Assistance Scheme

Sale of Books and Uniform

You may access the website from 19 Dec – 24 Dec 2025 to purchase the books and uniform online to avoid queuing in the school. There will be 2 options of purchases – Home delivery (with a delivery charge) and Self-collection via the website at https://www.pacificbookstores.com.

Please refer the above website under FAQs for the guide on how to purchase your books and uniform online.

You may still walk in to purchase the books and uniform at the school bookshop from 19 Dec to 30 Dec 2025 (Weekday: 9am – 3pm, Sat: 9am – 12pm) but do expect to queue up for the purchases. Note: The bookshop will be closed on 24 Dec.

For students offered More Demanding Level subjects under Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB) or Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL), you would need to confirm the subjects that you will be taking before purchasing the books. If you are not sure, do not purchase the books. You can still purchase the books after school starts on 2 Jan 2026.

For FAS students, you can only collect the books and uniform after receiving the FAS Approval Letter from the school. Please do not buy the books on your own as there will be NO refund if you do so.

2026 Booklist

• Sec 1 G3

• Sec 1 G2

• Sec 1 G1

Purchase of Personal Learning Device (PLD)

In alignment with the vision of the MOE EdTech Masterplan 2030 – Technology-transformed Learning, to prepare students for a Technology-transformed World, our Yuan Ching National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP) aims to create opportunities and curate experiences for all our students to develop their digital literacy competencies to create, curate and connect information in digital environment.

This is enabled by the provision of a Personal Learning Device (PLD) for every student. The school has chosen iPad as the school prescribed PLD for our Secondary One students.

For Parents

Letter to Parents  - Information on the school bulk purchase of Personal Learning Device (PLD) 

Parents Handbook 

PLD Purchase Instructions

Suitability of Student-Owned Device to Function as Personal Learning Device

Your personal learning device should meet the following specifications in order for it to be managed by the Device Management Application (DMA). The DMA is crucial as it allows the teacher to control the student’s use of computing device during class time.

a. it should be an iOS device

b. device should not be older than 4 years from manufacturing date;

c. battery should hold charge for at least 4 hours;

d. comparable form factor to school-prescribed PLD (e.g. touchscreen, physical keyboard, Apple Pencil);

e. comparable features to school-prescribed PLD (e.g. inking);

f. comparable performance to school-prescribed PLD

        i. Processor: A14 Bionic chip or better

        ii. Capacity: 64GB or higher

        iii. OS Version: iPadOS 16 or higher

        iv. Screen Size: 10.0 to 11.9 inch (diagonal)

        v. Resolution: 2360 x 1640 or higher resolution

        vi. WiFi function should work and support at least IEEE

               802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax standard that uses 5GHz

g. device should not be installed with additional Operating Systems, antivirus software, Device Management and Parental Control tools other than the MOE DMA.

2 Jan 2026 - First Day of School

Results for Request for Transfer (under MOE Medical Appeal Exercise):

Applicants should continue to attend lessons in Yuan Ching Sec while waiting for the results of the appeal.

New School Posting Letters will be given out to successful applicants on 2 Jan 2026. Applicants may call the school at 62612489 and check the outcome of their application with the school on 2 Jan 2026.

Day 1 Reporting Time & Student e-Handbook:

On Thursday, 2 Jan 2026, Sec 1 students will report in school uniform by 8:15AM. All Sec 1 students to gather at foyer, you will be directed to your respective classes. All students are expected to be properly attired with proper haircut (refer to Section Important Information: General Rules for School).

Please refer to the 2025 Student e-Handbook.

2-7 Jan 2026 - Sec 1 Orientation Programme

Please refer to the Orientation Programme for more information.

9 Jan 2026 - Individual Photo Taking

Students are to wear full school uniform for the phototaking session.

10 Jan 2026 - CCA Showcase and Parents Engagement Session

The CCA showcase and Parents Engagement session will be held on 10 Jan 2026 (Sat) from 8.00am to 12.30pm. Students will be brought to different CCA booths for some experience on the different CCAs offered by the school. More details will be given at a later date.

20 Jan and 22 Jan 2026 - CCA Trials

More information on the timing of the trials will be given at a later date.

1. Joining Parent Support Group

A warm welcome to the Yuan Ching Family!

We would like to invite you to join our Yuan Ching Secondary School Parents Support Group. If you are keen, please click on the following link or scan the QR code to complete the registration form.

Link to Parent Support Group (PSG) Registration Form

2. Parents Gateway (PG) App

The Parents Gateway (PG) is one of the main modes of communication the school uses to update parents on information about upcoming school activities, including seeking of consent for their child’s participation in organized events. Parents are encouraged to give their consent via the PG app. You can download your app through Apple App Store or Google Play Store to enjoy these features and receive regular updates of school events.

For more information on using Parents Gateway Mobile Application:
Parents Gateway

3. School Hours (For Sec 1)

CCA and enrichment programmes are conducted after school hours.
The school hours are subjected to changes.

On the first day of school, Friday, 2 Jan 2026, Sec 1 students will report in school uniform by 8:15AM.

4. School / Miscellaneous Fees

Mode: Cash / Cheque / GIRO / SAM Machine

*Singaporean students can pay the miscellaneous fees ($20.00 per month) by using their Edusave Account.
#Current rates subject to changes by MOE.

5. General Rules for School

i. Attire

• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is strictly not allowed.

• School uniform and socks must be made by the appointed school tailor. Pants and skirts must not be too tight-fitting. Skirts must not be more than 2-finger spacing above the knees. Socks must cover the ankle when worn and the letters ‘YCSS’ must be visible.

• Shoes must be plain white with white shoe laces.

ii. Appearance

• Hairstyle must be conservative and not outlandish.

• Hair colour must be natural. Any shade of colouring of hair (highlighting/dyes) is strictly not allowed.

• Hair for boys must be short, simple, neat and natural (no perming).

• Girls with long hair that falls below collar must tie their hair neatly and firmly with plain hair band/ribbons/clips. The fringe must not fall below the eyebrows.

• Fingernails must be kept short and neat. Nail polish is not allowed.

• Only girls are allowed to wear one pair of identical ear studs on the ear lobes. Ear studs must be small, plain, metallic and without precious stones. Multiple piercings or earrings are not allowed.

• Spectacles must be plain, non-tinted and not flashy. Contact lenses must not be coloured.

• Accessories of any kind (e.g. ring, chain, bracelet) are not allowed to be worn with the school uniform.

• Religious items (e.g. religious amulets) if worn, must be hidden from view.

iii. Policy on the use of Mobile Phone in school

• Mobile phones are to be switched off and kept out of sight during curriculum time/ remedial/CCAs.

• Mobile phones are allowed to be used only in the canteen after school/remedial/CCAs.

• Students are to refrain from using the camera function, playing music from the speaker and charging their mobile phone in school.

• Consequence of non-adherence : Mobile phone will be confiscated (including SIM card) for one week.

• Abuse of technology will be dealt with seriously.

FAS

1. I would like to apply for Financial Assistant Scheme (FAS) now, how should I apply?
   Please visit this webpage for more details: Financial Assistance Scheme

2. I have yet to receive any news of my FAS approval, should I proceed to purchase the books and uniform first?
   No. Do not purchase the books until the FAS approval is given otherwise school will not be able to refund money for your purchase. Please do not buy the books until you have received the FAS Approval Letter.

3. If I have applied for MOE FAS in my primary school, why am I not contacted by Yuan Ching Sec to collect my textbooks and uniform?
   The school will call the parents to arrange an appointment from 23 to 26 Dec 2025 for the collection of the textbooks and uniform. Please bring along the Letter of Approval from the Primary School for verification on the arranged date. However, if the school has not contacted you by 26 Dec 2025, please contact the school to enquire.

Cut-off points

1. What is the cut-off points for your school?
   Posting Group 1 - TBC
   Posting Group 2 - TBC
   Posting Group 3 - TBC

Transfer in and out of Yuan Ching Secondary School

1. I would like to appeal for a transfer in to your school for my child, how do I proceed?
   You can either submit the application online via Application for Transfer Into Yuan Ching Secondary School for Sec 1 2026 or you can download the Application for Transfer form here and submit the completed form and the relevant supporting documents via the school email (ycss@moe.edu.sg) or to the school’s General Office. Appeals to transfer IN to Yuan Ching Sec School need to be made by 26 Dec 2025 (Friday).

2. I would like to transfer out from your school, how do I proceed?

i) First complete the registration form for YCS.

ii) For Requests to transfer OUT based on MEDICAL REASONS, please report to school with all relevant medical documents by 12.00PM on 22 Dec 2025 (Monday).

iii) All other requests to transfer OUT please go to the school website of your desired school and complete the appeal form and submit to that school.

iv) Students who have appealed to transfer OUT - Please do not buy books and uniform pending the outcome of your application.

3. How long do I have to wait to know if there are vacancies available in your school?
   The wait is approximately a week. We will call you if there is a vacancy. Please note that unsuccessful applicants will NOT be informed of the outcome of the application and applicants who do not hear from the school by 31 Dec 2025 are advised to report to the school that they are originally posted to on 2 Jan 2026.

Sec 1 Registration

1. I am the aunt/uncle of a student and the parents are not available to register the child in school. Can I personally register the child on the parent’s behalf? What documents do I need to bring?
   Registration is online, you can ask the parents to register online by 21 Dec 2025.

2. I would like to register my child but I am unable to make it for the registration day. How do I proceed to register my child?
   There is no need for the students to physically report to the school. You should register online by 21 Dec 2025.

Purchasing of Books and Uniform

1. Do I need to buy the uniform and textbooks by registration day? Can I buy them another day?
   Yes, there is no need to buy the books and uniform on registration day. The bookshop and the uniform shop will be opened on 19 Dec – 30 Dec 2025 for the purchase of books and uniform.

You may access the website from 19 Dec – 24 Dec 2025 to purchase the books and uniform online to avoid queuing in the school. There will be 2 options of purchases – Home delivery (with a delivery charge) and Self-collection via the website at https://www.pacificbookstores.com.

You may still walk in to purchase the books and uniform at the school bookshop from 19 Dec to 30 Dec 2025 (Weekday: 9am – 3pm, Sat: 9am – 12pm) but do expect to queue up for the purchases. Note: The bookshop will be closed on 24 Dec 2025.

2. I am unable to purchase the uniform for my child as the bookshop has no stocks of the size, can my child wear his/her primary school uniform when school reopen?
   Yes. Please approach the bookshop when school re-opens to enquire about the stock as soon as possible.

More Demanding Level (MDL) Subjects

1. The child’s name is not available in the drop-down list in the MDL registration form.
   The name of the child will be available in the MDL registration form based on eligibility. If the child has the eligible grades and his/her name is not found in the MDL registration form, please inform the school at 62612489.

2. What textbooks should the child be buying?
   If the child is ELIGIBLE and have ACCEPTED the offer to take up the more demanding level subject, they can proceed to buy the textbooks necessary for the more demanding level subject. If they are still unsure, they can check with the Form Teachers or Subject Teachers when school reopens. They should refrain from writing anything in the books if they feel there is a need to exchange for anything later.

3. What if my child is unsure he/she is able to cope with the more demanding level subject?
   If he/she is offered more than 1 MDL subjects, he/she can choose to accept the subject he/she is confident in. He/she can also choose NOT to take up any of the more demanding-level subject as well even if they are offered one.

4. Is my child only able to take up more demanding subjects before Sec 1 starts?
   If the child not comfortable with taking any of the subjects at more demanding level before Sec 1 starts, he/she can still be eligible to be offered the more demanding-level subjects if they do well in the school-based assessments at mid-year and end of the year at Secondary 1. There will be bridging lessons for the students who take up the subjects at mid-year/end of year.

5. Can my child drop out of SBB half-way of Sec 1 or Sec 2?
   MDL is meant for a 2-year journey, once they take up the more demanding-level subjects, they are advised to persevere and review their MDL subjects at the end of Sec 2, if they should change to a less demanding one.

Personal Learning Device (PLD)

1. What is the cost and type of PLD that the school use and what is the warranty and insurance coverage?

2. How do we purchase the device through the school?
   Purchase of the device can be made through the school through the PG letter sent by 31 Dec 2025. Students to respond by 7 Jan 2026 (Wed).

3. How do we check the amount of Edusave fund available in our child’s/ward’s (for Singapore Citizens) account?
   You can call 6260 0777 (24 hour automated hotline) to check your child’s/ward’s Edusave balance.

4. Can we use Edusave to purchase other iPad model on our own?
   No, Edusave funds can only be used for purchases facilitated by the school through MOE’s bulk tender.

5. What if we do not have enough Edusave fund to purchase from school?
   If there is insufficient funds in the Edusave account to purchase the PLD, there is a need to top up with cash.

6. If we already have our own iPad, can we use it in school?
   Once you have indicated in PG consent form, to be sent out by 31 Dec, that you intend to use your own iPad, the school will access the suitability of the device, and if it is compatible with the DMA before approving it as an alternative to the school-prescribed PLD. Parents will be required to consent to the installation of the DMA, and the DMA must be installed in the non-prescribed device, before it can be used in school in lieu of the school-prescribed PLD. This is to ensure uniformity of systems and software to ensure a smooth learning experience for the students

7. Can my child not purchase the device?
   Every student is required to have a device for lessons and is encouraged to purchase through the school bulk tender as it will come with the necessary warranty and insurance. If you wish not to purchase a device, the school may loan the device on a daily basis based on the school’s discretion.

8. How will my child get the new PLD?
   A briefing will be conducted for all students on the Sec 1 PLD deployment.

Appeals to transfer IN to Yuan Ching Sec School need to be made by 26 Dec 2025 (Friday).

You can either submit the application online or you can download the Application for Transfer form here and submit the completed form and the relevant supporting documents via the school email (ycss@moe.edu.sg) or to the school’s General Office. 

Please note that unsuccessful applicants will not be informed of the outcome of the application and applicants who do not hear from the school by 31 Dec 2025 are advised to report to the school that they are originally posted to on 2 Jan 2026.

Do note that the school will adhere strictly to MOE’s policy on Appeal for transfer IN cases.

Please note that you will still need to complete your Online Registration first before making your transfer request.

For requests to transfer OUT based on MEDICAL REASONS, please report to school with all relevant medical documents by 22 Dec 2025 (Monday), 12PM.

For all other requests to transfer OUT, please approach the relevant school to Appeal to transfer.

Students who have appealed to transfer OUT - Please do not buy books and uniform pending the outcome of your application.