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Last Updated: 14 Jan 2025

Private education

Private schools such as tuition and enrichment centres must register their school, courses offered and teachers with us.

New operators

Register a private school

Private school operators must register their school, courses offered and teachers with us. Learn about the registration requirements and process.

Existing operators

Add new courses and teachers

You must submit an amendment to your existing school registration licence to register new courses and teachers. Learn about the registration process and documents required.

Add or re-register Committee of Management of the School (SMC) members

You must submit an amendment to your existing school registration licence in order to add or re-register members to your Committee of Management of the School. Learn about the registration process and documents required.

School relocation or expansion

You will need to notify us if your school is relocating or undergoing expansion. Learn how to notify us and the documents required.

Change of school name

You will need to get our approval if you are changing your school's name. Learn about the considerations you should have and the approval process.

Termination or closure of your school

You will need to notify us if your school is terminated or closed. Learn how to notify us and the documents required.

Enrolling in a private school

Enrolling in a private school

Private school operators conduct their own admission and enrolment exercises. Learn how these exercises take place and how to apply.