Last Updated: 14 Jan 2025
Register a private school
3. Documents required
Upload the following documents (each attachment file must not exceed 1MB in size) via the GoBusiness online application:
1. A1-sized copy of the approved floor plan (building layout) by SCDF’s Fire Safety and Shelter Department (FSSD)
- The project description should state that the project is for school, tuition centre or enrichment centre.
| File format | |
| File name format | Name_of_School_Approved_floor_plan_by_SCDF.pdf |
| Example | ABC_Tuition_Centre_Approved_floor_plan_by_SCDF.pdf |
2. Fire Safety Certificate (FSC)
| File format | |
| File name format | Name_of_School_FSC.pdf |
| Example | ABC_Tuition_Centre_FSC.pdf |
3. Grant of Written Permission from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) or Approval on Use of Premises from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) as a commercial school/tuition centre/enrichment centre
| File format | |
| File name format | Name_of_School_URA or HDB_Approval.pdf |
| Example | ABC_Tuition_Centre_URA_Approval.pdf or ABC_Tuition_Centre_HDB_Approval.pdf |
4. One of the following to appoint the members of the Committee of Management of the School (SMC), depending on the type of entity:
- Appointment Note for sole-proprietorship, partnership and limited liability partnership; or
- Directors’ Resolution for company.
- Extracts of Minutes of Meeting of the appointment (if applicable)
See sample documents.
| File format | |
| File name format | Name_of_School_Appointment_Note/Directors_Resolution.pdf |
| Example | ABC_Tuition_Centre_ Appointment_Note.pdf or ABC_Tuition_Centre_Directors_Resolution.pdf |
5. Committee of Management of the School (SMC) Form (Form CM)
- Use one form per member. You may upload multiple forms if needed.
| File format | XLS |
| File name format | Name_of_Member_Form_CM.xls |
| Example | Danny_Tan_Form_CM.xls |
6. Summary of Course Particulars (Form RC)
- Use one form per school.
| File format | XLS |
| File name format | School_Name_Form_RC.xls |
| Example | ABC_Tuition_Centre_Form_RC.xls |
7. Course write-up if it is not a tuition course or following MOE syllabus
- Template can be found in Form RC.
8. Teacher registration forms (Form RT)
- Use one form per teacher. You may upload multiple forms if needed.
| File format | XLS |
| File name format | Name_of_Teacher_Form_RT.xls |
| Example | Danny_Tan_Form_RT.xls |
9. Copies of personal identification documents for teacher(s) and SMC member(s)
- Front and back of NRIC for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.
- Data page of passport for other nationalities.
- You may upload multiple files online. Please ensure that each attachment is uploaded separately for each individual (i.e., 1 attachment per person).
| File format | |
| File name format | Name_of_Teacher/Member_NRIC/Passport.pdf |
| Example | Danny_Tan_NRIC.pdf or Danny_Tan_Passport.pdf |
10. Education qualifications of teacher(s)
- Include all relevant certificates and transcripts (i.e., 'O' level, 'A' level, Degree certificate and transcripts, or other applicable qualifications).
- If the documents are not in English, they must be notarial-translated.
- Include any previous Permission to Teach letters from MOE (if applicable).
You may upload multiple files online. Please upload each attachment separately for each individual (i.e., 1 attachment per person).
| File format | |
| File name format | Name_of_Teacher_Edu_Certs.pdf |
| Example | Danny_Tan_Edu_Certs.pdf |
- The information for the company's director(s) and shareholder(s) from Bizfile (ACRA) will be automatically populated in the online application form and cannot be edited.
- For the Declaration for Companies (Item 5ii of the online application form), please refer to your business constitution and select the relevant clauses for your company.
After you submit your application online
The estimated processing time for an application is 14 days upon receiving a complete set of documents in good order, and the applicant having met all requirements during the site visit, whichever is the latest.
If amendments or clarifications are required, please await contact from the case officer, who will reach out via email or through the "Request for Action (RFA)" feature in the online application. We will schedule a site inspection of your school once your documents are deemed acceptable.