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Last Updated:  01 Jul 2026

Supplementary Placement Exercise (SPE)

 

Applications for the 2026 SPERS-Sec open from Wednesday, 8 July 2026 till Friday, 17 July 2026. 

The SPERS-Sec tests will be conducted between Tuesday, 1 September 2026 and Thursday, 3 September 2026. 

Returning Singaporeans (RS) who are unable to return to Singapore for the SPERS-Sec tests may participate in the SPE. Applications for the SPE open from Wednesday, 4 November 2026 till Friday, 13 November 2026.

The SPE tests will be conducted on Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

1. Overview

What is SPE

SPE is a centralised placement exercise conducted for RSes who wish to join a secondary school at Secondary 1, 2 or 3 at the beginning of the next academic year.

Your child can apply for the SPE if they are unable to make it back to Singapore in time for SPERS-Sec that typically takes place in September.

Like SPERS-Sec, SPE is not compulsory. It is intended for those who prefer to seek admission to a secondary school based on merit.

 
RSes who are seeking a secondary school place near their Singapore residence are encouraged to apply for the Assured School Placement service.

It is a convenient admission route which guarantees your child a place in a school with vacancies as near to your residential address as possible, even before your child returns to Singapore.

Your child will not need to sit for any centralised test, although the school may conduct school-based tests and/or an interview to determine the level and course for your child. Learn about it.

Key Dates


From Wed, 4 Nov 2026

Create account

Create an account for your child in the Candidates Portal (CP). Find out more here.

Wed, 4 Nov to Fri, 13 Nov 2026

Apply

Submit your child's application online through the CP.

By Nov 2026

Receive entry proof

If your application is approved and payment is successful, you will receive an email informing you to retrieve your child’s entry proof from the CP.

Wed, 2 Dec 2026

Take tests

Your child will take tests for English and Mathematics in Singapore.

Mon, 11 Jan to Wed, 13 Jan 2027

View your child's eligible school lists and submit school choices

View your child's list of eligible schools and submit school choices via the SPE Portal from 8.30am on Monday, 11 January 2027 to 4.30pm on Wednesday, 13 January 2027 (Singapore time).

Mon, 1 Feb 2027

View posting results

View your child's posting results by logging in to the SPE Portal from 8.30am (Singapore time). Your child has to report to school by Wednesday, 10 February 2027.

How to apply