When do JC open houses happen in Singapore?

JC open houses almost always fall in January, typically in the one to two weeks immediately after JAE posting results are released (usually the second week of January). A few JCs hold preview events in October or November for secondary school students who want an early look before they submit JAE choices. Check each school's website from December onward for confirmed dates.

Can I attend open houses for schools I did not apply to or may not qualify for?

Yes. Open houses are open to all prospective students and their parents, regardless of L1R5 scores or prior application history. Attending a school's open house does not obligate you to apply, and schools do not track attendance for admissions purposes. Visiting several schools - including reach, target, and safety options - is strongly encouraged.

Are open houses compulsory?

No. Open houses are entirely optional. However, students who skip open houses often report difficulty comparing schools solely on paper, particularly when assessing school culture and CCA offerings. If you cannot attend the main open house, contact the school's general office to ask about school tours or alternative visit arrangements.

What should I bring to an open house?

Bring a list of your prepared questions (see the section above), a notebook or phone for notes, and comfortable shoes for walking the campus. If the school requires registration, bring your student ID. Parents attending with their child should also bring a list of their own questions - pastoral care, school fees, and uniform costs are practical questions that students sometimes forget to ask.

How do I register for a JC or IP school open house?

Each school manages its own registration independently. Visit the school's official website and look for an "Open House" page, usually listed under "Admissions" or "Events." Most schools open registration two to four weeks before the event. Some popular schools fill up quickly - register as soon as the form is live.

School Open House Dates Singapore 2026–2027: JC, Secondary, and IP Schools

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All JC, secondary school, and IP school open house dates for 2026 and 2027 in one place - including dates, registration links, and what to ask at each open house.

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Q: Where can I find all Singapore school open house dates in one place?
A: This page aggregates open house dates for all 20 JCs (including Millennia Institute), all 16 IP schools, and secondary schools for 2026 and 2027. Each row links directly to the school's official site so you can register or confirm dates as they are announced.

The core idea is simple: Open houses help you test school fit in person.

Use it as a working check: Check JC January dates, IP May to August dates, secondary November dates, official school pages, registration links, commute, subject combinations, CCA load, student culture, and admissions questions.

Then go one layer deeper: Use open houses to collect evidence that ranking tables cannot show: daily routine, commute, support, student mood, and whether the school feels workable.

Why attend open houses

Attending an open house is one of the most practical steps in the school selection process. Unlike brochures or school websites, open houses let you:

Walk the campus and evaluate commute time, facilities, and environment firsthand
Ask current students - not admissions staff - what daily school life is actually like
Compare subject combinations, CCAs, and enrichment programmes across schools on the same terms
Clarify admission requirements and cut-off point ranges with teachers before you submit your choices

For students choosing between the IP and O-Level routes or shortlisting JCs after JAE, open houses provide evidence that no ranking table can replace.

JC Open House Dates 2026

Most JC open houses are held in January, either just before or just after JAE posting results are released. A handful of schools also hold preview events in October or November for students still in secondary school.

Dates for 2026 are confirmed as schools publish them. Check back frequently - this table is updated when official announcements appear.

School	Typical Month	Format	Official Page
Anderson Serangoon Junior College (ASRJC)	January

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School	Typical Month	Format	Official Page
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) - ACS(I)	May–June	In-person	https://www.acsinternational.moe.edu.sg
Catholic High School	May–June	In-person	https://www.catholichigh.moe.edu.sg
Cedar Girls' Secondary School	May–June	In-person	https://www.cedargirls.moe.edu.sg
Dunman High School (Sec)	May–June	In-person	https://www.dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg
Hwa Chong Institution (Sec)	May–June	In-person	https://www.hci.edu.sg
Methodist Girls' School	May–June	In-person	https://www.mgs.moe.edu.sg
Nanyang Girls' High School	May–June	In-person	https://www.nygh.moe.edu.sg
National Junior College (IP, Sec)	May–June	In-person	https://www.njc.moe.edu.sg
NUS High School of Mathematics and Science	May–June	In-person	https://www.nushigh.edu.sg
Raffles Girls' School	May–June	In-person	https://www.rgs.moe.edu.sg
Raffles Institution (Sec)	May–June	In-person	https://www.ri.edu.sg
St. Joseph's Institution	May–June	In-person	https://www.sji.edu.sg
School of the Arts (SOTA)	May–June	In-person	https://www.sota.edu.sg
Singapore Chinese Girls' School	May–June	In-person	https://www.scgs.moe.edu.sg
Temasek Junior College (IP, Sec)	May–June	In-person	https://www.tjc.moe.edu.sg
Victoria School	May–June	In-person	https://www.victoriaschool.moe.edu.sg

School Open House Dates Singapore 2026–2027: JC, Secondary, and IP Schools

Why attend open houses

JC Open House Dates 2026

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Secondary School Open House Dates 2026

What to ask at an open house

Open House Dates 2027

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