Singapore’s Primary 1 registration system is changing next year, with more places reserved for children without prior links to a school and a new two-track system introduced at 12 popular primary schools.

But will the changes make access more equitable, or could families living near these schools find themselves at a disadvantage?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Dr Jason Tan, Associate Professor in Policy, Curriculum and Leadership at the National Institute of Education, look at what the changes are designed to achieve, the concerns raised in Parliament, and whether they could lead to greater social mixing. 

Singapore&rsquo;s Primary 1 registration system is changing next year, with more places reserved for children without prior links to a school and a new two-track system introduced at 12 popular primary schools.
But will the changes make access more equitable, or could families living near these schools find themselves at a disadvantage?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong and Dr Jason Tan, Associate Professor in Policy, Curriculum and Leadership at the National Institute of Education, look at what the changes are designed to achieve, the concerns raised in Parliament, and whether they could lead to greater social mixing.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.