Leave Of Absence (LOA)

Apply for Leave of Absence to keep your child's school place while living overseas, then return directly to the same school when back in Singapore.

Last updated 11 June 2026

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Leave Of Absence (LOA)

The LOA scheme allows Singaporean/ PR to rejoin their school after they return from overseas.

If LOA is granted, they will remain as a registered student of the school. They can then be re-admitted to the school directly after returning to Singapore.

Applicants are to submit the completed LOA application form (opens in new tab) and the LOA fees to the school.

For more information, please refer to MOE’s website (opens in new tab).