The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a crucial milestone for all primary school pupils in Singapore. It assesses a student’s proficiency in subjects like Maths, Science, English, and Chinese, and the results then determine the secondary schools your child can attend. As parents, we have a vital role in helping our children prepare for...

It is common knowledge that the English Listening Comprehension section of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) has significant weightage in determining a student’s general performance. Therefore parents are highly encouraged to equip their children with effective strategies and techniques which would help them achieve higher grades. With this understanding and goal in mind, we...

The transition from K2 to Primary 1 can be an intimidating process for children in Singapore. After all, they are taking their first steps out of early childhood education into the realm of formal education. However, with the right preparation, you can make this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible for your preschooler. Here...

Preparing P4-P6s For Stimulus-Based Conversation (SBC) In English Oral The English Oral examination accounts for 15% of your child’s PSLE English grade. It is split into two main sections: Reading Aloud (10 Marks) and Stimulus-Based Conversation (20 Marks). Students are given five minutes to prepare for both sections before meeting the examiners. While Reading Aloud...

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a major milestone for every child in Singapore. However, students may be tempted to only start studying when their papers are just around the corner. Unfortunately, last-minute cramming has been proven to be largely ineffective, and can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety among children. Parents who are...

The transition from Primary 5 to Primary 6 can be a difficult one for many children. During this time, they are faced with more complex social situations, enrichment programmes, and schoolwork for PSLE preparation, which can often lead to them feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the upcoming changes. As a parent, it’s important to be...

Once they enter Primary 3, your child will be exposed to a new examinable section of the English Language syllabus: Composition Writing. While children with a natural flair for creative writing or written communication might take to this new segment more easily, it doesn’t mean that other children need to be left behind. Working on...

Now that the December school holidays are drawing to a close, it is only natural for both parents and children in Singapore to find their thoughts being constantly occupied with the upcoming school term. Children, especially those in lower primary, may find themselves having mixed feelings about the holidays ending. Whether it’s extracurricular activities or...

As the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) draws closer, many P6 students may feel the nervousness of sitting for such a major examination sink in. Many parents of P6 children might also feel uncertainty on behalf of their child and begin looking up ways to help them feel more confident in the leadup to the...

The PSLE Chinese Oral examination is often seen as one of the most challenging exams students face. Not only does it test the student’s ability to read and identify a theme within a few minutes, he must also be able to think on his feet and express his thoughts and opinions to the examiners in...