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Primary School Education Preparing your child for tomorrow

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  • Primary School EducationPreparing your child for tomorrow

  • Pre-P1 P4 P6 Sec 2 Sec 4/5

    ChoosingaPrimarySchool

    ChoosingSubjectBands

    PSLEChoosingaSecondarySchool

    ChoosingaSubjectCombination

    GCEO/NLevels

    ChoosingaPost-SecondaryInstitution

    Key Milestones in Your Childs EducationPrimary Secondary

    Your childs best interest at heart The primary school years are an important phase in your childs education, as they lay the foundation for his learning. It is also the time when he is most inquisitive what he asks and how his questions are answered will be crucial to his development later on in life. During these formative years, we want to build his confidence and desire to learn, and expose him to different aspects of learning, in both academic and non-academic areas, so that your child will have a well-rounded primary education. We also want to give your child a broad exposure to a range of activities so that he can discover his talents and interests.

    This brochure will help you understand primary school education as you and your child prepare for this journey. You will find information and advice on how to support your child in partnership with his school.

    Entering primary school is the first milestone in your childs education. As your child progresses from primary to secondary and then to post-secondary education, there will be several key decisions you will be making together. We will be providing you and your child with more information at relevant stages to help you make these important decisions.

    Primary School Education at a Glance6 years of compulsory education

    No school fees for Singapore Citizens except for monthly standard miscellaneous fees of $5.50 in 2012, and second-tier miscellaneous fees capped at 100% of the standard component. For more information on school fees payable for your child, please visit http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/ and http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/international-students/general-info/#monthly-school-fees

    Subject-based Banding allows pupils to offer a combination of standard or foundation subjects, depending on their strengths

    Pupils are encouraged to take part in co-curricular activities and community involvement programmes

    At the end of 6 years, pupils sit for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

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    2 Primary Education3 A curriculum designed for a well-

    rounded learning experience4 Developing your childs language skills5 A learning environment that caters

    to your childs strengths and needs7 Holistic education for your child 11 Choosing the right school13 Financial assistance schemes

    and money matters17 Partnering the school

    to support your child 18 The Singapore education journey20 Preparing for the future

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    How do we prepare each child to thrive in a future driven by globalisation and technological advancements?

    To navigate a fast-changing world that presents new opportunities and challenges, we need to nurture each child to become:

    aconfident personwhohasastrongsenseofrightandwrong,isadaptableandresilient,knowshimself,isdiscerninginjudgment,thinksindependentlyandcritically,andcommunicateseffectively.

    aself-directed learnerwhoquestions,reflects,perseveresandtakesresponsibilityforhisownlearning.

    anactive contributorwhoisabletoworkeffectivelyinteams,isinnovative,exercisesinitiative,takescalculatedrisksandstrivesforexcellence.

    aconcerned citizen whoisrootedtoSingapore,hasastrongsenseofcivicresponsibility,isinformedaboutSingaporeandtheworld,andtakesanactivepartinbetteringthelivesofothersaroundhim.

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    SuBJECTS TESTED in PSLEStandard Subjects:English, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, ScienceOptional:Higher Mother Tongue LanguageFoundation Subjects:Foundation English, Foundation Mother Tongue Language, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Science

    Primary School CurriculumPrimaryschooleducationisdesignedtogiveyourchildastrongfoundation.Thisincludesdevelopinglanguageandnumeracyskills,buildingcharacterandnurturingsoundvaluesandgoodhabits.Theprimaryschoolcurriculumfocusesonthreemainaspectsofeducationsubjectdisciplines,characterdevelopmentandknowledgeskills.

    SubjectdisciplinescomprisesubjectareassuchasLanguages,Humanities&theArtsandMathematics&Scienceswhichensurethatyourchildhasagoodgroundinginsubjectsacrossdifferentareasofstudy.WithSubject-basedBanding,English,MotherTongueLanguage,MathematicsandSciencewillbetaughtattheappropriatelevelatbothPrimary5andPrimary6accordingtotheabilityofyourchild.

    Knowledgeskillsfocusondevelopingyourchildsthinking,processandcommunicationskills.Theseareallessentialskillsforlearning.Knowledgeskillsaretaughtthroughavarietyofsubjectsandoftenthroughaprojectworkapproach.Thisenablespupilstousethefullrangeofknowledgeskills,worktogetherandclearlydemonstratewhattheyhavelearnt.

    Characterdevelopmentisfacilitatedthroughdailyteacher-pupilinteractionsaswellasprogrammesinthenon-academiccurriculum.Theyfocusoninstillingsoundvaluesinyourchild,totakehimthroughlifeasaresponsibleadult.YourchildwillhavemanyopportunitiestodeveloplifeskillsthroughCo-CurricularActivities,CivicsandMoralEducation,SocialEmotionalLearning,NationalEducationandPhysicalEducation.

    # English,MotherTongueLanguage,MathematicsandSciencewillbetaughtattheappropriatelevelaccordingtotheabilityofthestudent.

    * ScienceistaughtfromPrimary3onwards.^ ForPrimary14,HealthEducationisnotaseparatesubjectbut

    relevanttopicsareincludedinthelearningofEnglish.~ ProjectWorkisconductedduringcurriculumtimebutisnotan

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  • English and Mother Tongue LanguageYourchildwilllearnEnglishasafirstlanguageinprimaryschool.Englishisthelinguafrancaofinternationalbusiness,scienceandtechnology.TheabilitytowriteandspeakEnglishwellthereforeremainsanessentialskilltocultivateinouryoung.

    YourchildwilllearnhisMotherTongueLanguage(ChineseLanguage,MalayLanguageorTamilLanguage)asasecondlanguage.Bilingualism,acornerstoneofoureducationsystem,hasbeenavaluableassettoourpupils,enablingthemtoconnectandtapintoopportunitiesintheglobalenvironment.

    WithmorePrimary1pupilscomingfromhouseholdswhereEnglishisthedominanthomelanguage,wewillcontinuetorefinetheteachingofMotherTongueLanguages.Schoolswillusedifferentiatedteachingapproachestocatertopupilsfromdifferenthomelanguagebackgrounds.TheywillpromotefunctionaluseoftheMotherTongueLanguages,withgreateremphasisonlisteningandspeakingskills.

    Chinese Language Curriculum (Modular) Malay Language Curriculum Tamil Language Curriculum

    Moreemphasisonspeaking,listeningandreading Teachingtailoredtomeetthedifferentlearningneedsofpupils Moreengagingandappealingteachingmaterialsthatcapturepupilsinterest

    AllpupilswilltaketheCoreModule. Pupilswithlittleornoexposuretothe

    ChineseLanguagewilltakeBridgingModules. Pupilswiththeinterestandabilitytogo

    furtherwilltaketheEnrichmentModules.

    PupilswillbetaughtaccordingtotheirdifferentlevelsofachievementatPrimary2,4and6.

    PupilswillbegivenmoreopportunitiestopractiseSpokenTamil.

    key Features of the revised mother Tongue Language Curriculum

    Developing your childs language skills

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  • A learning environment that caters to your childs strengths and needsLearning Support ProgrammesSchoolshaveLearningSupportProgrammestoensurethathelpisathandforpupilswhoneedit.

    Theseprogrammes,whichprovidelearningsupportforpupilswhoenterPrimary1witheitherweakliteracyornumeracyskills,ensurethatpupilsareabletokeepupwithcoresubjectslikeEnglishandMathematics.

    LearningSupportProgrammesincludedailylessonswithsmallergroupsofpupilstaughtbyspeciallytrainedteachers.Theseprogrammesusestructuredteachingapproachesthatmeetthelearningneedsofthesepupils.

    Programmes for intellectually gifted pupilsTheGiftedEducationProgramme(GEP)caterstopupilswhoareintellectuallygifted.GEPpupilswillbeplacedinseparateclassesinselectedprimaryschoolsforPrimary4toPrimary6,andreceiveanadvancedcurriculumthatmatchestheirabilities.Theywillbetaughtbyspeciallytrainedteachers.YourchildsschoolwillinvitehimtositforascreeningtestwhenheisinPrimary3todeterminehiseligibilityfortheGEP.

    Forpupilswithhighabilitiesinspecificsubjectdisciplines,butwhoarenotintheGEP,thereareopportunitiestoenrichtheirlearningthroughbothschool-basedandMOEcentrally-runactivitiesduringoroutsideofschoolhours.

    Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)CCAsareanintegralpartofawell-roundededucationandplayanimportantpartinbuildingcharacter.Theyhelpnurtureinpupilsqualitiessuchasresilience,tenacity,confidenceandperseverance,whichpreparethemtoadaptandthriveinarapidlychangingworld.

    ThereisawholerangeofexcitingCCAsforyourchildtochoosefrom,rangingfromsports,uniformedgroups,visualandperformingarts,toclubsandsocieties.

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    How does Subject-based Banding work?

    Pupil who takes 1 or more foundation subject(s) and does very well in the subjects

    Pupil who takes 4 standard subjects and has difficulty coping

    All other pupils

    Schoolmayallowhimtoupgrade1or2subjectstostandardlevelifschoolbelieveshecancope;orcontinuethesamesubjectcombinationinP6

    Schoolmayallowhimtotake1ormoresubjectsatfoundationlevelinP6

    SchoolwillallowthemtocontinuethesamesubjectcombinationinP6

    Pupil sits for school-based examinationsBasedonpupilsresults,schoolrecommendsasubjectcombination.Parentsfillupoptionformindicatingpreferredcombination.

    Pupil takes subject combination chosen by parentsEnglish,Mathematics,ScienceandMotherTongueLanguageareavailableatstandardandfoundationlevels.MotherTongueLanguageisalsoavailableatthehigherlevel.

    Pupil sits for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

    Pupil takes subject combination decided by school

    At P4

    At P5

    End of P5

    End of P6

    Subject-based BandingSubject-basedBandingbeginsinPrimary5andcontinuesinPrimary6.Subject-basedBandingprovidesgreaterflexibilityforyourchildbygivinghimthechoicetotakeacombinationofstandardorfoundationsubjects,dependingonhisstrengths.Thiswillhelphimfocusonthesubjectsthatheisstronginwhilebuildingupthefundamentalsinthesubjectsthatheisweakin.

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  • Holistic education for your child

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    More engaging teaching methodsOurteacherswilladoptmorecreativelearningstrategiesinthecurriculumtomakelessonscometolife.Forexample,yourchildwillbeabletolearnmathematicalconceptsthroughinvestigativetasksandreal-lifeactivities,andlanguageskillsthroughroleplayanddrama.

    InlinewiththerecommendationsofthePrimaryEducationReviewandImplementation(PERI)committeein2009,arangeofenhancementsarebeingprogressivelyimplementedinprimaryschooleducationoverthenextfewyears.Theseenhancementsaimtomakelearningmoreenjoyableandmeaningfulforyourchild,andseektodevelopinthemabetterbalanceofskillsandvalues.

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    Programme for Active LearningToencouragelearningbeyondtheclassroom,theProgrammeforActiveLearning(PAL)willgiveyourchildthechancetodiscovernewinterests,learnnewskillsanddevelophischaracter.

    Yourchildwillhavetheopportunityduringcurriculumtimetotryoutactivitiesintheareasofsportsandoutdooreducation,aswellasperformingandvisualartsactivities.PALwillbeintroducedprogressivelytoallPrimary1and2pupilsby2017.

    MOEwillalsostrengthenthequalityofPhysicalEducation,andArtandMusiceducation.Thesesubjectsareintegraltoaholisticeducationexperienceforourstudents.Theyenableourstudentstodevelopphysicalrobustness,enhancetheircreativeandexpressivecapacities,andshapetheirpersonal,culturalandsocialidentity.

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    Holistic Assessment to support learningAssessmentisanimportantaspectoflearningandteaching.WithHolisticAssessment,schoolsaremovingbeyondtestsandexaminationsandusingassessmenttoprovideusefulinformationthatsupportsyourchildslearningandholisticdevelopment.AtPrimary1,lessemphasiswillbeplacedonsemestralexaminationssothatyourchildcaneaseintoformalschoolingmoresmoothly.Asparents,youwillreceivericherandmoreregularfeedbacktohighlightareaswhereyourchildhasdonewellandwaystoimprovehislearning.HolisticAssessmentemphasisesthedevelopmentofskillsandvaluesaswellasacquisitionofknowledgetoenableyourchildtobuildgreaterconfidenceanddevelopastrongerdesiretolearn.Thiswillinturnhelphimtodevelophispotentialmorefully.

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    Form Teacher Guidance PeriodAsFormTeachersplayacentralroleinshapingthedevelopmentoftheiryoungcharges,theFormTeacherGuidancePeriod(FTGP)hasbeenintroducedinallprimaryschoolssince2012.Theallocatedoneperiodperweekcarvesouttimeformorequalityteacher-studentinteraction,andallowsteacherstobettercatertoeachstudentsholisticdevelopment,includingtheirSocialandEmotionalLearningneeds.

    Single-session primary schoolsThemajorityofgovernmentprimaryschoolswilltransittosinglesessionby2016.Goingsinglesessionallowsmoretimeandspaceforschoolstofocusonnon-academicaspectssuchasleadershiptrainingandcharacter-building.

    Singlesessiondoesnotmeanafulldayofschool;itonlymeansanextensionofonetotwohoursoncertaindaystofacilitateyourchildsnon-academicactivities.Schoolswillalsobegiventheflexibilitytoadjusttheirstartandendtimebasedontheirspecificneeds.

    Newinfrastructurewillbeputinplacetosupportthedeliveryofholisticeducation.Schoolfacilitiesandspaceswillberedesigned,andthismayincludeoutdoorlearningspacesandadditionalvenuesforperformingarts.

    Home-school partnershipAsaparent,youplayacriticalroleasourpartnerinthemissiontoprepareouryoungforthefuture.Weneedyoursupportsothatyourchildcanbenefitfullyfromabalancedandholisticprimaryeducation.

    Tostayupdatedontheimplementationprogress,visitourprimaryeducationwebsiteat:http://www.primaryeducation.sg/

  • Asaparent,youhaveavitalroletoplayinchoosingaschoolthatmatchestheneedsofyourchild.Belowaresomefactorsyoumaywishtoconsiderwhenchoosingaschoolforyourchild.

    Travel time and distance to schoolConsiderthedistancefromtheschooltoyourhome.Ashorterdistancecanofferthebenefitsofashortertravellingtimeforyourchild,reducedtransportcostsandbetteropportunitiesforyoutoforgeastrongrelationshipwiththeschoolofyourchoice.Strongertieswiththeschoolmeansbetterco-operationinraisingandeducatingyourchild.

    Tofindoutthedistancebetweentheschoolofchoiceandyourhome,youmaywishtovisittheSingaporeLandAuthoritysOneMapSchoolQueryService(http://www.onemap.sg)toobtainalistofschoolswithinthe1kmand12kmdistancecategoriesfromyourresidentialaddress.

    Mother Tongue LanguagesFindingoutwhatMotherTongueLanguageoptionsareofferedbytheschoolofchoiceisimportant.Youshouldalsonotethat: ChineseLanguageisofferedinallschools; MalayLanguageisofferedinallexcept

    SpecialAssistancePlanschools;and WhileTamilLanguageisofferedinmost

    schools,youshouldnonethelessconfirmthiswiththeschoolofchoice.

    Your childs interestsConsideryourchildsnon-academicinterestslikesports,performingarts,musicandtechnology;andfindoutiftheschooloffersactivitiesthatmatchtheseinterests.

    Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) SchoolsofferavarietyofCCAsthatcouldinclude

    sports,thearts,uniformedgroupssuchasBrowniesandScouts,andclubsandsocieties.Someschoolsoffernewactivitiessuchasgolf,ice-skating,roller-bladingandbowling.

    School-based Programmes or Schools niche Areas Ifyourchildhasspecificinterestssuchasin

    sportsordance,youmaywanttolookupschoolswhichoffertheseaspartoftheirnicheareas.Thisbookletincludesacomprehensivelistofschoolsthatoffertheseprogrammesforyourreference.(PleaseseePrimaryOneRegistrationinsertinbackcoverpocket.)

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  • Schools identityEachschoolhasitsownspecialstrengths.Youmaywanttofindoutmoreabouttheschoolyouhaveidentified,anditsstrengths.Thiswouldincludelearningabout Theschoolsvisionandmission; Cultureoftheschool;and ParentSupportGroups.

    Affiliated schoolsSomeprimaryschools(mostlythosewithreligious/clanassociations)haveclosetieswithcertainsecondaryschools,intheformofaffiliation.Yourchildcanenjoypriorityforadmissiontothesecondaryschoolaffiliatedtohisprimaryschool,providedhemeetstheschoolsadmissioncriteria,andheindicatestheaffiliatedsecondaryschoolashisfirstchoice.

    Special Assistance Plan schoolsSpecialAssistancePlanschoolsnurtureintheirpupilsadeepunderstandingoftheChineseLanguage,cultureandheritage,andenablethemtobeeffectivelybilingualinbothEnglishandChinese.

    Special needsSpecialprovisionshavebeenmadetohelpchildrenwithmildlearningdisabilitiesontheirlearningjourney.IfyourchildhasmildlearningdisabilitiessuchasDyslexiaandAutismSpectrumDisorder(ASD),schoolshaveteacherstrainedinspecialeducationalneedsandAlliedEducators(LearningandBehaviouralSupport)tohelpthemintegrateintotheschoolenvironment.Therearealsodesignatedschoolswithfullhandicapfacilitiesforpupilswithphysicaldisabilities,anddesignatedsecondaryschoolsforpupilswithvisualandhearingimpairment.TheseschoolsarelocatedindifferentpartsofSingaporetoprovideconveniencetoparents.(PleaseseePrimaryOneRegistrationinsertinbackcoverpocketforalistofdesignatedschools.)

    Special Education (SPED) SchoolsSpecialEducation(SPED)Schoolsprovideanalternativeeducationpathwayforchildrenwithspecialeducationalneedswhoareunabletobenefitfrommainstreameducation.SPEDSchoolsprovidecustomisededucationalandtrainingprogrammestocatertothediverseneedsofchildrenwithspecialneeds.AsatJanuary2012,thereare20SPEDschoolsrunbyVoluntaryWelfareOrganisations.Pleaserefertohttp://www.moe.gov.sg/education/special-education/formoredetails.

    Need to know more?Please visit www.moe.gov.sgInformationonindividualprimaryschoolsisavailableintheSchoolInformationServicessectionontheMinistryofEducation(MOE)website.Tofindoutmoreabouttheschoolofyourchoice,youmayvisittheschoolswebsite,attendtheschoolsopenhouse,orcalltheschool.

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    Thissectionwilladdressquestionsyoumayhaveaboutfinancingyourchildsprimaryschooleducationaswellasprovideinformationaboutschoolfeesandthedifferentfinancialassistanceschemesandgrantsthatareavailable.Wehaveputinplaceinitiativestoensurethatthosewhohavefinancialdifficultieswillbecateredfor.

    Schoolandmiscellaneousfeesinourlocalschoolshavebeenkeptaffordablesothateverychildcanenjoythebenefitsofprimaryschooleducation.EdusaveAwardsarealsoavailabletorewardandmotivatepupilswhoperformwellinschool.

    School Fees & Miscellaneous Fees

    Monthly fees payable in Government and Government-aided primary schools in 2012

    School Fees Standard Miscellaneous Fees

    Second-tier Miscellaneous Fees

    SingaporeCitizen $0 $5.50 Thefeesaredecidedbytheschoolbutarecappedatamaximumof$5.50.YourchildmayusehisEdusaveaccounttopayforthesefees.

    SingaporePR $40.00 $5.50 Thefeesaredecidedbytheschoolbutarecappedatamaximumof$5.50.

    Financial assistance schemes and money matters

    Edusave SchemeTheEdusaveSchememaximiseseducationalopportunitiesforallSingaporeanpupilsbyprovidingpupilsandschoolswithfundstopayforenrichmentprogrammesortopurchaseadditionalresources.Italsorewardsthosewhoperformwellorwhomakegoodprogressintheiracademicandnon-academicwork.

    In2012,yourchildwillreceiveanannualcontributionof$200inhisEdusaveaccountifheisaSingaporeanandstudyingfull-timeinagovernmentorgovernment-aidedprimaryschool.

    For more information on school fees payable for your child, please visit http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/ and http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/international-students/general-info/#monthly-school-fees

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    Edusave Pupils Fund Edusave Grants

    YourchildmayusethefundsinhisEdusaveAccounttopayfor Enrichmentprogrammesorganisedbyhisschool; Second-tiermiscellaneousfeesingovernmentor

    government-aidedprimaryschools.

    Yourchildsschoolwillalsoreceiveannualgrantstopurchaseteachingtoolsororganiseenrichmentactivitiesthatwillbenefityourchild.

    Edusave Awards Eligibility Value (per year)

    EdusaveCharacterAward Outstandingstudentsfromeachschoolwhodemonstrateexemplaryvaluesandcivicresponsibilitythroughtheirbehaviourandactions(2%ofSingaporeanpupilsfromeachschool).

    $200forP1toP3 $350forP4toP6

    EdusaveScholarship Top10%ofpupilsinP5andP6ineachschoolbasedonacademicperformance.

    $350

    EdusaveAwardsforAchievement,GoodLeadershipandService(EAGLES)

    10%ofSingaporeanpupilsfromP4upwardsineachschoolwhodisplayleadershipqualities,performservicetocommunityandschoolsandachieveexcellenceinnon-academicactivities.

    $250

    EdusaveMeritBursary Top25%ofpupilsineachlevelfromeachschoolbasedonacademicperformanceandwithgrosshouseholdincomeoflessthan$5,000permonth,orpercapitaincome*ofbelow$1,250.

    $200forP1toP3 $250forP4toP6

    EdusaveGoodProgressAward Top10%ofpupilsfromP2upwardsineachlevelfromeachschoolwhomakesignificantimprovementsintheiracademicperformancecomparedtothepreviousyear.

    $100forP2toP3 $150forP4toP6

    YourchildmayqualifyforEdusaveAwardsifheisaSingaporeCitizen,hasgoodconduct,andperformswellindifferentareasinschool(seetheeligibilitycriteriabelow):

    *Per capita income is the Gross Household Income divided by the number of household members which include the student, his parents, unmarried siblings and grandparents.

  • Financial Assistance SchemesFinancialassistanceschemesareavailabletoensurethatnochildisdeniedaneducationbecauseofhisfinancialsituation.

    TheMOEFinancialAssistanceScheme(FAS)providesneedypupilswithfreetextbooks,schoolattireandwaiverofschoolfeesandstandardmiscellaneousfees.

    Inaddition,schoolsalsoprovidediscretionaryassistance(e.g.transportallowanceandmealcoupons)usingschool-basedfunds.Thisschool-basedassistancecanbenefitthosewhodonotmeetthequalifyingcriteriafortheMOEFAS,aswellasprovideadditionalassistancetothoseontheMOEFAS.

    Parentsandpupilscanapproachtheschoolsdirectlyiftheyrequirefinancialassistance.

    MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for Government and Government-aided primary schools

    Eligibility Standard Miscellaneous Fees

    Textbook School Attire Examination Fees

    Familywithgrosshouseholdincomenotexceeding$2,500permonth

    PerCapitaIncome*notexceeding$625permonth

    100%Waived FreeTextbooks

    FreeSchoolAttire

    75%subsidyofnationalexamfees(100%subsidyforpupilsunderMinistryofCommunityDevelopment,Youth&SportsPublicAssistanceScheme)

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    *Per capita income is the Gross Household Income divided by the number of household members which include the student, his parents, unmarried siblings and grandparents.

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    Opportunity FundBeyondthefinancialassistanceschemes,schoolshavetheOpportunityFundwhichprovidesfurthersubsidytostudentsfromlowerincomefamiliestoownpersonalcomputersandtoparticipateindevelopmentalprogrammes.Thisensuresthattheywillnotbedeniedlearningopportunitiesduetofamilycircumstances.

  • Partnering the school to support your child

    Help your child know his school environmentTheearlieryourchildisfamiliarisedwithhisnewenvironment,themorepositivehewillfeelaboutgoingtoschool. Visitortourtheschoolgroundswithyourchildorshowhimpicturesoftheschool. Talktoyourchildaboutthenewroutineshewillbegoingthrougheveryday,suchasflag-raisingandlowering,

    recess,assembly,schoolbusdrop-offandpick-uppoints,timetable,andwearingtheschooluniform. Encourageyourchildtopractiseschoolingskillssuchasaskingforpermission,buyingfood,organisinghisschool

    bagandpassingmessagesbetweenschoolandparents.Helphimtoknowthesourcesofhelpavailableinschool(suchashisFormTeacherorSchoolCounsellor)andhowhecanseekassistance.Youcanevenrole-playwithyourchild.

    Gethimexcitedaboutnewexperiences,suchasmakingnewfriendsorlearningnewthings.

    Value your child Valueyourchildforwhoheis,notjustwhathehasachieved. Maintainagoodrelationshipwithyourchild.Respecthisopinionsandlistentowhathehastosay. Loveyourchildregardlessofhisresults. Appreciateyourchildseffortfocusontheprocess,notthemarks. Avoidcomparingyourchildsperformancewiththatofothers. Begenerouswithyourpraise. Maketimetoplaywithyourchildandenjoyhiscompany. Encourageyourchild,especiallywhenheisdisheartened.

    Know and understand your child Understandyourchildsstrengthsandweaknesses.Helpyourchilddevelophisstrengthsfurther. Haverealisticexpectationsandachievablegoalsforyourchild. Setstep-by-stepgoalstoenableyourchildtoachievethemandexperiencesuccess. Listentoyourchildsneeds.

    Help and guide your child in his learning Helpyourchildtodeveloparoutineforschoolandhomework. Createaconducivelearningenvironmentthatsuitsyourchildslearningstyle/habits. Instilself-disciplinebyteachingyourchildtomonitorhisownbehaviour. Bealerttohisneedsandfears.SeekhelpfromschoolpersonnelsuchasHeadofDepartment(PupilWelfare),

    PastoralCareCoordinator,LearningSupportCoordinator,TeacherCounsellororotherprofessionals,ifnecessary. Disciplinewithempathy.Yourchildsmisbehaviourishisbest,althoughincorrect,attempttomeethisneedsat

    thatmoment.Disciplineiscorrection.Explainwhyhischosenbehaviourwaswrong,andwhatistherightwayforhimtomeethisneedswithouthurtinghimselfandothers.

    Preparingandsupportingyourchildisimportanttoensurethatheenjoyshislearningexperienceinprimaryschool.Herearesometipsonhowyoucanhelpyourchildinhisearlyyearsofeducation.

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    TheSingaporeeducationsystemaimstohelpourstudentsdiscovertheirtalents,realisetheirpotential,anddevelopapassionforlearningthatlaststhroughlife.

    ThisinfographicprovidesanoverviewoftheSingaporeeducationlandscape.

    The Singapore education journey

  • * Pre-vocationalcourseenablestraineestohaveanearlierstartinvocationaltraining,anddeliversacustomised,hands-oncurriculumthatpreparesthemforsubsequenttrainingatatechnicalorvocationalinstitutionliketheITE.

    ** Alternative QualificationsrefertoqualificationsnottraditionallyofferedbythemajorityofmainstreamschoolsinSingapore.

    ***Continuing Education and Training (CET)isdesignedforadultlearnersorcompanieslookingtoupgradetheskillsandknowledgeoftheiremployees.

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  • Preparing for the future

    Yourchildsholisticdevelopmentisthefocusofourschoolsefforts.Weencourageyoutofindoutmoreaboutthevariousschoolprogrammesandbeinregularcontactwithyourchildsteachers.Yourpartnershipwiththeschoolwillhelpyoutobeconstantlyinformedandinvolvedinyourchildsprogress.Together,wecanhelpyourchildrealisehisfullpotential.

    VisitMOEswebsiteatwww.moe.gov.sgorcalltheMOECustomerServiceCentreat6872 2220ifyouneedfurtherinformationonprimaryschooleducation.

    Forthelatestnewsoneducationandfeaturesonschoolsandteachers,pleasevisitSchoolbag,MOEsonlinenewsletterforparents, at www.schoolbag.sg.

    MOEwillbeorganisingeducationseminarsforparentsonprimaryandsecondaryschooleducation.Forthelatestupdatesanddetails,pleaserefertowww.moe.gov.sg.

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    Preparing for the future

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