The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a significant milestone for students in Singapore, marking the end of their primary school education. As parents, it’s crucial to stay informed about the important dates and exam calendars for PSLE 2023.
The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board has released the PSLE 2023 Dates and Exam Calendar, allowing you to plan ahead and support your child’s preparation effectively.
2023 PSLE Examination Calendar
The PSLE 2023 Examination Calendar includes various key dates that every parent should be aware of. Here’s a breakdown of the important dates:
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Registration (TBC): Mon, 3 Apr – Wed, 19 Apr 2023
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Oral Examination: Tue, 15 Aug – Wed, 16 Aug 2023
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Listening Comprehension: Fri, 15 Sep 2023
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Written Examination: Thu, 28 Sep – Wed, 4 Oct 2023
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Marking Exercise: Mon, 16 Oct – Wed, 18 Oct 2023
2023 PSLE Oral Examination Calendar
The PSLE 2023 Oral Examination is a crucial component of the assessment. Here are the dates and papers:
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Tue, 15 August
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English Language, Foundation English Language, Chinese Language, Malay Language, Tamil Language (0800 – 1330 h)
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Wed, 16 August
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English Language, Chinese Language, Malay Language, Tamil Language, Foundation Chinese Language, Foundation Malay Language, Foundation Tamil Language, Bengali Language, Gujarati Language, Hindi Language, Panjabi Language, Urdu Language, Foundation Bengali Language, Foundation Gujarati Language, Foundation Hindi Language, Foundation Panjabi Language, Foundation Urdu Language (0800 – 1330 h)
2023 PSLE Listening Comprehension Examination Calendar
The Listening Comprehension Examination is a critical component of PSLE 2023. Here are the dates and papers:
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Fri, 15 September
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Chinese Language, Malay Language, Tamil Language (0900 – 0935 h *)
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Foundation Chinese Language, Foundation Malay Language, Foundation Tamil Language (0900 – 0940 h *)
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Bengali Language, Gujarati Language, Hindi Language, Panjabi Language, Urdu Language, Foundation Bengali Language, Foundation Gujarati Language, Foundation Hindi Language, Foundation Panjabi Language, Foundation Urdu Language (0900 – 0930 h *)
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English Language, Foundation English Language (1115 – 1150 h *)
* Actual duration may differ slightly
2023 PSLE Written Examination Calendar
The PSLE 2023 Written Examination covers various subjects. Here are the dates and papers:
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Thu, 28 September
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English Language Paper 1, English Language Paper 2 (0815 – 0925 h, 1030 – 1220 h)
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Foundation English Language Paper 1, Foundation English Language Paper 2 (0815 – 0925 h, 1030 – 1150 h)
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Fri, 29 September
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Mathematics Paper 1, Mathematics Paper 2 (0815 – 0915 h, 1030 – 1200 h)
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Foundation Mathematics Paper 1, Foundation Mathematics Paper 2 (0815 – 0915 h, 1030 – 1130 h)
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Mon, 2 October
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Chinese Language Paper 1, Malay Language Paper 1, Tamil Language Paper 1, Bengali Language Paper 1, Gujarati Language Paper 1, Hindi Language Paper 1, Panjabi Language Paper 1, Urdu Language Paper 1 (0815 – 0905 h)
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Chinese Language Paper 2, Malay Language Paper 2, Tamil Language Paper 2, Bengali Language Paper 2, Gujarati Language Paper 2, Hindi Language Paper 2, Panjabi Language Paper 2, Urdu Language Paper 2 (1015 – 1155 h)
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Foundation Chinese Language Paper 1, Foundation Malay Language Paper 1, Foundation Tamil Language Paper 1 (0815 – 0855 h)
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Tue, 3 October
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Wed, 4 October
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Higher Chinese Language Paper 1, Higher Malay Language Paper 1, Higher Tamil Language Paper 1 (0815 – 0905 h)
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Higher Chinese Language Paper 2, Higher Malay Language Paper 2, Higher Tamil Language Paper 2 (1015 – 1135 h)
Other Important Dates
Apart from the examination dates, it’s crucial to keep track of other significant milestones related to PSLE 2023:
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Marking Exercise: Mon, 16 Oct – Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Date of 2023 Result Release (TBD): Wed, 22 Nov – Fri, 24 Nov 2023 (TBD)
Conclusion
By staying informed about these essential dates, parents can ensure proper planning and support for their child’s PSLE 2023 journey. Moreover, it is crucial to refer to the official Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
In essence, being proactive and well-prepared will significantly contribute to your child’s success in the Primary School Leaving Examination. Therefore, it is vital to stay engaged and utilize all available resources to provide the best assistance and guidance to your child.
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