PSLE

Definitions

Initialism of Primary School Leaving Examination, a national examination taken at the end of the final year of primary school; regarded as a high-stake examination determining the ability to enter a secondary school of choice.

Singapore, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Examples

“One father was asked, “If your child pass⟳ PSLE, would you allow⟳ her to go to a secondary school?” The reply⟳ was, “Even if she passes I don’t think⟳ I could afford⟳ the fees to send⟳ her to a secondary school. Anyway what could secondary school do for her? I need⟳ her to earn⟳ a living right now”.”

“MOE may also consider⟳ giving parents the option of exempting their child with special needs from the Primary 6 PSLE and allowing these pupils to proceed directly to NorthLight School or a vocational school.”

“What is the significance of it? Well, employers of Singapore-based companies are particularly focussed on PSLE, GCE 'O' and 'A' levels score⟳ for recruitment, so a high PSLE T-score could get⟳ you a better job next time.”

“The PSLE is one of our most important examinations or at least, many parents think⟳ that the PSLE is one of our most important examinations. Because it is not just a report⟳ of the student’s performance in primary school, but parents think⟳ that this determines the student’s future.”

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