Meaning of PSLE | Babel Free

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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