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What is PSLE?
The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) marks a significant milestone for Singaporean students as it’s one of the first major exams of their lives. Its outcome shapes the secondary schools they can enrol in, imbuing a profound sense of gravitas that echoes strongly among students and parents alike.
What are the important 2026 PSLE dates and exam timetable?
Oral Examination Timetable
| Date | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil Foundation English |
8:00 AM to 01:30 PM |
Thursday 13 August 2026 |
English/Chinese/Malay/Tamil Foundation Chinese/Malay/Tamil |
08:00 AM to 01:30 PM |
Listening Comprehension Timetable
| Date | Paper | Time⋆ |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday 15 September 2026 |
Chinese/Malay/Tamil Foundation Chinese/Malay/Tamil |
9:00 AM to 9:35 AM 9:00 AM to 9:40 AM |
Tuesday 15 September 2026 |
English Foundation English |
11:15 AM to 11:50 AM |
Time⋆ (actual duration may differ slightly)
Written Examination Timetable
| Date | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 24 September 2026 |
English Paper 1 English Paper 2 Foundation English Paper 1 Foundation English Paper 2 |
08:15 AM to 09:25 AM 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM 08:15 AM to 09:25 AM 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Friday 25 September 2026 |
Mathematics Paper 1 Mathematics Paper 2 Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 Foundation Mathematics Paper 2 |
08:15 AM to 09:25 AM 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM 08:15 AM to 09:15 AM 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM |
Monday 28 September 2026 |
Chinese/Malay/Tamil Paper 1 Chinese/Malay/Tamil Paper 2 Foundation Chinese/Malay/Tamil |
08:15 AM to 09:05 AM 10:15 AM to 11:55 AM 08:15 AM to 08:55 AM |
Tuesday 29 September 2026 |
Science Foundation Science |
08:15 AM to 10:00 AM 08:15 AM to 09:30 AM |
Wednesday 30 September 2026 |
Higher Chinese/Malay/Tamil Paper 1 Higher Chinese/Malay/Tamil Paper 2 |
08:15 AM to 09:05 AM 10:15 AM to 11:35 AM |
What are the 2026 PSLE marking dates?
Monday, 12 October - Wednesday 14 October 2026
When will the 2026 PSLE results be released?
We’ll update the dates as soon as it is published on the Singapore MOE website.
It will usually be the week after the last week of school term 4.
Explain the 2026 PSLE scoring system
Each PSLE subject is assessed using 8 achievement levels (ALs), where AL1 denotes the highest achievable score for your child. These scores are solely based on your child’s individual performance and are not influenced by the performance of their peers. To familiarise your child with the PSLE grading system, their school will introduce AL-based scores from Primary 5 onwards. This approach also provides valuable insight into your child's potential performance in the PSLE. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of ALs and how they are calculated, we recommend reading this article.
When is the PSLE exam conducted?
The PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) is a national examination in Singapore taken by primary school students at the end of Primary 6. It's a critical milestone as it determines the students' placement into different secondary school streams. The exam is usually held in September.
For more information, check out our PSLE Timetable.
What subjects are included in the PSLE?
The PSLE exam assesses students' proficiency in four main subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Science, and Mother Tongue Language (eg. Chinese, Malay, Tamil).
For more information, check out the PSLE Syllabus and the PSLE Exam format.
What is the PSLE scoring system?
The PSLE uses a grading system based on Achievement Levels (ALs) ranging from 1 (highest) to 8 (lowest). The ALs are assigned based on a student's overall performance in all subjects. The raw scores obtained for each subject are converted into T-scores, which are then used to determine the Achievement Levels. Students are also given an overall T-score, which is used for secondary school placement.
Calculate your PSLE Score with our PSLE Score Calculator.
