The 2025 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a significant milestone for students in Singapore. Understanding the timeline and preparing strategically can make a considerable difference in performance.
Here’s a detailed guide covering the key 2025 PSLE exam dates, preparation tips, and answers to common questions parents and students often have about the PSLE.
Past PSLE questions and answers
PSLE-related information
- Important PSLE exam dates
- PSLE scoring system
- PSLE math paper format
- Approved calculator list
What is PSLE
The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a national examination in Singapore that is administered by the Ministry of Education and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) to test how ready our Primary 6 students are for secondary school.
4 main subjects (English, Math, Science and the Mother Tongue language) are being examined and the exams take place during the Term 3 to Term 4 period in all primary schools.
When does PSLE start and end?
The PSLE exam always starts in August.
This remains the same in 2025. Primary 6 students will be tested on their English and Mother Tongue oral first. These papers may coincide with their prelim exams in school.
Other components of the PSLE exams like Listening Comprehension and the written papers will be tested later in September and October respectively.
Depending on whether you’re taking the Higher Mother Tongue exam paper, the PSLE exam can end in September or October.
2025 PSLE Dates for Oral Exam
| English and Mother Tongue Oral Examinations (2 days) | Wed 13 Aug to Thu 14 Aug 2025 |
2025 PSLE Dates for Listening Comprehension Exam
| English and Mother Tongue Listening Compre Examination (same day) | Tue 16 Sept 2025 |
2025 PSLE Dates for Written Paper Examinations
2025 PSLE English Written Exam
| Thu, 25 Sept 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| English Language Paper 1 | 0815 - 0925 | 1 h 10 min |
| English Language Paper 2 | 1030 - 1220 | 1 h 50 min |
| Foundation English Language Paper 1 | 0815 - 0925 | 1 h 10 min |
| Foundation English Language Paper 2 | 1030 - 1150 | 1 h 20 min |
2025 PSLE Mathematics Written Exam
| Fri, 26 Sept 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Paper 1 | 0815 - 0915 | 1 h |
| Mathematics Paper 2 | 1030 - 1200 | 1 h 30 min |
| Foundation Mathematics Paper 1 | 0815 - 0915 | 1 h |
| Foundation Mathematics Paper 2 | 1030 - 1130 | 1 h |
2025 PSLE Mother Tongue Written Exam
| Mon, 29 Sept 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chinese/ Malay/ Tamil Bengali/ Gujarati/ Hindi/ Panjabi/ Urdu Paper 1 | 0815 - 0905 | 50 min |
| Chinese/ Malay/ Tamil Bengali/ Gujarati/ Hindi/ Panjabi/ Urdu Paper 2 | 1015 - 1155 | 1 h 40 min |
| Foundation Chinese/ Malay/ Tamil Bengali/ Gujarati/ Hindi/ Panjabi/ Urdu Paper 1 | 0815 - 0855 | 40 min |
2025 PSLE Science Written Exam
| Tue, 30 Sept 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Science | 0815 - 1000 | 1 h 45 min |
| Foundation Science | 0815 - 0930 | 1 h 15 min |
2025 PSLE Higher Mother Tongue Written Exam
| Wed, 1 Oct 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Higher Chinese/ Higher Malay/ Higher Tamil Paper 1 | 0815 - 0905 | 50 min |
| Higher Chinese/ Higher Malay/ Higher Tamil Paper 2 | 1015 - 1135 | 1 h 20 min |
PSLE Marking Dates 2025
The PSLE Exam scripts will be marked during the period of Mon 13 Oct to Wed 15 Oct 2025. During this period, all primary school students will be on school holiday.
PSLE Result Release Dates 2025
We’ll update the dates as soon as it is published on the Singapore MOE website.
Commonly Asked Questions About the PSLE
How are students graded under the Achievement Level (AL) system?
Each subject is graded on an AL scale of 1 (best) to 8 (weakest), with the overall score being the sum of the AL scores for all four subjects. A lower total score indicates better performance.
What are Direct School Admissions (DSA) options?
Students with talents in sports, the arts, or specific academic areas can secure a spot in secondary schools before the PSLE results through the DSA program. Applications generally open in May.
Are there resources for post-PSLE planning?
Yes, resources are available to help parents understand secondary school choices and transitions. Many educational organizations host webinars and workshops to guide decision-making.
The PSLE is not just a test of knowledge but also of resilience and preparation. By planning ahead and leveraging available resources, parents and students can navigate this phase successfully. All the best!