The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is an important milestone and exam that you need to adequately prepare for in order to enroll in the secondary school of your choice.
To help you plan ahead, here is the list of PSLE Dates you need to note for this year!
Also, check out our article on PSLE AL Scoring System!
PSLE Written Exam Dates for 2023
| Date | Paper | Time | Duration |
| Thursday, 28 September | English Language Paper 1 English Language Paper 2 | 0815 – 0925 h 1030 – 1220 h | 1 h 10 min 1 h 50 min |
| Friday, 29 September | Mathematics Paper 1 Mathematics Paper 2 | 0815 – 0915 h 1030 – 1200 h | 1 h 1 h 30 min |
| Monday, 2 October | 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 | 50 min |
| 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 | 1 h 40 min | |
| Tuesday, 3 October | Science | 0815 – 1000 h | 1 h 45 min |
| Wednesday, 4 October | Higher Chinese Language Paper 1 Higher Malay Language Paper 1 Higher Tamil Language Paper 1 | 0815 – 0905 h | 50 min |
| Higher Chinese Language Paper 2 Higher Malay Language Paper 2 Higher Tamil Language Paper 2 | 1015 – 1135 h | 1 h 20 min |
It is normal to feel anxious before any high-stakes exams. Remember to take a deep breath and pack your belongings in advance. Here is a checklist to help you and get a peace of mind.
Checklist of what to bring
- Blue/Black BallPoint Pen 0.5mm x 2
- Mechanical Pencil/2B Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- MT Dictionary (For Mother Tongue)
- Mathematical Set
- Ruler
- Calculator (Spare calculator, if possible)
- Water Bottle
- Analogue Watch
- Ezlink Card
- Entry Proof
- Notes (To leave in the bag. For reading on the way to school)
As up to 60% of what is being tested in PSLE comes from Primary 4 and Primary 5, it is important that your child have a solid foundation in P4 and P5 PSLE Math.
Get a free evaluation of your child’s current ability here.
