initialism for
Primary School Leaving
Examination. a national
examination in Singapore taken by students at the end of their final year in
primary schoolRegarded as a high-stake examination determining the ability to enter a secondary school of choice.
In Singapore, Primary 6 students (12 year olds) are required to take PSLE if they are in a government-approved institution.
The high-stakes Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) should be scrapped to counter the country's preoccupation with academic scores - one of three unhealthy trends plaguing the education system here, Ms Denise Phua (
Jalan Besar GRC) said yesterday.