ST to launch PSLE Companion to help parents support kids with exam preparation

My son is already getting top marks in Primary 5, and after next year, he wants to go to a top secondary school.

- Koh Ming Lun

Should I send him for enrichment classes so that he can reach his goal?My twins are starting their PSLE preparation in the new year, but listening to other parents, I wonder: Have I left it too late?

The Primary School Leaving Examination may still be some distance away, but questions are already coming in from parents whose children will be taking the exam next year, or even in 2027.

This worry and anxiety is not unusual, despite the Ministry of Education (MOE) having taken steps in recent years to reduce the emphasis on examinations and grades.

After five years of running a PSLE Prep Forum to help parents better guide their children through the examination year, The Straits Times has decided to extend that support further.

From January, it will publish a PSLE Companion containing a wealth of resources, including articles packed with information and expert advice on exam preparation. Parents can also look forward to worksheets that they can use to guide their children.

There will also be four parent workshops in 2026, with the first scheduled for Jan 17.

Parents who subscribed to The Straits Times PSLE Companion package will have full access to the articles, accompanying resources and workshops throughout the year.