Mother Tongue Language (MTL) is offered in Singapore schools as a second language. It is a compulsory subject.
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Can I be exempted from mother tongue?
Eligibility. Your child may be eligible for MTL exemption in a mainstream primary school if they: Are returning from overseas and had no opportunity to learn an official MTL, a Non-Tamil Indian Language (NTIL) or an approved Foreign Language or Asian Language for a sustained period of time.
Can you be exempted from mother tongue in JC?
Students can be exempted from taking H1 Mother Tongue if they have passed their Higher Mother Tongue in Secondary School, but it still counts as 1 point. However, if the student did not undertake Higher MTL in Secondary school ‘O’ Level, it is compulsory for him/her to complete H1 MTL in JC.
Is mother tongue compulsory for a level?
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students need not take the H1 MTL at A-Level if they have obtained a D7 or better in Higher MTL at O-Level as they would have been deemed to have fulfilled the MTL requirement.
Is English mandatory in Singapore?
Although English is the language of instruction in Singapore schools, Mother Tongue is a compulsory subject at the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level (‘O’ Level) and Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level (‘A’ Level).
What happens if fail PSLE Chinese?
According to experienced parents at Kiasuparents, the only problem of failing one subject in PSLE is that it will drag down the overall PSLE T-score.PSLE takes into account all 4 subjects. So even if you failed English or Chinese or any subject, it doesn’t matter.
Can foreigner take PSLE?
The primary school leaving examination (PSLE) happens at the end of six years of primary education. As all student need to have sufficient time to prepare PSLE, therefore there is no direct admission to the primary year six is allowed for international students.
Is it compulsory to take Chinese in JC?
unfortunately, nope unless you have taken higher Chinese in Secondary School. only in Polytechnics you will get exemption in Chinese/ MTL.
Can CCA points be used for JC?
For candidates eligible for a JC, Poly and/ or ITE course, their CCA bonus points can be used in the computation of net aggregate for posting to JC, Poly or ITE courses. CCA grades of A1-A2 will be given 2 bonus points and grades of B3-C6 will be given 1 bonus point.
What is L1R5 for?
The L1R5 is an assessment tool used by the Ministry of Education to score the 10,000 plus Singaporean secondary school students who take the annual GCE O Level Exam every year in December.
Is mother tongue required for JC?
To be eligible for admission to a junior college, you must meet these 2 criteria: Your L1R5 must not exceed 20. Meet the grade requirements for specific subjects.
Bonus points for admission.
| Type of bonus points | Bonus points |
|---|---|
| English and Higher Mother Tongue Language grade: A1 to C6 for admission to JC or MI | 2 |
Do I need to take mother tongue in JC?
The Mother Tongue Language (MTL) policy requires all students (including international students) to offer an MTL.Students who have obtained a D7 or better in Higher MTL at ‘O’ level as they would have been deemed to have fulfilled the MTL requirement. Students who are officially exempted from taking MTL.
Is it compulsory to learn Malay in Singapore?
Singapore schools require students to study their “mother tongue” language as part of the 2nd language compulsory program. If you are Chinese, you have to study Mandarin as your 2nd language. (I assume) if you are a Malay, you have to study Malay as your 2nd language.
How is mother tongue decided?
One of the definitions is that it is ‘the language which a person has grown up speaking from early childhood‘.The issue is the same as for ‘mother tongue’ – it is applied to languages you have learnt as a child. If you no longer speak your childhood language, you have lost your status as a native speaker.
What is Singapore mother tongue language?
EnglishMalayTamilMandarin Chinese
Which language is mostly spoken in Singapore?
| Languages of Singapore | |
|---|---|
| Official | English, Standard Chinese (Mandarin), Malay, Tamil |
| National | Malay |
| Main | English (de facto) Malay (de jure) |
| Minority | Cantonese, Hokkien, Hainanese, Hakka, Teochew, Indonesian, Javanese, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Urdu |
What is the lowest PSLE score?
The PSLE Score will range from 4 (best) to 32. The score will be used when you choose a secondary school and also students will continue to be assigned to Express, Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) courses, until 2023.
Can NT go to express?
Most students in the Normal (Technical) course take between 5 and 7 subjects. If your child is taking any Express or Normal (Academic) course subjects, they may sit for the O-Level or N(A)-Level examination in that subject.
What is passing mark for PSLE?
This will continue as per current practice and is independent of the changes to the PSLE scoring and S1 posting. Myth 2: The new passing mark for PSLE subjects is 65 based on the new AL6 band. Fact: There is no passing or failing mark for each PSLE subject, or the PSLE as a whole.
Is pencil allowed in PSLE?
However, if your child really hates the pen, do make sure you bring at least a few HB or 2B pencils. They are dark enough and can be used for OAS shading.
Can a foreign child study in Singapore?
International students can seek admission to our mainstream primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute. Learn more about studying in Singapore and how to apply for admission.
