Registration Date:
- School Candidates: Wednesday, 09 April – Wednesday, 23 April
Mode of Assessment:
- Oral: Wednesday, 13 August and Thursday, 14 August
- Listening Comprehension: Tuesday, 16 September
- Written Examination: Thursday, 25 September – Friday, 26 September Monday, 29 September – Wednesday, 1 October
Marking Exercise:
- Monday, 13 October – Wednesday, 15 October
Understanding the PSLE English Scoring System
- Composition Writing: Students must craft narratives that are engaging, coherent, and grammatically accurate.
- Comprehension: The ability to understand and infer information from texts is rigorously tested.
- Oral Communication: Confidence and clarity in expressing ideas during the oral exam are crucial.
- Listening Comprehension: Students must demonstrate sharp listening skills and the ability to respond accurately.
Each of these components requires focused preparation, making English one of the most challenging subjects to excel in at the PSLE level.
Key Challenges in Scoring AL1 for PSLE English
1. Balancing Creativity and Structure in Composition Writing Writing a top-scoring composition involves more than just creativity. Students must adhere to the rules of grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary while crafting a compelling story. The task becomes even more daunting when they are required to align their narratives with specific themes or prompts.
2. Comprehension Requires Higher-Order Thinking Skills Comprehension questions often test students’ ability to infer meaning, interpret nuances, and connect ideas. Achieving AL1 requires not just understanding the text but also answering questions with precision and clarity.
3. Pressure During Oral Examinations The oral exam, scheduled for 13 and 14 August 2025, is a high-stakes component with new changes.These changes include a higher weightage (from 15% to 20%) and with the stimulus-based conversation now requiring candidates to utilize a real-life photograph. These pictures may lack explanatory text and exaggeration that was formerly used in the previous oral exam formats. Not only must students present their thoughts fluently and confidently while responding to stimulus-based questions, candidates will now have to pay more attention to subtle details and be ready to a limited or overload of visual stimuli with these new changes.
4. Sharp Listening Skills for Listening Comprehension Scheduled for 16 September 2025, the Listening Comprehension test evaluates students’ ability to process and respond to spoken information. Given the fast-paced nature of the test, even minor lapses in concentration can result in missed marks.
5. Time Management During the Written Examination The written papers, spread across 25 September to 1 October 2025, test students on multiple fronts: grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Managing time effectively to complete each section without compromising accuracy is a skill that students must master.
Strategies to Overcome These Challenges
1. Start Early, Start Now Preparation for the PSLE English exam should begin early to ensure students have ample time to build their skills. At WRITERS AT WORK, we emphasize the importance of starting early to provide children with a longer runway to master English.
2. Enroll in a Structured Curriculum A structured curriculum, like the one offered at WRITERS AT WORK, helps students gradually build their skills through our spiral learning model. This approach revisits key concepts at increasing levels of difficulty, ensuring students achieve mastery over time.
3. Practice Under Real Exam Conditions Simulating exam conditions can help students become familiar with the pressure they will face during the PSLE. Practice sessions for oral, listening comprehension, and written exams can build confidence and improve performance.
4. Receive Professional Guidance Engaging experienced tutors who specialize in English can make a significant difference. At WRITERS AT WORK, our team of educators is trained to identify and address individual student weaknesses, helping them excel in every component of the exam.
5. Utilizing High-Quality Resources Access to top-notch study materials, including model compositions, comprehension guides, and oral exam tips, is crucial. WRITERS AT WORK provides students with curated resources tailored to the PSLE English syllabus.
The WRITERS AT WORK Advantage
- Equip students with essential skills for every component of the English exam.
- Build confidence through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
- Provide targeted support to address each student’s unique challenges.
Mark Your Calendars and Begin Your Journey Today
Contact us today to learn more about our PSLE preparation programs and give your child the best start towards academic success.
PSLE 2025 Examination Calendar Recap:
- Oral Exams: 13 & 14 August 2025
- Listening Comprehension: 16 September 2025
- Written Exams: 25 September – 1 October 2025
Attain Stellar Results with WRITERS AT WORK!
English is a compulsory subject which all students must undertake. However, mastering the English language is not something which happens overnight – it takes consistent practice and effort to learn the nuances of the language. Students must read more and practice writing to gradually improve. Cramming for a language subject nearer to the exams is an impossible feat. After all, Rome was not built in a day! Attaining such a skill will have positive implications for not only your child’s education in school, but also employment prospects in future.
At WRITERS AT WORK, we are committed to providing the smoothest learning experience for your child sitting for their English exams. With our carefully curated methods of teaching your child how to write well, your child will learn how to present their thoughts and arguments in a coherent and concise manner. WRITERS AT WORK reinforces your child’s language skills and provides a strong foundation for their academic success, keeping up with all aspects of their progress both inside and outside of the classroom to nurture them holistically. For more information about how WRITERS AT WORK makes a difference, feel free to explore our website, watch our YouTube videos and catch us LIVE on TikTok!
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