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School Terms and Holidays for 2025: Making the Most of the Academic Year for English Excellence

School Terms and Holidays for 2025: Making the Most of the Academic Year for English Excellence
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has officially announced the school terms and holidays for 2025, providing students, parents, and educators in Singapore a structured overview of the year ahead. With a total of four terms and strategically placed holidays, the academic calendar is designed to balance learning and rest. However, for students aiming to excel in English — especially with the rise in importance of Weighted Assessments (WA) — every term and holiday offers unique opportunities to improve.
School Terms and Holidays for 2025: Making the Most of the Academic Year for English Excellence
Here, we break down the 2025 school calendar and provide actionable advice on how to optimize every term and holiday for better English performance, with the support of WRITERS AT WORK educators.

2025 School Calendar Overview

Primary and Secondary School Terms

1. Term 1: Thursday, 2 January – Friday, 14 March 2025
(10 weeks)

2. Term 2: Monday, 24 March – Friday, 30 May 2025
(10 weeks)

3. Term 3: Monday, 30 June – Friday, 5 September 2025
(10 weeks)

4. Term 4: Monday, 15 September – Friday, 21 November 2025
(9 weeks for Primary; varies for Secondary based on national exams)

School Holidays

1. March Holidays: Saturday, 15 March – Sunday, 23 March 2025

2. June Holidays: Saturday, 31 May – Sunday, 29 June 2025

3. September Holidays: Saturday, 6 September – Sunday, 14 September 2025

4. Year-End Holidays: Saturday, 22 November – Wednesday, 31 September 2025

Maximizing School Holidays: A Strategic Approach to English Mastery

School holidays are not just for rest—they are golden opportunities for students to catch up and get ahead. Here’s how to make the most of each holiday period:

March Holidays: A Mid-Term Boost

With just a week’s break, students can:
  • Review Term 1 Material: Reinforce topics covered in Term 1 to start Term 2 strong.
  • Enroll in Intensive Workshops: WRITERS AT WORK offers holiday programs focused on areas like composition writing and oral skills.

June Holidays: A Time for Growth

The month-long break is perfect for significant progress:
  • Focus on Weaknesses: Revisit WAs from Terms 1 and 2 to correct mistakes.
  • Expand Reading Habits: Read diverse genres to improve comprehension and vocabulary.
  • Start Prepping for Term 3: Tackle higher-level English exercises.
School Terms and Holidays for 2025: Making the Most of the Academic Year for English Excellence
WRITERS AT WORK’s June holiday courses help students stay ahead by building advanced skills and preparing them for Term 3’s challenges.

September Holidays: Sharpening the Sword

A short but critical holiday:
  • Mock Tests: Take timed practices for upcoming assessments.
  • Oral Exam Drills: Refine speaking skills in preparation for end-of-year exams.

Year-End Holidays: Preparing for the Next Year

The long break offers a chance to:
  • Consolidate the Year’s Learning: Revise Term 4 topics to solidify knowledge.
  • Preview Next Year’s Syllabus: Get a head start on new topics.
WRITERS AT WORK’s year-end boot camps or classes ensure students are ready to hit the ground running in 2026. By having a strong understanding of the unique challenges to excel in English our educators can aid your child by:
  • Customizing Lessons: Tailored to each student’s needs, ensuring steady progress.
  • Providing Structured Practice: From grammar to composition, our spiral curriculum reinforces learning step by step.
  • Offering Expert Feedback: Actionable advice to turn weaknesses into strengths.
Our proven track record speaks for itself, with countless students achieving As in English and building confidence in their abilities.

Attain Stellar Results with WRITERS AT WORK!

Does Your Child Need English Tuition? Here's How to Tell

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!

If you are interested in our primary English tuition and secondary English tuition in Singapore, WRITERS AT WORK has expanded to 9 convenient locations. To find the nearest location that suits your needs, please explore our options. If you have any inquiries regarding our range of programs or class schedules, please feel free to contact WRITERS AT WORK!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. What Do You Learn in English Writing Class?

At W@W, students are first taught to break down questions to understand what is being asked. Learning what the question wants is just as important as learning how to answer it. Next, students will learn how to use the Plot Curve to craft logical and coherent plots, and interesting, well-developed characters, all the while learning key phrases which broaden their vocabulary. Students will use ideas from all the lessons taught at W@W in the exam.

2. How Can I Improve My Child’s Creative Writing Skills?

One way to enhance a child’s creative writing skills is by reading model compositions. After all, children cannot write about what they do not know. By reading how good essays are written and attempting to imitate them, children will pick up sentence mechanics and vocabulary they can use in their own exams. Reading more will also give students ideas about the various contexts they can write an essay about as they will be able to broaden their horizon of experiences.

3. Why is It Important to Take Writing Classes?

Writing is the most challenging literacy skill to teach because it is a combination of many different skills and abilities. Students must be logical and creative when writing to create a coherent plot while remembering how to use the correct sentence mechanics. Furthermore, a wide range of vocabulary suited to the context must be used to create the correct imagery and tone.

4.What Age Do Kids Start Creative Writing?

Children typically begin creative writing in primary school. In Singapore, children are required to do Situational Writing and Composition for their PSLE exams in Primary 6. They may begin with simple prompts and first learn how to craft basic sentences, then progress to telling a story with a coherent plot which has a source of tension and then a resolution.

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