Pupils, parents relieved that some topics will be removed from PSLE

Twins Tan E-Kai (left) and Tan E-Xin are taking the Primary School Leaving Examination this year. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SUZAN KOA
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SINGAPORE - The reduction of the number of topics for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) this year comes as a relief to Primary 6 pupils and their parents.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) said on June 23 that the common last topics will be removed for the PSLE this year.

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