Overview of primary school curriculum

The primary school curriculum focuses on:

• Subject-based learning such as languages, mathematics, science, art, music and social studies.
• Knowledge skills through subject-based learning and project work.
• Character development through daily interaction, Character and Citizenship Education and co-curricular activities.

Course length

6 years (Primary 1 to 6)

Subjects

• English Language
• Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Art
• Music
• Physical Education
• Social Studies
• Character and Citizenship Education

Higher MTL may be offered to your child depending on their MTL results.

Subject-based banding

Based on your child's Primary 4 school examination results, they will be offered English Language, MTL, Mathematics and Science at the foundation or standard levels in Primary 5 and 6. Possible subject combinations are:

• 4 standard subjects.
• 4 foundation subjects.
• A combination of standard and foundation subjects.

Learn more about subject-based banding and subject combinations.

Programmes for all students

• Project Work
• Co-curricular Activities
• Programme for Active Learning

Programmes for selected students

Primary 1

• Selected students will be identified for the Learning Support Programme (LSP) and Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM) Programme.

Primary 2

• Selected students will be identified for the Mother Tongue Support Programme (MTSP) for Primary 3 and 4.

Primary 3

• Identification exercise for the Gifted Education Programme (GEP).
• Selected students will be invited to join the MTSP.

Primary 4

• Selected students will be invited to join the GEP.
• Selected students will be invited to join the MTSP.
• Nominated students will take part in the Junior Sports Academy (JSA) selection trial. If selected, they will join the programme from Primary 4 to 6.

Certification offered

Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at end of Primary 6

Next educational level

Secondary school