Singapore Primary 6 (P6) Annual Study Plan
Primary 6 is a pivotal year for students in Singapore, marked by the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) and the Direct School Admission (DSA) process. This guide provides a detailed timeline to help parents and students navigate the year effectively.
November – December (End of P5)
- Academic Preparation — Begin revising English and other subjects, focusing on weak areas.
- DSA Preparation — If targeting DSA, start preparing portfolios or participating in relevant competitions.
January – March
- New Content — Focus on learning new Primary 6 material.
- CCA Activities — Participate in sports or other CCA competitions to build a well-rounded profile.
- School Exams — Prepare for school exams in February or March to gauge progress.
April
- School Open Houses — Attend open houses of target secondary schools to understand their culture and DSA requirements.
May
- Continue Open Houses — Visit more schools if needed.
- School Exams — Prepare for mid-year exams to assess readiness.
- DSA Applications — Submit DSA applications via the MOE portal from early May.
- Avoid last-minute submissions to prevent technical issues. Check specific requirements for DSA portfolios.
June (Holidays)
- Revision — Use the holidays to focus on intensive PSLE preparation.
- DSA Portfolio Submission — Submit required materials for DSA applications.
- Shortlist Notifications — Monitor emails (including spam) for DSA shortlist updates.
July
- DSA Trials and Interviews — Attend interviews, trials, or assessments for DSA applications.
August
- DSA Results — Receive DSA outcomes (Confirmed Offer, Waiting List, or Unsuccessful).
- Oral Exams — Prepare for PSLE oral exams (mid-August).
- Prelim Exams — Take school prelim exams to simulate PSLE conditions.
September
- DSA Results — Some schools may release additional DSA outcomes.
- Listening Comprehension — Prepare for PSLE listening exams (mid-September).
- PSLE Exams — Sit for PSLE exams (late September to early October).
October
- Post-PSLE Relaxation — Enjoy school activities and relax after exams.
- DSA Confirmation — Submit DSA school choices if holding a Confirmed Offer or Waiting List.
November
- PSLE Results — Collect PSLE results and DSA outcomes (late November).
- Secondary School Applications — Submit secondary school choices online.
- School Open Houses — Attend open houses for final school selection.
December
- School Placement — Receive secondary school placement results via SMS (mid-December).
- School Registration — Complete registration and purchase uniforms/books.