According to the Ministry of Education, the mastery of English is vital to the students of Singapore. As English is the language of administration, education, science, commerce, technology, and global communication English skills are assessed through written examinations, oral examinations as well as listening comprehension.

Written exams include articulating writing and comprehension passages, while in oral examinations, students are requested to verbally read passages and describe pictures.

The primary school syllabus aims to enhance speaking and listening skills, as well as to nurture students into independent readers who can express their ideas in writing.

In secondary school, students are expected to speak and write grammatically correct English tailored to purpose, audience and context.

Junior college students are called to be fluent in English. Therefore, at this level English as an academic subject is replaced by General Paper, where students formulate analysis and arguments about current issues.

English also offers you many benefits beyond the school, curriculum and books. It enhances a child’s confidence and open pathways to many other dimensions that would not possible without the knowledge of good English.