If you have a child in Primary 6 this year, the first thing you want pinned to the fridge is simple: when is the PSLE in 2026? Here are the key dates, subject by subject, with a note on where to confirm them officially.
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The dates at a glance
| Date | Subject | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 12 Aug 2026 | English Oral | ~10–15 min per candidate |
| Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Mother Tongue Oral (Chinese / Malay / Tamil / non-Tamil Indian) | ~10–15 min per candidate |
| Tue 15 Sep 2026 | English Listening Comprehension | one paper |
| Tue 15 Sep 2026 | Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension | separate paper, same day |
| Thu 24 Sep 2026 | English (written) | P1 08:15–09:25 · P2 10:30–12:20 |
| Fri 25 Sep 2026 | Mathematics (written) | P1 08:15–09:25 · P2 10:30–11:50 |
| Mon 28 Sep 2026 | Mother Tongue (written, CL / ML / TL) | P1 08:15–09:05 · P2 10:15–11:55 |
| Tue 29 Sep 2026 | Science (written) | P1 08:15–10:00 (single paper) |
| Wed 30 Sep 2026 | Higher Mother Tongue (written, HCL / HML / HTL) | P1 08:15–09:05 · P2 10:15–11:35 |
| Late Nov 2026 | Results release | exact date announced closer to the time |
Foundation-level papers run on the same day as their Standard counterpart. The whole examination period stretches from mid-August to the end of September — about seven weeks from the first oral session to the last written paper.
What each window means
- Oral (12–13 Aug) — the earliest papers, weeks before the written ones. 12 Aug is English Oral; 13 Aug is Mother Tongue Oral (Chinese / Malay / Tamil / non-Tamil Indian). Each candidate: ~10–15 min of reading aloud and a short conversation. Your child's school assigns the exact reporting slot.
- Listening Comprehension (15 Sep) — two separate papers on the same day: English Listening and Mother Tongue Listening. Roughly 35 min each. Main job for parents: don't let the date surprise your child.
- Written papers (24–30 Sep) — the bulk of the marks, one subject per day: English (24), Maths (25), Mother Tongue (28), Science (29), Higher Mother Tongue (30). Weekend break on 26–27 Sep. Every standard subject has two papers except Science, which is a single paper.
✅ Official timetable = the SEAB PSLE examination calendar. Oral reporting time / room assignment = your child's school.
A simple prep timeline that respects these dates
You don't need a complicated wall planner. Working backwards from the dates above:
- June – July: steady topic practice. This is the runway — calm, consistent revision beats last-minute cramming.
- Early August: shift some attention to oral practice, because the oral comes first (12 Aug English, 13 Aug Mother Tongue). Reading aloud daily for ten minutes is enough to build fluency.
- Mid-August to mid-September: rotate through all subjects; start doing timed papers so the clock stops being a surprise. Don't forget Listening Comprehension on 15 Sep — it lands quietly between oral and written.
- Final two weeks before 24 September: fewer new topics, more reviewing past mistakes and tightening exam-day habits (reading the question carefully, checking work).
A note on careless marks
In the final stretch, the marks most parents wish they could win back aren't from un-learned topics — they're the careless ones: a misread question, a dropped unit, a number copied wrong. Those tend to follow a pattern for each child, which means they're reviewable. If you want a quick, no-pressure way to see where your child is dropping marks, try a short set of P6-standard questions and look at which kind of slip keeps showing up.
👉 Try a free 5-question P6 maths check — no account needed to start.
Frequently asked questions
When is the PSLE in 2026? Oral on 12–13 August (English then Mother Tongue), Listening Comprehension on 15 September (English + Mother Tongue, separate papers same day), and Written papers 24–30 September, one subject per day. Confirm reporting times on SEAB.
When are the oral exams? Wednesday 12 August 2026 is English Oral; Thursday 13 August 2026 is Mother Tongue Oral. Your school confirms the exact slot.
When is Listening Comprehension? Tuesday 15 September 2026 — English and Mother Tongue as two separate papers on the same day.
When are the written papers? English 24 Sep, Maths 25 Sep, Mother Tongue 28 Sep, Science 29 Sep, Higher Mother Tongue 30 Sep 2026.
When will results be released? Typically late November; MOE and SEAB confirm the exact date nearer the time.
Dates verified against the official SEAB 2026 PSLE examination calendar on 11 Jul 2026. Always verify against SEAB and your child's school, as schedules can be updated.