PSLE 2026 exam dates: the full timetable for Singapore parents
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, in plain terms, with a note on where to find the official subject-by-subject schedule.
The dates at a glance
| Component | 2026 dates |
|---|---|
| Oral examinations | Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 August 2026 |
| Listening Comprehension (English + Mother Tongue) | Tuesday 15 September 2026 |
| Written papers (English, Maths, Science, Mother Tongue) | 24 – 30 September 2026 |
| Results release | Late November 2026 (exact date announced closer to the time) |
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) — comes first, weeks before the written papers. Short (~10-15 min): reading aloud + a conversation. School assigns the exact slot.
- Listening Comprehension (15 Sep) — one short sitting for English + Mother Tongue. Main job: don't let the date surprise your child.
- Written papers (24-30 Sep) — the bulk of the marks. English, Maths, Science, Mother Tongue, most with two papers. The day-by-day order is in the SEAB calendar.
✅ Official timetable = the SEAB PSLE examination calendar. Oral slots / reporting times = 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 (12-13 Aug). 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.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the PSLE in 2026? Oral on 12-13 August, Listening Comprehension on 15 September, and Written papers from 24 to 30 September. Confirm the detailed timetable on SEAB.
When are the oral exams? Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August 2026; your school confirms the exact slot.
When is Listening Comprehension? Tuesday 15 September 2026.
When are the written papers? 24 to 30 September 2026.
When will results be released? Typically late November; MOE and SEAB confirm the exact date nearer the time.
Dates are based on the 2026 PSLE examination calendar. Always verify against the official SEAB calendar and your child's school, as schedules can be updated.