Exemption from Mother Tongue

[luvmum]

Thank you to mummies for your response n sharing.

Looks like I need to let him try n see what his MT teacher
Says then.

Many thanks.

[JohnYeo]

Hi,


I have a parent asking me the same question too…how does it affect the PSLE score if the child is taking only 3 subjects? How’s it calculated? Thanks in advance.

John

[sharonkhoo]

JohnYeo:

Hi,


I have a parent asking me the same question too....how does it affect the PSLE score if the child is taking only 3 subjects? How's it calculated? Thanks in advance.

John

MOE doesn't make public how the score is calculated. However, if MT is the child's weakest subject, the T-score based on the 3 remaining subjects won't be lower than for 4 subjects.

[JohnYeo]

slmkhoo:

JohnYeo:

Hi,


I have a parent asking me the same question too....how does it affect the PSLE score if the child is taking only 3 subjects? How's it calculated? Thanks in advance.

John

MOE doesn't make public how the score is calculated. However, if MT is the child's weakest subject, the T-score based on the 3 remaining subjects won't be lower than for 4 subjects.

Thanks alot, slmkhoo...will let the parent know

[cindyhan]

What documents you need for mother tongue exemption? From the doctor?

[sharonkhoo]

cindyhan:

What documents you need for mother tongue exemption? From the doctor?

You will need a report from an educational psychologist describing the diagnosis of learning disability, with a recommendation to exempt from MT. A letter from a GP will not be sufficient.

[bb_ mom]

The school has an application form to be completed. Medical report has to be provided and submitted through the school. Teacher’s report is required too.

[mashy]

Can I check if you receive a letter from moe or the school after the exemption? I was told my son is exempted but no letter was given.

[janet88]

It can be a lengthy and expensive process to get MT exemption.

A comprehensive language assessment report from therapist of child's medical problems, a report from the doctor in the hospital (specialized in children learning difficulty) as well as a form to be filled in by parents, to be submitted to MOE. Then a 1-3 months wait. I am still waiting :nailbite:

[Serria Golf]

janet_lee88:

It can be a lengthy and expensive process to get MT exemption.

A comprehensive language assessment report from therapist of child's medical problems, a report from the doctor in the hospital (specialized in children learning difficulty) as well as a form to be filled in by parents, to be submitted to MOE. Then a 1-3 months wait. I am still waiting :nailbite:

Hi, would you mind to share what is your DC's current level and what is your child's score which made you decide to apply exemption? TIA