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    Exemption from Mother Tongue

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    • M Offline
      myhammie
      last edited by

      Hi Luvmum,

      The exemption application process is quite lengthy. My son is in Primary 5 and faces learning challenge. I am currently applying to MOE for MT exemption through the school and was told it can take up to 3 months for approval. And yes, the school’s chinese teacher will need to write a report and it has to be submitted with your application form and psychologist report for MOE’s review.

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        luvmum
        last edited by

        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.

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          luvmum
          last edited by

          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.

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          • JohnYeoJ Offline
            JohnYeo
            last edited by

            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

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            • sharonkhooS Offline
              sharonkhoo
              last edited by

              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.

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                JohnYeo
                last edited by

                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 😃

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                • C Offline
                  cindyhan
                  last edited by

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

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                  • sharonkhooS Offline
                    sharonkhoo
                    last edited by

                    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.

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                      bb_ mom
                      last edited by

                      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.

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                        mashy
                        last edited by

                        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.

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