PSLEとは 意味・読み方・使い方

固有名詞

PSLE

1. (Singapore) Primary School Leaving Examination: A national examination taken at the end of the final year of primary school. Regarded as a high-stake examination determining the ability to enter a secondary school of choice.
   • 1970, Yee Hean Gwee, Education and social change, page 84:

     One father was asked, “If your child pass PSLE, would you allow her to go to a secondary school?” The reply was, “Even if she passes I don’t think I could afford the fees to send her to a secondary school. Anyway what could secondary school do for her? I need her to earn a living right now”.

   • 2010, Yeo Lay See, Maureen Neihart, Chong Wan Har, and Vivien Huan, Inclusive Education in Singapore Primary School Classrooms, page 2:

     MOE may also consider giving parents the option of exempting their child with special needs from the Primary 6 PSLE and allowing these pupils to proceed directly to NorthLight School or a vocational school.

   • 2011, Importance of PSLE: My two-cents worth (online forum):

     What is the significance of it? Well, employers of Singapore-based companies are particularly focussed on PSLE, GCE 'O' and 'A' levels score for recruitment, so a high PSLE T-score could get you a better job next time.

   • 2014, Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally 2013 (speech):

     The PSLE is one of our most important examinations or at least, many parents think that the PSLE is one of our most important examinations. Because it is not just a report of the student’s performance in primary school, but parents think that this determines the student’s future.