PSLE English Excellence:
Mastering the Language

Developing Advanced Language Skills

WHAT?

Success Stage 1 is a complete literacy programme catering to primary school students who are competent, independent readers ready to take on primary school English. This programme, available at our English enrichment centres in Singapore, is catered to help your child become capable, independent readers. Focus activities throughout the structured WorkBooks develop your child’s advanced English language abilities in all language components, primarily in the areas of Composition Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary Usage, Stimulus-based Conversation, Reading Aloud, Written Comprehension and PSLE English Preparation.

WHY?

Your child needs a rich language environment in which they sequentially develop a strong foundation in all aspects of English communication. All activities in Success 1, 2 and 3 WorkBooks are geared towards progressively developing your child’s skills in preparation for PSLE English. Complementing individual attention and feedback from our teachers, these workbooks are designed to provide students with practical exercises and activities that reinforce their understanding of the English language. The style of the tasks and questions within the WorkBook activities follow the primary schools’ examination requirements and the STELLAR criteria, guiding your child to achieve their personal best in their respective final-year examination.

Achieving stellar PSLE results is a crucial steppingstone towards future academic success. It requires a balanced blend of consistent effort, comprehensive understanding, and practical application of knowledge. Our uniquely designed WorkBooks include real-world examples and relatable scenarios which aid in the practical application of English, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject. Moreover, they equip students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for tackling the rigours of PSLE examinations. Through regular practice and persistent hard work, students can confidently navigate the PSLE English paper, and acquire a strong foundation in English that will serve them well in their future academic pursuits and professional careers. In today’s globalised world, being proficient in English can open doors to a wide range of job possibilities and enhance one’s chances of success in various fields.

Preparation for PSLE

WHAT?

Preparation for PSLE focuses strategically on developing exam skills for the 14 key language components of the PSLE English Language exam, preparing students for the final stage, PSLE Success (Success Stage 3). Working to further improve your child’s strengths while overcoming their challenges, your child is introduced to the style of language activities they will encounter, and on which they will be assessed, in the PSLE English exam. Through modelling, explanation and examples, language skills are explicitly taught before assisted practice develops students’ understanding and confidence.

WHY?

While a strong foundation in English and oral communication skills is essential for a successful PSLE result, it is not sufficient. Your child needs to understand the MOE PSLE exam components and mastery of exam tips and strategies. This is difficult to achieve in a classroom with a high student-teacher ratio typical of a school setting. LCentral’s small class sizes, specialized teaching techniques, and motivational teachers will cater to your child’s learning needs so that your child can confidently advance to Primary 6 to conquer the final exam in primary school, PSLE.

Mastering the English Language and PSLE

WHAT?

PSLE Success intensively covers all aspects of the English language exam. Full-length practice tests, Continuous and Situational Writing models and individualised teacher feedback help students confidently achieve the best results for PSLE English and other English examinations leading up to the PSLE.

WHY?

Understanding the exam criteria, and confidently and effectively mastering the primary school leaving examination cannot be overstated. PSLE Success empowers your child by enhancing their English proficiency and refining their exam-mastery skills through specific training in the following areas: 

• Systematic instruction in all language components
• Situational and Continuous Writing models
• Exam-savvy tips and time-management skills
• Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversation
• Intensive exam practice

Recognizing the importance of the PSLE English exam in Singapore, our enrichments centre provides targeted practice and instruction to ensure your child’s success. Our approach focuses on a comprehensive understanding of all language components, coupled with practical. We empower students by honing their exam-mastery skills and enhancing their English proficiency.

Progress Tracking

LCentral maintains high standards when monitoring and tracking students’ progress. Your child’s individual performance is regularly recorded through a process of effective and systematic progress tracking.

Through ongoing outcomes-based assessments, teachers identify strengths and specific areas for improvement. The written comments (feedback) in WorkBooks guide your child to meet the learning outcomes as per the MOE Assessment Criteria, and also make the WorkBooks an ongoing record of the teaching and learning process that has taken place in the classroom.

With the combination of these effective methods of progress tracking, LCentral is able to provide comprehensive insights to you on your child’s progress, strengths and areas for improvement.

Reporting to Parents

LCentral understands how important it is for you to be informed, so we proactively communicate your child’s learning outcomes and progress. Learning does not only take place in the classroom.

LCentral provides ongoing written and verbal feedback to parents through:

• Parent Contact — ad hoc discussions within the centre
• Phone Contact Meetings — teacher-parent phone discussions
• Parent-Teacher Meetings — pre-arranged formal meetings
• WorkBook Comments and Marking — activity-page marking, teacher comment boxes and student note-taking
• Student Reports