by Khoo Yue En Keziah A budding author, Keziah explores and draws from the vast world of books and knowledge. She hopes to write well-crafted ..read more

by Homeschool Singapore Youth Interns Reporting Team From left to right: Ong Yu Xuan Janessa (photographer), Ilka Aedorra Puteri Masuri and Dian Elly Qistina (writers ..read more

By Ria Chhabra Layout by Zarah Saleem Javeed & Kalsum Harun In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) in Singapore ..read more

The Children’s Craft Fair (CCF), now in its 6th edition, returns to bring joy and the creative spirit to young minds. This highly anticipated event is a must-visit for children and their families. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s fair. Date and Time: 8 June 2024, Saturday, 2-4 PM Location: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 80 Bencoolen St, Singapore 189655 History of the CCF The programme was originated by Homeschool Singapore, which held its inaugural event in 2015. We are proud of our achievements over the years. This year, Little U will organise the event with the venue sp ..read more

by Kalsum Harun Layout by Zarah Saleem Javeed & Kalsum Harun “To many, the experience of suffering under the education system is a rite of passage to being Singaporean.”  KAMALUDEEN MOHAMED NASIR, SOCIOLOGIST The nature of Singapore’s PSLE as a high-stakes examination has evolved over the decades since its inception. Those interested in the history and evolution of the PSLE and education system can read Dawn Fung’s Homeschooling in Singapore: An Education (2021) and watch the ChannelNewsAsia-commissioned documentary, Regardless Of Grades: Why Are Singaporeans So Obsessed With PSLE ..read more

by Kalsum Harun Layout by Zarah Saleem Javed and Kalsum Harun For the first time since taking over HomeschoolSingapore.sg as the editor in 2021, I am engaging a hot-button issue in our local educational landscape. Discussions on the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) are often contentious from a state-society perspective and among members of society. Within the homeschooling community, there is a lack of consensus on the usefulness of the PSLE, which often translates into a gridlock in fronting a homeschooler’s position on the big exam. Additionally, personal participation in the publi ..read more

by Kalsum Harun Internships conjure multiple ideas and expectations in twenty-first-century education. From its basic descriptions of positions providing practical, hands-on experience or meeting qualification requirements, it has expanded to more vivid descriptors in today’s ever-changing educational landscape. Internships promise students valuable opportunities to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations, helping them acquire the skills and confidence required to excel in their careers and, in a competitive job market, gain an advantage by distinguishing themselves in their ..read more

The Inaugural Homeschool Swim Meet marked a significant milestone in the homeschooling community. Bringing together homeschooled students of all ages and skill levels, this event aimed to promote physical activity, camaraderie, and healthy competition among homeschoolers. Mooted by Veil Ng, a homeschooling mother of two competitive swimmers, this Swim Meet allowed homeschoolers to participate in a swimming competition. In Veil’s words, “this is the homeschoolers’ version of the National School Games”. Elaine Eo, a veteran homeschool mom, covered the event on behalf of Homeschool Singapor ..read more

Member of Parliament Ms. Carrie Tan raised a parliamentary query on 18th September 2023 about the rationale for requiring homeschoolers to meet a certain benchmark for their PSLE. Education Minister Mr Chan Chun Sing replied, citing the need for a baseline foundation in the education of homeschooled children. Read on to learn about the benchmark and what it means for homeschoolers. Background Singapore citizens of compulsory school age who are homeschooled must sit for and pass the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) at the Standard level the year they turn 12 and attain the benchmark ..read more

From the Editor: As September arrives in Singapore, families with children embarking on high-stakes examinations, such as the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) and Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) examinations, forge on their transformative journeys. While it may be an incredibly stressful period, it can also be an exciting time when students push themselves to excel, spurred by their peers, and supported by their families. Amidst the rigorous preparations, there is an opportunity for personal growth and closer familial bonds. While the focus may be on acade ..read more