In Singapore, most students are required to undergo six years of primary education. These six years are divided into a four-year foundation stage (Primary 1 to Primary 4) and a two-year orientation stage (Primary 5 to Primary 6).
During the foundation stage, the core subjects in schools include English, Mother Tongue, and Mathematics. Other supplementary subjects include Music, Art, Crafts, Physical Education, and Civics and Moral Education. Students begin learning Science in Primary 3. To enable students to reach their full potential, schools implement a streaming system in Primary 4 based on the students' learning abilities. In Singapore, a primary school student must pass the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of Primary 6 to complete their primary education.
