The release of 2025 PSLE results marks an important milestone for every Primary 6 child — and their parents. Some families feel relieved, others excited, and some may experience mixed emotions. No matter what the scorecard shows, this is the beginning of a brand-new learning chapter. At Alpha Grades Tuition Centre, we want to walk this journey with you and your child. Here is a detailed, parent-friendly guide to help you navigate what comes next.

1. Give Space to Celebrate, Reflect and Reassure

Before diving into decisions, create time for your child to process their PSLE results. Celebrate their efforts, acknowledge strengths, and talk through any concerns. A supportive and open environment helps them approach secondary school with confidence and a positive mindset.

2. Explore School Choices — Beyond Just Academic Results

When submitting your child’s preferences in the S1 Posting Exercise, remember that academic results are only one part of the picture. Under the new system, it’s especially important to consider:

– The school’s learning environment and support culture

– CCA opportunities and how they suit your child’s interests

– Distance and travel time (important for lower-sec students)

– Academic structures supporting mixed subject levels

– School values and programmes (leadership, arts, sports, STEM, etc.)

Encourage your child to choose a school where they feel they can flourish holistically, not just academically.

3. Use This Transition Period to Build Good Study Habits & Confidence

Secondary school under SBB may feel quite different: different subjects, varying levels, independent work, and greater academic demands. Parents can help by:

– Establishing a regular, balanced study schedule.

– Encouraging good note-taking and organisational habits.

– Supporting reading, writing, and time-management skills early.

– Helping them build confidence and a growth mindset — emphasising effort and learning over comparison.

– Building healthy sleep habits early

– Fostering independence in managing deadlines and homework

These habits will smooth the shift from primary to secondary, regardless of which Posting Group they enter.

4. Consider Tuition or Academic Support to Strengthen Foundations

Because the new system allows subject-level variation, some students may benefit from extra support, especially if they:

– Need help consolidating foundational knowledge (e.g. English, Maths, Science).

– Want to build confidence ahead of a brand-new subject mix.

– Prefer small-group, personalised attention — which can help them adjust faster.

– At Alpha Grades Tuition Centre, we offer bridging classes, small-group tuition, and curated content to help your child adjust confidently to the Sec 1 syllabus.

5. Embrace a Growth Mindset: PSLE Results Are Not the Finish Line

In the new SBB landscape, your child has multiple pathways, multiple chances, and multiple ways to succeed. PSLE simply determines a starting point, not a ceiling. Many students grow tremendously in secondary school once they develop maturity, discipline and self-belief. Keep encouraging your child to focus on progress, not comparison.

The Posting Groups do not restrict the child to a fixed track. They simply determine the initial subject levels (G1, G2 or G3) your child will take when they first enter Sec 1. Under Full Subject-Based Banding (SBB), students can later take certain subjects at different levels, depending on their strengths. This means a child who excels in, say, English, may take it at G3, while taking another subject at G2 or G1 — creating a flexible, personalised learning path.

This updated system gives students more opportunities to grow, without being limited by a single label.

Let your child know:

“Your PSLE result marks the beginning of a journey. What matters now is your readiness to learn and grow.”

As parents and educators, we can walk this journey together.

How Alpha Grades Tuition Centre Can Help

We offer:

– Sec 1 English, Math & Science bridging classes tailored to the new SBB system
– Small-group lessons for focused attention
– Materials and notes aligned to MOE’s new subject-banding syllabus
– Supportive, confidence-building learning environment for smoother transition

Whether your child is excited, nervous, or unsure about the next step, we are here to support them every step of the way.

If you’d like to learn more or enrol your child, feel free to contact us.

Tags: Primary 6, Primary School Leaving Examination, PSLE, S1 Posting Exercise, Subject-Based-Banding