Primary schools in Singapore

Children typically start their primary education the year they turn seven. Primary education lasts six years, and is compulsory for all Singapore citizens.

Primary schools in Singapore are mainly classified as Government or Government-aided schools. Primary schools are typically co-education, though there are a number of single-sex schools. Some primary schools are affiliated with a secondary school, and such schools may have a lower requirement for students from the primary section to enter the affiliated secondary school. Some primary schools are designated as Special Assistance Plan schools by the Ministry of education. These schools place a special emphasis on the learning of the Chinese language and culture.