Last Updated: 19 June 2023
Learning support
Some students in primary school can benefit from learning support. Learn more about the programmes and how they can help your child.
What is learning support?
Through specialised early intervention programmes, learning support is provided for students who need additional help with:- English Language
Students will be identified at Primary 1 (P1) through screening that will be conducted upon school entry. - Mathematics
Students will be identified at P1 through screening test conducted upon school entry. Additional low progress learners may be subsequently identified for support at the end of P1, P2 or P3, if required. - Mother Tongue Languages
Students will be identified at Primary 2 to join the programme at Primary 3 and 4.
Types of programmes
Learning Support Programme (LSP)
- Conducted by trained teachers.
- Focused on building English language skills.
- Half an hour a day, in small groups of 8 to 10 students.
Learning Support for Mathematics (LSM) programme
- Conducted by trained teachers.
- Focused on developing numeracy skills.
- (For P1 and P2) 4 to 8 periods a week, in small groups of up to 8 students.
- (For P3 and P4) 11 periods a week, in small groups of up to 15 students.
Learning support for Mathematics may continue up to Primary 4, if required.
Mother Tongue Support Programme (MTSP)
- Conducted by trained school teachers.
- Focused on building stronger foundation in students' oracy and literacy skills.
- In small groups of 8 to 12 students.
MTSP is offered at Primary 3 and 4 only.