Last Updated: 02 February 2021

Primary school subjects and syllabuses

Primary school students will be introduced to subject-based learning where they will learn subjects such as languages, mathematics, science, art, music and social studies. Learn more about the syllabus taught in the classroom.

Subjects

Primary school students will learn the following subjects:

English Language
Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
Mathematics
Science
Art
Music
Physical Education
Social Studies
Character and Citizenship Education

In Primary 5 and 6, your child will be offered English Language, MTL, Mathematics and Science at the foundation or standard levels, depending on their Primary 4 school examination results. They may also be offered Higher MTL depending on their MTL results.

Syllabus

English Language

2020 English Language (Primary) (17.6MB)
2020 English Language (Primary (Foundation) and Secondary - Normal (Technical)) (17.8MB)
2010 English Language (Primary and Secondary - Express/Normal (Academic)) (2.3MB) - till 2024
2010 English Language (Primary (Foundation) and Secondary - Normal (Technical)) (2MB) - till 2024

Primary schools are equipped to teach the Strategies for English Language Learning And Reading (STELLAR) curriculum. STELLAR is an interactive literacy programme that fosters confidence in learning English using children's literature.

Mother Tongue Languages (MTL)

You can also access additional MTL teaching and learning resources through the Student Learning Space (SLS).

Find out how to apply for an SLS account if you don’t have one.

Mathematics

2021 Mathematics Syllabus (Primary 1 to 6) (591KB)
2013 Mathematics Syllabus (Primary 1 to 6) (777KB)

Science

2014 Science (Primary) (822KB)
2023 Science (Primary) (807KB)

Note: 2023 Science (Primary) is implemented progressively from 2023. Primary 3 students in 2023 will offer the P4 syllabus in 2024, P5 syllabus in 2025 and P6 syllabus in 2026.