"PSLE" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

IPA: /piː. ɛs. ɛl. ˈiː/
Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} PSLE
  1. (Singapore) Primary School Leaving Examination: A national examination taken at the end of the final year of primary school. Regarded as a high-stake examination determining the ability to enter a secondary school of choice. Tags: Singapore
    Sense id: en-PSLE-en-name-gsfXLJa~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Singapore English
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          "ref": "1970, Yee Hean Gwee, Education and social change, page 84",
          "text": "One father was asked, “If your child pass PSLE, would you allow her to go to a secondary school?” The reply was, “Even if she passes I don’t think I could afford the fees to send her to a secondary school. Anyway what could secondary school do for her? I need her to earn a living right now”.",
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          "ref": "2010, Yeo Lay See, Maureen Neihart, Chong Wan Har, Vivien Huan, Inclusive Education in Singapore Primary School Classrooms, page 2",
          "text": "MOE may also consider giving parents the option of exempting their child with special needs from the Primary 6 PSLE and allowing these pupils to proceed directly to NorthLight School or a vocational school.",
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        {
          "ref": "2011, Importance of PSLE: My two-cents worth (online forum)",
          "text": "What is the significance of it? Well, employers of Singapore-based companies are particularly focussed on PSLE, GCE 'O' and 'A' levels score for recruitment, so a high PSLE T-score could get you a better job next time.",
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          "ref": "2014, Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally 2013 (speech)",
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