September 2027 school calendar for Singapore families. Teachers’ Day, the September holidays, the first SEC English and Mother Tongue written papers, and the PSLE.
September is examination month.
For the first time, Secondary 4 students sit their English and Mother Tongue written papers in September, a month before their other subjects. Primary 6 students usually sit their PSLE written papers in the second half of the month.
Between them sits a nine-day school holiday.
This guide is useful for families who need to:
- use the September holidays for final revision;
- prepare for the first SEC English and Mother Tongue papers;
- support a Primary 6 student through the PSLE; or
- keep younger students steady as Term IV begins.
At eduKateSG, our focus this month is calm, precise final preparation.
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Key Dates for September 2027
- Friday 3 September: Teachers’ Day, a scheduled school holiday. Term III ends.
- Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 September: September school holidays.
- Monday 13 September: Term IV begins.
- September (SEAB timetable): SEC English Language and Mother Tongue written papers.
- Usually mid-to-late September: PSLE listening comprehension and written papers. In 2026, listening comprehension was on Tuesday 15 September and the written papers ran from Thursday 24 to Wednesday 30 September.
- Usually early September: Polytechnic Early Admissions outcomes. In 2026, they were released on Tuesday 8 September.
Dates are taken from MOE and SEAB as at October 2026. Tentative dates are marked. Please confirm with your child’s school and the official pages before making plans.
Teachers’ Day and the September Holidays
Term III ends on Teachers’ Day, Friday 3 September. The holidays run from Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 September.
For most students, it is a short rest before the final term.
For Primary 6 and Secondary 4 students, it is the final stretch before major papers.
A balanced holiday for exam students
- mornings for timed practice, when the mind is fresh;
- afternoons for reviewing errors and weak topics;
- evenings for rest; and
- regular sleep, every night.
The First SEC English and Mother Tongue Papers
From 2027, English and Mother Tongue written papers are held in September, about a month ahead of the other subjects. When the change was announced in Parliament in 2024, the Education Minister said it would spread out the examination load.
Mother Tongue has a single written sitting. There is no earlier mid-year paper.
Final preparation for English
- read the question carefully and plan before writing;
- watch the word count and the time for each section;
- check grammar, tense and punctuation in a final read; and
- in comprehension, answer exactly what is asked, using evidence from the text.
For a full English plan, read SEC English Language G3 2027: The Complete Secondary 4 Examination Training System.
After English and Mother Tongue
There is a gap before the other written papers in October. Use it for Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, the sciences and humanities.
The PSLE Written Papers
The week before
- light revision only, focused on key methods and common errors;
- pack stationery the night before each paper; and
- keep meals and sleep regular.
On each exam day
- arrive early;
- read each question twice;
- show full working in Mathematics; and
- move on from a hard question, then return to it.
After each paper, let it go. Focus on the next one.
Term IV for Everyone Else
Term IV begins on Monday 13 September.
For Primary 3 to Primary 5 and Secondary 1 to Secondary 3, end-of-year examinations are usually held in October. Revision should start now, topic by topic.
Primary 1 and Primary 2 pupils have no examinations. Reading and number work continue as usual.
Polytechnic Early Admissions Outcomes
In 2026, Polytechnic Early Admissions outcomes were released on Tuesday 8 September. Students with conditional offers still need to meet the admission criteria with their final results.
A Simple Plan for September
Days 1 to 3 of the holidays
Rest, but keep a light daily routine.
Days 4 to 9
Timed papers in the morning, careful review in the afternoon.
Term IV
For exam students: steady and calm. For other students: start end-of-year revision.
How eduKateSG Helps in September
In September, our classes:
- run final timed practice for Secondary 4 English and Primary 6 subjects;
- focus on the errors that still repeat; and
- start end-of-year revision plans for other levels.
Class Details
Format: Premium 3-pax small-group tutorials
Levels: Primary 1 to Primary 6, and Secondary 1 to Secondary 4
Subjects: Primary English, Mathematics and Science; Secondary English, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
Subject levels: G1, G2 and G3 support for secondary students, according to readiness and school programme
Duration: 1.5 hours weekly
Teaching approach:
- diagnosis before teaching;
- first-principles explanation;
- guided and independent practice;
- retrieval and mixed revision;
- error analysis; and
- alignment with school assessments and national examinations.
Limited trial lessons may occasionally be available when the 3-pax class configuration permits. The usual first step is a parent–student consultation.
What Parents Can Bring to the Consultation
Useful materials include:
- recent test papers and weighted assessments;
- the latest report book;
- marked homework;
- the school’s assessment schedule; and
- examples of questions the student finds difficult.
We are not only looking at the score.
We are looking for patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the September school holidays in 2027?
Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 September 2027. Term IV begins on Monday 13 September.
Is Teachers’ Day a school holiday?
Yes. Friday 3 September 2027 is a scheduled school holiday and the last day of Term III.
Why are SEC English and Mother Tongue papers in September?
Under the SEC, they are held about a month before other written papers. When announcing the change in 2024, the Education Minister said this would spread out the examination load. Mother Tongue has one written sitting.
When are the PSLE written papers in 2027?
SEAB publishes the 2027 timetable. In 2026, they ran from Thursday 24 to Wednesday 30 September.
How should a student revise in the last week before an exam?
Lightly. Review key methods and common errors, keep sleep regular and avoid learning large new topics.
Helpful Reading for Parents
- SEC English Language G3 2027: The Complete Secondary 4 Examination Training System
- Secondary 4 English Tuition
- Secondary 4 Mathematics Tuition
- Secondary 4 Additional Mathematics Tuition
- Primary 6 English Tuition for PSLE
- Primary 6 Mathematics Tuition for PSLE
- Primary 6 Science Tuition for PSLE
- SEAB: Secondary Education Certificate (SEC)
- MOE: Changes to the SEC Examination Timetable
- MOE: School Terms and Holidays for 2027
The eduKateSG Monthly School Calendar Series
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- September 2027 (this guide)
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- December 2027
September 2027: Calm Is a Skill
September asks students to deliver what they have built.
There is little time left for new learning.
There is still time to sharpen.
Read carefully. Plan briefly. Write clearly. Check once.
Calm students show what they know.
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