PSLE

initialism for Primary School Leaving Examination. a national examination in Singapore taken by students at the end of their final year in primary school

Regarded as a high-stake examination determining the ability to enter a secondary school of choice.

In Singapore, Primary 6 students (12 year olds) are required to take PSLE if they are in a government-approved institution.

The high-stakes Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) should be scrapped to counter the country's preoccupation with academic scores - one of three unhealthy trends plaguing the education system here, Ms Denise Phua (Jalan Besar GRC) said yesterday.

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ERP (Electronic Road Pricing)

Initialism for Electronic Road Pricing. An electronic system of road pricing with gantries installed throughout several locations in Singapore, with the purpose of managing traffic problems especially during peak hours.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has called a tender to develop Singapore's next generation ERP (electronic road pricing) system. The new system will be based on Global Navigation Satellite System technology.