Mother Tongue Language exam results arrive on 22 August, with tight deadlines for appeals and Year-End paper registration.
KEY POINTS
IN SIMPLE TERMS
Students taking Mother Tongue Language exams will get their mid-year results on 22 August. If they want to challenge their score, they have only until 28 August to appeal—and it costs S$114.45. Those who want to sit the Year-End papers must also register by 29 August, with fees ranging from about S$60 to over S$300 depending on whether they are citizens, permanent residents, or international students.
WHY IT MATTERS
WHERE DO YOU STAND?
Should the appeal fee for exam results be waived for students from lower-income families?
👍 👎 Vote ↓Students in Singapore eagerly await their Mother Tongue Language exam results, with important dates and fees to note.
According to SEAB, the 2024 GCE O- and A-Level Mid-Year Mother Tongue Language exam results will be out soon.
Students can check their results online from 2.00 pm on 22 August to 11.00 pm on 5 September 2024.
No paper result slips will be given out for this exam.
Students who want to appeal their results can do so from 2.00 pm on 22 August to 11.00 pm on 28 August 2024.
The appeal fee is S$114.45 for both O-Level and A-Level Mother Tongue Language subjects.
Fee payment should be made via SEAB’s Candidates Portal by the deadline.
Here are some key highlights to note:
SEAB stated, “The registration period for the Year-End Written Papers is from 23 August 2024 to 11.00 pm on 29 August 2024.”
Students must pay the registration fee through the SEAB’s Candidates Portal.
The fees vary for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Students.
For O-Level, Citizens pay S$59.95, PRs pay S$125.35, and International Students pay S$163.50.
For A-Level, Citizens pay S$59.95, PRs pay S$228.90, and International Students pay S$310.65.
Take a look at this quick table for a clear overview:
| Student Category | O-Level Fee | A-Level Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens | S$59.95 | S$59.95 |
| Permanent Residents | S$125.35 | S$228.90 |
| International Students | S$163.50 | S$310.65 |
SEAB emphasised, “If you were absent from the GCE O- and A-Level MTL Oral and/or Listening Comprehension examination(s) without valid reasons approved by SEAB, you will not be allowed to register for the Year-End MTL written papers.”
Students who missed oral or listening tests without good reason can’t take the written exam.
Only the better score between Mid-Year and Year-End exams will be on the final certificate.
Students must pay on time to make sure their registration goes through.
Refer to this Candidates Portal User Guide (PDF) for details on viewing results, submitting appeals, and registering for Year-End MTL Papers.
Students should mark these important dates and prepare for their exams and results carefully.
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