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Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)

Higher Mother Tongue

Find out how your child can take Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) from Primary 3 or 5, and what it means for their PSLE.

Last updated 11 June 2026

Higher Mother Tongue

Primary 2 students who have demonstrated the ability and interest to develop a higher level of Chinese Language proficiency will be invited to take HMT in Primary 3. Parents of these students will be informed at the end of Primary 2.

Primary 4 students can choose to take up P5 Higher Mother Tongue at the end of Primary 4. HMT is for students who demonstrate an interest in the subject and the ability to use Mother Tongue at a higher level. These students will be taking 5 subjects in PSLE.