Core Curriculum

MTL Curriculum

Bilingual education is one of the cornerstones of Singapore’s education system. It has a positive effect on intellectual growth and enhances children’s mental development. In Edgefield, we design authentic learning activities to nurture proficient Mother Tongue language users who can communicate confidently and effectively and are rooted to their culture. We are also committed to promote greater use of ICT to better engage our students in learning Mother Tongue languages. 

Higher Mother Tongue (HMTL)

Edgefield provides Higher Mother Tongue Languages (HMTL) for Primary 3 and Primary 4 students who demonstrate a keen interest and aptitude in their Mother Tongue languages, allowing them to achieve proficiency at the highest possible level. This allows more students to deepen their knowledge and appreciation for these languages and their cultures from an early age. The HMTL curriculum exposes students to ethnic literature, helping them develop higher-order thinking skills. It also provides students with the opportunity tolearn grammar and syntax through creative activities and games. 

The offering of HMTL to Primary 3 and Primary 4 students will complement the existing offering of HMTL to Primary 5 and Primary 6 students. 

Mother Tongue Support

For Primary 1 to 4 students who require additional support for Mother Tongue, Bridging and Mother Tongue Support Programme (MTSP) will be conducted . These specialised early intervention programmes are conducted by trained school teachers. The programme is focused on building stronger foundation in students’ oracy and literacy skills. Support lessons involve hands-on activities demonstrating the practical usefulness of the languages. Interactive learning materials like picture cards help students learn more actively in small groups.