P6 Higher Chinese test papers

Higher Chinese at Primary 6 is an enriched mother-tongue programme for students who demonstrate stronger language ability. The paper-based assessments typically cover composition, comprehension, and language application. This page is for parents and students looking for past-year papers to practise with. The archive holds materials from various schools covering rounds such as CA1, WA1, SA1, WA2, and Prelim. Note that assessment formats and weighting may vary by school and cohort [CITE: weighted-assessment][CITE: subject-syllabus]. Use these papers to familiarise yourself with question styles and time management. They do not replace the official PSLE format but provide useful exposure to the level's demands [CITE: psle-format].

WHAT THIS SET HOLDS

Coverage

190papers

13years

15+schools

2009 to 2025range

Papers by year

Assessment rounds present

Schools best represented

USING THESE PAPERS

How to work through P6 Higher Chinese papers

Start with the most recent papers first, as they are more likely to reflect current question trends. Work through one complete paper at a time, timing yourself as you would in an actual test. After finishing, check your answers thoroughly. For mistakes in comprehension, reread the passage to identify where you went wrong. For composition, compare your structure and vocabulary with model answers if available. A parent might look at the types of errors—are they vocabulary-based, grammar-based, or comprehension-based? That helps target revision. Do not attempt all papers in one sitting; spread them out over weeks. Use the early rounds (CA1, WA1) to build foundation before moving to SA1 and Prelim. Keep a notebook of new vocabulary and sentence structures you encounter. Revisit papers you struggled with after a gap of two weeks to see improvement. There is no need to master every single paper—quality review matters more than quantity.

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EVERY PAPER IN THIS SET

P6 Higher Chinese papers

P6 Higher Chinese papers, page 1 of 2
Year	School	Assessment	Download	Pages	Type
2025	Ai Tong	Prelim	0.6 MB	22	Full paper
2025	Catholic High (Primary)	Prelim	0.5 MB	20	Full paper
2025	Catholic High (Primary)	WA1	0.2 MB	10	Full paper
2025	Catholic High (Primary)	WA2	0.2 MB	10	Full paper
2025	Chij	Prelim	0.6 MB	22	Full paper
2025	Henry Park	Prelim	0.5 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Methodist Girls (Primary)	Prelim	0.6 MB	20	Full paper
2025	Nan Hua	Prelim	0.5 MB	14	Full paper
2025	Nanyang Primary	Prelim	0.5 MB	22	Full paper
2025	Paya Lebar Methodist Girls	Prelim	0.5 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Raffles Girls	Prelim	0.5 MB	20	Full paper
2025	Raffles Girls	WA1	0.5 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Raffles Girls	WA2	0.5 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Red Swastika	Prelim	0.5 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Red Swastika	WA1	0.2 MB	6	Full paper
2025	Red Swastika	WA2	0.2 MB	6	Full paper
2025	Rosyth	Prelim	0.4 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Rosyth	WA1	0.4 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Rosyth	WA2	0.4 MB	18	Full paper
2025	Singapore Chinese Girls	Prelim	0.5 MB	20	Full paper
2025	Tao Nan	Prelim	0.4 MB	12	Full paper
2024	Anglo Chinese Junior	Prelim	0.3 MB	18	Full paper
2024	Anglo Chinese Junior	WA2	0.2 MB	14	Full paper
2024	Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)	Prelim	0.3 MB	18	Full paper
2024	Catholic High (Primary)	Prelim	0.2 MB	16	Full paper
2024	Nanyang Primary	Prelim	0.3 MB	18	Full paper
2024	Raffles Girls	Prelim	0.3 MB	14	Full paper
2024	Red Swastika	Prelim	0.5 MB	20	Full paper
2024	Red Swastika	WA1	0.2 MB	6	Full paper
2024	Red Swastika	WA2	0.1 MB	6	Full paper
2024	Rosyth	Prelim	0.3 MB	18	Full paper
2024	Rosyth	WA1	0.4 MB	20	Full paper
2024	Rosyth	WA2	0.4 MB	20	Full paper
2024	Tao Nan	WA2	0.3 MB	18	Full paper
2023	Chij	Prelim	0.6 MB	24	Full paper
2023	Chij	WA1	0.3 MB	14	Full paper
2023	Chij	WA2	0.3 MB	14	Full paper
2023	Maris Stella High	Prelim	0.6 MB	22	Full paper
2023	Maris Stella High	WA1	0.5 MB	20	Full paper
2023	Maris Stella High	WA2	0.5 MB	22	Full paper
2023	Nan Hua	Prelim	0.6 MB	18	Full paper
2023	Nan Hua	WA1	0.2 MB	8	Full paper
2023	Nan Hua	WA2	0.3 MB	14	Full paper
2023	Nanyang Primary	Prelim	0.7 MB	22	Full paper
2023	Nanyang Primary	WA2	0.3 MB	10	Full paper
2023	Raffles Girls	Prelim	0.5 MB	18	Full paper
2023	Red Swastika	WA2	0.4 MB	18	Full paper
2023	Rosyth	Prelim	0.6 MB	16	Full paper
2023	Rosyth	WA1	0.2 MB	14	Full paper
2023	Rosyth	WA2	0.4 MB	14	Full paper
2023	Singapore Chinese Girls	Prelim	0.5 MB	18	Full paper
2023	Tao Nan	Prelim	0.6 MB	10	Full paper
2022	Chij	Prelim	0.9 MB	20	Full paper
2022	Nan Hua	Prelim	1.1 MB	24	Full paper
2022	Red Swastika	Prelim	1.0 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Ai Tong	SA1	0.8 MB	14	Full paper
2021	Catholic High (Primary)	Prelim	0.9 MB	18	Full paper
2021	Catholic High (Primary)	SA1	0.8 MB	14	Full paper
2021	Chij	Prelim	0.8 MB	18	Full paper
2021	Chij	SA1	0.8 MB	14	Full paper
2021	Henry Park	Prelim	0.9 MB	18	Full paper
2021	Methodist Girls (Primary)	Prelim	1.0 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA1	1.0 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Nan Hua	Prelim	0.8 MB	12	Full paper
2021	Nan Hua	SA1	0.8 MB	16	Full paper
2021	Nanyang Primary	Prelim	1.0 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Pei Hwa	Prelim	0.9 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Raffles Girls	Prelim	0.9 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Raffles Girls	SA1	1.0 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Red Swastika	Prelim	0.9 MB	20	Full paper
2021	Rosyth	CA1	0.8 MB	14	Full paper
2021	Rosyth	Prelim	0.9 MB	18	Full paper
2021	Rosyth	SA1	0.9 MB	18	Full paper
2021	Tao Nan	Prelim	0.8 MB	14	Full paper
2021	Tao Nan	SA1	0.9 MB	16	Full paper
2020	Raffles Girls	Prelim	1.8 MB	13	Full paper
2020	Singapore Chinese Girls	Prelim	1.9 MB	12	Full paper
2020	Tao Nan	Prelim	1.7 MB	13	Full paper
2019	Chij	Prelim	0.8 MB	16	Full paper
2019	Chij	SA1	1.8 MB	14	Full paper
2019	Henry Park	SA1	1.8 MB	12	Full paper
2019	Maha Bodhi	Prelim	3.2 MB	19	Full paper
2019	Maha Bodhi	SA1	2.8 MB	17	Full paper
2019	Methodist Girls (Primary)	Prelim	0.7 MB	16	Full paper
2019	Methodist Girls (Primary)	SA1	2.8 MB	17	Full paper
2019	Nan Hua	Prelim	0.6 MB	14	Full paper
2019	Nan Hua	SA1	2.8 MB	13	Full paper
2019	Nanyang Primary	Prelim	1.9 MB	14	Full paper
2019	Nanyang Primary	SA1	2.8 MB	16	Full paper
2019	Pei Chun	Prelim	1.6 MB	12	Full paper
2019	Raffles Girls	Prelim	0.6 MB	16	Full paper
2019	Raffles Girls	SA1	3.4 MB	15	Full paper
2019	Rosyth	Prelim	2.8 MB	15	Full paper
2019	Rosyth	SA1	2.4 MB	12	Full paper
2019	Tao Nan	Prelim	2.7 MB	12	Full paper
2019	Tao Nan	SA1	2.7 MB	12	Full paper
2018	Catholic High (Primary)	Prelim	5.2 MB	17	Full paper
2018	Catholic High (Primary)	SA1	3.5 MB	11	Full paper
2018	CHIJ St Nicholas Girls (Primary)	CA1	3.5 MB	14	Full paper
2018	CHIJ St Nicholas Girls (Primary)	Prelim	3.3 MB	13	Full paper

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COMMON QUESTIONS

P6 Higher Chinese questions

How is Higher Chinese different from Standard Chinese at P6?

Higher Chinese covers more advanced vocabulary and expects stronger reading and writing skills. The paper may include longer comprehension passages and a composition component with wider topic choices. Schools use their own assessments, and the format can differ from the standard Chinese paper [CITE: subject-syllabus][CITE: psle-format].

When should my child start practising past papers?

Start after Term 1, once your child has covered enough classroom content. Begin with CA1 or WA1 papers to gauge readiness, then move to SA1 and Prelim closer to the end of the year. Avoid starting too early, as unfamiliar material may cause frustration.

Are these past papers exactly like the PSLE Higher Chinese exam?

No. School papers reflect individual school assessment plans, not the national exam format [CITE: psle-format]. They are useful for practising question types and timing, but you should also refer to official SEAB sample papers for the actual PSLE structure.

What should I do if my child scores poorly on a paper?

Use the mistakes as a learning tool. Focus on the question types that caused difficulty—vocabulary, grammar, or comprehension. Practise those specific areas separately. Encourage your child to review the paper with a tutor or teacher to understand where they went wrong, rather than just moving on to the next paper.