Learning difficulty in Mother Tongue Languages is not a valid reason to apply for MTL exemption. Students are encouraged to persevere and offer MTL Syllabus 'B' if necessary. MTL exemption should only be considered as a last resort for students under exceptional circumstances highlighted below:

• Mid-Stream Entry i.e. Singaporeans returning from overseas who for a long period of time have had no opportunity to learn an official MTL, a Non-Tamil Indian Language (NTIL) or an approved Foreign or Asian Language.

• Special educational needs, with severe difficulties in coping with overall learning.

Please note that application and approval for MTL exemption are strictly on a case-by-case basis. For more information on the application process, please email Ms Loh Pei Guat (HOD, MTL) for more details.