Early entry may place kids under stress


Little learners: A kindergarten teacher conducting a lesson with five-year-olds. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Starting primary school younger, effective 2027, may sound like a head start, but it could come at a cost.

The Penang Education Institu­tion Operators Association (PPIPP) has warned that early entry into Year One risks placing undue stress on children and shaping their attitudes towards learning for years to come.

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