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Community Chinese Reading Project

The Community Chinese Reading Project aims to cultivate the love of Chinese reading among Primary 1 to 4 children through weekly guided storytelling. Post-reading activities, such as arts and crafts and role-play, are also introduced to reading and enhance participants’ reading experience.

Application

Application for the 2027 Community Chinese Reading Project will start from 12 October 2026.

Application Process

  • To apply for 2027 Community Chinese Reading Project, please log in to myCDAC.

  • The parent (Main Applicant) will need to create a myCDAC account before submitting the application form. If the main applicant already has a myCDAC account, there is no need to create another account.

  • Next, the main applicant (and the spouse) will need to get their Singpass accounts ready and download the Singpass app on their mobile devices.

  • If the main applicant does not have a Singpass account, please click here to register for Singpass, or click here to reset the Singpass password, or visit the nearest Singpass counter to reset/create the Singpass account.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The Student or one of the parents must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident.

  • The Student must be a full-time Primary 1 to 4 student studying in a school that offers a mainstream curriculum.

  • Gross Monthly Household Income* (MHI) does not exceed $5,300 or Per Capita Income (PCI) does not exceed $2,000.

    * Gross monthly household income refers to your basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, bonuses, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, and commissions. 

  • The Student is taking Chinese Language as his/ her Mother Tongue Language in school.

Fee Structure

There will be no fee collection for students who meet the eligibility criteria for 2027 Community Chinese Reading Project.

Enquiry

Please call 6603 5555 during office hours or email to [email protected].

Important Notice

Please ensure that the selected subject, level, and stream match your child's school records. CDAC reserves the right to cancel the enrolment if any false or inaccurate information is provided.

Key Dates and Information
Placement Schedule Every two weeks, subject to available vacancies
Application Closing Date 5 July 2027 (Monday)
Late Applications Applications received after 5 July 2027 will not be accepted
Last Intake August 2027
2027 Programme Schedule and Locations
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