Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How long is the School term at KMS Dharma School?

The school term consists of 2 semesters:

Semester 1 – Mid January to end May 2026
Semester 2 – July to end of September 2026

School date may change when the need arises. Any changes to School dates will be notified to parents via email and published on the School Website kmspks.org/dharmaschool/.

Q2. What is the student age and timing of the Dharma classes?

KMS Dharma School provides Dharma classes for students from Primary School (age 7-12) to Secondary School (age 13-16) as well as for Mentoring Program (MP) – youths (age 17-22).

School hours (on-site class)

KMS Kids (Chinese) Classes C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6	1.30 pm – 3.30 pm (Saturday)
KMS Kids (English) Classes J1, J2 J3, J4, J5, J6	4.00 pm – 6.00 pm (Saturday)
KMS Teens Classes SN, S1, S2, S3, S4, MP	9.00 am – 11.50 am (Sunday)

Q3. How does the School conduct its lessons?

For 2026, classes will be on-site and will be held at Venerable Hong Choon Memorial Hall, level 3 classrooms. Kids School lesson is 2 hours, and Teens School lesson is 2 hours and 50 minutes, Sunday lunch provided (food contemplation).

Q4. Other than the regular classes, what other activities does the School organise?

Besides our regular on-site Dharma classes, we also have School-level Vesak in May, Primary 6 and Secondary 4 examination blessings in July, and gratitude performance, exhibition and year-end repentance chanting in September.

Q5. What are the eligibility criteria for a student to be accepted by the School?

Student must have the right motivation to learn and observe the School rules. The School welcomes student who are keen to learn Dharma to join us.

Child with Special needs/Learning Challenges is required to be interviewed by our Special Needs Class teachers before registration. Parents/Guardians may email your enquiry to dharmaschool@kmspks.org and we will follow up with you. The School reserves the rights to reject any registration by parents/guardians.

Q6. When is the registration for new students?

We accept new students’ registration from 15 October 2025 onwards.

Q7. Can new students still join the School after the registration period is over?

The School will continue to accept new students when the School term starts.

Q8. I am an existing student. Do I need to register at the end of the year for the next year?

We accept existing registration from 15 October 2025 onwards. Parents will need to submit a registration renewal online and pay an administrative fee during registration. Existing students will automatically be promoted to the next class level the following year.

Q9. What do I do if I want to withdraw from the School?

Student who wishes to withdraw need to submit the request to the School stating the reason via email.

Q10. How much does it cost to join the School?

The programme is offered free, however there is an administrative fee of S$50 during registration.

Q11. Where can I buy the School T-shirt?

The School T-shirt can be purchased from KMS Dharma School.

Q12. Does my child need to attend every School session?

Attendance is compulsory for every lesson. The School regards every Dharma lesson as a very precious opportunity for our students to learn wholesome values. We would like our students to come and benefit from every Dharma lesson. Our Dharma teachers would also be concerned for your child if he/she does not turn up for lessons.

If your child really needs to take leave from School, please write an email to the School. Failure to do so will be considered as ‘absence without reason’.

Q13. How can I volunteer in KMS Dharma School?

Q14. Who can we contact?

Staff can be contacted via office number 6849 5329 or email dharmaschool@kmspks.org.