Promotion Criteria to Sec 5N

For 4N(A) students 5N(A)]– An aggregate score not exceeding 10 points in best

3 subjects; and– A grade 5 or better in English

For Normal(T) students [4N(A)]– A mean grade of 2 or better for all N(T) subjects at

the N Levels

GCE ‘N’ Level & ‘O’ Level Examination Schedule

Oral Exam Science Practical

Exam

Written Exam

Normal Level

EL : 5 – 18 JulyMTL: 20 July –2 Aug

4-5 September2- 10 October * Bridging Programme for 4N – 5N

Ordinary Level

EL: 11-24 AugMTL: 29/6 – 13 July

18- 27 October

Graduation Ceremony: 21/10End of Year 31Oct – 22 November * All dates are tentative

Requirements For Admission to Pre-U courses in JC

L1R5 <= 20 (without CCA) L1: English Language R5: 3 core subjects + any other two subjects Possible combinations of 3 core subjects:- Humanities Mathematics Science

1 2 0 1 0 2 1 1 1

Requirements For Admission to Pre-U courses in CI

L1R4 <= 20 (CCA may be used) L1: English Language R4: 2 core subjects + any other two subjects Possible combinations of 2 core subjects:- Humanities Mathematics Science

0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0

Selection Criteria For Polytechnic Courses

EL R2 B2– EL R2 B2 – AR (Architectural Technology Course)– EL R2 B2 – BR (Business – Related Courses)– EL R2 B2 – SB (Science – Based Courses)– EL R2 B2 – T (Technology Courses)

Selection Criteria For ITE Courses

EL B4– Aggregate of EL and Best 4 subjects

R2 Subjects1st Group of Relevant Subjects

2nd Group of Relevant Subjects

Architectural Technology Course

MathematicsAdd. Maths

Art/ D&T/ Physics/Science(Phys/Chem)

Technology Courses

MathematicsAdd. Maths

Physics/ Chemistry/Science(Phys/Chem)

Science-Based Courses

MathematicsAdd. Maths

Physics/ Chemistry/Science(Phys/Chem)Biology(For Chemical & Life Sciences courses)

Business – Related Courses

MathematicsAdd. Maths

POA/ Geography/ History/Literature

L1R5 Aggregate Scores of Students Admitted In The JAE 2005 S/n Arts Science

With Bonus Points

With Bonus Points

1 Anderson 10 8

2 Anglo-Chinese 9 9

3 Catholic 14 13

4 Hwa Chong 5 4

5 Innova JC 20 20

6 Jurong 17 14

7 Meridian 14 13

8 Nanyang 13 10

9 National 6 6

10 Pioneer 18 15

11 Raffles 5 4

12 Serangoon 18 18

13 St. Andrew’s 11 9

14 Tampines 13 14

15 Temasek 8 7

16 Victoria 6 5

17 Yishun 20 20

Bonus Points

Feeder schools as 1st choice – 2 bonus points

Provisionally admitted JC/CI as 1st choice – 2 bonus points

‘A’ grade for CCA – 2 bonus points ‘B’ or ‘C’ grade for CCA – 1 bonus point BONUS POINTS ARE NOT TAKEN INTO

ACCOUNT WHEN CONSIDERING WHETHER APPLICANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COURSES UNDER PAE & JAE

Refinements to Mother Tongue Language Policy

‘O’ or ‘N’ Level MT Syllabus B– At Sec 4N: the MTL B grade cannot be counted for

promotion to Sec 5NA– At Sec 5NA/ 4E: the MTL B grade cannot be used for

computation for JC and university admission

MTL B Eligibility Criteria– Failed Sec 3 or obtained E8 and below at Sec 4 mid-year

‘O’ level, or failed ‘N’ level

Points worth consideration – Opportunity costs

In the knowledgeIn the knowledgeEconomy, an ability to Economy, an ability to Draw on differentDraw on differentDisciplines will be at a Disciplines will be at a PremiumPremium-interdisciplinary, broaderinterdisciplinary, broaderand more flexible JC and more flexible JC curriculum curriculum * Focus on skills, more* Focus on skills, more than contentthan content *Give students breadth, *Give students breadth, and more flexible and more flexible optionsoptions * Provide pathways for * Provide pathways for special interests and special interests and strengthsstrengths * etc..* etc..

Broader and More Flexible Curriculum

Place greater emphasis on knowledge skills

Provide greater breadth of learning across disciplines

Provide space for pursuing areas of strengths and passion

Update and redefine subjects to keep up with advances in knowledge

Place added emphasis on non-academic curriculum

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF STUDYDIFFERENT LEVELS OF STUDY

Higher I (H1) Higher 2 (H2) Higher 3 (H3)

H1 Equivalent to half of H2 in breadth but similar to H2 in depth

H2 Equivalent to rigour of current ‘A’ Level subjects

H3 Subjects with a variety of learning opportunities (e.g advanced content, research paper, university module)

Besides GP, PW, and MTL at H1 level, students are required to offer 3H2 and 1 H1 content-based subject, at least one of which is a subject from a contrasting discipline.

E.G a student offering 3 subjects from the Maths & Sciences group would have to offer 1 subject from the Humanities & the Arts group, and vice versa.

The contrasting subject can be at H1 or H2 level.

Combinations of Subjects

Rigour and breadth

Norm: 3 H2, 1 H1, GP, PW, MTL

Exceptional students can offer an expanded curriculum

An

Exam

ple

All students will offer:GP, PW and MTL at H1 level3H2 content subjects } at least 1 from a1 H1 content subject } contrasting discipline

Total no. of subjects: 7 (3 H2 + 4 H1)

Examples of subject combinations

Example 1 Example 2H2 Physics

H2 Chemistry

H2 Maths

H1 Art (contrasting subject)

MTL

GP

PW

H2 Economics

H2 History

H2 Maths (contrasting subject)

H1 General Studies in Chinese

MTL

GP

PW

To prepare your child for his examination

Stand down of CCAs for all graduating classes

Structured afternoon programme – nurture their mental discipline

Departmental strategies Mock examinations

How can you help? * Provide a conducive learning environment * Provide a pair of listening ears * Be supportive * Be understanding * Be present! * Collaborate with the school