LEAPS 2.0 Grading Scheme

LEAPS 2.0 is a framework to recognise secondary school students’ holistic development. Students will be recognised with levels of attainment in four domains: Participation, Service, Leadership and Achievement.

The participation domain recognises students’ participation in one school-based CCA. Recognition is based on the number of years of participation and exemplary conduct and active contribution to the CCA. Sustained engagement in the same CCA allows for progressive development of character, skills, knowledge and friendships, and will be accorded higher recognition.

The service domain recognises students’ development as socially responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the community. Every secondary school student will contribute at least 6 hours per school year to the community. They can choose to embark on a Values in Action (VIA) project. Students will be recognised for the time they put into planning, service and reflection, when participating in a VIA project.

The leadership domain recognises students’ leadership development. Recognition is accorded to students’ ability to take charge of personal development, work in a team and assume responsibilities in service of others. In addition to formal leadership appointments, participation in student leadership modules/workshops, the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) and leadership positions in the school, CCA or student-initiated/student-led projects will also be recognised.

The achievement domain recognises students’ representation and accomplishment in co-curricular involvements beyond the classroom. Students may represent the school or organisations endorsed by the school. Recognising external opportunities better caters to students’ diverse interests and talents. It also recognises the community’s role in developing the child. Representation refers to being selected and endorsed by the school or an organisation endorsed by the school (e.g. the community club or national association) to contribute, perform or compete. It need not be tied to his/her co-curricular activity in school. Accomplishment refers to attaining accolades and awards at competitions, festivals, performances, exhibitions, conferences and symposiums where the student represents the school or other organisations endorsed by the school.

Recognition of Students’ Level of Attainment

At the end of the graduating year, students’ co-curricular attainment will be accorded Excellent, Good or Fair. The level of attainment will be converted to a bonus point or points which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/ Polytechnics/ Institutes of Technical Education.

Click here for more information about the Levels of Attainment for the domains Participation, Achievement, Leadership and Service.