Retaking A-Level

You can choose to retake the GCE A-Level...

• In YIJC

Please apply via this link provided by Monday, 3 March 2025, 12 noon.

Readmission is subject to the availability of class vacancies and whether you meet the schools’ readmission criteria.  Successful applicants will be notified within 2 weeks after the application deadline.

• As a private candidate

Please apply via seab website.

Should I repeat?

Repeating A-Level may not necessarily be easier the second time. You would want to consider the following factors if you are considering to retake A-Level.

• What will you do differently to achieve a better outcome?

• Can you cope with the academic rigour?

• Have you considered the 3Rs?

  • Reasons – Why are you retaking your GCE A-Level?

  • Readiness – How ready are you to retake your GCE A-Level?

  • Risks – What are the possible drawbacks involved in retaking your GCE A-Level?

What are my other options??

You are advised to explore the various options for an education after A-Levels:

• Polytechnics 

Polytechnics have introduced more module exemptions for eligible A-Level students. Students may be granted module exemptions from selected diploma courses, of up to one year. Students can apply to the polytechnics for admission in April 2025 or October 2025 via the individual polytechnics’ Direct Admissions Exercise. More information is available here, or on the polytechnics’ websites.

• Publicly-Funded Autonomous Universities

• Publicly-Funded Private Art Institutes NAFA and LASALLE College of the Arts 

• Other Government – Affiliated Educational Institutions BCA Academy, Singapore Aviation Academy (SAA), IP Academy

• Other Education Opportunities

Reference: 

What's Next for GCE 'A' Level students

https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/overview