My Learning Journal

One of the ways to take charge of your learning is by using the learning journal provided during the 'Start Right Programme' in the first week of school. 

This journal allows you to reflect on how you have progressed through the terms and semesters, but also where you might need to improve to reach your goals. 

Remember, this is just a tool to help you make plans. Your effort is still the key to success! 

Academic Grading System

The chart below shows you the corresponding grades you will be awarded based on the score you receive for your tests/examinations. These grades can be used to calculate L1R5 / L1R4 / EMB3 to determine whether you are suitable for a particular course in a post-secondary institution. 

Admission to Post-Secondary Institutions

The information below is only applicable to students sitting for national exams in 2027 or earlier. 

For students who will take their national exams in 2028, the relevant information will be released at a later date. 

Junior College Admission Requirement

At least C6 in 1st language; at least D7 in 2nd language; at least D7 in Mathematics; L1R5 must not exceed 20 points including:

1st language, 1 Humanities, 1 Science / Math subject, 1 Humanities / Math / Science subject, any other 2 GCE ‘O’ level subjects. 

CCA bonus points can be used as an advantage.


Centralised Institute Admission Requirement

At least C6 in 1st language; at least D7 in 2nd language; at least D7 in Mathematics; L1R4 must not exceed 20 points including:

1st language, 2 subjects from Humanities, Science, Math, and any other 2 GCE ‘O’ level subjects.


Polytechnic Admission Requirement

L1R2B2 (i.e. EL, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects) must not exceed requirement as stipulated by relevant polytechnic course (where L1 – 1st language, R – Relevant subject and B – Best scoring subject).

 

Bonus Points

Students seeking admission to JC / MI / Polytechnic / ITE with the following co-curricular attainment will receive bonus points as follows:

o   Excellent   – 2 bonus points

o   Good – 1 bonus point 

More information can be found on the respective institution websites. For information on the Direct School Admission exercise, refer to: https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/dsa 

Promotion criteria (for 2024 classes)

Sec 2 G1 / Sec 3 Normal Technical students

Pass in 2 subjects, one of which should be English Language or Mathematics to be promoted to the next level

Sec 2 G2 / Sec 3 Normal Academic students

Pass in English Language and 2 other subjects OR pass in any four subjects

Sec 2 G3 

Pass in English Language and an overall pass percentage of all subjects combined. 

Sec 3 Express

Pass in English Language and 2 other subjects

Criteria for transfer ➡️ to a More Demanding Level (MDL) 

Sec 1 G2 ➡️ Sec 2 G3

Student must offer at least 3 subjects at MDL in the following year to be eligible for transfer to the G3 posting group.  

(i) Must achieve 75% or more for at least 2 of these subjects (EL, MA, SCI) that student has been offered to take at MDL in the following year.

OR

Must achieve 50% or more for these subjects (EL, MA, SCI) already offered at MDL.

(ii) Must achieve 50% or more for other subjects that students offer to take at MDL the following year. 


Sec 1 G1 ➡️ Sec 2 G2

Students must offer at least 3 subjects at MDL in the following year to be eligible for the G2 posting group. 

(i) Must achieve 75% or more for at least two of these subjects (English / Math / Science) that students are offered to take at MDL the following year.

OR

Achieve more than 50% for these subjects English / Math / Science) already been offered at MDL. 

(ii) Achieve 50% or more for other subjects that students are offered to take at MDL the following year. 

Sec 2 G2 / G1 ➡️ Sec 3 G3 / G2

Achieve 70% or more for overall average of all subjects. 

Sec 3 Normal Technical ➡️ Sec 3 Normal Academic

Achieve 70% or more for overall average of all subjects.