Learning Progression in and after TPSS

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