Step 6: SBB/ HMT/ 3rd Language (only for students who are eligible)

(1) Subject at a More Demanding Level

For students who are eligible to take up subjects (English, Mother Tongue, Science, Math) at a more demanding level, parents/guardians will receive notifications via Parents Gateway or phone call.

Students can choose to accept or decline this offer (refer to notifications on Parents Gateway). Upon accepting the offer, students can proceed to purchase books for the subject at a more demanding level.

(2) Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

HMTL offers students the opportunity to study Chinese, Malay or Tamil at an advanced level. 

Based on MOE criteria, to eligible for HMTL, students must meet one of the following requirements::

• • An overall PSLE Score of 8 or better

  • An overall PSLE Score of 9 to 14 and get AL 1/ AL 2 in MTL, or Distinction/ Merit in HMTL. Internally, the school provided the option of HMTL to students who demonstrate potential and a strong interest in the subject. These students must meet the following PSLE requirements:

    • AL 1 / AL 2 in MTL 

    • AL 3 in MTL and at least a pass in HMTL

Notifications will be sent via Parents Gateway if your child is eligible for HMTL. Please refer to the notifications and complete by 26 December 2023.

(3) 3rd Language Application Results

For the outcome of the 3rd language application, please refer to the notification in the Parents Gateway.