FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. Why can’t I log in?

Check that you’ve the correct login ID or password. If you experience technical difficulties, you may seek assistance via:

Online technical reporting form: 2th Feb (12pm to 5pm) to 5th Feb, (8am to 5pm) (https://go.gov.sg/yijc-jaehelpdesk)   

2. Why can’t I choose certain subject combinations in the portal?

For the 4th to 6th options, students will need to meet the Subject Indicative Grade Profile to select subjects with assumed knowledge.   

Note: Students will also not be able to select subjects which require selection tests as their 3rd choice as well.

9.2 Selection Tests

1. What are they?

These are short timed individual assessments, scheduled on 5 Feb, which aim to assess your ability to complete the assignment / questions related to the subject matter. Due to the nature and rigor of these subjects, selection tests are necessary to ascertain suitability.

2. What are the subjects requiring selection tests?

They are H2 Computing and H2 Art. You are required to take the selection tests if you choose any of the subjects as your first and or second choice.

3. What is the selection test about?

Different subjects have their own test formats. Each test do not require students to have any prior knowledge or experience. Please refer to the respective subject information site for details. You may check in with our online subject consultants on 2 Feb 2024, 8 to 845pm.

H2 Art test will have 3 components

• Written response to a visual stimuli to test your communication skills

• Drawing of still life to test your observational skills

• Creative response to a theme to test your visual communication skills

H2 computing test involves a series of questions which requires simple coding.  

There will be clear instructions with a worked example preceding each question.

The purpose of the test is to assess the student's ability to:

• follow instructions,

• understand the given examples,

• recognise pattern,

• learn and apply the concepts, 

• consolidate and adapt to other scenarios.

4. When will the selection tests be conducted?

The tests will be conducted on 5 Feb from 1015 to 1215.

5. How can I register for the selection tests?

Students are to register for H2 Art and Computing selection test by 5 Feb 0830hrs via the selection test links given.

Please note that both tests are scheduled on 5 Feb. You will be informed of the time and venue on after completing the selection application.

You may change your choices of subject combinations before the system closing time on 5 Feb 0830hrs.

6. How would I know the outcome of the selection tests?

The release of allocated subject combination will be done on 14 Feb, and the allocation will be final.

3    Malay Language Elective Programme (MLEP) 

1. If I join the MLEP, do I need to take any additional subjects?

MLEP is an enrichment programme and it is compulsory for all MLEP students to take H2 MLL. 

2. If I join the MLEP programme, can I take H3 Malay? 

H3 Malay is only offered to academically outstanding students. These students must have a good L1R5 and perform well consistently for ALL their subjects during their first year of study. H3 lessons may be conducted at the universities. 

3. What are the benefits for students who take up MLEP?

Students will be given two bonus points for admission to YIJC. They will also be given bonus points for university admission if they choose to pursue Malay Studies in NUS, or Communication Studies in NTU or Malay Language and Literature at NIE. On top of that, all students who take up MLEP will be eligible to apply for MOE MLEP scholarship. 

4 H3 Subjects

1. What is a H3 subject? 

A subject at H3 level is one with a variety of learning opportunities (e.g. advanced content, research paper or university module). It is somewhat equivalent to ‘S’ paper prior to 2006. However, there is a separate syllabus for H3 as compared to H2. Students taking H3 subjects would need to travel to NUS/NTU/SMU (selected by college) or remain in college (if the college offers the subject at H3 level) for lessons. 

2. What are the demands of H3 subjects? Who should offer H3 subjects?

H3 subjects are meant to allow exceptionally strong students to pursue a subject or area in which they have the interest and aptitude. Besides passion for a particular subject, students must have the time to manage a workload beyond the norm subject load as H3 subjects have separate syllabuses that take students beyond the H2 syllabus.

3. Can I select my H3 subject during JAE?

You cannot select H3 during JAE. You select only subjects at H1 and H2 levels during this period. Students will be selected and offered H3 by the college based on overall academic performance in JC1.

4. What is meant by “MUST have offered it as a H2 subject”? 

You can only take a subject at H3 level if you have taken it at H2 level. For example, if you want to take Mathematics as a subject at H3 level, then you would also need to have taken Mathematics at the H2 level.

5. Do I need H3 to apply for a scholarship?

Studying a H3 subject is not a prerequisite to many scholarships offered by universities and other institutions or organizations. Performing well at the A Levels in one’s H1 and H2 subjects can instead be a stronger qualifier.