Promotion Criteria to Sec 5N  For 4N(A) students 5N(A)] – An aggregate score not exceeding 10 points in best 3 subjects; and – A grade 5 or better in English  For Normal(T) students [4N(A)] – A mean grade of 2 or better for all N(T) subjects at the N Levels

GCE ‘N’ Level & ‘O’ Level Examination Schedule Oral ExamScience Practical Exam Written Exam Normal Level EL : 5 – 18 July MTL: 20 July –2 Aug 4-5 September October * Bridging Programme for 4N – 5N Ordinary Level EL: Aug MTL: 29/6 – 13 July OctoberGraduation Ceremony: 21/10 End of Year 31Oct – 22 November * All dates are tentative

Requirements For Admission to Pre-U courses in JC  L1R5 <= 20 (without CCA)  L1: English Language  R5: 3 core subjects + any other two subjects  Possible combinations of 3 core subjects:-  Humanities Mathematics Science    1 1 1

Requirements For Admission to Pre-U courses in CI  L1R4 <= 20 (CCA may be used)  L1: English Language  R4: 2 core subjects + any other two subjects  Possible combinations of 2 core subjects:-  Humanities Mathematics Science    1 1 0

Selection Criteria For Polytechnic Courses  EL R2 B2 – EL R2 B2 – AR (Architectural Technology Course) – EL R2 B2 – BR (Business – Related Courses) – EL R2 B2 – SB (Science – Based Courses) – EL R2 B2 – T (Technology Courses)

Selection Criteria For ITE Courses  EL B4 – Aggregate of EL and Best 4 subjects

R2 Subjects 1 st Group of Relevant Subjects2 nd Group of Relevant Subjects Architectural Technology Course Mathematics Add. Maths Art/ D&T/ Physics/ Science(Phys/Chem) Technology Courses Mathematics Add. Maths Physics/ Chemistry/ Science(Phys/Chem) Science-Based Courses Mathematics Add. Maths Physics/ Chemistry/ Science(Phys/Chem) Biology(For Chemical & Life Sciences courses) Business – Related Courses Mathematics Add. Maths POA/ Geography/ History/ Literature

L1R5 Aggregate Scores of Students Admitted In The JAE 2005 S/n ArtsScience With Bonus Points 1Anderson108 2Anglo-Chinese99 3Catholic1413 4Hwa Chong54 5Innova JC20 6Jurong1714 7Meridian1413 8Nanyang1310 9National66 10Pioneer Raffles54 12Serangoon18 13St. Andrew’s119 14Tampines Temasek87 16Victoria65 17Yishun20

Bonus Points  Feeder schools as 1 st choice – 2 bonus points  Provisionally admitted JC/CI as 1 st choice – 2 bonus points  ‘A’ grade for CCA – 2 bonus points  ‘B’ or ‘C’ grade for CCA – 1 bonus point  BONUS POINTS ARE NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CONSIDERING WHETHER APPLICANTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COURSES UNDER PAE & JAE

Refinements to Mother Tongue Language Policy  ‘O’ or ‘N’ Level MT Syllabus B – At Sec 4N: the MTL B grade cannot be counted for promotion to Sec 5NA – At Sec 5NA/ 4E: the MTL B grade cannot be used for computation for JC and university admission  MTL B Eligibility Criteria – Failed Sec 3 or obtained E8 and below at Sec 4 mid-year ‘O’ level, or failed ‘N’ level  Points worth consideration – Opportunity costs

In the knowledge Economy, an ability to Draw on different Disciplines will be at a Premium -interdisciplinary, broader and more flexible JC curriculum curriculum * Focus on skills, more * Focus on skills, more than content than content *Give students breadth, *Give students breadth, and more flexible and more flexible options options * Provide pathways for * Provide pathways for special interests and special interests and strengths strengths * etc.. * etc..

Broader and More Flexible Curriculum  Place greater emphasis on knowledge skills  Provide greater breadth of learning across disciplines  Provide space for pursuing areas of strengths and passion  Update and redefine subjects to keep up with advances in knowledge  Place added emphasis on non-academic curriculum

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF STUDY Higher I (H1)Higher 2 (H2)Higher 3 (H3) H1 Equivalent to half of H2 in breadth but similar to H2 in depth H2 Equivalent to rigour of current ‘A’ Level subjects H3 Subjects with a variety of learning opportunities (e.g advanced content, research paper, university module) Besides GP, PW, and MTL at H1 level, students are required to offer 3H2 and 1 H1 content-based subject, at least one of which is a subject from a contrasting discipline. E.G a student offering 3 subjects from the Maths & Sciences group would have to offer 1 subject from the Humanities & the Arts group, and vice versa. The contrasting subject can be at H1 or H2 level.

Combinations of Subjects  Rigour and breadth  Norm: 3 H2, 1 H1, GP, PW, MTL  Exceptional students can offer an expanded curriculum

An Example All students will offer: GP, PW and MTL at H1 level 3H2 content subjects } at least 1 from a 1 H1 content subject } contrasting discipline Total no. of subjects: 7 (3 H2 + 4 H1) Examples of subject combinations Example 1Example 2 H2 Physics H2 Chemistry H2 Maths H1 Art (contrasting subject) MTL GP PW H2 Economics H2 History H2 Maths (contrasting subject) H1 General Studies in Chinese MTL GP PW

To prepare your child for his examination  Stand down of CCAs for all graduating classes  Structured afternoon programme – nurture their mental discipline  Departmental strategies  Mock examinations How can you help? * Provide a conducive learning environment * Provide a pair of listening ears * Be supportive * Be understanding * Be present! * Collaborate with the school