Sec 3 Subject

Combination

Normal

(Academic)

Stream

Objectives of Briefing

Provide information on the Sec 2 subjects

allocation process, criteria, Sec 3 subject

combinations.

Raise awareness about the Post-Sec Courses.

Help parents and students to make informed

decision.

Provide an avenue for dialogue and clarification

before exercising option in Oct 2018.

Subject Combination Allocation

Guidelines

Merit

Overall percentage at Sec 2 and subject

eligibility criteria

Choice

Rank order – 1st choice will be considered

if your results meet the subject criteria

Vacancy

Availability of teachers

Take-up rate

How are subject

combinations derived?

Combinations are reviewed annually based on:

1. Available staff and physical resources.

2. Observations on the strengths and aptitudes

of students.

3. Requirements for JC and Poly courses.

2017 Assessment

Continual

Assessments (CA)

Semestral

Assessments (SA)

Class tests

Key assignments

Mid Year exams

End of Year exams

Promotion Criteria

• Promotion from Sec 2 N(A) to 3 N(A):

– Pass in English and 2 other subjects

OR

– Pass any 4 subjects

• Lateral Transferred to 3 Express:

– Meet promotion criteria from 2 N(A) to 3 N(A)

AND

– ≥ 70% in average for all subjects

Educational

pathways

to Upper

Secondary

&

Higher

Education

after GCE

N-Levels

Career Aspirations

https://sites.google.com/moe.edu.sg/ecgnbrss/home

Northbrooks Educational & Career

Guidance (ECG) Portal

Career Aspirations

My Skills Future Portal

https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html

2 Years

Sec 2 N(A)

GCE N-Level

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

University

Sec 5 N(A)

Sec 3 N(A)

Sec 4 N(A)

1 Year

Direct Entry

Scheme to Poly Nitec

Polytechnic

3 Years Diploma

10 Weeks

Preparation

Programme +

2 Years Higher

Nitec1 Year

GCE O Level2 Years

Higher

Nitec

JC/MI

2-3 Years GCE A Level

Sec 2 N (A)*

Sec 3 Express

GCE O-Level

Polytechnics

Junior Colleges/

Centralised Institute

University

Institute of Technical Education

Private Schools and Institutions

Sec 4 Express

2-3 years GCE A-Level

3 years Diploma

1-2 years Nitec/ Higher

Nitec

DSA-JC EAE

*For successful lateral transfer

cases only

Educational

pathways

to

Secondary

5N(A)

&

Higher

Education

after GCE

‘N’ Levels

Admission

to

Secondary

5 N(A)

Aggregate Computation

To be eligible for Secondary 5N(A), the

following N-Level results are required:

EL ≤ Grade 5

MA ≤ Grade 5

ELMAB3 ≤ 19

Admission

to

Polytechnic

Foundation

Programme

(PFP)

Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Group 1* Courses

• EL ≤ Grade 3

• MA ≤ Grade 3

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11

Group 2* Courses

• EL ≤ Grade 2

• MA ≤ Grade 3

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11

Aggregate Computation Criteria

EL English

MA Mathematics

B3 Best 3 other subjects excluding CCA

*The classification of Group 1 and 2 courses can be found

at https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html

ITE

Higher

Nitec

Direct-Entry

Scheme to

Polytechnic

Programme

(DPP)

Applied Sciences, Engineering

and Info-Communications

Technology Courses

EL ≤ Grade 4

MA ≤ Grade 4

3 other subjects ≤ Grade 5

ELMAB3 ≤ 19

Business &

Services Courses

Aggregate Computation Criteria

EL English

MA Mathematics

B3 Best 3 other subjects excluding CCA

EL ≤ Grade 3

MA ≤ Grade 4

3 other subjects ≤ Grade 5

ELMAB3 ≤ 19

Admission

to

Institute of

Technical

Education

(ITE)

Aggregate Computation

Different categories of NITEC courses come with

different entry requirements.

Admission is based on ITE Aggregate Points of 4

best GCE N-Level subjects

Bonus Points

CCA Grade

Excellent grade + 2 bonus points

Good grade + 1 bonus point

SECONDARY 3

SUBJECT COMBINATION

EXERCISE

Normal (Academic)

2018

Selection of

Sec 3 Subject Combinations

What are some factors you and your child should consider ?

Subject Interest

(passion & career)

Subject Competence

(academic performance)

Secondary 3 Normal (Academic)

Combinations

Combined

Humanities

Combined

ScienceElective

6 subjects EL MTE

Math

Social Studies &

Geography elective

OR

Social Studies &

History elective

Phy & Chem

OR

Bio & Chem

Design &

Technology

OR

Food &

Nutrition

OR

Art

OR

Additional

Math

Secondary 3 Normal (Academic)

Subject Allocation Criteria

SubjectCriteria

(Based on Sec 2 Overall Results)

Additional

MathematicsA good pass* in Maths

* A good pass in a subject depends on the overall performance of the cohort.

2018 Subject Combination Exercise

Timeline

Timeline Description

Term 4 Week 7(Late Oct 2018)

Online Submission of Subject

Combinations

Term 4 Week 9 Release of Selection Results

Appeal Period

Mid-Nov 2018 Release of Appeal Results

Subject Combination Exercise

Additional Information

Subjects are allocated based on Merit, Demand,

Student’s Choice and School’s resources.

All the elective subjects offered are subjected to a

minimum class size.

For Food & Nutrition and Design & Technology,

there is a maximum class size of 20 each.

Frequently

Asked

Questions

(FAQs)

How do the students exercise their option?

Students will log into the online streaming portal to

exercise their option. Details will be given out at a later

date.

FAQ 1

Can I appeal if my child does not get his/her

choice of subject combination?

Yes, you may submit an appeal form to the school by the

appeal deadline. However, we would like to emphasize

the success of the appeal process depends on Merit,

Vacancy, Demand and School’s resources.

Do note that in order to take more demanding subjects

like Additional Math at Upper Secondary level, your child

is required to have good foundation in Math at Lower

Secondary level.

FAQ 2

Which subject is easier to score:

Geography, History or Literature?

Every subject has its rigour and requirement.

A student can do well in a subject as long as he/she

has the aptitude and willingness to put in effort.

FAQ 3

What are the requirements for taking subjects with

Coursework such as Art, D/T and F/N?

The Coursework examination for each subject requires

students to work on a long-term project which begins in

January of the examination year.

It requires students to have good time management skills

and diligence.

FAQ 4

The bonus points are used for ranking of students during

the Posting Procedure. They are not taken into

consideration in determining whether applicants are

eligible for courses under the JAE. Applicants cannot

use the bonus points to reduce your raw aggregate

points to qualify for a JC/MI/Poly/ITE course for which

they are not eligible for.

FAQ 5

What is the use of the bonus points from HMTL

and CCA for JC and Polytechnic courses?

Other

Useful

Information

Good Practices

Look into your child’s interests, passion, career

aspirations and strengths.

Communicate with your child.

Gather information on possible future pathways.

Encourage your child to maintain a Champion

Learning mindset.

How can your child prepare well?

1. Have regular attendance in school.

2. Have good attitude in class work and homework.

3. Know their personal interests and strengths well.

How can you help as parents?

1. Talk to your child to discover his/her

favourite subjects.

2. Respect your child as he/she may not be

inclined towards certain subjects and allow

him/her to pursue his/her interests.

3. Give him/her encouragement and keep an

open mind.

Communication & Feedback

School Website:

www.northbrookssec.moe.edu.sg

Email: northbrooks@moe.edu.sg

Student Handbook

Letters to Parents

Phone: 6752 4311

Partnership with School

THANK

YOU