2010 Instructions For Private Candidates

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
PRIVATE CANDIDATES
TAKING SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE
GCE N(A), N(T), O and/or A-LEVEL EXAMINATION
 NOTES TO PRIVATE CANDIDATES

Private candidates sitting the GCE N(A)-, N(T)-, O- and/or A-Level Examinations are required to observe and
comply with all instructions and regulations governing the examinations that are stated in this document. By
registering for the examinations, a candidate confirms that he/she has read, understood and expressly agree
to accept the instructions and regulations contained in this document.
For enquiries, please call the Ministry of Education, Customer Service Hotline at 6872 2220.
Candidates who wish to obtain more details on examination registration, procedure and syllabuses can visit
the SEAB website at http://www.seab.gov.sg.
 REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS
 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS
 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT N(A) AND N(T)-LEVELS
 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT O-LEVEL
 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT A AND AO-LEVELS
 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT H1 AND H2 LEVELS
 ANNEXES
Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

2010
REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Contents
1. Registration for Private Candidates
2. Entry Requirements
3. Conditions
4. Withdrawal and Refund
5. Examination Fees
6. Admission to Tertiary Institutions
7. Personalised Entry Proof/Timetables
8. Double Entries
9. Examination Centre
10. Special Arrangements
11. Timetable Clash
12. Results
13. Examination Timetables
14. Absent Grades
15. Appeal for Review of Results
16. Certificate and Statement of Results
17. Award of Certificate
18. Annotation of Certificate
19. Change of Postal Address
20. Others
21. Enquiries
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REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES
Modes of Registration
Private candidates can register for the N(A), N(T), O and/or A-Level through the Singapore
Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) internet website at http://www.seab.gov.sg from 8 Mar
2010 to 20 Mar 2010.
Payment of Examination Fees

Payment has to be made at SingPost office between 27 Mar 2010 and 3 Apr 2010 by either cash or
NETs. Alternatively, payment can also be made through Self-service Automated Machines (S.A.M.).
Amendments and Late Entry

1 Candidates are advised to check their registration details carefully before submission.
2 During the registration period (8 Mar 2010 to 20 Mar 2010), private candidates can make
amendments to their subject/paper entries online without any amendment charges.
3 After the registration period, requests for amendments can only be made in writing to SEAB
via email (contact@moe.gov.sg) or by post (Address: 298, Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, Singapore
169565 Attn: Operations Division – Private Candidate Registration). However, candidates
have to make all outstanding payments prior to making any amendment request. An
amendment fee of $20 is payable in addition to the new subject fee. SEAB will not accept any
amendment request made after 30 May 2010.
4 Candidates who register after the last day of the registration period, 20 Mar 2010, will be
charged a late entry fee of $50. Late entry requests can only be made in writing to SEAB via
email (contact@moe.gov.sg) or by post (Address: 298, Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, Singapore
169565 Attn: Operations Division – Private Candidate Registration). SEAB will not accept any
late request made after 30 May 2010.
Mid-Year Mother Tongue Subjects

1 Private candidates can register for the O and/or A-Level Mid-Year Examinations for Mother
Tongue subjects as an extension of the year-end examination. For these subjects, private
candidates can choose to register for just the mid-year or the year-end examination in March
registration. Private candidates who register for the mid-year examination can apply to re-sit
for the written papers of these subjects by registering for the year-end subjects after the
release of mid-year results. Candidates will be advised on the registration procedures when
they receive their mid-year results. Candidates who sit for the mid-year examination,
regardless of whether they offer any subject in the year-end examination, will receive only one
result slip and certificate reflecting all the subjects that they have offered in the year. If they sit
for their Mother Tongue subject in both the mid-year and year-end examinations, the better
result of the two sittings will be reflected in the result slip and certificate.
2 The Mid-Year Mother Tongue subjects are as follow:
O-Level 1162 Chinese /1132 Malay /1142 Tamil

A-Level 8633 Chinese /8635 Malay /8637 Tamil
3 As the Mid-Year examination has been scheduled on 31 May 2010, private candidates who
wish to sit for the Mid-Year Mother Tongue subjects have to register between 8 Mar 2010 and
20 Mar 2010 so as to enable SEAB to process the registration and notify all private candidates
taking the Mid-Year examination on time. Should private candidates miss the registration
period, they can only register for Mother Tongue subjects for the Year-End examination.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1 Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) Levels
Examination Entry Requirements
You may register as a private candidate if you satisfy the minimum age requirement of 15 years
as at 1st January 2010.
Private candidates may register up to a maximum of EIGHT subjects.
2 O-Level
2.1 Examination Entry Requirements
You may register as a private candidate if you satisfy the minimum age requirement
of 15 years as at 1st January 2010.
Private candidates may register up to a maximum of NINE subjects.
2.2 Subject Entry Requirements
Science with Practical paper:

If you are registering for any Science subject with a practical paper at O-Level, you
must
(a) have sat the subject at O-Level previously, OR
(b) are currently attending or will be attending a course of instructions in the subject
offered at an ITE or a private school.
Your entries for the science subjects will only be accepted when you meet the above
requirements.
Candidates registering for any Science subject with a practical paper are required to
declare online at the time of registration that they fulfill the above requirement. If a false
declaration is made, their registration for the science subject with practical paper is liable
to be cancelled without refund of the examination fees.
Science with SPA paper:

(a) Only private candidates who have obtained SPA marks in Sec 4 in 2009 can
register for Science subjects with SPA paper.
(b) These private candidates will not have to sit the SPA paper. Their 2009 SPA
marks obtained in Sec 4 will be used in the computation of their overall subject
grade, under the following conditions:
(i) Candidates declare and opt for their 2009 SPA marks to be used in the
computation of their overall subject grade without requesting that their
2009 SPA marks be made known to them.
(ii) All SPA marks must be carried forward. Private candidates cannot opt
to carry forward some SPA marks and retake some assessments.
(iii) SPA marks can only be carried forward for one year.
(c) Candidates will not be able to carry forward their SPA marks if they have been
granted exemption from any assessments for SPA paper in Sec 4 in 2009.
Such candidates are advised to register for Science subjects with a practical
paper instead.
3 A-Level
3.1 Examination Entry Requirements
You may register as a private candidate if you satisfy the minimum age requirement of
17 years as at 1st January 2010.
Subjects Examined at H1 and H2 Levels:

Private candidates may register up to a maximum of five H1 subjects and three H2
subjects, or three H1 subjects and four H2 subjects.
3.2 Subject Entry Requirements
Science with Practical paper:

If you are registering for any Science subject with a practical paper at A-Level, you
must
(a) have sat the subject at A-Level previously, OR
(b) are currently attending or will be attending a course of instructions in the subject
offered at an ITE or a private school.
Your entries for the science subjects will only be accepted when you meet the above
requirements.
Candidates registering for any Science subject with a practical paper are required to
declare online at the time of registration that they fulfill the above requirement. If a false
declaration is made, their registration for the science subject with practical paper is liable
to be cancelled without refund of the examination fees.
Science with SPA paper:

(a) Only private candidates who have obtained SPA marks in JC2/CI3 in 2009 can
register for Science subjects with SPA paper.
(b) These private candidates will not sit the SPA paper. Their 2009 SPA marks
obtained in JC2/CI3 will be used for computation of their overall subject grade,
under the following conditions:
(i) Candidates declare and opt for their 2009 SPA marks to be used in the
computation of their overall subject grade without requesting that their
2009 SPA marks be made known to them.
(ii) All SPA marks must be carried forward. Private candidates cannot opt
to carry forward some SPA marks and retake some assessments.
(iii) SPA marks can only be carried forward for one year.
(c) Candidates will not be able to carry forward their SPA marks if they have been
granted exemption from any assessments for SPA in JC2/CI3 in 2009. Such
candidates are advised to register for Science subjects with a practical paper
instead.
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Conditions
Candidates are NOT allowed to offer, in one sitting,
(a) more than one Mother Tongue Language subject (e.g. Chinese, Malay or Tamil).
(b) both a Non-Tamil Indian Language (e.g. Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Panjabi or Urdu) and a Mother
Tongue Language.
(c) same subjects in different language medium (e.g. History examined in English and Chinese).
(d) two language subjects in the same language medium (e.g. O-Level Higher Chinese and
Chinese, or A-Level Chinese and AO-Level Chinese).
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Withdrawal and Refund
1 Candidates may withdraw from the whole examination and be entitled to a refund of half of the
subject fees paid (inclusive GST) provided their withdrawal letters reach the Board by 30 Apr
2010 for N(A) and N(T)-Level and by 30 Jun 2010 for O and A-Levels.
2 Applications for withdrawal from the examinations must be made in writing to SEAB via email
(contact@moe.gov.sg) or by mail to the Operations Division, SEAB, 298 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee,
Singapore 169565. No refund will be made to candidates whose letter of withdrawal
reaches the Board after the above deadlines. An acknowledgement will be made within 3
working days upon receipt of the withdrawal request.
3 Candidates who have taken any part of the examination (i.e. oral, listening
comprehension, Mid-Year written examination or practical), will be deemed to have sat
the examination and will not be entitled to any refund of examination fees.
4 Candidates who withdraw from the examination (including candidates taking only Mid-year
subjects) will NOT receive any results or certificates for any subjects or components of subjects
that they have taken.
5 For candidates who withdraw from the whole examination before the stipulated deadlines,
refunds will be made directly to the candidates in the form of a cheque.
6 Examination fees are not transferable from one year to another or from one candidate to
another.
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Examination Fees
Candidates will pay the following fees:
(a) Basic Fee of $64 (for Cambridge subjects) or $32 (if all subjects offered are local subjects). The
Basic Fee is non-refundable.
(b) Subject fee for each subject entered.
(c) 7% GST on the subject fees and basic fee.
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Admission to Tertiary Institutions
1 Candidates who wish to re-sit the GCE O- or A-Level examination but are currently applying for
admission to tertiary institutions or waiting for the Joint Admission Exercise (JAE) posting result:
(a) are advised to register during the registration period (8 - 20 Mar 2010).
(b) may apply for a full refund (less subjects which the candidates have sat for) of the
examination fees in writing if they subsequently gain admission to the tertiary
institutions or have been successful in their JAE appeals.
2 All letters of withdrawal from the examinations must be made in writing to SEAB via email
(contact@moe.gov.sg) and reach the Operations Division, SEAB, 298 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee,
Singapore 169565 by 30 Jun 2010. Letters of withdrawal must be accompanied by supporting
letters of acceptance issued by tertiary institutions.
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Personalised Entry Proof/Timetable
1 Candidates registering for Mid-Year subjects will receive a Personalised Entry Proof/Timetables
with only the Mid-Year subjects shown by 20 May 2010. The Entry Proof/Timetables will show a
candidate's Centre Number, Index Number and Mid-Year Written Examination Centre as well as
the exam date and time for all papers.
2 All successfully registered candidates will receive a Personalised Entry Proof/Timetables by 25

June 2010. The Entry Proof/Timetable will show a candidate's Centre Number, Index Number,
Practical and Written Examination Centres, the subjects and papers entered (excluding Mid-
Year subjects) as well as the exam date and time for all papers.
3 The Entry Proof/Timetable is an important document and a candidate is required to produce it

for oral, listening comprehension, practical and written examinations.
4 Please contact the Customer Service Centre at 6872 2220 if you do not receive your Entry
Proof/Timetables by 20 May 2010 (Mid-Year Examination) and /or 25 June 2010 (Year-End
Examination).
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Double Entries
School candidates who are studying in Independent, Government or Government-aided schools are
NOT ALLOWED to register as private candidates. School candidates who register as private candidates
for GCE N(A)-, N(T)-, O- and/or A-Level will have their private registrations invalidated and their
examination fees paid as private candidates forfeited.
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Examination Centre
Candidates are advised to provide their residential address accurately as they are likely to be posted
to sit for the examination at an examination centre near their residential address. There will not be
any change in the examination centres after the posting of examination centres in April of the
examination year. Candidates must take their examination at the centres they are posted to.
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Special Arrangements
1 Candidates who are suffering from learning disabilities, physical disabilities or other forms of
disability, which are likely to have an adverse effect on their performance in the examination,
may apply for special consideration, special arrangements or exemption from certain
components.
2 All applications must reach the Operations Division, SEAB, 298 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, Singapore
169565 by 15 Apr 2010.
3 Candidates who have been granted special arrangements (e.g. extra time) by SEAB for the
examination in view of their medical conditions/disabilities but do not make use of the requested
special arrangement would still have their certificates annotated.
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Timetable Clash
Candidates who have registered for papers that are to be examined on the same day and at the same
time (timetable clashes) need not be alarmed. SEAB will make the arrangements for them to sit for all
their registered papers by taking one paper first, followed by a break before he/she takes the next paper.
Candidates will be informed of the arrangements by the end of August 2010 (N(A) and N(T)-Level) and
end of September 2010 (O and A-Level).
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Results
1 Mid-Year Examination results for O and A-Level will be released in August of the examination
year.
2 Examination results for N(A) and N(T)-Level will be released in December of the examination
year.
3 Examination results for O-Level will be released in January the following year.
4 Examination results for A-Level will be released in March the following year.
5 Candidates will receive their result slips through post. They may also retrieve their results
through the SEAB website.
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Examination Timetable
The tentative dates for the oral, listening comprehension, practical and written examinations are given in
the table below:
GCE N(A) and N(T)-Level
Mode of Examination Examination Papers Dates

Listening Comprehension 1186/3 English Language Syllabus T 6 Sep
1172/3 Chinese 7 Sep
1182/3 Malay 7 Sep
1192/3 Tamil 7 Sep
1174/3 Basic Chinese 7 Sep
1184/3 Basic Malay 7 Sep
1194/3 Basic Tamil 7 Sep
Oral 1186/4 English Language Syllabus T
6 Jul – 19 Jul
1189/3 English Language Syllabus A
1172/3 Chinese
1182/3 Malay
1192/3 Tamil
26 Jul – 5 Aug
1174/2 Basic Chinese
1184/2 Basic Malay
1194/2 Basic Tamil
Written English Language, Mother Tongue, Social Studies and
6 – 8 Sep
NTIL Papers
Other papers 4 Oct – 12 Oct
GCE O-Level
Mode of Examination Examination Papers Dates

Listening Comprehension 1162/3 Chinese
1132/3 Malay 20 Jul
1142/3 Tamil
3261/3 Japanese Mid Oct
3028/3 German Mid Oct
3012/3 French Mid Oct
1163/3 Chinese B*
1134/3 Malay B* Mid Nov
1143/3 Tamil B*
Oral 1162/3 Chinese
1132/3 Malay 1 Jul – 15 Jul
1142/3 Tamil
1127/3 English Language 13 – 26 Aug
1163/3 Chinese B*
1134/3 Malay B* 27 Sep
1143/3 Tamil B*
3261/4 Japanese
3012/4 French 5 - 12 Oct
3028/4 German
Practical 5057/3 Physics
5067/3 Chemistry
5100/3 Biology
12 – 21 Oct
5116/5 Science : Physics & Chemistry
5117/5 Science : Physics & Biology
5118/5 Science : Chemistry & Biology
Written Mid Year Chinese/Malay/Tamil Exam 31 May
Written papers 25 Oct – 16 Nov
* Mother Tongue B is not an O-Level subject.

GCE A-Level
Examination Papers
Mode of Examination Dates
H1H2 Subjects
Listening Comprehension 8633/2 Chinese
8634/2 Chinese (Revised)
21 Jul
8635/2 Malay
8637/2 Tamil
8281/3 Chinese B*
8381/3 Malay B* Nov
8481/3 Tamil B*
Oral 8633/2 Chinese
8634/2 Chinese (Revised)
6 Jul – 19 Jul
8635/2 Malay
8637/2 Tamil
8281/3 Chinese B*
8381/3 Malay B* 27 Sep
8481/3 Tamil B*
8831/1 French
8833/1 German
8835/1 Japanese 4 – 8 Oct
9738/1 French
9739/1 German
Science Practical 9760/4 Physics
9761/4 Chemistry 26 Oct - 3 Nov
9762/4 Biology
Written Mid Year Chinese/Malay/Tamil Exam 31 May
All written papers 1 Nov
8 Nov – 3 Dec
* Mother Tongue B is not a H1 or H2 Level subject.
Written, Oral and Listening Comprehension Examination
Candidates will be informed, through their Personalised Entry Proof /Timetables of the date, reporting
time and examination venue by 25 June 2010.
Candidates will not be provided with another chance to re-sit the examination if they have missed the
examinations.
Practical Examination
Candidates will be informed through letters by early Oct 2010 of their GCE O or A-Level Practical
examinations schedules.
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Absent Grades
It is compulsory for candidates to sit for all the registered components. Components include Oral,
Listening Comprehension, Practical and the Written Papers. Unless prior approval has been granted by
SEAB for exemption, candidates will be given an ‘Absent’ for a subject if they are absent from one or
more components/papers of that subject. This applies to both Cambridge subjects and Mother Tongue
Language subjects.
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Appeal for Review of Results
Candidates may apply to review their examination results if they have sufficient grounds to believe that
the grade(s) awarded for one or more subjects should have been better. An appeal for review of results
must be submitted online through http://www.seab.gov.sg after results are released and not later than
one week after the official release of the results. Appeals received after this period will not be
considered.
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Certificate and Statement of Results
1 Successful candidates will be notified by post to collect the N(A), N(T) and O-Level certificates
by February and March of the following year respectively and A-Levels certificates by May of the
following year. This includes candidates taking only a Mid-Year subject in the O and A-Level
examinations.
2 Certificates not claimed within one year of the collection period will be destroyed and no
replacement will be available.
3 SEAB does not issue duplicate copies of a certificate but a statement of results is available on
request at the Customer Service Centre, the Ministry of Education, 1 North Buona Vista Drive,
Singapore 138675. A fee is chargeable for each statement of results. Candidates may contact
Customer Service Centre at 6872 2220 for more information.
4 There will be a service charge of $50 for requests for amendments of personal particulars on the
certificate. Requests can be made within 2 months after the issue of the certificate. All requests
need to be submitted through the Customer Service Centre together with the original certificates
personally.
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Award of Certificate
GCE Normal (Academic) [N(A)] Level:
1 Candidates who obtained at least a Grade 5 or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Normal (Academic) Level.
2 The Normal (Academic) Level certificate will show the grade that the candidate has obtained in
each subject. For subjects that are shown as ‘Ungraded’, grade will not appear on the
certificate. Grades 1 to 5 are pass grades. Grade 1 is the highest and Grade 5 the lowest.
‘Ungraded’ denotes a fail grade. The grading system is as follows:
NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL REMARKS

GRADES
1
2
3 GCE Normal (Academic) Level Pass
4
5
Ungraded Not shown on the certificate but shown on result slip
3 Performance in the Oral/Aural Examination in Chinese, Malay and Tamil is indicated as

Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
4 For subjects shown as ‘Absent’ on the Result Slip, no grade/subject will appear on the
certificate.
GCE Normal (Technical) [N(T)] Level:
1 Candidates who obtained at least a Grade D or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Normal (Technical) Level.
2 The Normal (Technical) Level certificate will show the grade that the candidate has obtained in
each subject. For subjects that are shown as ‘Ungraded’, grade will not appear on the
certificate. Grades A to D are pass grades. Grade A is the highest and Grade D the lowest.
‘Ungraded’ denotes a fail grade. The grading system is as follows:
NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL REMARKS

GRADES
A
B
GCE Normal (Technical) Level Pass
C
D
Ungraded Not shown on the certificate but shown on result slip
3 For subjects that are shown as ‘Absent’ on the Result Slip, no grade/subject will appear on the
certificate.
GCE O-Level:
1 Candidates who obtained at least a Grade 6 or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level.
2 The O-Level certificate will show the grade that the candidate has obtained in each subject. For
subjects that are shown as ‘Ungraded’, grade will not appear on the certificate. Grade 1 is the
highest and Grade 9 the lowest. The numerical/alphabetical equivalence of grades is as follows:
ORDINARY LEVEL GRADES REMARKS
NUMERICAL ALPHABETICAL
1 A
2
3 B
GCE Ordinary Level Pass
4
5 C
6
7 D
Below GCE Ordinary Level Pass
8 E
9 No Alphabetical Not shown on the certificate but shown on result slip
Grade
3 Performance in the Oral/Aural Examination in Chinese, Malay and Tamil is indicated a

Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
4 Performance in the Chinese B/Malay B/Tamil B is indicated as Merit, Pass or Ungraded. Mother
Tongue B is not an O-Level subject.
certificate.
GCE A-Level (Subjects Examined at A- and AO-Level):
1 Candidates who pass at least one subject at A-Level or AO-Level will receive a Singapore-
Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level.
2 The A-Level certificate will show the grade that the candidate has obtained in each subject. For
subjects offered at A-Level, the pass grades are A to E with A being the highest pass grade and
E the lowest. Grade O is given to indicate that a candidate has failed to obtain a pass at A-Level
but is judged to have reached Grade 6 at Ordinary Level. Grade F indicates a Fail grade and will
not appear on the certificate.
ALPHABETICAL GRADE REMARKS

A
B
C Pass grades at A-Level
D
E
O Failed to obtain a pass at A-Level but is judged to have
reached Grade 6 at Ordinary Level
F Not shown on the certificate but shown on result slip
3 Results for subjects offered at AO-Level will be shown as grades 1 to 9 with 1 to 6 being pass
grades and 7 to 9 fail grades. Grade 7 to 9 will not appear on the certificate. In addition, the
alphabetical grades for AO-Level will be shown. The equivalent of each numerical grade is as
follows :
NUMERICALGRADE ALPHABETICAL GRADE REMARKS
1
A
2
3
B Pass grades
4
5
C
6
7 D
Not shown on the certificate but shown
8 E
on result slip
9 No alphabetical grade
4 Performance in Chinese B/Malay B/Tamil B is indicated as Merit, Pass or Ungraded. Mother

Tongue B is not an AO, A, H1 or H2 Level subject.
certificate.
6 Private candidates will be issued with the corresponding certificate(s) of the subjects registered.
GCE A-Level (Subjects Examined at H1 and H2 Level):
1 Candidates who pass at least one subject at H1-Level or H2-Level will receive a Singapore-
Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level.
2 The A-Level certificate will show the grade that the candidate has obtained in each subject. For
H1 and H2 subjects, the pass grades are A to E, with A being the highest pass grade and E the
lowest. Candidates may also be awarded grade S (sub-pass) or Ungraded, both of which
indicate that the candidate has failed to obtain a pass in the subject, and these two grades will
not appear on the certificate.
3 Results for subjects offered at H1 and H2 levels are as follows:
H1 / H2 REMARKS
ALPHABETICAL GRADE
A
B
C Pass grades
D
E
*S
Not shown on the certificate but shown on result slip
Ungraded
* S denotes sub-pass
4 Performance in Chinese B/Malay B/Tamil B is indicated as Merit, Pass or Ungraded. Mother

Tongue B is not an AO, A, H1 or H2 Level subject.
certificate.
6 Private candidates will be issued with the corresponding certificate(s) of the subjects registered.
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Annotation of Certificate
1 Candidates who sit the GCE N(A), N(T), O or A-Level examinations under special arrangements
and consideration would have their certificates annotated.
2 In the certificates, titles of subjects which were taken under special arrangements/consideration
would be annotated with a symbol. Two annotation symbols would be used and explanations for
the symbols are provided in the certificates.
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Change of Postal Address
Candidates should inform the Operations Division, in writing immediately of any change in their postal
address. The form on the change of address can be found in our website at http://www.seab.gov.sg. The
request can be either made through SEAB via email (contact@moe.gov.sg) or post to the Operations
Division, SEAB, 298 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee, Singapore 169565.
An acknowledgement will be made within 3 working days upon receipt of the change of address request.
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Others
Where the candidature for a subject is less than twenty, candidates may have to withdraw their
registration from the subject or choose another subject permitted by the regulations. Refund will be given
under such circumstances.
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Enquiries
All enquiries and general information on examination matters are available at http://www.seab.gov.sg
or contact our Customer Service Centre at 6872 2220.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS
Contents
1. Miscellaneous Instructions
2. Multiple-Choice Answer Sheets
3. Use of Approved Electronic Calculators in the examinations
4. Use of Approved Dictionaries in the examinations
5. Ownership of Candidates’ Examination Materials/Work
6. Malpractice / Dishonesty
7. Conduct and Behaviour
8. Hospitalised Candidates
9. Infectious Diseases
10. Listening Comprehension
11. Science Practical
12. Oral Examinations
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

Contents
13. Geography
14. Literature in English (8810 and 9725)
15. Mother Tongue Language and Literature
16. Foreign Languages
17. Art
SUBJECT LISTS
Contents
Subjects examined at N(A) and N(T)-Level
Subjects examined at O-Level
Subjects examined at A and AO-Level
Subjects examined at H1 and H2-Level
ANNEXES
Contents
List of Recommended Texts for Use in A-Level H2 Mother Tongue (Annex A)
Sketch Map of Tiong Bahru Examinations Centre (Annex B)
Sketch Map of Pandan Examinations Centre (Annex C)
Sketch Map of MOE Language Centre (Annex D)
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1 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 The 24-hour clock is used to indicate time in the timetable. For example, 8.00 a.m. will be indicated
as 0800h and 2.30 p.m. as 1430h.
1.2 The duration of each paper includes the time for reading the questions, studying the maps, etc.
1.3 If two papers offered by a candidate are scheduled to be examined at the same time, arrangements
will be made for the candidate to take one paper first, followed by a break before he/she takes the
next paper.
1.4 All candidates are required to be seated at their assigned desks at least fifteen minutes before the
commencement of the examination.
1.5 Candidates who are late will not be given extra time.
1.6 Candidates are required to place their NRIC or foreign identification documents on their desks
throughout the duration of the examination. They are also required to have their Entry Proofs with
them.
1.7 Candidates must inform the invigilator immediately if :
(a) they are issued a question paper they have not entered for, OR
(b) they are issued a question paper that does not contain the number of pages or questions
specified on the cover page, OR
(c) they are issued a question paper not scheduled to take place at that time, OR
(d) they are not issued supplementary materials (such as graph paper, map or drawing paper)
stated in the question paper
1.8 Candidates are required to write their names, centre numbers, index numbers and the subject titles
on the first sheet/cover page of their answer scripts. If loose writing paper is used, they should also
write their names, centre numbers and index numbers on every sheet.
1.9 Candidates with hanyu pinyin names are required to write both their statutory and hanyu pinyin
names, with the hanyu pinyin names in brackets. Candidates without hanyu pinyin names need
only write their statutory names.
1.10 Candidates are required to submit their answers in the language in which the question paper is set,
unless otherwise instructed in the rubric of the questions.
1.11 Candidates are required to bring their own writing and mathematical instruments such as
calculators, set-squares, compasses, protractors and rulers, as these will not be supplied.
1.12 Besides the necessary stationery required in the examination, candidates are generally not allowed
to bring in any other materials unless it is specified explicitly in the particular syllabuses. For
example, calculators are allowed for some papers.
1.13 Candidates are not required to copy the questions they are attempting. They need only write clearly
the question numbers (including the alpha character, if any) in the left margin of the writing paper.
No answers should be written in the left and right margins of the writing paper.
1.14 Unless stated in the instructions, candidates should leave two lines between the answers to
consecutive questions or consecutive parts of a question.
1.15 Candidates should write on both sides of the writing paper unless otherwise specified in the
instructions.
1.16 Candidates should not, at any time, fold their writing paper. Candidates should not divide the page
into columns.
1.17 At the end of a paper, candidates should stop writing immediately when told to do so by the
1.18 The answer scripts, together with the cover page provided, should be tied together at the top left-
hand corner with the string that will be provided.
1.19 Candidates should remain seated at their respective desks while the answer scripts are collected.
1.20 No candidates may leave the examination room before the scheduled time unless permitted by the
invigilator.
1.21 In compliance with Cambridge International Examinations’ policy, question papers of some A-Level
and O-Level subjects must be returned to the invigilators at the end of each paper and kept
securely for at least 24 hrs. Candidates are required to write their names, centre numbers and
index numbers at the top right-hand corner of the cover page of the question papers so that they
can obtain the question papers from the Chief Presiding Examiner the following day.
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2 MULTIPLE-CHOICE ANSWER SHEETS
2.1 Candidates offering the following subjects will be issued answer sheets called Personalised
Multiple-Choice Answer Sheets (referred to in these Instructions as “PMCAS”) to shade their
answers.
GCE N(A) and N(T)-LEVEL:
Subject Code Subject Title Paper Number

1172/3 Chinese (Listening Comprehension) Paper 3
1174/1 Basic Chinese Paper 1
1174/3 Basic Chinese (Listening Comprehension) Paper 3
1182/3 Malay (Listening Comprehension) Paper 3
1184/1 Basic Malay Paper 1
1184/3 Basic Malay (Listening Comprehension) Paper 3
1186/3 English Language Syllabus T (Listening Comprehension) Paper 3
1192/3 Tamil (Listening Comprehension) Paper 3
1194/1 Basic Tamil Paper 1
1194/3 Basic Tamil (Listening Comprehension) Paper 3
2051/1 Islamic Religious Knowledge (English) Paper 1
2057/1 Bible Knowledge Paper 1
2058/1 Islamic Religious Knowledge (Malay) Paper 1
5147/1 Science Syllabus T Paper 1
5155/1, 5156/1 Science (Physics) Paper 1
5155/3, 5157/3 Science (Chemistry) Paper 3
5156/5, 5157/5 Science (Biology) Paper 5
GCE O-LEVEL:

1132/3 Malay Paper 3
1134/2,3 Malay B Paper 2,3
1142/3 Tamil Paper 3
1143/2,3 Tamil B Paper 2,3
1162/3 Chinese Paper 3
1163/2,3 Chinese B Paper 2,3
5057/1 Physics Paper 1
5058/1 Physics (SPA) Paper 1
5067/1 Chemistry Paper 1
5072/1 Chemistry (SPA) Paper 1
5094/1 Biology (SPA) Paper 1
5100/1 Biology Paper 1
5116/1 Science (Physics, Chemistry) Paper 1
5117/1 Science (Physics, Biology) Paper 1
5118/1 Science (Chemistry, Biology) Paper 1
GCE A-LEVEL:

8281/2,3 Chinese B Paper 2,3
8381/2,3 Malay B Paper 2,3
8481/2,3 Tamil B Paper 2,3
8633/2 Chinese Language Paper 2
8634/2 Chinese Language (Revised) Paper 2
8635/2 Malay Language Paper 2
8637/2 Tamil Language Paper 2
9745/1 Physics (SPA) Paper 1
9746/1 Chemistry (SPA) Paper 1
9747/1 Biology (SPA) Paper 1
2.2 The PMCAS are issued to candidates with the candidates’ names, centre codes and index
numbers, subject title and the paper number pre-printed. Invigilators will distribute the answer
sheets before the start of the examination.
2.3 When candidates receive their PMCAS, they must check the following pre-printed details:
(a) Syllabus/Component No. (or Subject Code/Paper No.);

(b) Syllabus Title (or Subject Title);
(c) Centre/Candidate No. (or Centre/Index No.); and
(d) Candidates’ name.
If all the items are correct, candidates will sign on the dotted line below their name.
2.4 If a candidate does not have a pre-printed PMCAS, he/she will be issued with a blank
supplementary answer sheet which must be fill in with the particulars as given in para 2.3 above.
2.5 Candidates are reminded that they should use a soft-lead pencil (e.g. 2B) to shade their answers in
the PMCAS. A soft eraser should be used to erase if they wish to change their answers.
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3 USE OF APPROVED ELECTRONIC CALCULATORS IN THE EXAMINATIONS
3.1 GCE A-Level:

Approved calculators may be used for the following subjects:
(a) All Mathematics subjects
(b) All Science subjects
(c) Computing
(d) Economics
(e) Geography
(f) Principles of Accounting
(g) Management of Business
For all other subjects, the use of calculators is prohibited.
3.2 The following guidelines are to be adhered to where the use of scientific calculators is allowed in
examinations (Please refer to website for the list of approved calculators). Candidates are informed
that:
(a) the calculator must be silent, with a visual display only.
(b) the working condition of the calculator (including the power supply) is the responsibility of
the candidates and a fault in a calculator will not normally be considered as justifying the
giving of special consideration to the user.
(c) instruction leaflets or instructions and formulae printed on the lid or cover of a calculator or
similar materials must not be in the possession of candidates during the examination
(where the instructions cannot be removed they should be securely covered).
(d) external storage media, e.g. card, tape, and plug-in modules must not be in the possession
of candidates during the examination.
(e) calculators must not be borrowed from other candidates in the course of the examination
for any reason.
(f) standard scientific calculators with features such as Fraction calculations; Permutation;
Combination; Statistical calculations such as mean, standard deviation and factorials;
Regression analysis; Complex number calculations and Polar/Rectangular coordinate
conversions are acceptable.
(g) programmable calculators and those with permanent features of a programmed kind such
as numerical integration, numerical differentiation, symbolic differentiation, symbolic
integration, symbolic algebraic manipulation and/or expressing in irrational number form,
are prohibited.
(h) calculators with capabilities for storing and displaying visual and verbal information are
prohibited.
(i) calculators with special communication features e.g. calculators with the capability of
remote communication via infra-red or blue-tooth with other machines, are prohibited.
3.3 For candidates offering subjects at H1 and H2 Level:
(a) Graphic calculators are allowed for use for subjects examined at H1 and H2 Levels.
(b) Candidates are responsible for clearing any information and/or programs stored in the
graphic calculators before the examination.
(c) No prepared programs may be taken into the examination room. Information (including text
or formulae) and/or programs stored in the calculator's memory must be cleared before the
examination.
(d) Calculators with built-in Symbolic Algebra manipulations, Symbolic differentiation or
integration are prohibited.
(e) calculators with special communication features e.g. calculators with the capability of
remote communication via infra-red or blue-tooth with other machines, are prohibited.
3.4 Candidates who contravene the regulations on the use of calculators are liable to the same penalty
as those who commit an act of dishonesty. A ‘T’ symbol will be given for the subject if a candidate
contravenes the regulations on the use of calculators.
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4 USE OF APPROVED DICTIONARIES IN THE EXAMINATIONS
4.1 Candidates who sit for Paper 1 (N(A) & O-Level) (composition and letter-writing) and Part 1 (A-
Level) (composition and letter-writing) of the following papers will be allowed to use the approved
dictionaries. Candidates are advised to refer to website for the list of approved dictionaries
recommended for use in 2010 GCE N(A), O & A-Level Examinations.
4.2 Candidates will also be allowed to use handheld electronic Chinese language (CL) dictionaries in
the national examinations. The e-dictionaries must be silent and battery operated. Candidates are
advised that no allowance will be made for candidates whose e-dictionaries fail to function during
the examination. Candidates should ensure that a replacement set of batteries is available. The
ear-pieces are not permitted in the examinations venue.
4.3 Candidates are not allowed to borrow dictionaries from other candidates during the examination for
any reason.
4.4 Approved dictionaries can be used in these papers :
GCE N(A)-Level
SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE/PAPER NUMBER
Chinese 1172/1
Malay 1182/1
Tamil 1192/1
Bengali 3236/1
Gujarati 3237/1
Hindi 3238/1
Panjabi 3239/1
Urdu 3240/1
GCE O-Level
SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE/PAPER NUMBER
Higher Chinese 1111/1
Chinese 1162/1
Chinese B 1163/1
Higher Malay 1131/1
Malay 1132/1
Malay B 1134/1
Higher Tamil 1141/1
Tamil 1142/1
Tamil B 1143/1
Hindi 3194/1
Urdu 3196/1
Gujarati 3199/1
Panjabi 3203/1
Bengali 3215/1
GCE A-Level
SUBJECT CODE/PAPER NUMBER
SUBJECT NAME
H1 Papers H2 Papers
* Chinese Language 8633/1 Part 1 -
* Chinese Language (Revised) 8634/1 Part 1 -
* Malay Language 8635/1 Part 1 -
* Tamil Language 8637/1 Part 1 -
* Bengali 8827/1 Part 1 -
* Gujarati 8828/1 Part 1 -
* Hindi 8829/1 Part 1 -
* Panjabi 8836/1 Part 1 -
* Urdu 8837/1 Part 1 -
SUBJECT CODE/PAPER NUMBER
SUBJECT NAME
H1 Papers H2 Papers
+ General Studies in Chinese 8642/1 Part 1 -
Chinese B ~8281/1 -
Malay B ~8381/1 -
Tamil B ~8481/1 -
# Chinese Language & Literature - 9556/1 Part 1
# Malay Language & Literature - 9558/1 Part 1
#Tamil Language & Literature - 9560/1 Part 1
~ Mother Tongue B is not an A, AO, H1 or H2 Level subject
Arrangements on the use of approved dictionaries for A-Level papers:
4.5 The following arrangements on the use of approved dictionaries have to be complied with for the
following GCE A-Level papers :
For papers marked with ‘*’:

Question Paper will be issued in 2 parts:
(a) Part 1 consists of Composition/Letter-writing and Part 2 consists of Comprehension and
Language Usage.
(b) Dictionaries can only be used in Part 1 of the paper.
(c) Part 1 will be issued to candidates first. The duration for Part 1 will be 1 hr 30 min.
(d) At the end of Part 1, there will be a short break of 15 min.
(e) During the admin break, candidates should remain seated. However, they will be instructed
to remove their dictionaries and place them on the floor.
(f) During the admin break, Part 2 will be issued to candidates. Candidates are allowed to
read the questions in Part 2 or go through their answers in Part 1 during the admin break
but they are not allowed to write. After the admin break, candidates may either answer Part
2 straightaway or continue with Part 1 without using the dictionaries.
(g) The total time for the examination remains at 3 hrs excluding the 15 min admin break.
For papers marked with ‘#’:

(a) The arrangements for candidates who use dictionaries in Part 1 of Paper 1
(Composition/Letter writing) will be the same as those for papers marked with ‘*’.
(b) The only difference is that the duration for Part 1 will be 1 hr 15 min.
(c) The total time for examination remains at 3 hr excluding the 15 min admin break.
For papers marked with ‘+’:

(a) The arrangements for candidates who use dictionaries in their Composition will be the
same as those for papers marked with ‘*’.
(b) The duration for Part 1 of Paper 1 will be 1 hr 30 min and Part 2 will be 1 hr 10 min.
(c) The total time for the examination is 2 hrs 40 min excluding the 15 min admin break.
4.6 Candidates are only allowed to use monolingual dictionaries during the examination of the above
papers. The dictionaries used must not have any annotations on any of the pages.
4.7 For candidates offering Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL), there is no approved list of
dictionaries. They can bring in any dictionary as long as it is monolingual with no annotations on
any of the pages.
4.8 Candidates are required to write the title of the dictionary at the top right hand corner of the cover
page of the answer booklet.
4.9 Candidates who contravene the regulations on the use of dictionaries are liable to the same penalty
as those who commit an act of dishonesty. A ‘T’ symbol will be given for the subject if a candidate
contravenes the regulations on the use of dictionaries.
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5 OWNERSHIP OF CANDIDATES’ EXAMINATION MATERIALS/WORK
All materials, including but not limited to coursework, project work, research work, SPA etc., submitted for
assessment purposes shall become the property of SEAB. Centres and candidates are not permitted to
submit examination materials for exhibition, competition, publication or any other purposes without the
authorisation by the Chief Executive, SEAB. Assessable materials done over a period of time may, at the
discretion of SEAB, be returned to the schools. As such materials could sustain damages during the
assessment process, SEAB will not be responsible for any loss of or damage to the materials during or
after marking. In the event that SEAB returns certain materials to the school, it shall be the candidate’s
responsibility to collect the materials from the school during the collection period determined. If the
candidate fails to collect the materials, the school shall be at liberty to manage the materials as it deems
fit.
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6 MALPRACTICE / DISHONESTY
6.1 Malpractice refers to actions of candidates, either pre-meditated or otherwise, which goes against
the examination rules and regulations or which allow them an advantage in the examination or
enable them to sabotage other candidates’ examination performance. Examples of malpractice by
candidates are collusion or attempted collusion with other persons; copying from another candidate;
submission of another person's work as if it were the candidate's own; including offensive or
obscene materials in the answer scripts and plagiarism. Candidates submitting materials done over
a period of time, e.g. coursework, project work, research work, etc. must ensure that they submit
only original work produced by them.
6.2 A candidate may be expelled from the examination room, refused entry for subsequent papers,
have his/her papers cancelled if he/she :
(a) Has committed an act of dishonesty; OR
(b) attempts to obtain or offer unfair assistance; OR
(c) copies from another candidate or allows his/her answers to be copied by another
candidate; OR
(d) possesses books, notes, memoranda or any other reference materials not authorised for
use in the examination; OR
(e) possesses electronic devices (e.g. pocket PC, PDA, MP3, iPod), communication devices
(e.g. pagers, mobile phones) and computerised aids (e.g. computerised wrist-watches)
capable of storing, displaying and/or transmitting visual and verbal information prohibited in
the examination/quarantine room; OR
(f) submits work which has been submitted for past examinations or submits identical or
similar (partial or whole) work for more than one paper in the present year of examination;
OR
(g) writes offensive or obscene materials in answer scripts; OR
(h) removes from the room any used or unused writing paper.
6.3 Candidates contravening the regulations stated above will not be given a grade but will be given a
‘T’ symbol for the subject concerned.
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7 CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR
7.1 Candidates should be properly attired when they present themselves for the examination. A male
private candidate should be in shirt and trousers and should wear shoes. A female private
candidate should not wear immodest or outlandish clothes.
7.2 Candidates are not permitted to smoke or consume any form of food and drinks in the examination
room/hall, centre or premises.
7.3 Candidates who breach any material provision of these instructions, rules and regulations of
examinations (e.g. found guilty of improper conduct or misbehaviour during the examination) may
be prohibited from taking the examination, expelled from the examination room/hall and/or refused
entry for subsequent papers.
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8 HOSPITALISED CANDIDATES
SEAB will make special arrangements for a candidate who is hospitalised to sit the examination in the
hospital provided that the hospital has certified the candidate as being medically fit to sit the examination.
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9 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
9.1 Candidates who are suffering from any infectious disease (e.g. chicken pox) are not allowed to sit
the examination in their usual written examination centres. Candidates should call their
examination centres/schools and inform the Chief Presiding Examiners of their conditions.
Candidates who do not have the contact number of their examination centres/schools may call
MOE Customer Service hotline at 6872 2220 to obtain the number.
9.2 Candidates suffering from infectious disease will be referred to a designated examination centre
assigned by SEAB to sit for their examination.
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10 LISTENING COMPREHENSION
All Listening Comprehension examinations are compulsory. Listening Comprehension examinations will
be conducted via Mediacorp Radio or with CD players. Candidates are advised to report to their
examination centres punctually.
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11 SCIENCE PRACTICAL
11.1 Science practical examinations are conducted in shifts. Candidates will be quarantined before and
after the examinations. When reporting to the quarantine room for examination, candidates must
surrender their electronic devices (e.g. pocket PC, PDA, MP3, iPod), communication devices
(e.g. pagers, mobile phones) and computerised aids (e.g. computerised wrist-watches) capable
of storing, displaying and/or transmitting visual and verbal information. Candidates found with
these devices during the quarantine whether before or after they have done their Science practical
examination, are liable to the same penalty as those who commit an act of dishonesty.
11.2 Candidates are not allowed to bring in any reference materials and/or any unauthorised
materials, including the Periodic Table and/or abovementioned devices into the science
laboratory.
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12 ORAL EXAMINATIONS
12.1 GCE N(A) and N(T)-Level
12.1.1 English Syllabus T (1186/4)
SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
1186/4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS T
ORAL EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1 The English Language Oral Examination consists of two parts. Candidates will sit for the paper in the
order given below:
Reading Aloud : You will be required to read aloud a passage.
Conversation : You will engage in a conversation with the

Oral Examiners on a topic given by them.
2 This is how the test will be conducted:
a) Report to the Assistant Oral Examiner by the appointed time. You will be asked to sign
against your name on the attendance sheet. He/She will then hand you a question paper
which consists of a reading passage.
b) Study the passage quietly by yourself. You will be given FIVE minutes to do so.
c) When instructed by the Assistant Oral Examiner, return the question paper to him/her. When
it is your turn to be examined, report to the Oral Examiners.
d) The Oral Examiners will hand you a question paper similar to the one you have studied. If the
question paper differs from what was given to you earlier, you must inform the Oral
Examiners immediately.
3 You must remember to bring your identification document with a photograph (e.g. NRIC or passport)
and your Entry Proof when you report for the oral examination. Please note that the oral examination
is compulsory. Candidates who fail to attend it will not be awarded a grade in English Language even
if they are present for the written papers.
SINGAPORE EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENT BOARD

12.1.2 English Syllabus A (1189/3)

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL
1189/3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS A
ORAL EXAMINATION
1 The English Language Oral Examination consists of three parts. Candidates will sit for the paper in
the order given below:
Picture Discussion : You will be asked to discuss a picture.

which consists of a reading passage and a picture.
b) Study the passage and picture quietly by yourself. You will be given TEN minutes to do so.
is compulsory. Candidates who fail to attend it will not be awarded a grade in English Language even
if they are present for the written papers.

12.1.3 Mother Tongues (1172/3, 1182/3 and 1192/3) and Basic Mother Tongues (1174/2,
1184/2 and 1194/2)

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) AND NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
1172/3 CHINESE AND 1174/2 BASIC CHINESE

1182/3 MALAY AND 1184/2 BASIC MALAY
1192/3 TAMIL AND 1194/2 BASIC TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
1 The Oral Examination consists of two parts. Candidates will sit for the paper in the order given below:
Reading : You will be required to read aloud a passage.

is compulsory. Candidates who fail to attend it will not be awarded a grade in the subject even if they
are present for the written papers.

12.2 GCE O-LEVEL
12.2.1 Mother Tongues (1162/3, 1132/3 and 1142/3)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1162/3 CHINESE
1132/3 MALAY
1142/3 TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION


12.2.2 Mother Tongues B (1163/3, 1134/3 and 1143/3)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1163/3 CHINESE B
1134/3 MALAY B
1143/3 TAMIL B
ORAL EXAMINATION
Conversation : The oral Examiners will introduce a general topic to you for
comments. They may assist in the topic if needed.

12.2.3 English Language (1127/3)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1127/3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ORAL EXAMINATION
1 The oral English Language paper consists of three parts. Candidates will sit for the paper in the order
listed below:
Picture Discussion : You will be asked to discuss a picture.

e) Report to the Assistant Oral Examiner by the appointed time. You will be asked to sign
which consists of a reading passage and a picture.
f) Study the passage and picture quietly by yourself. You will be given TEN minutes to do so.
g) When instructed by the Assistant Oral Examiner, return the question paper to him/her. When
h) The Oral Examiners will hand you a question paper similar to the one you have studied. If the

12.3 GCE A-LEVEL
12.3.1 H1 Chinese Language (8633/2) and H1 Chinese Language (Revised) (8634/2)

(ADVANCED LEVEL)
8633/2 CHINESE LANGUAGE

8634/2 CHINESE LANGUAGE (REVISED)
ORAL EXAMINATION

12.3.2 H1 Malay Language and H1 Tamil Language (8635/2 and 8637/2)

(ADVANCED LEVEL)
8635/2 MALAY LANGUAGE

8637/2 TAMIL LANGUAGE
ORAL EXAMINATION
Conversation : You will be expected to hold a simple conversation with the Oral
Examiners and to discuss a subject which they will introduce.
e) Report to the Assistant Oral Examiner by the appointed time. You will be asked to sign
f) Study the passage quietly by yourself. You will be given FIVE minutes to do so.
g) When instructed by the Assistant Oral Examiner, return the question paper to him/her. When
h) The Oral Examiners will hand you a question paper similar to the one you have studied. If the

12.3.3 Chinese B, Malay B and Tamil B (8281/3, 8381/3 and 8481/3)

(ADVANCED LEVEL)
8281/3 CHINESE B
8381/3 MALAY B
8481/3 TAMIL B
ORAL EXAMINATION
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13 GEOGRAPHY
Topographical maps used in Geography papers should be returned to the invigilators at the end of the
examination.
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14 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (8810 AND 9725)
Candidates offering Literature in English (8810 and 9725) may take the texts they have studied into the
examination room with the following conditions:
(a) Materials that can be taken into the examination room

Only original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the examination room.
Nothing else, including critical works or study notes of any kind, should be taken into the
examination room. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
(b) Underlining and highlighting of texts

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing
else should be written in the texts. Separate pieces of paper such as post-its and tape flags
are not allowed.
(c) Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g. use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips)
is also not permitted.
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15 MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
15.1 Candidates offering Chinese Language and Literature (9556/2 Part 2), Malay Language and
Literature (9558/2 Part 2) and Tamil Language and Literature (9560/2 Part 2) may take the texts
they have studied into the examination room with the following conditions:
(a) Materials that can be taken into the examination room

Nothing else, including critical works or study notes of any kind, should be taken into the
examination room. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
(a) Underlining and highlighting of texts

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing
else should be written in the texts. Separate pieces of paper such as post-its and tape flags
are not allowed.
(b) Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g. use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips)
is also not permitted.
15.2 Please refer to Annex A for the lists of approved texts.
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16 FOREIGN LANGUAGES
GCE O-Level
16.1 The following papers will be examined at the MOE Language Centre, 11 Bishan St 14,
Singapore 579782. A map of the MOE Language Centre is shown in Annex D.
SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE/ PAPER NUMBER

French 3012/3,4
German 3028/3, 4
Japanese 3261/2,3,4
16.2 The following papers will be examined at the Tiong Bahru Examinations Centre, 8 Lower
Delta Road, Singapore 169198. A map of the Tiong Bahru Examinations Centre is shown in
Annex B.
SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE/ PAPER NUMBER

French 3012/1,2
German 3028/1,2
Japanese 3261/1
16.3 Unless otherwise stated, all other Foreign Language papers will be examined at the candidates’
usual written centre.
GCE A-Level
16.4 All foreign language oral and listening comprehension papers will be examined at the MOE
Language Centre, 11 Bishan St 14, Singapore 579782.
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17 ART
17.1 Candidates will be supplied with drawing paper. Candidates should provide their own drawing
boards, drawing pins, paints (a quick-drying medium should be used for the examination),
brushes, ink, pens, erasers, water jars, fixative or varnishes and other drawing and painting
materials.
17.2 Candidates who wish to use tracing papers for design outcomes or as a printing/collage should
bring their own supply. The tracing papers must be completely blank and cannot be used to
trace the preparatory studies directly.
17.3 The drawing papers supplied are of A3 size (42 cm by 30 cm) and A2 size (42 cm by 60 cm) for
GCE O and A-Levels. However, candidates are allowed to use their own paper of a different
texture and size, subject to a minimum size of 42 cm by 30 cm (A3 size) and maximum size
of 42 cm by 60 cm (A2 size). Candidates must adhere to this minimum and maximum size in
order to avoid compromising their exam work during shipping.
17.4 Candidates who use their own paper have to submit the papers to the Chief Presiding Examiner
for verification at the start of the examination. Papers must not have been worked on prior to the
examination such as previously coloured, dyed and/or textured by the candidate. Papers must
be entirely blank except for the candidate’s name, centre and index number, which should be
written on the top right hand corner of the front of the paper.
17.5 Candidates may use any medium they consider suitable for their work. However, candidates are
reminded to use a quick-drying medium for painting to ensure that their work is dry before
submission. A fixative should be applied if the painting or drawing is likely to smudge.
O-Level Private Candidates
17.6 Candidates offering 6031/1 (Design Study) may bring their own materials (e.g. newsprint and
magazine cut-outs, etc.) for collage work. These materials should not have been pre-cut or
prepared in specific shapes etc. prior to the examination. Candidates exploring printing may
bring into the examination venue an un-cut and completely blank Lino sheet for printing.
However, all drawing on the Lino sheet and cutting must be done during the examination.
Candidates must have these materials verified and approved by the Chief Presiding Examiner
prior to entering the examination venue with these materials. Candidates are permitted to bring
the preparatory studies into the examination room. However, candidates may not copy or
remove items from the preparatory studies to insert or transfer onto their final examination piece.
Candidates who are submitting more than one sheet of preparatory studies must ensure that all
sheets are clearly labelled with the candidate’s name, centre/index number and question number
on the top right hand corner on the front of the preparatory studies. The sheets must also be
securely fastened on the top left-hand corner of the preparatory studies with a string.
17.7 Question papers for the following Art Papers will be issued to the candidate 3 weeks in
advance of their respective examination dates. Candidates should refer to the ‘Instructions
to Candidates’ document for the examination requirements of each paper before they begin their
response to the chosen task.
Exam Level Paper

GCE O-Level 6031/1 (Design Study)
GCE O-Level 6031/2 (Drawing and Painting)
NOTE: Candidates will be informed of the date, time and venue of collection of their Art
question papers, by end September 2010.
17.8 Candidates offering Paper 1 and 2 of Art (6031) will be required to sit for these papers at
Centralised Centres. They will be informed of their Centralised Centres by 31 Oct 2010.
17.9 Candidates offering 6031/1 MUST submit preparatory studies not amounting to more than eight A2
sheets of paper. Preparatory studies can only be made on one side of each sheet of paper.
17.10 Candidates offering 6031/2 MUST submit preparatory studies of three to five A3 sheets of paper.
Preparatory studies can be made on both sides of each sheet of paper.
17.11 Writing papers will be issued on request for 6031/3.
17.12 For Paper 3, unless otherwise notified, candidates will sit their examination at the normal
examination centres as indicated in their entry proofs.
A-Level Private Candidates
17.13 Candidates offering 9763/2 and 9763/3 are permitted to bring their preparatory studies into the
examination room. However, candidates may not copy or remove items from the preparatory
studies to insert or transfer onto their final examination piece. Candidates who are submitting
more than one sheet of preparatory studies must ensure that all sheets are clearly labelled with
the candidate’s name, centre/index number and question number on the top right hand corner
on the front of the preparatory studies. The sheets must also be securely fastened on the top
left-hand corner with a string.
17.14 For both 9763/2 and 9763/3, candidates may bring appropriate selected specimens or objects into
the examination room to study. The suitability of the specimen(s) object(s) must be verified by the
Subject Supervisor prior to the examination itself. Unauthorised or hazardous materials will be
confiscated and will not be returned to candidates. Books may not be brought into the examination
room as reference materials.
17.15 Question papers for the following H2 Art Papers will be issued to candidates 3 weeks in
advance of their respective examination dates. Candidates should refer to the ‘Instructions to
Candidates’ document for the examination requirements of each paper before they begin their
response to the chosen task.
Exam Level Paper

GCE A-Level 9763/2 (Drawing and Painting)
GCE A-Level 9763/3 (Design Study)
NOTE: Candidates will be informed of the date, time and venue of collection of their Art
question papers, by end September 2010.
17.16 Candidates offering Paper 2 and Paper 3 of H2 Art (9763) will be required to sit these papers at
Centralised Centres. They will be informed of their Centralised Centres by 31 Oct 2010.
17.17 For Paper 1, unless otherwise notified, candidates will sit their examination at the normal
examination centres as indicated in their entry proofs.
17.18 Candidates offering 9763/2 and 9763/3 MUST submit preparatory studies not amounting to more
than five A3 sheets of paper for each examination. For both examinations, candidates are not
permitted to use paper of different sizes (e.g. A2 size, A4 size, etc.) for preparatory work.
Preparatory studies can be made on both sides of each sheet of paper.
17.19 All materials included in the preparatory studies must be in two-dimensional form. The preparatory
studies must not be mounted, framed or covered in plastic. All preparatory studies should be either
drawn directly or securely pasted onto A3 sheets of paper. Dangerous or hazardous materials must
not be included in the preparatory studies. Such materials may be confiscated by the Subject
Supervisor based on his/her judgment, to ensure the safety of all candidates and their examination
submissions.
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SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT N(A) AND N(T)-LEVEL
(A) CAMBRIDGE SUBJECTS FOR NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL
LANGUAGES:
Subject Title Lang Subject Paper Number, Name and Duration Notes and Remarks Fees
Medium Code
English Language Syllabus English 1189 Paper 1 Composition (1 h 45 m) All papers must be taken. $82
A Paper 2 Language Use &
Comprehension (1 h 40 m) May not be taken with 1186.
Paper 3 Oral Communication
Bengali Bengali 3236 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $72
Paper 2 Language Usage & May not be taken with 3237, 3238,
Comprehension (1 h 30 m) 3239, 3240, 1172, 1174, 1182,
1184, 1192 or 1194.
Gujarati Gujarati 3237 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $72
1184, 1192 or 1194.
Hindi Hindi 3238 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $72
1184, 1192 or 1194.
Panjabi Panjabi 3239 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $72
1184, 1192 or 1194.
Urdu Urdu 3240 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $72
1184, 1192 or 1194.
SCIENCES:
Medium Code
Science (Physics, English 5155 Papers 1 & 2 Physics (1 h 15 m) All papers must be taken. $72
Chemistry) Papers 3 & 4 Chemistry (1 h 15 m) May not be taken with 5156, 5157
or 5147.
Science (Physics, Biology) English 5156 Papers 1 & 2 Physics (1 h 15 min) All papers must be taken. $72
Papers 5 & 6 Biology (1 h 15 m) May not be taken with 5155, 5157
or 5147.
Science (Chemistry, English 5157 Papers 3 & 4 Chemistry (1 h 15 m) All papers must be taken. $72
Biology) Papers 5 & 6 Biology (1 h 15 m) May not be taken with 5155, 5156
or 5147.
MATHEMATICS:
Medium Code
Mathematics Syllabus A English 4042 Paper 1 (2 h) All papers must be taken. $72
Paper 2 (2 h) May not be taken with 4043.
Additional Mathematics English 4039 Paper 1 (1 h 45 m) All papers must be taken. $72
Paper 2 (1 h 45 m)
The subject fees indicated above do not include 7% GST.

HUMANITIES:
Medium Code
Literature in English English 2021 Paper 1 (1 h 40 m) All papers must be taken. $72
Paper 2 (1 h 30 m) May not be taken with 2193/4.
Combined Humanities English 2193 Paper 1 Social Studies Two papers are to be taken. $72
(1h 30m)
Paper 2 Geography Elective
Paper 1 is a compulsory paper to be
(1h 30m)
taken with either Paper 2, 3 or 4.
Paper 3 History Elective
(1h 30m)
Paper 2 may not be taken with
Paper 4 Literature Elective
2245, 2193/3 or 2193/4.
(1h 40m)
2182, 2193/2 or 2193/4.
2021, 2193/2 or 2193/3.
History English 2182 Paper 1 History of Southeast Asia, All papers must be taken. $72
c. 1870-1967 (1h 30m) May not be taken with 2193/3.
th
Paper 2 20 Century World History,
1910s-1991 (1h 30m)
Geography English 2245 Paper 1 Physical Geography All papers must be taken. $72
(1 h 30 m) May not be taken with 2193/2.
Paper 2 Human Geography (1h 30m)
BUSINESS:
Medium Code
Principles of Accounts English 7091 Paper 1 (1 h) All papers must be taken. $72
Paper 2 (1 h 30 m)
OTHER SUBJECTS:
Medium Code
Bible Knowledge English 2057 Papers 1 & 2 (2 h) All papers must be taken. $72
May not be taken with 2051 or
2058.
(B) LOCAL SUBJECTS FOR NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL
Subject Title Lang Subject Paper Number, Name and Duration Notes and Remarks FEES
Medium Code
Chinese Chinese 1172 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $52
Paper 2 Language Use &
Comprehension (1 h 30 m) May not be taken with 1182, 1192,
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension / 1174, 1184, 1194, 3236, 3237, 3238,
Oral 3239 or 3240.
Malay Malay 1182 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $52
Oral 3239 or 3240.
Tamil Tamil 1192 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $52
Oral 3239 or 3240.
*Islamic Religious English 2051 Paper 1 & 2 (2 h) All papers must be taken. $37
Knowledge (English) May not be taken with any other
Religious Knowledge subject.
*Islamic Religious Malay 2058 Paper 1 & 2 (2 h) All papers must be taken. $37
Knowledge (Malay) May not be taken with any other
* This syllabus will be examined for the last time in 2010.

(C) CAMBRIDGE SUBJECTS FOR NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
LANGUAGES:
Medium Code
English Language Syllabus English 1186 Paper 1 Writing, Comprehension and All papers must be taken. $82
T Directed Writing (1 h 40 m)
Paper 2 Language Use & May not be taken with 1189.
Comprehension (1 h 10 m)
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension
MATHEMATICS:
Medium Code
Mathematics Syllabus T English 4043 Paper 1 (1 h 30 m) All papers must be taken. $72
Paper 2 (1 h 30 m) May not be taken with 4042.
SCIENCES:
Medium Code
Science Syllabus T English 5147 Paper 1 (1 h) All papers must be taken. $72
Paper 2 (1 h 15 m) May not be taken with 5155, 5156 or
5157.
(D) LOCAL SUBJECTS FOR NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
Medium Code
Basic Chinese Chinese 1174 Paper 1 Reading Comprehension All papers must be taken. $52
(30 m)
Paper 2 Oral May not be taken with 1172, 1182,
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 1192, 1184, 1194, 3236, 3237, 3238,
3239 or 3240.
Basic Malay Malay 1184 Paper 1 Reading Comprehension All papers must be taken. $52
(30 m)
3239 or 3240.
Basic Tamil Tamil 1194 Paper 1 Reading Comprehension All papers must be taken. $52
(30 m)
3239 or 3240.
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SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT O-LEVEL
(A) CAMBRIDGE SUBJECTS
LANGUAGES:
Lang Subject
Subject Title Paper Number, Name and Duration Notes and Remarks Fees
Medium Code
English Language English 1127 Paper 1 Composition (1 h 45 m) All papers must be taken. $86
Paper 2 Comprehension (1 h 40 m)
French French 3012 Paper 1 Writing (1 h 30 m) All papers must be taken. $86
Paper 2 Reading & Writing (1 h 30 m)
Paper 3 Listening (approximately 35 m) May not be taken with 3028, 3249, 3260
Paper 4 Speaking (approximately 15 m) and 3261.
German German 3028 Paper 1 Writing (1 h 30 m) All papers must be taken. $86
Paper 2 Reading & Writing (1 h 30 m)
Paper 3 Listening (approximately 35 m) May not be taken with 3012, 3249, 3260
Paper 4 Speaking (approximately 15 m) and 3261.
Arabic Arabic 3186 Paper 1 Composition (1 h 30 m) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 Translation & Reading
Burmese Burmese 3249 Paper 1 (3 h) May not be taken with 3012, 3028, $75
3260, 3261, 3194, 3196, 3199, 3203,
3215, 1111, 1131, 1141, 1162, 1132,
1142, 1134, 1143 or 1163.
Thai Thai 3260 Paper 1 (3 h) May not be taken with 3012, 3028, $75
3249, 3261, 3194, 3196, 3199, 3203,
3215, 1111, 1131, 1141, 1162, 1132,
1142, 1134, 1143 or 1163.
Japanese Japanese 3261 Paper 1 Usage and Composition All papers must be taken. $86
(2 h 15 m)
Paper 2 Reading Comprehension (45 m) May not be taken with 3012, 3028, 3249
Paper 3 Listening (approximately 40 m) and 3260.
Paper 4 Oral (approximately 10 m)
Hindi Hindi 3194 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) Only ONE subject may be offered. $75
Paper 2 Language Usage &
Comprehension (1 h 30 m) All papers must be taken.
Urdu Urdu 3196 Paper 1 Composition (2 h)
Comprehension (1 h 30 m) 1111, 1131, 1141, 1162, 1132, 1142,
Gujarati Gujarati 3199 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) 1134, 1143 or 1163.
Panjabi Panjabi 3203 Paper 1 Composition (2 h)
Bengali Bengali 3215 Paper 1 Composition (2 h)
MATHEMATICS:
Lang Subject
Medium Code
Mathematics English 4016 Paper 1 (2 h) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 (2 h 30 m)
Additional Mathematics English 4038 Paper 1 (2 h) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 (2 h 30m)

SCIENCES:
Lang Subject
Medium Code
Physics English 5057 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 h) All papers must be taken. $93
Paper 2 Structured & Free Response
(1 h 45 m) May not be taken with 5058, 5116 or
Paper 3 Practical (1 h 30 m) 5117.
Physics (SPA) English 5058 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h) This subject is only available for private $93
Paper 2 Structured & Free Response candidates who have sat Physics (SPA)
as school candidates in 2009. These
(1h 45m)
private candidates do not have to sit for
Paper 3 SPA Paper 3 – SPA in 2010. Their 2009 SPA
marks will be carried forward to 2010 for
computation of overall subject grade.
Refer to exam regulations for more
details.
Papers 1 and 2 must be taken.
May not be taken with 5057, 5116 or

5117.
Chemistry English 5067 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 h) All papers must be taken. $93
Chemistry (SPA) English 5072 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h) This subject is only available for private $93
Paper 2 Structured & Free Response candidates who have sat Chemistry
(SPA) as school candidates in 2009.
(1h 45m)
These private candidates do not have to
Paper 3 SPA sit for Paper 3 – SPA in 2010. Their
2009 SPA marks will be carried forward
to 2010 for computation of overall
subject grade. Refer to exam
regulations for more details.
May not be taken 5067, 5116 or 5118.

Biology English 5100 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 h) All papers must be taken. $93
Biology (SPA) English 5094 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h) This subject is only available for private $93
Paper 2 Structured & Free Response candidates who have sat Biology (SPA)
as school candidates in 2009. These
(1h 45m)
private candidates do not have to sit for
Paper 3 SPA Paper 3 – SPA in 2010. Their 2009 SPA
marks will be carried forward to 2010 for
computation of overall subject grade.
Refer to exam regulations for more
details.
May not be taken with 5100, 5117 or

5118.
Science (Physics, Chemistry) English 5116 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 h) All papers must be taken. $93
Paper 2 Structured & Free Response –
Physics (1 h 15 m) May not be taken 5057, 5058, 5067,
Paper 3 Structured & Free Response – 5072, 5117 or 5118.
Chemistry (1 h 15 m)
Paper 5 Practical (1 h 30 m)

Lang Subject
Medium Code
Science English 5117 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 h) All papers must be taken. $93
(Physics, Biology) Paper 2 Structured & Free Response –
Physics (1 h 15 m) May not be taken with 5057, 5058,
Paper 4 Structured & Free Response – 5094, 5100, 5116 or 5118.
Biology (1 h 15 m)
Science English 5118 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 h) All papers must be taken. $93
(Chemistry, Biology) Paper 3 Structured & Free Response –
Chemistry (1 h 15 m) May not be taken with 5067, 5072,
Paper 4 Structured & Free Response – 5094, 5100, 5116 or 5117.
Biology (1 h 15 m)
HUMANITIES:
Lang Subject
Medium Code
Literature in English English 2014 Paper 1 (1h 40m) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 (1h 30m) May not be taken with 2192/4.
History English 2138 Paper 1 History : World Affairs 1917-1991 May not be taken with 2173 or 2192/3. $75
(2 h 30 m)
History English 2173 Paper 1 History of Southeast Asia, All papers must be taken. $75
c.1870-1967 (1h 30m) May not be taken with 2138 or 2192/3.
th
Paper 2 20 Century World History,
1910s- 1991 (1h 30m)
Geography English 2235 Paper 1 Physical Geography (1 h 30m) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 Human Geography (1 h 30m) May not be taken with 2192/2.
Economics English 2284 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 h) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 Structured Questions (2 h) May not be taken with 7085.
Combined Humanities English 2192 Paper 1 Social Studies (1h 30m) Two papers are to be taken. $75
Paper 2 Geography Elective (1h 30m)
Paper 1 is a compulsory paper to be
Paper 5 is Paper 3 History Elective (1h 30m)
taken with either Paper 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or
examined Paper 4 Literature Elective (1h 40m) 7.
in Chinese
Paper 5 Literature in Chinese (Elective)
medium.
(1h 30 m) Paper 2 may not be taken with 2235,
Paper 6 Literature in Malay (Elective) 2192/3, 2192/4, 2192/5, 2192/6 or
Paper 6 is 2192/7.
examined (1h 30m)
Paper 7 Literature in Tamil (Elective) Paper 3 may not be taken with 2138,
in Malay
2173, 2192/2, 2192/4, 2192/5, 2192/6
medium. (1 h 30m)
or 2192/7.
Paper 4 may not be taken with 2014,
Paper 7 is 2192/2, 2192/3, 2192/5, 2192/6 or
examined 2192/7.
in Tamil
medium.
2192/2, 2192/3, 2192/4 or 2192/6 or
2192/7.
Paper 5 shares the same syllabus as
2095/2.
2192/2, 2192/3, 2192/4, 2192/5 or
2192/7.
2096/2.
2192/2, 2192/3, 2192/4, 2192/5 or
2192/6.
2097/2.

BUSINESS:
Lang Subject
Medium Code
Commerce English 7090 Paper 1 (1 h) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 (2 h)
Business Studies English 7085 Paper 1 (1h 45m) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 (1h 45m) May not be taken with 2284.
Principles of Accounts English 7092 Paper 1 Written (1h) All papers must be taken. $75
Paper 2 Written (2h)
OTHER SUBJECTS:
Lang Subject
Medium Code
Art English 6031 Paper 1 Design Study (3 h) Two papers are to be taken. $93
Paper 2 Drawing and Painting (3 h) Paper 1 and either paper 2 or 3.
Paper 3 Study of Visual Arts (2 h)
Religious Studies English 2049 Paper 1 Luke and Acts 1-21:15 All papers must be taken. $75
(Bible Knowledge) (Short Answer Questions) May not be taken with 2080 or 2085.
(1h 15m)
Paper 2 Luke and Acts 1-21:15
(Essay Questions) (1h 45m)
(B) LOCAL SUBJECTS

Language Subject
Medium Code
Higher Chinese Chinese 1111 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $39
Paper 2 Comprehension & Language May not be taken with 1131, 1132,
Use (2 h) 1134, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1162, 1163,
3194, 3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or
3260.
Chinese Chinese 1162 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $54
Use (1h 30 m) 1132, 1134, 1141, 1142, 1143, 3194,
3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or 3260.
Paper 3 Oral & Listening
May be taken with 1163.
Comprehension
+Chinese B Chinese 1163 Paper 1 Composition (1 h) All papers must be taken. $54
Use (1 h) 1132, 1134, 1141, 1142, 1143, 3194,
3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or 3260.
Comprehension
Higher Malay Malay 1131 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $39
Use (2 h) 1134, 1141, 1142, 1143, 1162, 1163,
3194, 3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or
3260.
Malay Malay 1132 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $54
Use (1h 30 m) 1141, 1142, 1143, 1162, 1163, 3194,
3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or 3260.
Comprehension
+Malay B Malay 1134 Paper 1 Composition (1 h) All papers must be taken. $54
Use (1 h) 1141, 1142, 1143, 1162, 1163, 3194,
3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or 3260.
Comprehension
+ Mother Tongue B is not an O-Level subject.

Language Subject
Medium Code
Higher Tamil Tamil 1141 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $39
Use (2 h) 1132, 1134, 1142, 1143, 1162, 1163,
3194, 3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or
3260.
Tamil Tamil 1142 Paper 1 Composition (2 h) All papers must be taken. $54
Use (1 h 30 m) 1132, 1134, 1141, 1162, 1163, 3194,
3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or 3260.
Comprehension
+Tamil B Tamil 1143 Paper 1 Composition (1 h) All papers must be taken. $54
Use (1 h) 1132, 1134, 1141, 1162, 1163, 3194,
3196, 3199, 3203, 3215, 3249 or 3260.
Comprehension
Literature in Chinese Chinese 2095 Paper 1 (1h 30m) All papers must be taken. $39
Literature in Malay Malay 2096 Paper 1 (1h 30m) Both papers must be taken. $39
Literature in Tamil Tamil 2097 Paper 1 (1h 30m) Both papers must be taken. $39
Paper 2(1h 30m) May not be taken with 2192/7.
*Islamic Religious Knowledge English 2085 Paper 1 Structured (1 h 15 m) All papers must be taken. $39
(English) Paper 2 Essay (1 h 45 m) May not be taken with any other
Islamic Religious Knowledge Malay 2080 Paper 1 Structured (1 h 15 m) All papers must be taken. $39
(Malay) Paper 2 Essay (1 h 45 m) May not be taken with any other
+ Mother Tongue B is not an O-Level subject.

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SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT A AND AO LEVEL
LANGUAGES:
Subject Title Lang Subject Code Paper Number, Name Notes and Remarks Fees
Medium A AO and Duration A AO
ARABIC Arabic 9692 Paper 2 Reading & Writing (1h 45m) All papers must be taken. $141
May not be taken with 8187.
Paper 3 Essay (1h 30m)
Paper 4 Texts (2h 30m)
Paper 5 Prose (45m)
Arabic 8187 Paper 2 Reading & Writing (1h 45m) All papers must be taken. $88
(B) LOCAL SUBJECTS
Medium A AO and Duration A AO
CHINESE B Chinese +8281 Paper 1 Written (1h) All papers must be taken. $54
Paper 2 Language (1h) May not be taken with 8381,
Paper 3 Oral & Listening 8481, 8635, 8637, 8827, 8828,
Comprehension 8829, 8836, 8837, 9556, 9558
or 9560.
May be taken with 8633 and
8634.
MALAY B Malay +8381 Paper 1 Written (1h) All papers must be taken. $54
Comprehension 8829, 8836, 8837, 9556, 9558
or 9560.
TAMIL B Tamil +8481 Paper 1 Written (1h) All papers must be taken. $54
Comprehension 8829, 8836, 8837, 9556, 9558
or 9560.
ISLAMIC LAW Malay 9018 8058 Paper 1 (3h) For A-level entry, both papers $65 $39
Paper 2 (3h) must be taken.
For AO-level entry, only Paper
1 is to be taken.
ISLAMIC Malay 9019 8059 Paper 1 (3h) For A-level entry, both papers $65 $39
THEOLOGY Paper 2 (3h) must be taken.
For AO-level entry, only Paper
1 is to be taken.
+ Mother Tongue B is not an A-Level or AO-Level subject.

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SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT H1 AND H2 LEVEL
LANGUAGES:
Medium H1 H2 and Duration H1 H2
GENERAL PAPER English 8806 Paper 1 Essay (1h 30m) Both papers must be taken. $88
Papers 1 & 2 are taken at
Paper 2 Comprehension (1h 30m)
separate sittings within the
same day.
ENGLISH English 9727 Paper 1 Analysing Language Use (3h) Both papers must be taken. $141
LANGUAGE AND Paper 2 Investigating Language Use
LINGUISTICS
in Society (3h)
FRENCH French 8831 Paper 1 Speaking All papers must be taken. $100
May not be taken with 9738,
(approximately 15m)
8833, 9739 and 8835.
Paper 2 Reading and Writing (2h 45m)
Paper 3 Listening (approximately 45m)
French 9738 Paper 1 Speaking All papers must be taken. $151
(approximately 20m)
8833, 9739 and 8835.
Paper 5 Listening
(approximately 1h 15m)
GERMAN German 8833 Paper 1 Speaking All papers must be taken. $100
(approximately 15m)
8831, 9738 and 8835.
German 9739 Paper 1 Speaking All papers must be taken. $151
(approximately 20m)
8831, 9738 and 8835.
Paper 5 Listening
(approximately 1h 15m)
JAPANESE Japanese 8835 Paper 1 Speaking All papers must be taken. $100
(approximately 15m)
Paper 2 Reading and Writing (2h 45m) 9738, 8833 and 9739.
BENGALI Bengali 8827 Paper 1 Written (Part 1 – 1h 30m) Only ONE subject may be $88
(Part 2 – 1h 30m) taken.
GUJARATI Gujarati 8828 Paper 1 Written (Part 1 – 1h 30m) $88

(Part 2 – 1h 30m)
HINDI Hindi 8829 Paper 1 Written (Part 1 – 1h 30m) 8381, 8481, 8633, 8634, 8635, $88
(Part 2 – 1h 30m) 8637, 9556, 9558 or 9560.
PANJABI Panjabi 8836 Paper 1 Written (Part 1 – 1h 30m) $88

(Part 2 – 1h 30m)
URDU Urdu 8837 Paper 1 Written (Part 1 – 1h 30m) $88

(Part 2 – 1h 30m)

SCIENCE:
Medium and Duration
H1 H2 H1 H2
PHYSICS English 8866 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h) All papers must be taken. $88
Paper 2 Structured Questions (2h)
9760.
*PHYSICS English 9760 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h 15m) All papers must be taken. $156
Paper 2 Structured Questions
9745.
(1h 15m)
Paper 3 Longer Structured Questions
(2h)
Paper 4 Practical Alternative to SPA
(2h 30m)
*PHYSICS (SPA) English 9745 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h 15m) This subject is only available $156
for private candidates who
Paper 2 Structured Questions (1h 15m)
have sat Physics (SPA) (9745)
Paper 3 Longer Structured Questions as school candidates in 2009.
These private candidates do
(2h)
not have to sit for Paper 4 –
Paper 4 SPA SPA in 2010. Their 2009 SPA
marks will be carried forward to
2010 for computation of overall
subject grade. Refer to exam
Paper 1, 2 and 3 must be

taken.
9760.
CHEMISTRY English 8872 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (50 m) All papers must be taken $88
Paper 2 Structured and Free
9761.
Response Questions (2h)
*CHEMISTRY English 9761 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h) All papers must be taken $156
9746.
(1h 30m)
Paper 3 Free Response Questions
(2h)
(2h 30m)
*CHEMISTRY English 9746 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h) This subject is only available $156
(SPA) for private candidates who
have sat Chemistry (SPA)
(1h 30m) (9746) as school candidates in
2009. These private
Paper 3 Free Response Questions
candidates do not have to sit
(2h) for Paper 4 –SPA in 2010.
Their 2009 SPA marks will be
Paper 4 SPA
carried forward to 2010 for
computation of overall subject
grade. Refer to exam

taken.
9761.
BIOLOGY English 8875 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h) All papers must be taken $88
Paper 2 Structured and Free
9762.
Response Questions (2h)
Medium and Duration
H1 H2 H1 H2
*BIOLOGY English 9762 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h 15m) All papers must be taken $156
Paper 2 Core paper: Structured and
9747.
Free Response Questions (2h)
Paper 3 Applications Paper, Structured
and Free Response Questions
(1h 30m)
(2h 30m)
*BIOLOGY (SPA) English 9747 Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h 15m) This subject is only available $156
for private candidates who
Paper 2 Core paper: Structured and
have sat Biology (SPA) (9747)
Free Response Questions (2h) as school candidates in 2009.
These private candidates do
Paper 3 Applications Paper, Structured
not have to sit for Paper 4 –
and Free Response Questions SPA in 2010. Their 2009 SPA
marks will be carried forward to
(1h 30m)
2010 for computation of overall
Paper 4 SPA subject grade. Refer to exam

taken.
9762.
MATHEMATICS:
MATHEMATICS English 8864 Paper 1 Written (3h) May not be taken with 9740. $88
MATHEMATICS English 9740 Paper 1 Written (3h) All papers must be taken. $141
Paper 2 Written (3h) May not be taken with 8864.
BUSINESS:
PRINCIPLES OF English 9755 Paper 1 (2h 30m) All papers must be taken. $141
ACCOUNTING Paper 2 (3h)
MANAGEMENT OF English 9756 Paper 1 (3h) All papers must be taken. $141
BUSINESS Paper 2 (3h)

HUMANITIES:
LITERATURE IN English 9725 Paper 1 Reading Literature (3h) Paper 1 must be taken. $141
ENGLISH
Paper 2 The English Renaissance One other paper must also be
1558 - 1660 (3h) taken.
Paper 3 Contemporary British
Literature: 1980-Present (3h) May not be taken with 8810.
Paper 4 Post-Colonial Literature: Asian
Writing (3h)
Paper 5 Women in Literature (3h)
English 8810 Paper 1 Reading Literature (3h) May not be taken with 9725. $88
HISTORY English 9731 Paper 1 International History 1945 – May not be taken with 8651, $141
2000 (3h) 8814 or 9564.
Paper 2 History of Southeast Asia

c.1900 - 1997 (3h)
English 8814 Paper 1 International History, 1945- May not be taken with 8651, $88
2000 (3h) 9564 or 9731.
GEOGRAPHY English 9730 Paper 1 Physical Geography (3h) May not be taken with 8812. $141
Paper 2 Human Geography (3h)
English 8812 Paper 1 Structured Data Response May not be taken with 9730. $88
and Structured Essay
Questions (3h)
ECONOMICS English 8819 Paper 1 Case Study Questions and May not be taken with 9732. $88
Essay Questions (3h)
English 9732 Paper 1 Case Study Questions May not be taken with 8819. $141
(2h 15m)
Paper 2 Essay Questions (2h 15m)
CHINA STUDIES English 8817 Paper 1 Case Study and May not be taken with 8639. $88
IN ENGLISH Essay Questions (3h)
INDIA STUDIES English 8818 Paper 1 Case Study and Essay $88
Questions (3h)
OTHER SUBJECTS:
ART English 8879 Paper 1 Study of Visual Arts (3h) May not be taken with 9763. $88
English 9763 Paper 1 Study of Visual Arts (3 h) All papers must be taken. $156
Paper 2 Drawing & Painting (3 h) May not be taken with 8879.
Paper 3 Design Study (3 h)

(B) LOCAL SUBJECTS
HISTORY Chinese 8651 9564 Paper 1 History of East Asia (2h 30m) For H2 entry, two papers are to $39 $65
(CHINESE) Paper 2 History of Southeast Asia be taken.
(2h 30m) May not be taken with 8651,
Paper 3 History of South Asia and 8814 or 9731.
West Asia (2h 30m) For H1 entry, only one paper is
Paper 4 European History (2h 30m) to be taken.
9564 or 9731.
*CHINESE Chinese 8633 Paper 1 Language (3h) All papers must be taken. $54
LANGUAGE
Comprehension 8829, 8836, 8837, 9558, 9560
or 8634.
May be taken with 8281 or
9556.
Note: This syllabus will be
examined for the last time in
Nov 2011.
CHINESE Chinese 8634 Paper 1 Language (3h) All papers must be taken. $54
LANGUAGE
(REVISED) May not be taken with 8381,
Comprehension 8829, 8836, 8837, 9558, 9560
or 8633.
9556.
Note: This revised syllabus will
be examined for the first time
in Nov 2010.
CHINESE B Chinese +8281 Paper 1 Written (1h) All papers must be taken. $54
Comprehension 8837, 8635, 8637, 9556, 9558
or 9560.

8634.
CHINA STUDIES Chinese 8639 Paper 1 Case Study and Essay May not be taken with 8817. $39
(CHINESE) Questions (3h)
CHINESE Chinese 9556 Paper 1 Language (3h) All papers must be taken. $65
LANGUAGE AND Paper 2 Literature (3h) May not be taken 8635, 8637,
LITERATURE 8827, 8828, 8829, 8836, 8837,
8281, 8381, 8481, 9558 or
9560.

8634.
GENERAL Chinese 8642 Paper 1 Written (2h 40m) To offer this subject, $39
STUDIES IN candidates must have obtained
CHINESE C6 or better for O-level Higher
Chinese, AO-level or H1
Chinese.
+ Mother Tongue B is not a H1 or H2-Level subject.

MALAY Malay 8635 Paper 1 Language (3h) All papers must be taken. $54
LANGUAGE May not be taken with 8281,
Paper 2 Oral & Listening 8481, 8633,8634, 8637, 8827,
8828, 8829, 8836, 8837, 9556
Comprehension
or 9560.

9558.
Comprehension 8837, 8633, 8634, 8637, 9556,
9558 or 9560.

MALAY Malay 9558 Paper 1 Language (3h) All papers must be taken. $65
LANGUAGE AND Paper 2 Literature (3h) May not be taken 8281, 8381,
LITERATURE 8481, 8633, 8634, 8637, 8827,
8828, 8829, 8836, 8837, 9556
or 9560.

Comprehension 8837, 8633,8634, 8637, 9556,
9558 or 9560.

TAMIL LANGUAGE Tamil 8637 Paper 1 Language (3h) All papers must be taken. $54
Paper 2 Oral & Listening May not be taken with 8281,
8381, 8633, 8634, 8635, 8827,
Comprehension
8828, 8829, 8836, 8837, 9556
or 9558.

9560.
TAMIL B Tamil +8481 Paper 1 Written (1h) All papers must be taken. $54
Comprehension 8828, 8829, 8836, 8837, 9556,
9558 or 9560.

TAMIL LANGUAGE Tamil 9560 Paper 1 Language (3h) All papers must be taken. $65
AND LITERATURE Paper 2 Literature (3h) May not be taken with 8281,
8381, 8481, 8633, 8634, 8635,
8827, 8828, 8829, 8836, 8837,
9556, or 9558.
+ Mother Tongue B is not a H1 or H2-Level subject.

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ANNEX A
LIST OF RECOMMENDED TEXTS FOR USE IN A-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS

H2 MOTHER TONGUES SUBJECTS
H2 CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9556) Paper 2
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER

Text 1 《 H2/H3 华文与文学》新加坡泛太平洋教育出版社，2007
Text 2 《茶馆》 (H2) 人民文学出版社，2005
Text 3 《雪山飞狐》 (H2) 广州出版社／花城出版社，2005
*文本中的前言、序、后记、跋、点评、导读、赏析或评析等应该除去。(书中所附的注释除外）
Text 1: H2/H3 Chinese & Chinese Literature《 H2/H3 华文与文学》Panpac Education, 2007
(For students doing H2 or H3 CLL)
The book of the original text of all the poems, Ci, classical prose, short story & “Lun
Yu”《论语》 etc from the H2 & H3 syll published by Panpac Education will be the only
publication which can be used in the open book exam. No photocopies or texts
downloaded from the internet allowed.
Text 2 & 3:
No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet allowed. Any Preface, Foreword,
Introduction (“序 ”、前“ 言 ”、导 “ 读 ”) and Postscript (“后记 ”) in the text must be removed.
Open Text regulations for H2 CLL
A Materials that can be taken into the examination room

Only original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the examination
room. Nothing else, including critical works or study notes of any kind, should be
taken into the examination room. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the
internet allowed. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
B Underlining and highlighting of texts

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins are permitted.
Nothing else should be written in the texts. Separate pieces of paper such as post-its
and tape flags are not allowed.
C Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g. use of post-its, tape flags or
paper clips) is not permitted.
H2 MALAY LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9558)
BAHAGIAN A: NOVEL
i Restu oleh Ismail Kassan (Gapeniaga SDN. BHD. Kuala Lumpur)
BAHAGIAN B: CERPEN
i Bacalah Dalam Bahasamu Buku A (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka)

Cerpen-cerpen berikut sahaja yang akan diuji:
a Paku Payung dan Limau Mandarin oleh Azizi Haji Abdullah
b Mereka Tidak Mengerti oleh Keris Mas
c Gajah Putih oleh Zakaria Ali
ii Bacalah dalam Bahasamu Buku B (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka)

Cerpen-cerpen berikut sahaja yang akan diuji:
a Detik yang Tergugat oleh Osman Ayob
b Seorang Gadis, Semangkuk Sayur Manis oleh Baharin Ramly
c Sahabat oleh Anwar Ridhwan
BAHAGIAN C: SAJAK
i Bacalah dalam Bahasamu Buku A (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka)
Sajak-sajak berikut sahaja yang akan diuji:
a Kebanjiran oleh A. Samad Said
b Di Luar Diri oleh Kemala
c Diri oleh Nor Aini Muhammad
d Kebahagian Rumahtangga oleh A. Wahab Ali
e Membina Peribadi itu Harus Tegak pada Paksi Diri oleh Shafie
Abu Bakar

Sajak-sajak berikut sahaja yang akan diuji:
a Selamat Tidur Pohon-pohon Hijau oleh Marzuki Ali
b Ibunda oleh Siti Zainon Ismail
c Insan Kerdil oleh Darma Mohammad
d Burung-burung di Puncak Gunung oleh Ahmad Sarju
e Guruku oleh Muhammad Hj. Salleh
BAHAGIAN D: DRAMA
i Bacalah dalam Bahasamu Buku A (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka)
Drama-drama berikut sahaja yang akan diuji:
a Waktu Sesudah Itu oleh Othman Hj. Zainuddin
b Bujur Lalu Melintang Patah oleh Kala Dewata

Drama berikut sahaja yang akan diuji:
a Tikar Mengkuang Hamparan Bulu oleh Abd. Talib Mohd. Hassan
H2 TAMIL LANGUAGE & LITERATURE (9560)
Open Text regulations
A Materials that can be taken into the examination room

Only original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the examination
room. Nothing else, including critical works or study notes of any kind, should be
taken into the examination room. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the
internet allowed. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
B Underlining and highlighting of texts

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted.
Nothing else should be written in the texts. Separate pieces of paper such as post-its
and tape flags are not allowed.
C Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g. use of post-its, tape flags or
paper clips) is not permitted.
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ANNEX B
SKETCH MAP OF TIONG BAHRU EXAMINATIONS CENTRE

SINGAPORE EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT BOARD
8 LOWER DELTA ROAD SINGAPORE 169198
Bus Services :
14, 32, 64, 65 (alight outside Tiong Bahru Examinations Centre)
16, 33, 63, 123, 195 (alight outside Tiong Bahru MRT)
MRT :
Tiong Bahru
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ANNEX C
SKETCH MAP OF PANDAN EXAMINATIONS CENTRE

SINGAPORE EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT BOARD
700 WEST COAST ROAD SINGAPORE 608785
Bus Services :
30, 51, 78, 143, 176
MRT :
Jurong East
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ANNEX D
SKETCH MAP OF MOE LANGUAGE CENTRE

11 BISHAN ST 14 SINGAPORE 579782
Bus Services :
53, 410
MRT :
Bishan
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 NOTES TO PRIVATE CANDIDATES

 REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS

 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT N(A) AND N(T)-LEVELS

 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT O-LEVEL

 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT A AND AO-LEVELS

 SUBJECTS EXAMINED AT H1 AND H2 LEVELS

Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board

Payment of Examination Fees

Amendments and Late Entry

Mid-Year Mother Tongue Subjects

2 The Mid-Year Mother Tongue subjects are as follow:

O-Level 1162 Chinese /1132 Malay /1142 Tamil

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1 Normal (Academic) and Normal (Technical) Levels

Examination Entry Requirements

Private candidates may register up to a maximum of EIGHT subjects.

2.1 Examination Entry Requirements

Private candidates may register up to a maximum of NINE subjects.

2.2 Subject Entry Requirements

Science with Practical paper:

(a) have sat the subject at O-Level previously, OR

Science with SPA paper:

3.1 Examination Entry Requirements

Subjects Examined at H1 and H2 Levels:

3.2 Subject Entry Requirements

Science with Practical paper:

(a) have sat the subject at A-Level previously, OR

Science with SPA paper:

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(b) Subject fee for each subject entered.

(c) 7% GST on the subject fees and basic fee.

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2 All successfully registered candidates will receive a Personalised Entry Proof/Timetables by 25

3 The Entry Proof/Timetable is an important document and a candidate is required to produce it

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GCE N(A) and N(T)-Level

Mode of Examination Examination Papers Dates

Mode of Examination Examination Papers Dates

* Mother Tongue B is not an O-Level subject.

* Mother Tongue B is not a H1 or H2 Level subject.

Written, Oral and Listening Comprehension Examination

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NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL REMARKS

3 Performance in the Oral/Aural Examination in Chinese, Malay and Tamil is indicated as

GCE Normal (Technical) [N(T)] Level:

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL REMARKS

3 Performance in the Oral/Aural Examination in Chinese, Malay and Tamil is indicated a

GCE A-Level (Subjects Examined at A- and AO-Level):