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COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY & HISTORY
COLLEGE MISSION, VISION, VALUES & STRATEGIC THRUSTS 5
COLLEGE CREST 6
COLLEGE SONG 7
COLLEGE HISTORY 8
LEADERSHIP & STAFF MANAGEMENT
KEY PERSONNEL 12
ROLES OF TUTORS 13
RESOURCES & SERVICES
THE STUDENT COUNCIL 15
MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY 16
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 18
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CRITERIA 19
TEACHING & LEARNING
OVERVIEW OF THE CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK 29
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS 30
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 33
THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
GENERAL PAPER 37
PROJECT WORK 39
MATHEMATICS & THE SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS 42
BIOLOGY 44
CHEMISTRY 47
HUMANITIES & THE ARTS
ART 53
CHINA STUDIES IN ENGLISH 54
ECONOMICS 55
GEOGRAPHY 57
HISTORY 59
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH 60
THEATRE STUDIES AND DRAMA 62
LANGUAGES
CHINESE LANGUAGE 65
MALAY LANGUAGE 72
TAMIL LANGUAGE 75
LIFE SKILLS
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 79
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAME 81
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 82
ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
COLLEGE RULES 84
ASSESSMENT AND PROMOTION CRITERIA 93
INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS INSTRUCTIONS 95
LABORATORY SAFETY RULES 96
EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL 98
CONTENTS
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LOAN OF COLLEGE BLAZERS & TIES 100
SATURDAY ACTIVITIES 101
USE OF SEMINAR ROOMS 102
USE OF PERFORMING ARTS/CCA ROOMS 103
USE OF AIR-CONDITIONED CLASSROOMS 104
USE OF MY SPACE 106
USEFUL INFORMATION
COLLEGE ADDRESS & CONTACT NUMBERS 109
COLLEGE LAYOUT 110
EMERGENCY NUMBERS & COUNSELLING HOTLINES 114
2011 SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 115

CONTENTS

COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY &
HISTORY

The purpose of life is a life of purpose. Robert Byrne
COLLEGE MISSION, VISION, VALUES &
STRATEGIC THRUSTS

Vision
Every Student in University

Mission
To inspire excellence of achievement, driven by a passion for learning and a zest for life

Values
Integrity
Commitment
Teamwork
Perseverance
Social Responsibility
Independent Learning
Innovation

Strategic Thrusts
Deliver engaging curriculum
Enhance staff competence & well being
Develop student character

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COLLEGE CREST

The name of the College, "Tampines" is prominently displayed on the crest. The
two large stylised letters, JC, which are the initials for Junior College, form a
triangle with a wide base and an apex. The broad, strong base signifies the
principle of focusing on the holistic development of the students, upon which the
College is founded, while the apex reflects the College motto: "Aim and Achieve,"
by suggesting the upward thrust (Aim) of continuously working, in all areas of
activity, to excel (Achieve). Gold stands for that quality of excellence which is
inherent in all attainments whilst the colour red reflects steadfastness in the
determination of the students to achieve this excellence.
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COLLEGE SONG

Lyrics by Lilian Chia
Music by Antony Alburquerque

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COLLEGE HISTORY

In March 1986, nine teachers met for the first time at Tampines Primary School to
coordinate operations for the opening of a new junior college. A mere two weeks later, the
registration of the pioneer batch of Tampines Junior College students was held, and on
11th April 1986, Tampines Junior College commenced operations - but without an actual
college! As the College was still under construction, the pioneering cohort of 698 students
and 33 teachers were housed in what is now Tampines Secondary School.

Another eight months passed before our present College premises were handed over to
the students and staff during a special ceremony held on the 20th December 1986. Yet, it
was well worth the wait. Designed by P&T architects, occupying 6 hectares of land and
costing approximately 18.2 million dollars, our College received the Best Designed
College Building Award for 1988.

The official opening Ceremony of the College was held eighteen months later on 1st July
1988. Our guest of honour for the occasion, then Senior Parliamentary Secretary
(Defence) and Member of Parliament for Tampines, Mr Phua Bah Lee, in his address
stated that the official opening of Tampines Junior College was both a significant
milestone in the development of Tampines from a rural backwater to a modern new town
and a symbol of hope for the continued education of the children of the constituency.
.
Close collaboration and synergy between pioneer students, staff and College
management laid the foundation of the TPJCian identity. Everyone, at every level, took
pride in contributing to the formation and development of the fledgling college. Our
College uniform design was the product of the combined efforts of students and staff, the
College Crest was designed by a pioneer student and the lyrics of our College anthem
were composed by our pioneer teacher, Miss Lilian Chia, to music by Antony
Albuquerque.

Under the leadership of our founding Principal, Mr Yahya Aljaru, the students and staff
formulated a college vision and mission focused on academic excellence and character
development, and launched the development of programmes to achieve these two goals.
Each succeeding Principal has furthered and enriched this process of development: Mr
Lee Kah Chuen from 1992- 97, Mrs Susan Chan Yoke Kate from 1997-2002, Mrs Goh
Hwee Choo from 2003-2006 and Ms Helen Choo from 2007 to date.

Since its founding in 1986, the College, driven by the desire to continually aim higher and
achieve more, has grown immeasurably. Our College mission, "to inspire excellence of
achievement, driven by a passion for learning and a zest for life", captures the essence of
our nation's Desired Outcomes of Education. Our vision encapsulates the ideal of holistic
development through a fully rounded education. As the educational landscape has
become more diversified, the College has provided our students with choice, flexibility
and a wider variety of pathways to achieve success in their chosen careers.

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COLLEGE HISTORY

We believe every student has the potential to excel in his or her unique way. Upon
joining our College, our students embark on a two-year journey that seeks to develop
within them a zest for innovation, a passion for enterprise, and the imagination to be truly
creative. Our seven core values of Commitment, Teamwork, Social Responsibility,
Integrity, Perseverance, Innovation and Independent Learning underpin these qualities
with fundamental moral and communal values. It is upon this foundation that the College
sets its aspirations and direction.

Since its introduction in 1997, the various departments of the College have
implemented numerous strategies to steer TPJC towards the realization of our vision.
Our current challenge is to build upon this work and to further develop and diversify our
strategies and programmes so as to fully realize the ideals encapsulated in the "Teach
Less Learn More" (TLLM) initiative. The College is now working towards the creation of
an even more challenging environment of intellectual exchange that will provide greater
opportunities for our students to broaden their worldview, grow socially and develop as
leaders in preparation for the realities of the globalized economy. As always, the
College continues to rise to the demands of the present and future guided by the
unchanging ideal of our motto, Aim & Achieve.

Leadership & Staff
Management

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each
other.
John F Kennedy

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School Organisation Chart 2011
Tampines Junior College
Mdm Seah
Chai Ju
HOD
(Student
Development)
Mr Chu
Chee Chin
Admin
Manager 1

Mr Wong
Hoong Wei
SH(Student
Well Being &
Leadership)

Mdm Delphine
Tan Hui Bin
SH (Student
Well Being &
Leadership)
Mr Nordin H
SH
(PE &
CCA)
NYAA

Mr Tan Eng Poh
Vice-Principal (Admin)

Updated as of 10 Jan 2011

Miss Helen Choo Chieh Chen
Principal

Mrs Toh-Leong
Sook Hing
Dean
(JC1/JC2)
Mr Ang Yeou Peng
Vice-Principal
(Academic)
Miss Sarah
Ee
Admin
Manager 2
Mr Tan
Keng Choon
Operations
Manager
Mr Jose
Paolo
SH(Project
Work)
Mr Ali
Sharif Arshad
SH
(Humanities)
Miss Claudine
Jean
Fernandez
SH(Arts)
Ms Ong
Bee Suan
LH (Maths)
Mr Chow
Ming Kong
SH(Maths)
Mdm Poh
Sze Sze
SH(Maths)
Mr Henry
Low
Swee Kim
LH(CL)
Mr Wong
Yew Hoong
SH(CL)
Mdm
Rosemah
SH
(ML & TL)
Mdm
Norashikin
SH
(Biology)
Ms Khoo
Swee Lin
SH
(Chemistry
)
Mr Elvin Yeo
Boon Heng
SH(ICT)
Mr Nalluraj
RS
SH (Media
Resource
Library)
Mr Koh
King Koon
SH
(Data Mgt)
Mdm Devi
Shunmugam
LH
(Chemistry)

Mr Yeow
Kok Han
LH
(Physics
)
Mr Foong-
Hor Lee Har
SH
(Internal
Exams)
Mrs Wendy
Goh
(covering)
HOD (Project
Work)
Mr Inderjit
Singh
(Covering)
HOD
(Economics
)
Mr Inderjit
Singh
HOD
(Humanities
& The Arts)
Mrs Wendy
Goh
HOD
(English)
Mr Lim
Chok Peng
HOD
(Mathematics)
Mrs Ting
Lin Ying
HOD (School
Staff
Developer)
Mrs Agnes
Teo-Yue
Puay Leng
HOD (MTL &
Performing
Arts)
Mr Ong
Wee Hong
HOD
(Science
)
Ms Tay
Chiew Guat
HOD
(PE &
CCA)
Mdm Goh
Beng Lee
SH(NE &
CIP)
Mdm Lam
Lai Sheon
LH(GP)
Ms Yap
Chin Fang
SH
(Economics
)
Ms Lim
Pei Wen
LH
(Economics
)
Mr Tay
Seow Heong
HOD (ICT &
Media Resource
Library)
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KEY PERSONNEL

Principal : Miss Helen Choo Chieh Chen
Vice Principal (Academic) : Mr Ang Yeou Peng
Vice Principal (Admin) : Mr Tan Eng Poh

Heads of Department
English : Mrs Wendy Goh Sok Fung
(Covering Project Work)
Humanities & the Arts : Mr Inderjit Singh
(Covering Economics)
ICT & MRL : Mr Tay Seow Heong
Mathematics : Mr Lim Chok Peng
MTL & Performing Arts : Mrs Agnes Teo-Yue Puay Leng
PE & CCA : Ms Tay Chiew Guat
Science : Mr Ong Wee Hong
Dean (JC1/JC2) : Mrs Toh-Leong Sook Hing
Student Development : Mrs Sze-Seah Chai Ju
School Staff Developer : Mrs Ting-Foo Lin Ying

Subject Heads/Level Heads/Deputy Heads
SH(Economics) : Miss Yap Chin Fang
LH(General Paper) : Ms Lam Lai Sheon
LH(Mathematics) : Miss Ong Bee Suan
SH(Mathematics) : Mr Chow Ming Kong
SH(Mathematics) : Mdm Poh Sze Sze
LH(Chinese Language) : Mr Henry Low Swee Kim
SH(Chinese Language) : Mr Wong Yew Hoong
SH(Malay & Tamil Language) : Mdm Rosemah Rashid
SH(Media Resource Library) : Mr Nalluraj RS
SH(ICT) : Mr Elvin Yeo Boon Heng
SH (Data Management) : Mr Koh King Koon
SH(Internal Exams) : Mrs Foong-Hor Lee Har
SH(PE & CCA) : Mr Nordin B Hassan
SH(Biology) : Mdm Norashikin Ibrahim
SH(Chemistry) : Ms Khoo Swee Lin
LH(Physics) : Mr Yeow Kok Han
LH (Chemistry) : Ms Devi Shunmugam
SH(Student Well-Being : Mdm Delphine Tan Hui Bin
& Development, JC1)
SH(Student Well-Being : Mr Wong Hoong Wei
& Development, JC2)
LH (Economics) - Internal : Miss Lim Pei Wen
SH ((Humanities) - Internal : Mr Ali Sharif Arshad
SH (Project Work) Internal : Mr Jose Paolo
SH(National Education & CIP) : Mdm Goh Beng Lee
- Internal
SH (The Arts) Internal : Miss Claudine Jean Fernandez

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ROLES OF TUTORS

ROLE OF CIVICS TUTORS
Supervision of the student body is effected through Civics Tutors. Students
are divided into groups, each group generally offering the same subject
combination. A Civics Tutor is in charge of a group and functions in the same
capacity as a form teacher.

In order to perform his/her duties, a Civics Tutor should:
know the background of the students so as to be able to relate to them and
help them realize their potential;
guide and advise the students on all matters, personal and academic,
set a good example and a proper standard of conduct for the students to
follow;
cultivate proper attitudes and instil good values in the students so as to
bring out the best in them;
organize and supervise group activities to promote team spirit and healthy
interaction,
raise the awareness of students with regard to National Education and
issues of national concern so as to foster a meaningful sense of citizenship;
monitor latecomers, counsel them and help them change for the better;
check on students' attire and behaviour and counsel them
help to maintain College discipline both inside and outside the classroom.

ROLE OF SUBJECT TUTORS
The duties of a Subject Tutor are to:
develop an effective teaching approach and improve teaching methods.
oversee the progress of the students and maintain a close liaison with their
Civics Tutors.
keep up to date with the subject and seek professional improvement.
ensure that students are properly attired before conducting their lessons.
help to maintain College discipline both inside and outside the classroom.

Students are encouraged to approach their Civics Tutors and/or Subject Tutors if
they need help in academic or other matters.
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Resources & Services

We must open the doors of opportunity, but we must also
equip our people to walk through those doors. Lyndon B
Johnson

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THE STUDENT COUNCIL

The Tampines Junior College Student Council acts as a link between the
College Administration and the student body in order to establish interactions,
greater understanding and a more effective working relationship.

As responsible young adults, junior college students can identify their own
needs. Students can suggest, plan and bring forward their views to the
Administration through feedback which will enable the College management to
plan better programmes for students. This is achieved through the Student
Council.

The Student Council comprises a number of elected Councillors. The
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Head of Student Affairs, Head of
Operations and Head of Finance make up the Executive Committee (Ex-Co) of
the Council. The Ex-Co manages, directs and coordinates the activities of the
Council and lays down and carries out the general policies of the Council
consistent with its objectives. Elections are usually held in April. After a period
of understudy, the newly elected Councillors take over from the serving
Councillors in May. The motto of the Student Council is "Commitment in Duty".
The Student Council meets regularly to discuss student and College matters
amongst themselves and with the College Administrators.

All students of the College come under the responsibility of the Student
Council. Students are expected, therefore, to acknowledge its standing and
ruling and recognize it as the only student organisation which can represent
the entire student body. The Student Council is not another co-curricular
activity. It is the student representation of the highest standing, subject to the
authority of the Principal. The highest office a student can hold in College is
that of President of the Student Council. His/Her services are acknowledged by
the College.
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MEDIA RESOURCE LIBRARY

LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS
During term: Mon Fri: 8.00am - 6.00pm
During vacation: Mon Fri: 8.00am - 5.00pm

LIBRARY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
The Spydus On-line Catalogue is available for enquiry or search of books or
non-print material by title, author or subject at this website -
http://tampinesjc.spydus.com.sg

Personal user library accounts can be checked by logging in to this website.
User ID is the users NRIC number with the letters in capital. The PIN is the
NRIC number without the preceding S. Please change your password after
the first log-in.

For easy retrieval, books in the Library are arranged according to the Dewey
Decimal Classification (DDC) system. Fiction titles are classified according to
the author's surname, alphabetically. Non-fiction titles are categorized into
subjects in the DDC system, identified by numbers.

Besides fiction and non-fiction books, the library's collection is classified into:

Reference (encyclopedias, dictionaries and atlases)
Languages (Chinese, Malay and Tamil materials)
Multi-media (DVDs, VCDs, videos, music CDs and CD-Roms)
Periodicals (Magazines and Journals)
Red Spot (Past-year examination papers and books deemed
useful by subject tutors).

There are also Computer Terminals, multi-media stations, photocopiers,
printers and newspapers available in the library. An OPAC terminal is available
for users to search for print and non-print resources in the MRL.

LIBRARY PRIVILEGES

Membership
The student pass or identity card can be used for borrowing:

5 open-shelf/loan books
1 Red Spot book or 1 Red Spot Exam Paper
1 multi-media item
2 magazines/periodicals
1 laptop/computer terminal

The student pass or identity card is not transferable. Any loss of student pass
or identity card, loss of borrowed items, or withdrawal from College, should be
reported as soon as possible to the Library staff so that appropriate action can
be taken.

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Loans
a) Open-shelf books: The loan period is 14 days. Renewal of loan
of books is allowed if there are no reservations by other library
users.
b) Red Spot books: The loan period for Red Spot Books is 2 hours
and Red Spot books may not be taken out of the Library.
c) Multi-media materials/ Periodicals: AV materials and periodicals
can be loaned for 3 days
d) Reference Books, copies of periodicals and newspapers marked
as browsing copies are to be used in the Library only.
e) Laptops can be borrowed for one day and should be returned
before 4.30pm.
Computer Terminal loans are for 1 hour.

Loan Period and Overdue Fine System
COLLECTION
TYPE
NUMBER
ALLOWED
LOAN
PERIOD
OVERDUE FINE
Open Shelf Loan
(Books)
5 14 days $0.10 Per day
Multi-media 1 3 days $0.10 Per day
Periodical 2 3 days $0.10 Per day
Laptop 1
Until
4.30pm
$2.00 Per hour
Use of Computer
Terminals
1 1 hour $0.10 Per hour
Red Spot 1 2 hours $2.00 Per hour
Students are responsible for book(s) or other items issued in their name.

Loan of Computer Terminals
Passes for using the PCs are issued out at the loan counter. These should be
displayed when using the terminals. Only one user is allowed at each terminal.
The computers and internet facility in the Library should be used for academic
purposes such as research and school assignments.
Chatting, games, pornography and downloading or viewing material purely for
entertainment are not permitted. Please delete all personal documents created
and log off at the end of your session.
Report any problems encountered when using the Computer Terminals to the
librarian on duty. Renewal of the loan is allowed but other users waiting in line
will have priority.

RULES AND REGULATIONS
Please observe the following rules:
Help create a conducive environment for study while in the
Library.
Dress in full or half uniform (College T-shirt and College
pants/skirt) and have appropriate footwear (no sandals/ slippers).
Return books and magazines to their proper place on the shelves
or to collection points for re-shelving.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Type of
Award
Eligibility Criteria Value of Award
MOE
Bursary
Singapore Citizen
The familys gross
household income
- $1500 or below per
month for families with
1 or 2 children,
- $1800 or below per
month for families with
3 or more children
Full waiver of school fees.
Full waiver of standard
miscellaneous fees.
Bursary of $750.
75% waiver of GCE A
Exams Fees.
The College will subsidise
the following:
Loan of Graphing
Calculators
Supply of Uniform
TPJC College
Advisory
Committee
Bursary
Pupil of Tampines Junior
College.
Per capita family income
does not exceed $400.
Bursary of $600 a year.

TPJC Student
Assistance
Scheme
Pupil of Tampines Junior
College.
Per capita family income
does not exceed $400.
Full (or part) payment of
GCE A Level Exam Fees.
Financial
Assistance
Scheme for
Foreign
Students
Good academic
performance.
Good conduct.
Outcome of MOE Selection
Test.
For JC1, application can be
made only after JAE.
Concessionary rate for
school fees as decided by
MOE.
Bursary from
other
organizations
Please refer to
http://sw.tpjc.net/bursary.htm
for more details.

Application forms can be obtained from the General Office and should be
submitted with relevant documents (e.g. Income statement) to the Admin Manager,
Mr Chu Chee Chin. Please also note that students can apply concurrently for both
the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme and CAC bursary.
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UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CRITERIA

NUS AND NTU ADMISSION FRAMEWORK
From 2008, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) will implement a new university admission framework to cater to
local students graduating under the new À' level curriculum. The new framework
seeks to support the spirit and intent of the revised 'A' level curriculum, that has
been introduced in Junior Colleges (JCs) from 2006, while ensuring comparability
with the current admission criteria.

KEY FEATURES OF UNIVERSITY ADMISSION FRAMEWORK
University and Faculty Score
The eligibility for application into university for an À' level applicant is two Higher 2
(H2) passes and an attempt at General Paper (GP) at the same sitting.

The universities select applicants based on the University Score. For university
admission from 2008, the subjects that count towards the University Score are GP
and Project Work (PW), as well as three H2 and one H1 content-based subjects,
of which one must be a contrasting subject.

As with existing practice, some university faculties have the option of assigning a
Faculty Score based on additional admission criteria such as interviews, portfolios,
reasoning or aptitude tests, etc. Admission to such faculties is based on the
Combined Score comprising the University Score and the Faculty Score.

In addition, the applicant should meet the Mother Tongue Language (MTL)
requirement of an `S' grade in MTL. MTL grades need not be included in applying
for admission, but applicants who have done well in MTL can have MTL count as
an H1 subject, with their scores rebased accordingly. Higher MTL at Ò' level may
be used in place of H1 MTL.

Discretionary Intake
The universities have the flexibility to admit up to 10% of their intake based on
their own independent criteria. Consideration will be given to applicants' strengths
and talents, as well as participation and achievement in academic or non-
academic fields, independent of their examination results. Co-Curricular Activities
(CCA) and Community Involvement Programme (CIP) discretionary criteria,
Grades for H3 subjects will also be considered under discretionary criteria.

Subject Prerequisites
The universities have revised the subject pre-requisites for admission to certain
faculties, loosening the pre-requisites wherever possible in order to give students
more flexibility in their subject combinations at JC. For the list of revised subject
prerequisites for NTU and NUS, please refer to:
NUS http://www.nus.edu.sg/iw/resources/oam/misc/Prospectus%20AY2009-
2010.pdf
NTU http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/pdfs/NTU_prospectus_11_12.pdf
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UNIVERSITY ADMISSION CRITERIA

SMU ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Admission requirements for applicants under New 2006 Curriculum
and seeking admission in 2008:
Good passes in at least three H2 subjects, one H1 subject and
Project Work.
A good pass in General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI).
Law applicants must have a B grade and above for GP/KI.
A good pass in Mathematics at H1 level or equivalent (not essential
for Law applicants).
A minimum of "S" grade in Mother Tongue Language. Successful
applicants who have not met the Mother Tongue requirement can
still be admitted on a Conditional Offer but must satisfy the
requirement before graduating from SMU.
SAT is optional but an added advantage for those with strong
scores (please refer to website for details).
Interview/essay writing for shortlisted applicants.

For more details, please refer to
http://www.smu.edu.sg/admissions/applysmu/localgce/index.asp

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INFORMATION ON COURSE PRE-REQUISITE FOR LOCAL UNIVERSITIES
(A) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
COURSE PRE-REQUISITE
NUS Chemical Engineering
NUS Environmental Engineering
H2 Mathematics and
H2 Chemistry and
H2 Physics*
NUS Bioengineering**
NUS Civil Engineering
NUS Computer Engineering
NUS Electrical Engineering
NUS Industrial and Systems Engineering
NUS Material Science and Engineering
NUS Mechanical Engineering

H2 Mathematics and
H2 Physics* or H2 Chemistry
NUS Engineering Science Good grades in H2 Mathematics and H2 Physics
NUS Arts and Social Science (Psychology) Minimum grade of C6 in GCE 'O' level
Mathematics or equivalent
NUS Arts and Social Science (Malay Studies) A pass in Higher Malay at GCE O Level
Or
A H1 pass in Malay Language or
H2/H3 pass in Malay Language and Literature
NUS Arts and Social Science (Communication
and New Media)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Economics)
NUS Arts and Social Science (European
Studies)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Geography)
NUS Arts and Social Science (History)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Japanese
Studies)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Philosophy)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Political Science)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Social Work)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Sociology)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Southeast Asian
Studies)
NUS Arts and Social Science (South Asian
Studies)
Open to all registered students of the Faculty
NUS Arts and Social Science (English
Language / English Literature)
NUS Arts and Social Science (Theatre Studies)
Exempted or pass NUS Qualifying English Test
NUS Business Administration (BBA)
NUS Business Administration (Accountancy)
Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in GCE O
Additional Mathematics
NUS Dentistry Good H2 pass in Chemistry
Good H2 pass in Biology or Physics
Good H2 pass in third subject
Good grades in General Paper
NUS Architecture
NUS Industrial Design
Pass in H2 subjects
H1 pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics
or pass in GCE O Level Additional Mathematics

NUS Law Good grades including a grade B in General
Paper
NUS Medicine H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or
Physics and on contrasting subject.
For shortlisted candidates: portfolio, essays and
interviews
NUS Nursing H2 pass at A in any of the two subjects (Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Computing)
NUS Science (Chemistry) Good H2 pass or equivalent in Chemistry and at
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NUS Science (Applied Chemistry) least good O level in Mathematics
NUS Science (Computational Biology) Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics and
either Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Students without H2 pass in 2 of the 3 Science
subjects should at least have O level or
equivalent passes in them.
NUS Science (Food Science and Technology) Good H2 pass or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry
and either Mathematics or Physics
NUS Science (Life Sciences) Good H2 pass or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry
and either Mathematics or Physics
Students without H2 pass in Biology or Chemistry
may read the relevant bridging modules as entry
requirements
NUS Science (Mathematics)
NUS Science (Applied Mathematics)
NUS Science (Quantitative Finance)
NUS Science (Statistics)
Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics
NUS Science (Physics) Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics and
Physics
NUS Pharmacy Very good H2 pass or equivalent in Biology and
Chemistry
* Students without H2 or H1 Physics need to have O level Physics or equivalent and will be required to take
specified Physics Bridging Modules
** Students who do not have a H2 pass in Biology will have to take Biology Bridging Module in 1
st
year.
Those who do not have a H2 pass in Chemistry will have to take Chemistry Bridging Module in 1
st
year.

(B) NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (NTU)

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE
Aerospace Engineering
Bioengineering
Business & Computing
Business & Computer Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Information Engineering & Media
Integrated Programme (BEng (CE) & MSc (CS))
Integrated Programme (BEng (CS) & MSc (CS))
Integrated Programme (BEng (EEE) & MSc
(ECE))
Mechanical Engineering
Renaissance Engineering Programme

H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or
Chemistry or Biology or Computing and O level
or equivalent pass in Physics
+

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

H2 level pass in Mathematics and Chemistry and
O level or equivalent pass in Physics
+

Materials Engineering

H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or
Chemistry or Biology and O level or equivalent
pass in Physics
+

Maritime Studies
Maritime Studies with Business Major

H1 level pass in Mathematics or O level or
equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics and O
level or H1 level pass in a Science subject.

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Biological Sciences H1 level pass in Mathematics and H2 level pass in
Physics or Chemistry or Biology

Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine H1 level pass in Mathematics and H2 level pass in
Physics or Chemistry or Biology and O level pass
in Chinese

Chemistry and Biological Chemistry H2 level pass in Chemistry and Mathematics or
Physics

Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics & Economics (Combined Degree)

H2 level pass in Mathematics
Physics / Applied Physics
Physics with Mathematical Sciences Major

H2 level pass in Physics and Mathematics
Accountancy
Business
Accountancy and Business (Double Degree)

H1 level pass in Mathematics or O level or
equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics
Art, Design and Media O level or equivalent pass in Mathematics

Communication Studies Good grade in General Paper or KI at least B in
order to be considered

Chinese Good grade in H1 level Chinese or Pass in H2
Chinese or O level Higher Chinese or distinction
in O level Chinese

Economics Good grade in H1 Mathematics and good grade in
General Paper or KI

English Literature Good grade in General Paper or KI or English
Literature or H2 level History

Linguistics and Multilingual Studies Good grade in General Paper or KI or English
Literature or History or Geography or H2 level
Chinese/Malay/Tamil Language & Literature

Psychology Good grade in H1 Mathematics and General
Paper or KI

Sociology Good grade in General Paper or KI
Arts (Education)
Science (Education)
2 subjects taken at H1 level including a pass in
General Paper or KI taken at one and the same
sitting.
Pass in at least 5 subjects including English as
First Language taken at O level
Pass in Mathematics at either O level or at least
at H1 level in the A level examination.
+O level Physics is only applicable to applicants who have not read Physics at H2 or H1 level.
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(C) SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY (SMU)
Good passes in at least 3 H2 content-based subjects, 1 H1 content-based subject, Project
Work and General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI). Other acceptable subject
combinations include : 4 H2 content-based subjects, Project Work and GP; or 3 H2
content-based subjects, Project Work and KI.
A good pass in General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI). Law applicants must have
a B grade and above for GP/KI.
A good pass in Mathematics at H1 level or equivalent (not essential for Law applicants).
A minimum of "S" grade in Mother Tongue Language. Successful applicants who have not
met the Mother Tongue requirement can still be admitted on a Conditional Offer but must
satisfy the requirement before graduating from SMU.
SAT is optional but an added advantage for those with strong scores (see Notes on SAT
below).
Interview/essay writing for shortlisted applicants.
* Information is extracted from the NUS, NTU and SMU website

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2010 Grade Profile
Local U Local U Local U Local Universities niversities niversities niversities
Representative grade profiles
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of the 10th and 90th percentiles of applicants offered places in AY 2010/2011 for applicants
holding Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level qualifications. The grade profiles refer to the grades scored by A-level applicants
in their three H2 and one H1 subjects. For the purpose of this exercise, Grade C is assumed for both General Paper (GP) and
Project Work (PW) in determining the grade profiles. Please note that certain courses may require grades higher than C for
GP.

NUS Courses
Representative Grade Profile 3H2/1H1
10th percentile 90th percentile
Faculty of Law
Law* AAA/A AAA/A
School of Medicine
Medicine* AAA/A AAA/A
Nursing* BCC/B AAA/A
Faculty of Dentistry
Dentistry* AAA/A AAA/A
School of Design & Environment
Architecture* BBB/B AAA/A
Industrial Design* BBC/B AAA/A
Project & Facilities Management BBB/C AAB/B
Real Estate BBB/B AAA/B
Faculty of Engineering
Engineering BBC/B AAA/A
Bioengineering ABB/B AAA/A
Chemical Engineering AAA/B AAA/A
Civil Engineering BBB/C AAA/A
Electrical Engineering BBB/C AAA/A
Environment Engineering AAA/C AAA/A
Engineering Science ABB/C AAA/A
Industrial & Systems Engineering AAA/B AAA/A
Materials Science & Engineering ABB/C AAA/A
Mechanical Engineering BBB/C AAA/A
School of Computing
Computing ABB/B AAA/A
Faculty of Engineering & School of Computing
Computer Engineering BBB/B AAA/A
Faculty of Science
Pharmacy AAA/A AAA/A
Science ABB/B AAA/A
School of Business
Business Admin AAA/B AAA/A
Business Admin (Accountancy) AAA/A AAA/A
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Arts & Social Sciences ABB/B AAA/A
Arts & Social Sciences (MT related) BBB/C ABB/C
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NTU Courses
Representative Grade Profile
3H2/1H1
College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering AAA/B AAA/A
Bioengineering BBC/A AAA/A
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering AAA/A AAA/A
Civil Engineering BCC/B AAA/B
Computer Engineering BBC/C AAA/A
Computer Science BBC/C AAA/A
Electrical & Electronic Engineering BCC/B AAA/A
Engineering BCC/B AAA/C
Environmental Engineering AAB/B AAA/A
Information Engineering & Media BBC/B AAA/A
Maritime Studies AAB/A AAA/A
Materials Engineering BBC/B AAA/A
Mechanical Engineering BCC/B AAA/B
College of Science
Biological Sciences* BBB/B AAA/A
Chemistry & Biological Chemistry ABB/B AAA/A
Mathematical Sciences BBB/B AAA/A
Mathematics & Economics ABB/B AAA/A
Physics / Applied Physics BBB/C AAA/A
Nanyang Business School (College of Business)
Accountancy* AAB/A AAA/A
Business* AAB/B AAA/A
College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
Art, Design & Media* CDD/C AAA/B
Chinese BCC/B ABB/A
Communication Studies* ABB/B AAA/A
Economics* BBB/C AAA/A
English* BCC/B AAA/C
Linguistics & Multilingual Studies* BBC/C AAA/A
Psychology BBB/B AAA/A
Sociology* BBB/C AAA/C
Sport Science & Management
Sport Science & Management BBC/A AAA/A
National Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts (Education) and Bachelor of Science (Education) are programmes conducted by the National Institute
of Education. Please refer to Information on Teacher Preparation Programmes for more details.
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SMU Courses
Indicative Grade Profile
3H2/1H1
Bachelor of Accountancy AAB/B AAA/A
Bachelor of Business Management ABB/C AAA/A
Bachelor of Laws AAA/A AAA/A
Bachelor of Science (Economics) AAB/B AAA/A
Bachelor of Science (Information Systems Management) BCC/C AAB/B
Bachelor of Social Sciences BBB/B AAA/A

Applicants can expect competition to be keener for courses with more stringent grade requirements and fewer places. In
using the tables below, please note the following:
If the 90th percentile grade profile is AAA/B (3H2, 1H1), it means that 10% of the applicants offered places score above
AAA/B.
If the 10th percentile grade profile is AAB/B (3H2, 1H1), it means that 10% of the applicants offered places score below
AAB/B.
The grade profiles, GPAs and course places may vary from year to year, depending on the number and performance of
applicants and the number of places available.
Meeting the previous years grade/GPA scores of a course does NOT guarantee admission to that course for AY
2011/2012.
The courses marked with an asterisk (*) are those where additional assessments such as interviews, selection tests,
and portfolios are required.
Certain courses may have specific subject requirements. More details can be found at universities websites
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These provide an indication of the grade profiles for most of the applicants admitted in AY 2010/2011. There could be other
equivalent profiles for each course. For example, a grade profile of ABC/C could be considered to be broadly equivalent to
BBB/C, unless there are pre-requisites.

Teaching & Learning
THE CURRICULUM

To know ones ignorance is the best part of knowledge'
Lao-Tze
OVERVIEW OF THE CURRICULUM
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CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

Students can look forward to a new curriculum that will be relevant and
exciting, one that will prepare you well for the ever-changing world. The
À' level curriculum comprises the following:

THE INNER
CIRCLE
THE MIDDLE
CIRCLE
THE OUTERMOST CIRCLE
centering on life
skills ensures that
students acquire
sound values and
skills to take them
through life as
responsible adults
and active
citizens. It
comprises the
non-academic
curriculum.
on knowledge skills
seeks to develop
students thinking,
process and
communication skills.
It comprises skills-
based subjects.

Covers the content-based subject
disciplines i.e. Languages,
Humanities & the Arts, and
Mathematics & the Sciences. It
ensures that students acquire a
multi-disciplinary grounding.

Three levels of Study
The subjects are offered at three levels of study:
H1 - half of H2 in breadth but similar to H2 in depth
H2 - equivalent to À' level subjects.
H3 - in-depth study (e.g. research paper) that caters to selected students.

SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

JAE 2011 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS LIST (SCL)

- All students are to offer three compulsory subjects (General Paper, Mother
Tongue Languages and Project Work), three H2 and one H1 level content-
based subjects, one of which must be a contrasting subject.
Students cannot offer the same subject at both H1 and H2 levels.
Students who have obtained a D7 or better in Higher Mother Tongue
Languages (MTL) at O level need not offer H1 MTL.

- Students who wish to offer 4 H2 subjects in the Arts stream(4A1, 4A2) and
Science stream(4S1, 4S2) should have an L1R5 aggregate (without bonus) of
12 points or better and distinctions in English Language, Additional
Mathematics and 2 other relevant subjects (Arts stream) or distinctions in the
4 relevant subjects (Science stream). To continue with the 4 H2 subjects in
JC2, students need to pass and obtain an average of C grades for all their 4
H2 subjects at promotional examination and all semestral assessments in
both JC1 and JC2.

- The college reserves the right not to offer a H2 subject combination with less
than 10 applicants.
Subjects Pre-requisites
English Literature (H2) At least B3 for English at O level or pass qualifying test.
Theatre Studies &
Drama (H2)
At least B3 for English at O level and pass aptitude test.
Malay Language and
Literature (H2)
At least B3 for Higher Malay or A2 for Malay at O level.
Tamil Language and
Literature (H2)
At least B3 for Higher Tamil or A2 for Tamil at O level.
Chinese Language and
Literature (H2)
At least B3 for Higher Chinese at O level OR
At least A2 for Chinese at O level and pass qualifying test.
Mathematics (H2) At least C6 for Additional Maths and B3 for Elementary Maths at O level OR
Pass qualifying test.
Biology (H2) At least C6 for Biology or A2 for Combined Science (Biology) at O level.
Chemistry (H2) At least C6 for Chemistry or A2 for Combined Science (Chemistry) at O level
Must be offered with H2 Mathematics.
Physics (H2) At least C6 for Physics or A2 for Combined Science (Physics) at O level
Must be offered with H2 Mathematics.
Biology (H1) At least C6 for Biology or Combined Science (relevant subject) at O level.
Chemistry (H1) At least C6 for Chemistry or Combined Science (relevant subject) at O level.
Physics (H1) At least C6 for Physics or Combined Science (Physics) at O level.
At least C6 for Additional Maths or B3 for Elementary Maths at O level.
Double H2 science
combinations
At least B3 for both relevant Science subjects or A1 for Combined Science
(relevant subjects) at O level.
Last updated: 29 Nov 2010
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Subject Combinations in the Arts Course

3H2 and 1 H1:

Code H2 Subjects H1 Subject
A1 Economics Mathematics
History
Geography
Literature in English
MLL/CLL/TLL
Theatre Studies &
Drama
China Studies (English)
Art
History
Geography
Art
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
A2 Economics Geography
MLL/CLL/TLL
Theatre Studies &
Drama
Art

Mathematics

Biology

Chemistry
A3 Economics History
MLL/CLL/TLL
Theatre Studies &
Drama
Art
A4 Economics
Literature in
English
MLL/CLL/TLL
Theatre Studies &
Drama
Art
A5
Literature in
English
History
Art

4H2 :

Code H2 Subjects
4A1 Geography Literature Economics Mathematics
4A2 History Literature Economics Mathematics

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Subject Combinations in the Science Course

3H2 and 1 H1:

Code H2 Subjects H1 Subject
S1 Biology Mathematics Chemistry
Economics
Geography
History
Art
S2 Physics Mathematics Chemistry
S3 Biology Mathematics
Economics
MLL/CLL/TLL
Art
Chemistry
Economics
Geography
History
Art

S4 Physics Mathematics
Economics
Geography
MLL/CLL/TLL
Art

S5 Chemistry Mathematics
Economics
Geography
MLL/CLL/TLL
Art
Biology
Physics
Economics
Geography
History
Art
Art

4H2 :

Code H2 Subjects
4S1 Physics Mathematics Chemistry Economics
4S2 Biology Mathematics Chemistry Economics

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Combinations of Subjects
1. How many subjects must students offer?
The norm is for students to offer three H2 and one H1 content-based
subjects, one of which is a contrasting subject. Students also offer General
Paper, MTL and Project Work. Such a combination will mean a total
curriculum time of between 26-29 hours per week. This presents a
manageable workload for students to enjoy a holistic education.

Higher 2 (H2) Subjects
2. What are H2 subjects? How are they different from the past À' level
subjects?
H2 subjects are equivalent to the past 'A' level subjects in terms of
demand and intellectual challenge. Most H2 subjects would have similar
coverage as past 'A' level subjects but would have content reduced to free
up curriculum time for contrasting subjects and non-academic pursuits.

3. Will students be allowed to offer H2 Mathematics if they did not take
Additional Mathematics at Ò' level?
The H2 Maths syllabus assumes knowledge of Additional Maths at '0'
level. However, schools may allow students who did not offer Additional
Maths at O' level to offer H2 Mathematics if they show an aptitude for the
subject. These students must be prepared to put in the work to bridge the
knowledge gap.

Higher 1 (H1) Subjects
4. What are H1 subjects and how do they compare with H2 subjects?
An H1 subject is equivalent to half of a H2 subject in terms of curriculum
content and time. However, the intellectual difficulty and rigour of a H1
subject is comparable with the H2 subject.

5. Why should students offer H1 subjects?
H1 subjects will broaden students' knowledge, providing them with an area
of interest which they do not intend to specialise. Also, H1 subjects will
enable students to acquire foundational knowledge and skills in a subject
area which will support their future studies at university level. E.g. H1
Mathematics will provide an Arts student a strong grounding in Statistics
useful in social science studies at the tertiary level.

6. Can a student offer a subject at both H1 and H2 levels?
Students are not allowed to take the same subject at both H1 and H2
levels as this would lead to a narrowing of the range of learning. Generally,
a H1 subject covers part of the skills and contents found in the
corresponding H2 subject.

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Contrasting Subject
7. What is a contrasting subject? Why should students offer a contrasting
subject?

A contrasting subject is a content-based subject taken outside a student's
main area of specialisation. For example, students doing three H2 Maths/
Science subjects could offer H1 Literature as a contrasting subject. The
contrasting subject thus provides a broad base of learning and is in line
with the multi-disciplinary approach to study at university.
Contrasting subjects could be offered at H1 or H2 level.

Reduction of Content
8. With content reduction, will students lose out in terms of in-depth
knowledge in the subject? Will they be adequately prepared for university?
The sizing of subject content is worked out carefully and in consultation
with the universities and the JCs/CI. Students will continue to be
adequately prepared for university education as there is greater emphasis
on thinking and processing skills in the revised curriculum.

Mother Tongue & Foreign Languages
9. Can students sit for the Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) and Foreign
Languages (FL) examinations at the end of JC1?
There is no change of policy with regard to the offering of MTL and FL.
Students can sit for the H1 MTL and FL examinations at the end of JC1.

10. Can a student who has obtained a pass in 'O' level Higher MTL not
take H1 MTL? Must he/she offer another subject in lieu of H1 MTL?
There is no change in MTL policy. Students need not take the H1 MTL
examination if they have obtained a D7 or better in Higher MTL at the 'O'
level as they would have been deemed to have fulfilled the H1 MTL
requirement. However, as MTL is an integral part of the 'A' level
curriculum, H1 MTL cannot be replaced by another subject. Students who
do not offer H1 MTL as an examination subject are still expected to
participate in the MTL enrichment programmes.

11. Can MTL and FL at H2 level be considered content subjects?
MTL and FL at H2 level are considered content subjects. MTL at H2 level
have significant literature content, covering classical and modern prose
and poetry while H2 FL has wide-ranging topic areas that include political,
cultural and social issues. H2 MTL and FL can therefore be offered as
contrasting subjects for science students.

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Emphasis on non-academic areas
12. How is a good balance achieved between the greater emphasis on
knowledge skills with values education and character development?
The revised JC curriculum will continue to place emphasis on the non-
academic curriculum. This will help students develop strength of
character, and important qualities such as initiative and leadership
skills, as well as life skills. There will be more opportunities inside and
outside school for students to engage in projects and ventures. These
will help develop initiative, independence, and an entrepreneurial
mindset.

13. Is CCA counted in the computation of marks for admission into the
University?
CCA will not be counted in the computation of marks. However, from
2007, CCA achievements will be considered for discretionary admission
into the university or particular faculties.

Grading System
14. How will the students be graded?
The grading system for H1 & H2 subjects is shown below:
A
B
C
D
E
S
Ungraded
'S' and 'Ungraded' are grade points below pass; S' is used to denote a
sub-pass.

Teaching & Learning
The Academic Curriculum

The only place where success comes before work is in a dictionary.
Vidal Sassoon

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MULTI MULTI MULTI MULTI- -- -DISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINARY DISCIPLINARY
GENERAL PAPER

General Paper H1 (8806) is a compulsory subject for all students. As a
threshold requirement for entry to NUS/NTU/SMU, the subject plays a crucial
role in determining a student's eligibility for university admission. A number of
university courses, including Law and Mass Communications, specify a good
pass in General Paper as an entry requirement. Students who fail to achieve
at least a B in General Paper and who are admitted into NUS/NTU must sit
for the University's Qualifying English Test. If they fail this test, they must
take a compulsory course in English. They must obtain a satisfactory pass in
this course in order to graduate.

The General Paper examination consists of an Essay paper and a
Comprehension Paper to be taken in two separate sittings. The duration of
each examination paper is one and a half hours.

Students are required to read widely in order to enrich their general
knowledge and awareness of current issues. They must develop their
reading skills to a level that will prepare them for the type of reading they will
encounter at University. Students must also develop their ability to think
rationally and learn to construct valid arguments that are supported by
relevant evidence. The acquisition of a mature writing style which is
grammatically accurate and which utilizes a wide-ranging vocabulary is also
of the utmost importance. In addition, the syllabus emphasizes the need for
students to demonstrate their ability to evaluate information, make sound
judgments and apply critical thinking.

Paper 1: Essay
The syllabus consists of topics of general interest such as the Environment,
Politics, Technology, Education, Mass Media and Culture, with National
Education as a key component. However, the Essay Paper is not a Topic
Paper and the essay titles set will include a number of fields of knowledge
that are not subject specific. Creative and critical thinking will be taught in
conjunction with essay and writing skills. In the examination, students must
choose one title from twelve offered and write an essay of between 500 - 800
words. The essay must be analytical or argumentative. 30 marks are given
for content and 20 for use of English.

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GENERAL PAPER

Paper 2: Comprehension
The objectives of this paper are for students to:
comprehend the text in detail and as a whole;
infer relevant information;
summarize information,
evaluate information,
observe and comment upon patterns and relationships

The paper consists of either a single comprehension passage or two
comparable short passages. The total length of the passage(s) set is
approximately 1,200 words. The passage(s) are taken from articles or books
of popular academic interest. There are approximately ten questions to
answer. These require students to identify, summarize and infer key ideas
and define selected vocabulary accurately. The format also includes an
application question weighted at no more than one third of the total content
marks for the Comprehension Paper. The application question calls for
students to synthesize information, make decisions, verify facts and
distinguish facts from opinions. A central feature of the comprehension paper
is that students must answer in their own words as far as possible. 35 marks
are allocated for content and 15 for use of English.

Scheme of Assessment

Paper 1

Description

Duration

Marks

Weighting
1 Essay 1 hr 30 min 50 50%
2 Comprehension 1 hr 30min 50 50%
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PROJECT WORK

In todays dynamic and fast-changing world, students need to learn how to
engage with issues, and process information that is presented in a manner that is
less structured, not subject-specific and open-ended. Students need to learn to
work together on tasks that require a repertoire of skills and to apply what they
have learned to complete a project in a group. This is the principle on which
Project Work (PW) at the H1 Level has been anchored and developed.

Aims
Project Work H1 (8809) is a learning experience which aims to provide students
with the opportunity to synthesise knowledge from various areas of learning, and
critically and creatively apply it to real life situations. This process, which
enhances students' knowledge and enables them to acquire skills like
collaboration, communication and independent learning, prepares them for
lifelong learning and the challenges ahead.

Learning Outcomes
The following are the learning outcomes for PW:
Knowledge Application
Students will acquire the ability to make links across different areas of
knowledge and to generate, develop and evaluate ideas and information so
as to apply these skills to the project task.
Communication
Students will acquire the skills to communicate effectively and to present
ideas clearly and coherently to a specific audience in both the written and oral
forms.
Collaboration
Students will acquire collaborative skills through working in a team to achieve
common goals.
Independent Learning
Students will be able to learn on their own, reflect on their learning and take
appropriate action to improve it.

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PROJECT WORK

Assessment Objectives
Students will be assessed in the following areas:

Knowledge Application
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to generate, develop and
evaluate ideas and information so as to apply these skills as they carry out a
project task.

Communication
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to present ideas clearly
and coherently to a specific audience in both the written and oral forms.

NOTE: Collaboration and Independent Learning are not assessed.

Assessment Framework
The performance of individual students and that of groups is assessed through
the following means: written report, oral presentation and the group project file.

Component Group Individual Total
Paper 1: Written Report 40% - 40%
Paper 2: Oral Presentation 10% 30% 40%
Paper 3: Group Project File - 20% 20%
Total 50% 50% 100%

Written Report
At the end of the project, each group is required to submit a piece of written
work based on the task that they have completed. This component assesses
students on their performance pertaining to knowledge application and written
communication. Only a group mark is awarded for this component; this is to
encourage the group to apply the skills that they have learned and to
demonstrate their abilities collectively in a final product.

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PROJECT WORK

Oral Presentation
Each student from the group is given an opportunity to present a part of the
project orally to a target audience and answer questions posed to the
individual student. The students will be assessed as individuals and as a
group. Emphasis is placed on every student being able to display,
individually, his ability to be clear and coherent in presenting his ideas and to
address and engage an audience. A group mark is given to recognise the
groups ability to be organised and coherent throughout the oral presentation.

Group Project File
Students will be assessed on their abilities to generate and develop ideas,
and analyse and evaluate the information they have gathered. Students are
expected to show evidence of these processes through the following
documents: Preliminary Ideas, Evaluation of relevant print/non-print Material
and Insights and Reflections.

Assessment Criteria
Components of
Assessment
Individual Group
Written Report
Formal exposition of 2500-
3000 words
Sources must be
acknowledged
Substantiation of ideas
Generation of ideas
Analysis and
evaluation of ideas
Organisation of ideas
Oral Presentation
Max. 25 min. per group for
groups with 4 students;
max. 30 min. for groups
with 5 students
At least 5 min. per student
May include group
presentation not exceeding
5 min.
Q & A session
Fluency and clarity
of speech
Awareness of
audience
Response to
questions

Effectiveness of oral
presentation
Group Project File
Individual submission:
Preliminary Ideas
Evaluation of relevant
print/non-print Material
Insights and Reflections
Generation of ideas
Analysis and
evaluation of ideas

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MATHEMATICS & THE SCIENCES MATHEMATICS & THE SCIENCES MATHEMATICS & THE SCIENCES MATHEMATICS & THE SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS

1. Aims and Objectives of H1, H2
The course enables students to:
acquire the necessary mathematical concepts and skills for everyday life,
and for continuous learning in mathematics and related disciplines.
develop the necessary process skills for the acquisition and application of
mathematical concepts and skills.
develop the mathematical thinking and problem solving skills and apply
these skills to formulate and solve problems.
recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas, and between
Mathematics and other disciplines.
develop positive attitudes towards mathematics.
make effective use of a variety of mathematical tools (including
information and communication technology tools) in the learning and
application of mathematics.
provide imaginative and creative work arising from mathematical ideas.
develop the abilities to reason logically, to communicate mathematically,
and to learn cooperatively and independently.

2. Assessment Objectives
The assessment will test candidates' abilities to:
understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills in a variety of
contexts, including the manipulation of mathematical expressions and use of
graphic calculators;
reason and communicate mathematically through writing mathematical
explanation, arguments, proofs, and inferences;
solve unfamiliar problems; translate common realistic contexts into
mathematics;
interpret and evaluate mathematical results, and use the results to make
predictions or comment on the context.

3. Use of Graphic Calculator (CG)
The use of the GC, without computer algebra system, will be expected. The
examination paper will be set with the assumption that the candidates will
have access to a GC. As a general rule, unsupported answers obtained from
a GC are allowed unless the question specifically states otherwise. For such
questions, candidates are required to present the mathematical steps used to
arrive at the answers. Students should be aware that there are limitations
inherent in GC. For example, answers obtained by tracing along a graph to
find roots of an equation may not produce the required accuracy.

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MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICS H1 (8864)
The syllabus serves to provide students with fundamental knowledge of
mathematics and statistics, necessary for university courses such as
business, economics and social sciences.

For the examination in H1 Mathematics, there will be one 3-hour paper
marked out of 95 as follows:

Section A (Pure Mathematics-35 marks) will consist of about 5 questions of
different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the
syllabus.
Section B (Statistics 60 marks) will consist of 68 questions of different
lengths and marks based on the Statistics section of the syllabus.

Candidates will be expected to answer ALL questions.

Topics
Functions and Graphs, Calculus, and Statistics

MATHEMATICS H2 (9740)
The syllabus serves to prepare students adequately for university courses,
requiring H2 Mathematics, including courses such as Mathematics, Physics,
Engineering and Computing where more mathematics content is required.

For the examination in H2 Mathematics, there will be two 3-hour papers, each
carrying 50% of the total mark, and each marked out of 100, as follows:

Paper 1 (3 hours)
A paper consisting of about 10 to 12 questions of different lengths and marks
based on the Pure Mathematics section of the syllabus. Candidates will be
expected to answer ALL questions.

Paper 2 (3 hours)
A paper consisting of 2 sections, Sections A and B.
Section A
(Pure Mathematics - 40 marks) This section will consist of about 3-4 questions
of different lengths and marks based on the Pure Mathematics section of the
syllabus.
Section B
(Statistics - 60 marks) This section will consist of about 6 - 8 questions of
different lengths and marks based on the Statistics section of the syllabus.
Candidates will be expected to answer ALL questions.

Topics
Functions and Graphs, Sequences and Series, Vectors, Complex numbers,
Calculus, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Probability Distributions,
Sampling, Hypothesis Testing, and Correlation and Regression.
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BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY H1 (8875)
The syllabus has been revised. Candidates will be assumed to have knowledge and
understanding at O level Biology, as a single subject or as part of a balanced science
course.

The syllabus has been arranged in the form of Core and Applications content to be studied
by all candidates. The syllabus places emphasis on the applications of Biology and the
impact of recent developments on the needs of a contemporary society.

Experimental work is an important component and should underpin the teaching and
learning of Biology.

All candidates following this syllabus should be encouraged to:
use secondary sources of information;
use information technology (IT) to analyze, store and retrieve data and to model biological
phenomena;
communicate biological information orally, as well as in writing.

It is intended to keep the syllabus under frequent review, to ensure that it keeps abreast of
knowledge in the biological sciences and other needs.

Structure of Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into two parts: the Core syllabus and the Applications syllabus, to
be studied by all candidates.

A. The Core syllabus. There are six core topics:
1. Cellular Functions
2. DNA and Genomics
3. Organisation and Control of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Genomes
4. Genetic Basis for Variation
5. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
6. Diversity and Evolution
B. The Applications syllabus. There are two application topics:
1. Isolating, Cloning and Sequencing DNA
2. Applications of Molecular and Cell Biology

Paper Type of
Paper
Duration Marks Weighting
(%)
1
Multiple
Choice
1 hr 30 33
2
Structures
and free-
response
questions
2 hr 60 67

Paper 1 (1hr, 30 marks)
This paper consists of 30 compulsory multiple choice questions. All questions will be of the
direct choice type with 4 options.

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BIOLOGY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY

Paper 2 (2 h, 60 marks)
This paper comprises two sections.
Section A will consist of a variable number of structured questions including at least one
data-based or comprehension-type question, all compulsory. These include questions
which require candidates to integrate knowledge and understanding from different areas of
the syllabus.
Section B will consist of two free-response questions of 20 marks each from which
candidates will choose one. The question requires candidates to integrate knowledge and
understanding from different areas of the syllabus.

BIOLOGY H2 (9648)
The syllabus has been revised extensively. Candidates will be assumed to have
knowledge and understanding at O level Biology, as a single subject or as part of a
balanced science course.

The syllabus has been arranged in the form of Core and Applications content to be studied
by all candidates. The syllabus places emphasis on the applications of Biology and the
impact of recent developments on the needs of contemporary society.

Experimental work is an important component and should underpin the teaching and
learning of Biology.

All candidates following this syllabus should be encouraged to:
use secondary sources of information;
use information technology (I.T.) to analyze, store and retrieve data and to model
biological phenomena;
communicate biological information orally, as well as in writing.

It is intended to keep the syllabus under frequent review, to ensure that it keeps abreast of
knowledge in the biological sciences and other needs.

The syllabus is divided into two parts: the Core syllabus and the Applications syllabus, to
be studied by all candidates.

A. The Core syllabus. There are seven core topics:
1. Cellular Functions
2. DNA and Genomics
3. Genetics of Viruses and Bacteria
4. Organization and Control of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Genomes
5. Genetic Basis for Variation & Development
6. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
7. Diversity and Evolution

B. The Applications syllabus. There are two application topics.
8. Isolating, Cloning and Sequencing DNA
9. Applications of Molecular and Cell Biology

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BIOLOGY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY BIOLOGY

Paper Type of Paper Duration Marks Weighting
(%)
1 Multiple Choice
1 hr 15
min
40 20
2
Core Paper, Structured and
free-response questions
2 hr 100 35
3
Application Paper, Structure
and free-response
questions.

Planning Question
2 hr
60

12
25

5
4
School-based, Science
Practical Assessment (SPA)
40 15

Paper 1 (1 h 15 min, 40 marks)

This paper consists of a variable number of structured questions, all compulsory and two
free response questions of 20 marks each from which candidates will choose one. These
include questions which require candidates to integrate knowledge and understanding from
different areas of the syllabus. All questions will be based on material in the core syllabus.

This paper consists of a variable number of structured questions, all compulsory, including
data-based or comprehension-type questions, one free-response question of 20 marks
and one planning question of 12 marks. The planning question will assess appropriate
aspects of objectives C1 to C5. Paper 3 will include questions which require candidates to
integrate knowledge and understanding from different areas of the syllabus. Knowledge of
Core material may be required.

Paper 4 (40 marks)
The School-based Science Practical Assessment (SPA) will take place over an
appropriate period that the candidates are following the course. There are two compulsory
assessments which will assess appropriate aspects of objectives C1 to C5 in the following
skill areas:

Manipulation, measurement and observation (MMO)
Presentation of data and observations (PDO)
Analysis, conclusions and evaluation (ACE)

Each assessment assesses these three skill areas, MMO, PDO and ACE, which may not
be necessarily equally weighted, to a total of 20 marks. The range of marks for the three
skill areas are as follows: MMO, 48 marks; PDO, 48; ACE, 810 marks.

The assessment of PDO and ACE may also include questions on data-analysis which do
not require practical equipment and apparatus. Candidates will not be permitted to refer to
books and laboratory notebooks during the assessment.

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CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY H1 (8872) & H2 (9647)
Candidates will be assumed to have knowledge and understanding of Chemistry at O
level, as a single subject or as part of a balanced course.
This syllabus is designed to place less emphasis on factual material and greater emphasis
on the understanding and application of scientific concepts and principles.

Aims
A Level Chemistry aims to enable students to acquire sufficient understanding and
knowledge to:
1. appreciate the applicability of scientific method in every day life;
2. develop abilities and skills that are relevant to the study and practice of science
and everyday life;
3. to develop attitude relevant to science e.g. accuracy, precision, objectivity,
integrity, enquiry, initiative and insight;
4. to stimulate interest in, and care for, the environment;
5. to promote an awareness that the application of science has an impact both
beneficial and detrimental to the individual, the community and the
environment.

Mathematical Requirements:
It is assumed that candidates will be competent in the techniques described below:
(For more details to refer to the syllabus)
Solve simple algebraic equations;
Formulate simple algebraic equations as mathematical models, e.g. construct a rate
equation, and identify failures of such models;

H2 Syllabus (9647) H1 Syllabus (8872)
Physical Chemistry
1. Atoms, molecules and
stoichiometry
H1 syllabus similar to H2
2. Atomic structure H1 syllabus similar to H2
3. Chemical Bonding H1 syllabus similar to H2
4. The gaseous state not in H1 syllabus
5. Chemical energetics H1 syllabus about 50% of H2
6. Electrochemistry H1 syllabus includes only
oxidation number and transfer of
electrons, and writing of redox
equation using half equation
method
7. Equilibria H1 syllabus about 50% of H2
8. Reaction Kinetics H1 syllabus about 50% of H2
Inorganic Chemistry
9.1 The periodic table : Chemical
periodicity
9.2 Group II not in H1 syllabus
9.3 Group VII not in H1 syllabus
9.4 An introduction to the
Chemistry of Transition Elements
not in H1 syllabus
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CHEMISTRY

H2 Syllabus (9746) H1 Syllabus (8872)
Organic Chemistry
10.1 Introductory Topics-
nomenclature; writing structural/
displayed formula; naming;
isomerism
H1 syllabus about 50% of H2
10.2. Hydrocarbons (alkanes,
alkenes, arenas)
10.3 Halogen derivatives H1 syllabus similar to H2
excluding mechanism
10.4 Hydroxy compounds
(alcohols and phenols)
H1 syllabus includes only alcohols
not phenols
10.5 Carbonyl compounds
(aldehydes and ketones)
excluding mechanism
10.6 Carboxylic acids and
derivatives
10.7 Nitrogen compounds not in H1 syllabus

H1
Paper 1 (50min) (30marks)

1 Multiple Choice 50 min 30 33
2 Structured and Free
Response Questions
2 h 80 67

Thirty multiple choice questions, all compulsory. Twenty five items will be of the direct
choice type and five of the multiple completion type.
All questions will include 4 responses.

Paper 2 (2 h) (80 marks)

Section A (40 marks)
A variable number of structured questions plus one or two data-based questions, all
compulsory. The data-based question(s) constitute(s) 10- 15 marks for this paper.
The data-based questions provide(s) good opportunity to test higher order thinking skills
such as handling, applying, and evaluating information.
Section B (40 marks)
Candidates will be required to answer a total of two out of three questions. Each question
will carry 20 marks. All the questions will require candidates to integrate knowledge and
understanding from different areas and topics of the chemistry syllabus.
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CHEMISTRY

H2

1 Multiple Choice 1hr 40 20.0
2 Structured Questions
Planning
2hr 60
12
25.0
5.0
3 Free Response Questions 2hr 80 35.0
4 School-based Science Practical
Assessment (SPA)
- 40 15.0

Forty multiple-choice questions, all compulsory. Thirty items will be of the direct choice
type and ten of the multiple-completion type. All questions will include 4 responses.

A variable number of structured questions plus one or two data-based questions and a
question on Planning. All questions are compulsory and answered on the question paper.
The data-based question(s) constitute(s) 15-20 marks for this paper whilst the Planning
Question constitutes 12 marks for this paper.

The data-based questions provide(s) good opportunity to test higher order thinking skills
such as handling, applying, and evaluating information. The Planning Question will
assess experiment planning skills. Some questions, including the Planning Question, will
also require candidates to integrate knowledge and understanding from different areas
and topics of the chemistry syllabus.

Candidates will be required to answer a total of four out of five questions. Each question
will carry 20 marks. All the questions will require candidates to integrate knowledge and
understanding from different areas and topics of the chemistry syllabus.

Paper 4 School-based Science Practical Assessment (SPA) (40 marks)
The School-Based Science Practical Assessment (SPA) will take place over an
appropriate period that the candidates are offering the subject. There are two compulsory
assessments which will assess appropriate experimental skills in the following skill areas:


Each assessment assesses these three skill areas MMO, PDO and ACE, which may not
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PHYSICS

PHYSICS H1 (8866)
The syllabus has been designed to build on and extend the content coverage at "0" level.
Candidates will be assumed to have knowledge and understanding of Physics at 'O' level,
either as a single subject or as part of a balanced science course.

The syllabus consists of five sections:
I) General Physics
II) Newtonian Mechanics
III) Waves
IV) Electricity and Magnetism
V) Modern Physics


1 Multiple Choice 1hr 30 33
2 Structured Questions 2hr 80 67

Paper 1 (1 hr, 30 marks)

Paper 2 (2 hrs, 80 marks)
This paper will consist of two sections.
This section will consist of a variable number of structured questions including one data-
based, all compulsory.
This section will consist of three 20-mark questions of which candidates will choose two.
The questions will require candidates to integrate knowledge and understanding from
different areas of the syllabus.
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PHYSICS

PHYSICS H2 (9646)
The syllabus has been designed to build on and extend the content coverage at "0" level.
Candidates will be assumed to have knowledge and understanding of Physics at '0' level,
either as a single subject or as part of a balanced science course.

The syllabus consists of six sections:
I) General Physics
II) Newtonian Mechanics
III) Thermal Physics
IV) Waves
V) Electricity and Magnetism
VI) Modern Physics


1 Multiple Choice 1hr 15min 40 20
2 Structured
Questions

Planning
1hr 45min 60

12
25

5
3 Longer Structured
Questions
2hr 80 35
4 School-based
Science Practical
Assessment (SPA)
40 15

Paper 1 (1 hr 15 min, 40 marks)

Paper 2 (1 hr 45 min. 72 marks)
This paper will consist of a variable number of structured questions plus one or two data-
based questions, and a Planning Question. All questions are compulsory and answers will
be written in spaces provided on the Question Paper. The data-based question(s) will
constitute 15-20 marks whilst the Planning Question constitutes 12 marks for this paper.
The Planning Question assesses experiment skills and may require students to integrate
knowledge and understanding from different areas of the syllabus.
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PHYSICS

Paper 3 (2 hrs, 80 marks)
This paper comprises two sections.
This section will consist of a variable number of structured questions, all compulsory.
These include questions which require candidates to integrate knowledge and
understanding from different areas of the syllabus.
This section will consist of three 20-mark questions of which candidates will choose two.

Paper 4 School-based Science Practical Assessment (SPA) 40 marks)
The School-Based Science Practical Assessment (SPA) will take place over an
appropriate period that the candidates are offering the subject. There are two compulsory
assessments which will assess appropriate aspects of objectives C1 to C5 in the
following skill areas:


Each assessment assesses these three skill areas MMO, PDO and ACE, which may not
The assessment of PDO and ACE may also include questions on data-analysis which do
not require practical equipment and apparatus. Candidates will not be permitted to refer
to books and laboratory notebooks during the assessment.
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HUMANITIES & THE ARTS HUMANITIES & THE ARTS HUMANITIES & THE ARTS HUMANITIES & THE ARTS
ART

The H1 & H2 syllabi are designed to engage students in activities of observing and
recording, analyzing and exploring as well as critical appraisal in the study of Art. This is
observed in the behavioral domains of perceiving, making and appreciating. Students will
form for themselves, bodies of knowledge about Art through critical and philosophical
investigations.

The H2 syllabus also allows students to engage in the use of different art media, tools and
techniques in the making of Art to communicate their intents.

ART H1(8879) - Study of Visual Art (SOVA)
SOVA seeks to develop students' visual literacy and higher order thinking skills through art
criticism. Through the acquisition of art criticism skills, students will be able to analyze and
value any artwork even without prior contextual knowledge of the work. We can advance
the artistic and aesthetic maturity of our students.

ART H2 (9750) - Studio Practice & SOVA
Studio Practice forms a critical component for the learning of Art. It lays the foundation for
any form of artistic creation. This focuses on the dynamic process of art making. From the
production skills acquired from working with an individually chosen medium, students
develop introspective, research, problem-solving, technical skills as well as creativity.
SOVA is included in H2 to complement the Studio Practice component.


Paper Duration Assessment Weightage
H1 SOVA 3 hrs Section A
2 structured questions, each
accompanied by visual stimulus.

100%

Section B
2 structured comparison
questions, each accompanied by
a pair of visual stimuli.

Section C
2 essay questions. Candidates
answer ONE question in EACH
section.

H2
SOVA
& Studio
Practice

- 3 hrs
- Submission in
Term 3 of
examination year
- as per H1
- One unit of Coursework
comprising the finished artwork
and not more than 08 x A2 sheets
of supporting studies.

40%
60%

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CHINA STUDIES IN ENGLISH

China Studies in English is a new interdisciplinary Humanities subject offered in the 'A'
level curriculum from 2007. Students have the option of offering the subject at H1 or H2
level. The subject aims to promote students' awareness of, and interest in, contemporary
China.

China Studies H1
H1 China Studies focuses on the geopolitical, economic and socio-cultural forces related
to China that are likely to shape events and trends in East Asia and beyond. The syllabus
adopts a thematic approach based on four key themes, namely Culture and Society,
Authority and Governance, Development and Challenges, and China and the World.
Students will sit for one written examination paper, comprising a case study component
and essay questions. The paper will account for 100% of the H1 CSE assessment.

China Studies H2
H2 China Studies focuses on the geopolitical, economic and socio-cultural aspects of
China's development since 1978, and helps students understand both the historical
context that brought about these changes and the ongoing challenges which these
changes create. The syllabus adopts a thematic approach based on four key themes,
namely Culture and Society, Authority and Governance, Development and Challenges,
and China and the World.
Students will sit for two written examination papers, comprising a case study component
and essay questions. These two papers will account for 70% of the H2 CSE assessment.

In addition, there is an Independent Study (IS) component:
The Independent Study gives candidates the opportunity to select and research on an
issue or topic of study related to China's Development.
The selected topic must be focused and suitable for an in-depth study of 6 months'
duration. Candidates' proposals must be submitted to the Principal Examiner for approval
before the study is embarked on.
Candidates will submit an essay of between 2000 to 2500 words at the end of the 6-month
study for assessment. Headings footnotes, charts, tables and appendices will not count
towards the word limit. Any independent Study submitted which exceeds the word limit will
not have the excess work marked and rewarded.
The IS will account for 30% of the H2 CSE assessment.

Syllabus Framework

H1 CSE H2 CSE
Taught Syllabus
100% of Assessment
Taught Syllabus
70% of Assessment
Independent Study
30 % of Assessment

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ECONOMICS

ECONOMICS H1 (8819)
The theme for H1 syllabus is Markets and Governments. The emphasis of
the syllabus is on the application of economic concepts, principles and
theories to explain, analyse and evaluate economic issues and policy
decisions in a real-world context.

H1 Syllabus
1. Microeconomics
How the micro economy works
Why markets fail
2. Macroeconomics
How the macro economy works
Macroeconomic Aims, Problems/Issues, Consequences &
Policies
International Economy

Assessment Format
The assessment format for H1 syllabus comprises one paper with two
sections. Duration: 3 hours

Section A Case Study
2 hrs 15 mins [Weightage = 70%]
Candidates will be given two sets of questions. Each set of case study
questions will consist of 35% of the total marks, of which 14% of this will be
allocated to data response type questions and 21% will be allocated to
higher-order type questions. Each set of questions will carry 30 marks.
Section B Essay Questions
45 mins [Weightage = 30%]
Candidates are required to answer one out of two essay questions. Each
question will carry 25 marks.

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ECONOMICS

ECONOMICS H2 (9732)

H2 Syllabus
1. Market System
Scarcity, choice and opportunity cost
Resource allocation in competitive markets
Firms and how they operate

2. Market Failure & Government Intervention
Market failure
Government intervention in the market

3. National & International Economy
Key economic indicators
How the Macro economy works
International economics

Assessment Format
The assessment format for H2 syllabus comprises two papers:
Duration: 4 hours 30 mins

Paper 1: Case Study Questions
Candidates will be given two sets of questions. Each set of case
study questions will consist of 20% of the total marks, of which 8% of
this will be allocated to data response type questions and 12% will be
allocated to higher-order type questions. Each set of questions will
carry 30 marks.

Paper 2: Essay Questions
Candidates are required to answer a total of 3 essay questions. They
are required to answer at least one question each from Section A
and Section B. The third question can be chosen from either section.
Each question will carry 25 marks.

Section A
Three essay questions focusing mainly on microeconomics.
Candidates must answer at least 1 question from this section.
Section B
Three essay questions focusing mainly on macroeconomics.
Candidates must answer at least 1 question from this section.

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GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY H1 (8812)

The H1 Geography syllabus is designed around 112 hours and is equivalent to half of the
H2 Geography syllabus in terms of syllabus content but has the same rigour. H1
Geography comprises Physical Geography, Human Geography and geographical skills
and techniques.
The compulsory Physical Geography topics are Lithospheric Processes, Hazards and
Management and the compulsory Human Geography topic is The Globalisation of
Economic Activity. The third topic is a choice of Hydrologic Processes, Hazards and
Management or Urban Issues and Challenges.

H1 Examination Format

H1 - Geography (3 hours) (100%)

Section A
1 hours
(50%)
Four structured questions based on stimuli
materials (e.g. maps, tables, graphs, photographs).
One question will be set on each compulsory topic.
The third question will be on either the Physical
Geography topic or the Human Geography topic.
The fourth question will be a combination of either
the two Physical Geography topics or the two
Human Geography topics Candidates must answer
four questions from this section. This section
carries 50 marks.

Section B
45 min
(25%)
Two structured essay-type questions, one on each
of the Physical Geography topics. Each question
will have an 'either or' option and comprises no
more than 2 parts. Candidates must answer one
question from this section. Each question
carries 25 marks.

Section C
45 min
(25%)

Two structured essay-type questions, one on each
of the Human Geography topics. Each question will
have an 'either or' option and comprises no more
than 2 parts. Candidates must answer one
question from this section. Each question
carries 25 marks.

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GEOGRAPHY

GEOGRAPHY H2 (9730)

The H2 Geography syllabus is designed around 224 hours and comprises Physical
Geography, Human Geography and geographical skills and techniques. The 3 Physical
Geography topics are Lithospheric Processes, Hazards and Management; Atmospheric
Processes, Hazards and Management; Hydrologic Processes, Hazards and Management.
The 3 Human Geography topics are The Globalisation of Economic Activity; Population
Issues and Challenges and Urban Issues and Challenges.

H2 Examination Format

Paper 1 Physical Geography (3 hours) (50%)

Section A
1 hours
(50%)

Four structured questions based on stimuli materials (e .g.
maps, tables, graphs, photographs). One question will be set
on each compulsory topic. The third question will be on
either the Physical Geography topic or the Human
Geography topic. The fourth question will be a combination
of either the two Physical Geography topics or the two
Human Geography topics Candidates must answer four
questions from this section. This section carries 50
marks.

Section B
45 min
(25%)

Two structured essay-type questions, one on each of the
Physical Geography topics. Each question will have an
'either or' option and comprises no more than 2 parts.
Candidates must answer one question from this section.
Each question carries 25 marks.

Paper 2 Human Geography (3 hours) (50%)

Section A
1 hours
(25%)

Four structured questions based on stimuli materials (e .g.
maps, tables, graphs, photographs). One question will be set
on each topic. The fourth question will be a combination of
one or more topics.
Candidates must answer four questions from this section.
This section carries 50 marks.
Section B
1.5hr
(25%)

Three structured essay-type questions, one on each of the
topics. Each question will have an 'either or' option and
comprises no more than 2 parts.
Candidates must answer two questions from this section.
Each question carries 25 marks.

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HISTORY

This subject is offered at 'A level H1 and H2. The duration of each of the À' Level History
paper is three hours and each paper is taken at a separate sitting. Each paper is divided
into two sections. Section A (Compulsory source-based study) and Section B (Essay
questions).
For each paper, candidates are required to answer the compulsory source-based question
in Section A, and three out of five essay questions in Section B.

History H1 (8814): International History, 1945-2000
The paper focuses on the understanding of global issues and events. This is to offer
students valuable insights into the complexities of international relations. Candidates are
required to answer a total of four questions:

One compulsory source-based study from Section A on:
The United Nations and Global Affairs, 1945-2000
Three out of five questions in Section B. Questions will be set on the three themes, with at
least one question on each of the following themes:
The Cold War and How it Shaped the World
The Development of the Global Economy
Conflict and Cooperation

History H2 (9731): History of Southeast Asia, C: 1900-1997
Candidates taking H2 will sit for two written papers, 9731/1 and 9732/2. The paper focuses
on the themes of nationalism, independence, national building and regionalism in
Southeast Asia. The paper emphasizes cross-comparative studies of countries in
Southeast Asian region during the different stages of their experience between 1900 and
1997.
Candidates are required to answer a total of four questions.

One compulsory source-based study from Section A on:
ASEAN, 1967-1997
Three out of five questions in Section B. Questions will be set on three themes, with at
least one question on each of the following themes:
How independence was achieved
Challenges to independent Southeast Asian States
Regional Conflict and Cooperation.

Essay questions set will be thematic questions which require candidates to support
answers with examples drawn from at least 3 countries of the candidates' choice.

H1
Paper Description Duration Marks Weighting
8814 International History 1945-
2000
3 hours 100 100%

H2
Paper Description Duration Marks Weighting
9731/1 International History, 1945-
2000
3 hours 100 50%
9731/2 History of Southeast Asia,
1900-1997
3 hours 100 50%
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LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

LITERATURE H1 (8810)

Paper 1: Reading Literature (3 hours)
Paper 1 is a compulsory paper designed to give students broad exposure to literary study.
In addition to the study of inherent stylistic features of texts, students will also explore the
specific contexts that led to the production of these texts, as well as how readers and
audiences relate to the texts. Both H1 and H2 students offer this paper. Students will
answer one question from each of the three sections. The Examination is open book:
students will be allowed to bring copies of their set texts into the examination room.

Section A Poetry
Two questions will be set, primarily focusing on response and comparison skills.
Each question will require the candidate to respond to and critically compare two
unseen poems. The candidate will answer one question.

Section B Prose
J.M. Coetzee: Disgrace
Two questions will be set for this text, primarily focusing on analysis skills. One
question will be an essay question; the other will be a passage-based question. The
candidate will answer one question on the text.

Section C Drama
David Auburn: Proof
Two questions will be set for this text, primarily focusing on analysis skills. One
question will be an essay question the other will be a passage-based question. The
candidate will answer one question on the text.

LITERATURE H2 (9725)

Paper 3: Contemporary British Literature: 1980 Present (3 hours)
In addition to Paper 1, H2 students offer one elective paper. Paper 3 is a period- based
paper focusing on a range of recent British writing. Students will comment on the stylistic
and literary features of the texts in their discussion of unseen extracts and texts studied.
Students will also be assessed on the ability to appreciate the text in and of its own right,
alongside the ability to demonstrate knowledge of literary contexts. The Examination is
open book: students will be allowed to bring copies of their set texts into the examination
room. The student will study three texts:

Ian McEwan: Amsterdam

Hanif Kureishi: Borderline and Birds of Passage

David Hare: Skylight and Amys View

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LITERATURE IN ENGLISH

Students will answer three questions in the elective paper:

Section A They will answer one question from a choice of two on an unseen text extract
from the topic that is the focus of the paper. This question will focus primarily on response
and analysis skills.

Section B They will answer one comparison question from a choice of two. The question
will require them to compare any two texts they have studied and will focus primarily on
comparison and analysis skills.

Section C They will answer one question, primarily focusing on analysis skills. Two
questions will be set on each text. Students are not allowed to use the same texts in
Section B and Section C.
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THEATRE STUDIES AND DRAMA

The Higher 2(H2) syllabus for Theatre Studies and Drama (9726) contains three forms of
assessment: an open book written examination, a critical commentary and a practical
assessment.

Contents of Course
Paper Title Mark Weighting
Paper 1
(3 hours: open book, written
examination)
World Theatre and Drama
Marked out of a total of 75
(3 questions of 25 marks each)

40%

Paper 2
(written analysis and
evaluation of the Individual
Presentation)

Critical Commentary
Marked out of 30, weighted to 15
15%

Paper 3
(includes an interview with
the Examiner)

Practical Assessment:
Individual Presentation 15%
Group Presentation 20%
Individual contribution to Group
Presentation 10%

45%

Paper 1 World Theatre and Drama
The paper is divided into 4 sections. Candidates will answer a total of three questions. All
questions carry equal marks. Candidates should make use of all three texts they have
studied.

Section A (Compulsory)
Candidates will answer a compulsory question (10m) and one other question (from a
choice of two) from this section (15m).

Candidates will be asked to study a passage given from an unseen play text. Candidates
will answer questions about the way the extract makes use of dramatic forms and
concepts to create setting and atmosphere to indicate character and themes as well as the
use of possible theatrical techniques and the actors' or director's viewpoints. In
approaching the passage, candidates are expected to demonstrate understanding of the
elements of drama.

Sections B, C and D
Sections B, C and D each specify one theatrical tradition or area. Candidates will study a
total of three texts, in two theatrical traditions/areas, and answer one question each from
the two relevant sections in the paper. A detailed knowledge of these three scripted or
published text must be shown.

The study of this paper should include knowledge of:

i. theatrical traditions and conventions
ii. the social, cultural and political contexts of plays
iii. the influence of other dramatists
iv. directing and production

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Paper 1: World Theatre and Drama 40%
2007 - 2008 List of Texts

Section A
(Compulsory)

Forms and Concepts Roles, Relationships, Dramatic tension, Time
and place, Focus, Space, Mood, Language,
Symbol, Movement and Contrast, Dramatic
Conventions

Section B Western Traditional Theatre
and Drama
(Restoration Comedy)
The Man of Mode, George Etherege
Love for Love, William Congreve
The Relapse, John Vanbrugh
The Beaux Stratagem, George Farquhar

Section C Asian Tradition Theatre and
Drama
(Japanese Kabuki Theatre)

Sukeroku, Flower of Edo
The Scarlet Princess of Edo
Benten Kozo The Village School

Section D Modern Theatre and Drama
(Theatre of the Absurd)
Section D: American Drama
A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry
Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller
Machinal, Sophie Treadwell
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Edward Albee

Paper 2 Critical Commentary
Each candidate will write a Critical Commentary on his or her Individual Skills Presentation.
The critical commentary is a critical analysis, evaluation and reflection of the creative
process leading to the Individual Skills Presentation. It must be submitted before the
presentation.

The Practical Assessment consists of an individual skills presentation and a group
presentation. There is a range of alternatives given for the individual skills assessment and
these cover a broad range of technical theatre options as well as performance skills. The
group presentation requires candidates to work collaboratively to produce a dramatic
presentation. In both parts of the assessment, a high level of skill is expected and
candidates should aim to produce a mature and engaging level of practical theatre work.

Skills and Requirements
In the Critical Commentary, candidates must:
present a coherent and carefully considered directorial vision and concept about the
individual skills and area of study offered for assessment,
critically analyse their creative decisions in relation to the play text, paying close attention to
history, theory and convention,
critically discuss and assess the methods employed or explored throughout the process of
realising the Individual Presentation explain and justify their creative choices.

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Paper 3 Practical Assessment
An Individual Skills Presentation and a Group Presentation must be undertaken to integrate
theoretical and practical work.

Part 1 Individual Skills Presentation - Externally Assessed by Visiting
Examiner
Each candidate will conceptualise, develop and work on an Individual Presentation
showcasing an area of specialisation and related skills in theatre. Candidates' choice of an
area or skill for the Individual Presentation must fall within one of the three broad categories
below:

i Repertoire: acting, stage movement.
Ii Devised drama: dramatic sequence, puppetry, stage movement.
Iii Design: set, make-up and costume. lighting, sound, masks.

Following each Individual Skills Presentation, there will be an interview with the Examiner.

Part 2: Group Presentation - Externally Assessed by Visiting Examiner
Candidates in groups ranging from 4 to 6 in number will be required to realise or devise one
dramatic presentation. All members in the group will be awarded a group mark for their
collective work by the visiting examiner. Individually, they will also be assessed by the
visiting examiner in terms of their performance in the ensemble. The presentation should
offer each candidate sufficient opportunity to develop and present his or her skills and
abilities creatively within the context of the Group Presentation.

Skills
Candidates will demonstrate through the process of the Group Presentation:

an understanding of group dynamics and collaboration
the ability to work creatively in both initiating ideas and responding to the ideas of others
the ability to evaluate work in progress
the ability to make and sustain a contribution to the project
the ability to recognise the potential of the group and fully explore the shape and the
meaning of the chosen dramatic vehicle

Following each group presentation, there will be an interview with the Examiner.

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LANGUAGES LANGUAGES LANGUAGES LANGUAGES
CHINESE LANGUAGE

H1 CHINESE LANGUAGE (8634)
1
H1

2

2.1 3 80%

2.2 15 15%
35 5%
3

4

4.1 80%

50030

50

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CHINESE LANGUAGE

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CHINESE LANGUAGE

H2 CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9556)

1H2

2

B3
A2A2

3.
3 50
3 50

4

5.

6.
6.1 50

600 35%

65%

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CHINESE LANGUAGE

1
35

600

7 25

8 20

3 8
1 12

2
0
100
%

6.2 50

5

5

3

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69

CHINESE LANGUAGE

3

1

1

6.3 50

5

5

3

3

1

1

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70

CHINESE LANGUAGE

32 40
21 20
21 20
21 20
5 100
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CHINESE LANGUAGE

B

CHINESE LANGUAGE B SYLLABUS

1.

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2200
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100
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MALAY LANGUAGE

Maktab ini menyediakan pelajar untuk kertas peperiksaan Bahasa Melayu H1, H2
dan H3.

BAHASA MELAYU H1 (8635)
Calon harus mengambil Kertas 1 dan Kertas 9.

Kertas 1
Terdapat dua bahagian bagi kertas ini:

Bahagian A
Calon dikehendaki menulis sebuah karangan yang panjangnya tidak kurang
daripada 300 patah perkataan daripada empat soalan yang diberi. Salah satu
daripada soalan tersebut berbentuk stimulus. Calon dibenarkan menggunakan
kamus dalam menulis karangan.

Bahagian B
Bahagian ini mengandungi lima soalan dari aspek penggunaan bahasa, kefahaman
dan ringkasan. Calon dikehendaki menjawab kesemua soalan ini.

Kertas 9
Kertas ini mengandungi dua komponen :

Ujian Lisan
Calon dikehendaki membaca petikan. Calon dikehendaki berbual mengenai satu
tajuk yang diberikan.

Ujian Kefahaman Mendengar
Calon akan mendengar sebuah rakaman dan dikehendaki menjawab soalan aneka
pilihan.

Pembahagian markah bagi kertas berikut :

No Kertas Komponen Masa Markah Peratus
1
Karangan
3 jam
60 30
Penggunaan Bahasa,
Kefahaman dan
Ringkasan
100 50
9 Kefahaman Mendengar
dan Lisan
40 20
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MALAY LANGUAGE

BAHASA DAN KESUSASTERAAN MELAYU H2 (9558)
Calon harus mengambil Kertas1 dan Kertas 2.

Kertas 1
Terdapat tiga bahagian bagi kertas ini:
Bahagian A
Calon dikehendaki menulis sebuah karangan yang panjangnya
tidak kurang daripada 350 patah perkataan daripada empat soalan yang diberi.
Calon dibenarkan menggunakan kamus dalam menulis karangan.
Bahagian B
Calon dikehendaki menjawab dua soalan dari aspek kefahaman, kosa kata dan
ringkasan.
Bahagian C
Calon dikehendaki melengkapkan teks dengan perkataan yang paling sesuai dan
mengalih bentuk bahan (contoh : gambar, rajah, iklan dan sebagainya) kepada
bentuk prosa.

Kertas 2
Kertas ini dibahagikan kepada empat bahagian :
Bahagian A (Novel)
Restu oleh Ismail Kassan
Bahagian B (Cerpen)
Bacalah Dalam Bahasamu Buku A:
Payung Paku dan Limau Mandarin Azizi Haji Abdullah
Mereka Tidak Mengerti Keris Mas
Gajah Putih - Zakaria Ali
Bacalah Dalam Bahasamu Buku B:
Detik Yang Tergugat Osman Ayob
Seorang Gadis, Semangkuk Sayur Manis Baharin Ramly
Sahabat Anwar Ridhwan
Bahagian C (Sajak)
Kebanjiran A Samad Said
Di Luar Diri- Kemala
Diri- Nor Aini Muhammad
Kebahagiaan Rumahtangga A.Wahab Ali
Membina Peribadi itu Harus Tegak pada Paksi Diri Shafie Abu Bakar
Selamat Tidur Pohon-pohon Hijau Marzuki Ali
Ibunda Siti Zainon Ismail
Insan Kerdil Dama Mohammad
Burung-burung di Puncak Gunung Ahmad Sarju
Guruku Muhammad Hj Salleh
Bahagian D (Drama)
Waktu Sesudah Itu Othman Hj Zainuddin
Bujur Lalu Melintang Patah Kala Dewata
Tikar Mengkuang Hamparan Bulu Abd Talib Mohd Hassan

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MALAY LANGUAGE

Calon dikehendaki menjawab 5 soalan sekurang-kurang satu tetapi tidak lebih
daripada dua dari tiap-tiap bahagian.

Calon dibenarkan untuk merujuk buku-buku teks sastera.

Pembahagian markah bagi kertas berikut
No
Kertas
Komponen Masa Markah Peratus
1

Karangan
3 jam

35
50
Kefahaman, Kosa Kata,
Ringkasan,
Melengkapkan Teks,
Mengalih Bentuk Bahan
65
2
Novel, Cerpen, Sajak,
Drama
3 jam 100 50

BAHASA MELAYU B (8381)
Subjek ini ditawarkan kepada para pelajar yang lemah dalam Bahasa Melayu tetapi
baik dalam pelajaran yang lain.

Pembahagian markah bagi kertas berikut :

Senarai Bacaan
1. Warga Tua
2. Cerita-cerita Binatang (Sang Kancil dalam Sastera Melayu)
3. Panggilan Watan
4. Anda dan Kerjaya
5. Belia dan Sumbangannya
6. Ilmu Pelita Hidup
7. Masyarakat Penyayang
8. Cintai Alam Sekitar
9. Menghayati Sastera
10. Sayang Nadrah
11. Hang Tuah dan Hang Jebat
12. Adat Resam
13. Pakaian Tradisional Negara Kita
14. IT dan Kita
15. Asean

Mereka yang lulus kertas ini dianggap sudah memenuhi syarat kelayakan untuk
melanjutkan pelajaran ke peringkat universiti.
No Kertas Komponen Masa Markah
1 Karangan 1 jam 25%
2
Penggunaan Bahasa dan
Kefahaman
1 jam 45%
3
Lisan 20%
Kefahaman mendengar 10%
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TAMIL LANGUAGE

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Teaching & Learning
Life Skills

There are two educations. One teaches us how to make a
living and the other how to live. James Adams

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students are strongly encouraged to be actively involved in at least one Co-Curricular activity
(CCA). While the choice is left to the student, the College may require a student who has
acquired some special skill or expertise, or who has some special talent, to identify with a
particular activity. For example, the College may require a student who has been a member
of the Military Band or a medal winner in the National Track & Field Championships to
continue with the same activity in the College.

AIMS
1. Develop the physical fitness of students through participation in CCA as a supplement to
the formal PE programme;
2. Foster and develop qualities of discipline, leadership, good citizenship, team spirit and
group loyalty;
3. Help students develop healthy recreational activities and cultivate aesthetic values.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED

Sports & Games Performing Arts
Clubs and Societies

Badminton

Band

Chess Club

Basketball

Chinese Orchestra
Chinese Cultural Society

Canoeing

Choir

ELDDS: Gavel

Hockey Guitar Club ELDDS: Debating & Drama
Netball

Modern Dance Club
First Aid Society

Rock Climbing
Malay Dance

Health & Fitness Club

Shooting Chinese Dance Info Comm Club
Football

Guzheng Ensemble
Indian Cultural Society

Softball

Interact Club

Table Tennis
Library Society

Tennis

MLDDS

Track & Field

ODAC

Volleyball

Science & Environment Club
Wushu Student Council

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All JC1 students are required to have a CCA.

CCA DAYS
CCAs are conducted during the following times:

i) Wednesdays from 3.30 to 9.00 pm
ii) Fridays from 2.30 to 9.00 pm.

Additional periods are left to the discretion of the teachers in charge. In the event of a clash
of time, College event/activity will take priority.

ATTENDANCE
This will be taken at every CCA meeting/practice. Students who are frequently absent may be
struck off the membership register. For membership to be recognized, 80% attendance is
required.

LEADERSHIP POSITION
Students are advised to be committee members of only one CCA.

UNIFORM GROUP
Students who wish to continue with the National Cadet Corps or National Police Cadet Corps
may do so by opting to become cadet lieutenants or cadet inspectors respectively. They may
opt for another CCA in the college. They should also inform the Head of CCA Department of
their involvement in the uniform groups.

SPORTS FACILITIES
Priority for use is given first to PE lessons, followed by CCAs. Students are allowed to use
the College's sports facilities when they are available. They should put on the expected attire
and they have to bring their own sports equipment.

GENERAL
Students who use the College facilities without teacher supervision do so at their own risk.
Students should be suitably attired for their CCAs. The college equipment and facilities are
for use by the students and it is in their interest, and that of the College, that care is taken
when using them.

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CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAME

VISION

Our Student Leadership Department vision is to develop TPJCians to be socially responsible
citizens and effective leaders.

COMPONENTS

TPJC adopts a holistic and integrated approach towards developing students' character and
equipping them with skills to face challenges in life. The main components of this programme
are:

1. National Education (NE) activities

2. Service Learning (SL)

3. Civics and Moral Education/ NE lessons

4. Student Development

5. Career Guidance

WEBSITE

For more information on the Character Development Programme, please refer to the link
http://sw.tpjc.net.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

AIM
Develop students' motor and games skills and equip them with the knowledge, skills and
attitudes to pursue and enjoy a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

EXPECTATIONS
Physical Education (PE) is an essential part of the College's curriculum and it is compulsory
for students to be present for their PE lessons.
Students who are unwell are expected to show their medical certificates (MCs) to the PE
teacher for them to be excused from a PE lesson. Students who are medically unfit for PE
are also expected to produce MCs stating their medical condition. Students who are unwell
or medically unfit are still expected to be present for their PE lessons as topics such as
nutrition and healthy living are covered during PE lessons.

Students are expected to be punctual for their PE lessons.

College PE T-shirts or House T-shirts and College shorts are the attire for the PE lessons.
Students who wish to use the College's sports facilities during their free time are also
expected to put on the College PE T-shirts or House/CCA/Orientation/Class T-shirts and
College shorts.

PROGRAMME
The PE programme consists of the following:

1. Cardiovascular, neuro-muscular and musculature development;

2. Skills of selected racquet games, ball games and athletics;

3. Dance, rock climbing; and

4. National Physical Fitness Assessment (NAPFA)

ORGANISATION
For the smooth organization of college events such as the Road Run and Track & Field
Meet, students will be divided into house groups with the following names:
Phoenix, Heron, Eagle, Falcon, Hawk and Seagull.

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Administration &
Operations

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COLLEGE RULES

RATIONALE
While we emphasize the importance of academic development, character development is
also an important part of students holistic development. In this respect, the College
emphasizes the importance of strengthening student discipline, which will in turn have a
positive impact on student learning and performance. This is a summary of College
Expectations which are intended to help your child instil self-discipline.

Summary of College Expectations and Disciplinary Measures
Areas Summary
Latecoming
(number
per term)

Students who report at the assembly ground after 7.40am will be
considered late.
Students who report after 8.30am without valid reason will not be
allowed entry to College. Attendance will be marked as absent.

The measures for latecoming will be as follows:
1st Offence: Counselling by CT
2
nd
Offence: Counselling by CT and inform parents
3
rd
Offence: Counselling by CT and inform parents
4
th
Offence: 1 Day Suspension

Truancy
(number
per year)
Students are required to submit their relevant documents such as
medical certificates to the General Office within 3 days after their
return. Failure to do so will be considered absence without valid
reason.
Students with valid reasons are allowed to submit parents letter up to
3 days in a year. Parents letters are not accepted for absence during
assessment periods.
The measures for truancy will be as follows:
1st Offence: Counselling by CT and inform parents
2
nd
Offence: Academic Warning Letter issued and inform parents.
3
rd
Offence: 1 Day Suspension
4
th
Offence: Barred from JC1 Promotional Examination and 3 days
suspension.

Attire
(Shirt,
Blouse,
Skirt and
Pants)
Students who do not conform to College Expectation will be given
1 verbal warning.
If the problem is not rectified the following day, students will be
sent out of College to rectify the problem and report to OM after
rectification.

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COLLEGE RULES

As responsible young adults, all TPJCians are expected to:
Take responsibility for themselves and take pride in the College
Embrace the College Vision
Live out the Core Values of the College

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES FOR LATE-COMING AND ATTIRE
College
Standards
Infringement

No. of
times per
term
Consequence
(I) Morning
Attendance
Students
should proceed
to the assembly
area by the
7.35am first
assembly bell.
They must
report to their
Civics Tutors at
the assembly
area by the
7.40am second
assembly bell.

Late-coming
Students who do not
report to their Civics
Tutors by the second
assembly bell will be
considered late /
absent.

It is the responsibility
of all late-comers to
report to their Civics
Tutors immediately
upon their arrival at the
College.

Students who report
after 8.30am without
valid reason will not be
allowed entry to
College. They will be
marked absent.

1
st
time Counselling by CT
2
nd
time Parent will be informed
about the consequences if
the student is late 4 times or
more.
3
rd
time Parent will be informed
about the consequences if
the student is late 4 times or
more.
4
th
time 1 day suspension
5
th
6
th
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College
Standards
Infringement

No. of
times per
term
Consequence
(II) Attire
(A) Uniform
No
modification
to the College
uniform is
allowed.
Blouses/shirts
may have
elastic-waist
bands, but
may not be
folded more
than 5cm
below the
waist.
The sleeves
of blouses
/shirts must
not be folded.
Skirts must
not be shorter
than 4 cm
above knee
cap.

Folded more
than 5cm
below waist.

Folded
sleeves

Short skirt
more than 4
cm above
knee cap

Verbal warning; further action will be taken
if necessary.

if necessary.

1
st
3
rd
time: Verbal warning; further
action will be taken if necessary. If
problem is not rectified next day,
student is sent out to rectify the
problem. Student fills in Pink form;
Student reports to OM when he/she
returns to college.

4
th
time as above; inform parent;
warning about consequence on conduct
grade.

Student who receives such rectification
5 times will have a fair conduct grade for
the year.

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(B) College
Badge
The College
Badge must
always be worn
with the College
blouse/shirt. It
should be worn on
the right collar.
CCA badges
should be worn on
the left collar

Did not wear
a badge.

Buy a badge from the bookshop.

(C) PE Attire
Only College T-
shirts and shorts
may be worn for
P.E. lessons.
P.E. attire may
only be worn for
P.E. lessons and
sports activities.

if necessary.

(D) T-shirts
All T-shirt designs
must carry the
College name or
logo and be
approved by the
HOD PE/CCA.
These may only
be worn on
designated
occasions.

Every Friday, only
College Polo T-
shirt, House T-
shirt and the
green PE T-shirt
can be worn.
(T shirts may not
be worn on other
days.)

Student
wearing other
types of
T- shirt

if necessary.
(E) Belt
Only College
belts, black or
brown belts may
be worn

Student
wearing
another
coloured belt

Verbal warning and removal of belt.

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(F) Footwear
Only sports shoes
with socks may be
worn in College.
Slippers or
sandals are not
allowed

Student
wearing
inappropriate
footwear

if necessary.

(III) Appearance
(A) Hair
Students hair
must be neat
and of their
natural colour.
Male students
should be
clean-shaven
and their hair
should not
touch the
eyebrows, ears
or shirt-collar
(Sikh students
are exempted)
Female
students
fringes should
not touch the
eyebrows.
Shoulder length
hair (or longer)
must be neatly
tied up.

Long hair or
coloured hair

Student will be sent out to rectify the
problem. Student fills in Pink form.
Student reports to OM when he/she
returns to college.
Student who receives such rectification
5 times will have a fair conduct grade for
the year.

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(B) Jewellery or
Accessory
No make-up or
jewellery,
including earrings,
is to be worn by
any student, male
or female. Ear
studs should be
not more than
0.5cm.

Wearing of
earrings,
choker,
multiple ear
studs.

Students must remove any inappropriate
jewellery. For recalcitrant cases, the items
will be confiscated and returned at the end
of term.
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College Standards Infringement

No. of times
per term
Consequence
(IV) Conduct
Every student must
attend flag-raising
dressed in the full
College uniform except
Friday, when college
polo T-shirt or house T-
shirt is allowed.
Singapore citizens must
sing the National
Anthem and take the
Pledge. For pledge-
taking, the right fist
should be placed over
the heart.

Students must abide by
all rules pertaining to the
use of College facilities.

Students may not use
electronic devices such
as handphones, iPods
during lessons.

No food should be
consumed in
classroom/LTs. Food
can only be consumed
at canteen, caf and
the benches outside the
canteen and caf area
on Level 1. Students
should return all
crockery to the
respective receptacles.

Student shows
disrespect during
morning
assembly.

Student breaking
rules pertaining to
use of College
facilities.

Student using
electronic devices
during lesson.

Student
consumes food
outside
designated area.

Verbal warning; further action
will be taken if necessary.
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ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE FOR TRUANCY AND FAILURE TO SUBMIT
ASSIGNMENTS

College Expectations Infringement No. of
Times per
year
Consequence
(I) Attendance of Lessons
(a) Students are required to attend
all lessons.
(b) If a student is absent from class,
he/she will need to produce the
relevant documents to the
General Office within 3 days
after his/her return. Failure to do
so will be considered absence
without reason.
(c) If a student needs to leave
College before his/her last
period or before 1pm, he/she is
required to submit a pink form
for approval and will need to
produce the relevant documents
to General Office within 3 days.
Failure to do so will be
considered absence without
reason.
*Parents letter is accepted up to 3
days of absence per year. Parents
letter is not accepted during
assessment period.
Reason Document needed
Medically
Unwell
Medical
Certificate/Parents
letter*
Medical
Appointment
Appointment Card
Family
Emergency
Parents letter
Truancy
(Did not
attend one
lesson without
valid reason)
1
st
Offence Counselling by CT
Parents will be
informed.
2
nd
Offence Counselling by
School
Counsellor.
Parents will be
informed.
Warning Letter will
be issued.

3
rd
Offence 1 Day Suspension

4
th
Offence Barred from
promotional
examination for
the subject (JC 1).

3 Day Suspension
(JC 2)

(II) Submission of Assignments
Students are required to hand in
their assignments.

Failure to
submit
assignment
Stage 1

The relevant Dept
for the subject to
decide and take
appropriate
action.
Stage 2

Warning Letter will
be issued to
student
Parents will be
informed.
Stage 3

1 Day
Suspension.
Parents will be
informed.
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SERIOUS OFFENCES

Offences

Consequence
Serious offences such as
Assault
Fighting
Theft
Vandalism
Smoking
Possession of prohibited substances or
materials
The use of abusive or obscene language
Defiance
Offensive and irresponsible remarks on
religion and race
Inappropriate behaviour in public / college

Measures may include:
Suspension
Conference with parents
Dismissal from College
Lodging of police report.

Suspension from college:
All students who are suspended are required to see our School Counsellor.
For repeated offences, further action will be taken as deemed appropriate
by our College Disciplinary Board.

Consequences of suspension:
1. Fair conduct grade
2. No overseas trips
3. No leadership position

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ASSESSMENT AND PROMOTION
CRITERIA

Assessment is a process of obtaining information about students progress and performance
in order that the college may make informed decisions about the students and our Teaching
& Learning curricula. It also enables students to review their learning so that they can take
appropriate steps to improve it.

(I) ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS
(a) JC1
Component Schedule
Preparation, Attention, Participation (PAP) During all lessons.
Continual Assessment 1 Term 2 Weeks 5 to 7
Semestral Assessment Term 3 Week 1
Promotional Exam Term 4 Week 4

(b) JC2
Component Schedule
Preparation, Attention, Participation (PAP) During all lessons.
Topical Test Term 1 Week 2
Semestral Assessment 1 Term 2 Week 1
Semestral Assessment 2 Term 3 Week 1
Preliminary Exam Term 3 Week 10 to Term 4 Week 1

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(c) Rubrics for Preparation, Attention, Participation (PAP)

PAP Highest level
Preparation Prepares for lessons more than 90% of the time. All essential
readings completed and tutorial questions solved with detailed
workings shown. Clear evidence of effort.
Punctuality Reports for lesson within 5 minutes of bell more than 90% of the
time.
Submission of
Assignments
Hands in completed assignment on time more than 90% of the
time.
Active
Participation
Always attentive in class. Contributes meaningfully to class
discussions. This includes:
- readily raising relevant questions that trigger deeper
discussion
- voluntarily answering questions posed by tutor / classmates
- being able to answer higher order questions
- being able to respond to or score well for learning checks
conducted in class.

(d) Academic Weighting for JC1:

The overall result is computed based on the following weighting:

Assessment
Components
PAP Continual
Assessment
Semestral
Assessment
Promotional
Examination
Weighting 10% 10% 10% 70%

(II) PROMOTIONAL CRITERIA:

At least 2 H2 and 1 H1 passes, with at least 35% in every subject, based on the overall
results of the student.

(III) GRADING SYSTEM

Grade Percentage
A 70 and above
B 60 69
C 55 59
D 50 54
E 45 49
S 40 44
U Below 40
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INTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Examination will be conducted in the Hall and classrooms. Students are required to
check their seating position before the commencement of each examination.
2. All students must be seated at least 10 minutes before the commencement of
each paper and obey all instructions given by the invigilators.
3. A student may not be allowed to sit for a paper when he/she is more than 30
minutes late.
4. STUDENTS CAUGHT CHEATING WILL BE SEVERELY DEALT WITH.
Students must also not leave their answer scripts in such a position that
another candidate can read them.
5. Handphones, pagers or any other electronic devices capable of storing and
displaying visual and verbal information are not allowed during the oral,
listening comprehension, practical and written papers in the examinations.
Any unauthorized material found in students possession or on their
desks/chairs during the examinations will be taken to mean that they have
dishonest intention.
6. Students may not bring into the examination venues books, notes or
memoranda. Writing and graph papers, and blank papers (where needed) will
be provided and students must not remove from the room any used or unused
writing paper.
7. A candidate who is guilty of improper conduct may be asked by the Chief
Invigilator to leave the examination venue.
8 Candidates must also be properly attired in full College uniform. T-shirts are
not allowed.
9. If the time-table reveals a clash of subject, the student concerned must report
immediately to the teacher in charge of the Internal Examinations Committee
who will then make the necessary adjustments.
10. A candidate must inform the invigilator immediately if:
(i) he is given a question paper he has not entered, or
(ii) pages are missing from his question paper.
(iii) he is not supplied with the supplementary materials stated in the
question paper e.g. data booklet, Formulae booklet, graph paper, maps.
11. A candidate must stop writing when told to do so at the end of a paper. He
must arrange his answer script as instructed and remain seated while the
scripts are being collected.
12. Lessons will resume as usual the day after the last day of the examination.
13. Students will receive their scripts from their subject tutors within a prescribed
period after the examination. Upon collection of their scripts, students must
check that all questions are marked and marks are allocated and the total
marks for their papers are correct. No change in the results is allowed after
the Statement of Results is distributed.
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LABORATORY SAFETY RULES

1. Do not enter or work in the laboratory unless a tutor is present (or unless
you have permission to do so).
2. Do not take apparatus or chemicals out of the laboratory without the
permission of the tutor.
3. Always work quietly and thoughtfully. Horseplay, practical jokes and other
acts of carelessness are strictly prohibited. Remember at all times that
the laboratory is a place of serious work.
4. Do not store, prepare or consume food or drinks in the laboratory.
5. Never use cracked or broken glassware or faulty equipment. Report any
damaged equipment, bottles or containers you see in the laboratory.
6. Report all accidents, breakages and spillages immediately to the tutor.
Ensure that the spillage of mercury from broken thermometers is removed
thoroughly. Mercury vapour is poisonous.
7. Remove broken glass from your bench or the floor with a brush and a
dustpan. Place the broken glass in the bin reserved for it.
8. Instructions for the conduct of an experiment should be thoroughly
understood and must be followed exactly. In case of doubt, do not
proceed, check with the tutor.
9. Find out how to use a piece of equipment (computer or data-logger)
before trying it.
10. Unauthorized experiments are forbidden. If you wish to conduct an
experiment of your own, discuss it with your tutor and obtain his/her
permission.
11. Do not take chemicals from unlabelled containers. Report such containers
to the tutor.
12. Chemicals, once removed from bottles, must not be put back into the
bottles unless instructed by the tutor. Waste and surplus materials must
be disposed off in accordance with instructions.
13. Always close the container of the chemicals after use.
14. Always carry out reactions involving poisonous gases in the fume
cupboard.
15. Never use flammable liquids near a naked flame.
16. Never taste or handle chemicals with bare hands. Always use test tube
holders to hold the test tubes.
17. Use a pipette filter (not mouth) to suck solution.
18. Always wear safety spectacles or goggles when mixing, heating or
handling chemicals.
19. Turn off the gas main in the laboratory after every practical lesson. Inform
tutors or laboratory staff immediately if a gas leakage is suspected.
20. Wash hands thoroughly after all practical work for Biology and Chemistry.
21. Do not conduct experiments with high voltage without the supervision of
teachers.

SUPPLEMENTARY RULES
i. The storerooms and preparation rooms are out of bounds to all students.
You may enter
these rooms only when directed by the tutor.
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ii. Return all apparatus and chemicals to their proper place after use.
iii. Close cupboard doors after use.
iv. Keep your bench tidy and your apparatus clean Ensure that the sinks are
clean and
free of litter. Solid waste should be thrown into the dustbin, not sink.
v. Keep the floor dry and clear of unnecessary obstacles such as stools and
bins.
vi. Place your stool neatly beneath the bench to ensure clear passage
between benches.
vii. Switch off all lights and fans at the end of practical sessions.
NOTE: Any student who disobeys the rules may be barred from practical
lessons.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL

OBJECTIVES

1. Students are to strictly follow the evacuation procedure using the designated escape
routes and avoid panic in case of emergency.
2. All students are to vacate the school buildings quickly in an orderly manner, and
assemble at the Soccer Field (Assembly Area).

HALL
BASKETBALL
COURT

CANTEEN

Assembly
Area
AMPHITHEATER
G BLOCK

J BLOCK

E BLOCK

B BLOCK

D BLOCK

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL

PROCEDURE

1. Evacuation drill will be announced with a continuous ringing of fire alarm / siren / bell or
through the PA system.

2. All staff and students should listen attentively to any announcement and follow
instructions.

3. Students are to take their valuables and evacuate quickly to the Soccer field. Teachers
are to accompany their respective classes to the Soccer field. All classrooms / Auditorium /
Lecture Theaters lights, fans / air conditioners and all electrical appliances are to be
switched off before evacuation.

4. Classes should use the designated routes to the Soccer field. Students who are not
having lessons/lectures will use the nearest exit to the Soccer field.

5. (i) At the Soccer field, the teacher (Subject Tutor or CT) of the class will mark the
attendance of their class immediately.
(ii) Students having lectures at the time, will vacate to the Soccer field and form up
according to their civics groups. The Civics Tutors / assigned teachers will mark their
attendance immediately.

6. Teachers are to submit the attendance lists immediately to the coordinators i/c.

Assembly
Area
Fire Safety
Coordinators
Support Staff
Soccer
Field
Vincent Lee (i/c)
Nordin (2i/c)
Lee Wei Leong
Abdul Malek
Abdul Samad B
Mohd Ismail
Alex Chua Ghee
Soon
Devi, Chelvi, Zaiton support staff to
bring class timetables and lists.

The Co-ordinators (i/c) will collate the attendance, check with Civics Tutors and inform
Principal/Vice-Principal immediately of any missing student.

7. All non-teaching staff and teachers not having lessons at that time will vacate to the
Soccer field and report to the co-coordinator (i/c). These teachers will be required to assist
e.g. direct students/take attendance.

8. Principal/Vice-Principal will announce the end of the evacuation drill, students will be
dismissed from the Assembly Areas and lessons will resume immediately.

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LOAN OF COLLEGE BLAZERS & TIES

1. All loans of College blazers and ties to students MUST be made through Teacher in
Charge of the event/activity.

2. The teacher should complete Form A: - Loan of College Blazers & College Ties. The
completed form must be submitted to Administration Manager, AM2 at least 1 week prior to
the event/activity. After the form has been submitted and approved, it is the responsibility of
each student to collect his/her blazer or tie from General Office during the 5 working days
prior to the day on which the activity/event is to be held. A sample of Form A follows:

Name of Teacher in-charge: Purpose of Loan: (indicate event activity) Date of event/ activity:

To be completed by Teacher
in-charge
To be completed by students when collecting/ returning blazer/ tie
S/N
Name of
Students
CG
Contact
No (HP)

Loan Items
Date Taken
Date
Returned
Remarks

College
Blazer
(Indicate
Size)
College
Tie

Date Sign Date

Sign

3. All loan items MUST be returned to General Office on the next working day after the
event/ activity. Items must be returned in good condition. It is the responsibility of the
teacher to ensure that items are returned promptly. Appropriate action will be taken against
students for late returns and soiled, damaged or lost items (Note: Penalty of $5.00 will be
imposed for any late return).

4. AM2 will inform the teacher of matters such as insufficient stock, the non-collection or
non-return of items, etc.

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SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

With the 5-day work week, the College administrative office is closed on Saturdays. However,
the College grounds will be open from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, with one School Attendant on duty.
Access to the College is via the main entrance; classrooms on the ground level & facilities in the
open areas will be available for use. However, there may be occasions when student-initiated
activities are conducted on Saturdays and College venues and facilities other than those on the
ground level need to be used. To facilitate the smooth running of these activities, this SOP is
promulgated.

ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY TEACHERS IN CHARGE
Teacher in charge is to submit the Ad-hoc Teacher-initiated Activities on Saturday form by
Wednesday. This form is available in the General Office. At least one day prior to the planned
activity, the teacher in charge of the activity is advised to consult the Operations Manager (OM)
on the following:

Drawing of Keys
The teacher shall inform the OM of the venue and facility to be used. If the activity ends by 1:00
pm, no keys are to be drawn, as the school attendant on duty would be responsible for the
opening and closing. Otherwise, the teacher will have to draw the keys from Corporate Support
Officers (CSO) in the General Office. The keys have to be drawn by 5 pm on Friday.

Familiarisation of the Operations of the Facilities
The teacher shall see OM regarding the operations of air-conditioners,
shutters, drawing of curtains and lights control etc, if these facilities are needed for the planned
venue. The teacher will see the technical support staff for the operation of IT equipment, if
necessary. These apply only where the activity ends after 1:00 pm.

Security Alarm
If the venue is protected by security alarm and is used after 1:00 pm on Saturday, the teacher
must see OM/CSO to disarm or bypass the alarm. CSO will ensure the security alarm is
reactivated after the event is over.

Vehicles Entering College
On Saturday, only the small side gate at the main entrance will be open to prevent unauthorized
vehicles from entering the College. If the teacher drives or there are hired vehicles entering the
premises, the teacher should indicate the vehicle registration number when submitting the Ad-
hoc Activities form.

Earlier Opening Hours
The College is open at 7:00 am on Saturdays, if the teacher needs the College to be open
before 7.00 am, prior arrangement with OM has to be made.

Switching off Electrical Appliances
At the end of the event, the teacher must ensure the air-conditioner, all lights and fans are
switched off. From experience, the stage, toilet, and corridor stage lights are usually not switched
off.

Important Contacts
Listed below are telephone numbers to contact if problems that require immediate attention
arise:
OM: 98294812.
School attendant on duty: 97567965
Tampines North Police Centre: 65871999
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USE OF SEMINAR ROOMS

FACILITIES
As part of our Colleges effort to support innovative teaching and learning, 4 rooms (J104, 105,
205 and 206) have been upgraded and renamed Seminar Rooms 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively.
Each room is furnished with 30 special-purpose lightweight matrix tables that are mobile and
may be used individually or in a variety of group formations. When not in use, they can be easily
folded for storage or rearranged to the standard layout displayed in the rooms.

PURPOSE
The Seminar Rooms are intended as venues for innovative teaching/ learning strategies such
as drama lessons, discussions and debates, etc. They are NOT to be used as alternative
venues for standard lessons or civics periods.

BOOKING AND USE
These rooms may be booked by teachers for appropriate activities through the on-line booking
system. The keys of the room must be drawn and signed for by the teacher personally. At no
time should any student be allowed to hold the key.
Students using the rooms should assist the teachers to check the room for damage, graffiti,
litter or any other abuse immediately upon entering. Any incident of damage or abuse should be
reported at once to the OM/AM.

During the activity, all students should ensure
no food, drinks or flammable materials are brought into the room.
at NO time anyone sits on any table as they are NOT designed to bear such a load.
all the doors remain unlocked for easy access and egress.
doorways are not obstructed by bags, furniture or any other items.
all doors and windows are closed when the air-conditioners are switched on.

At the end of the activity, the students and teacher must ensure
the room is clean and tidy.
the tables are free of graffiti.
all air-conditioners and lights are switched off.
the room is locked.
the key is personally returned to the General Office.

Safety and Evacuation Procedures
Students and teacher using the room should be familiar with evacuation procedure and escape
routes in case of emergency. They can refer to the emergency evacuation instructions
displayed in the room. In the event of any emergency, the teacher is to direct the students to
evacuate to the designated assembly area at the Soccer Field.

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USE OF PERFORMING ARTS/CCA
ROOMS

The following rooms are assigned to the following performing arts groups:
a. Choir - Rooms J102 and 103.
b. Guitar Club - Rooms J203 and 204
c. Chinese Orchestra - Rooms J207 and 208
d. Dance and Drama - Rooms C301 and 302

PURPOSE AND BOOKING
The teacher in charge of these groups will be responsible for the use of the room for their
performing arts CCA practices and not for any other activity. The rooms are not to be used for
recreation, resting, studying, or as a storeroom. The keys of the room will be drawn by the
teacher and NOT held by the students. The doors should not be locked whenever there is
someone inside. The rooms are to be locked after use and the keys returned to the General
Office.

REQUESTS BY STUDENTS
Students can only request from their CCA Teachers the use of the rooms for practice and not for
personal use. Permission has to be granted to the students and only the teachers can authorize
their use. The keys will be drawn by the teachers for the students and returned after use to the
General office.

USE OF AIR-CONDITIONERS AND LIGHTS
There should be prudent use of the air-conditioners and lights in the room. All doors and
windows must be closed when the air-conditioners are switched on. The temperature should be
set to a comfortable temp of 25 deg C for the group practices. All air-conditioners and lights
should be switched off when the rooms are not in use.

CLEANLINESS
The students and teachers are to ensure that the rooms are clean and tidy after each practice.
They are to note the following:
a. Footwear is to be removed before entering the room.
b. No food, drinks and flammable materials are to be brought into the room.
c. Students are to bring only their material for the practice and not all their personal belongings
to clutter up the rooms.
d. No personal storage of belongings is allowed in the room.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
The customized cupboards in the rooms are intended for the various performing arts groups'
use. Students and teachers are to ensure that they are appropriately used and tidied.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS
a. Guitar Club - All guitars are to be properly stored vertically and secured by the students. All
the chairs used in the rooms are to be neatly stacked up and placed in the corner of the room
after each practice.
b. Chinese Orchestra All instruments are to be properly stored after practice. The string
instruments are to be stored vertically and secured by the students. The remaining bulky
instruments are to be safely placed and not pose any hazard to the other students' movement in
the room during and after each practice. It should not obstruct any entrance or exit.
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USE OF AIR-CONDITIONED
CLASSROOMS

FACILITIES
The College has embarked on a major project of air conditioning of classrooms to
improve Teaching and Learning facilities and create a more conducive
environment for our students and staff. 38 of 54 classrooms have been air-
conditioned. They are located as follows:
8 classrooms in block B,
18 classrooms in block D
12 classrooms in block E.

Feedback from students and staff regarding the heat and noise to D block and the
ground floor classrooms was noted for action in this upgrading plan. Special
consideration to air condition the 6 additional classrooms on the 2nd floor of E
block (E201 to 206) was taken based on staff feedback. Funding for the
upgrading was from donations from the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
and College Advisory Committee.

While the one-off funding is provided for these classrooms, all students and staff
must be socially responsible in their use, as air conditioners are heavy consumers
of electricity and incur high cost to the College operating funds. There is a need to
have an SOP on the use of these air-conditioned classrooms to ensure its prudent
use and also to prevent abuse in the daily operations.

CONSIDERATIONS
The following considerations are used in formulating the SOP in consultation with
P/VP, Time-tabling Committee and CMC:

a. Air-conditioned classrooms will be allocated by the Time-tabling Committee
(TTC) based on curriculum needs.
b. All College examinations will be held in these classrooms.
c. As classrooms are generally not too hot in the early mornings, the air conditioner
will be
turned on by the school attendants from 10 am onwards; they will be switched
off according
to the time table formulated by the TTC.
d. The air conditioner remote control to these classrooms will be centrally held by
the school
attendants to prevent abuse and exercise control.
e. If the weather is either too cold during rainy days or too hot, teachers conducting
lessons in
these classrooms may call the attendants (Duty OSO: Hp 97657956) for
assistance.

ALLOCATION
The allocation of these classrooms will be planned by the Time-tabling Committee.
The attendants will switch on the air-conditioner from 10am onwards, based on the
time table and switch it off after the last period of the day.

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USE OF AIR-CONDITIONED
CLASSROOMS

BOOKING
Teachers may book the venue for activities through the on-line booking system. The keys of the
room must be drawn and signed for by the teacher personally. At no time should any student be
allowed to hold the key.

All Students using the rooms should assist the teachers to check the room for damage, graffiti,
litter or any other abuse immediately upon entering. Any incident of damage or abuse should be
reported to the teacher or the OM/AM at the end of the lesson.

USE OF AIR-CONDITIONERS, LIGHTS AND FANS
There should be prudent use of the air-conditioners lights and fans in the room. The air-
conditioner will be switched on by the attendant. The temperature would be set to a comfortable
temp of 25 deg C. All air-conditioners, lights and fans should be switched off when the rooms
are not in use. Teachers and students are to call the attendants if there is a further need to
adjust the air conditioner in the rooms. They are not to tamper with the air con units.

During the activity, the teacher should ensure
No food, drinks or flammable materials are brought into the room.
All the doors remain unlocked for easy access and egress.
Doorways are not obstructed by bags, furniture or any other items.
All doors and windows are closed when the air-conditioners are switched on.

At the end of the activity, the students and teacher must ensure that
The room is clean and tidy.
The tables are free of graffiti.
Lights are switched off.
The room is locked.
Inform the attendant to switch off the air-conditioners.
The key is returned to the General Office.

SAFETY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES
The teacher using the room should be familiar with the evacuation procedure and escape routes
in case of emergency. S/he can refer to the emergency evacuation instructions displayed in the
room. In the event of any emergency, the teacher is to direct the students to evacuate to the
Soccer Field.

FEEDBACK AND CLARIFICATION
This major project of air conditioning 38 classrooms is another initiative the College has taken to
improve the overall working and learning environment for students and staff. Feedback is
welcomed and all users are requested to direct this to the OM or Admin for further action.

We need to impress on all students and staff to be socially responsible on their proper use as
the main funding of this project is from a non-profit organization.
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USE OF MY SPACE

FACILITIES
As part of our Colleges effort to support a conducive environment for learning and work, the
previous photocopy room has been upgraded and renamed My Space. The room is air
conditioned and furnished with 4 special purpose odd shaped tables that may be used
individually or in a variety of group formations. The chairs, when not in use, can be easily folded
for storage. The rooms maximum capacity is 20. IT equipment has also been fitted to facilitate
the use of the room for its intended purpose.

PURPOSE
This room is intended as venue for Department/Project meetings, small group discussions and
sharing. My Space is also intended to support staff and students ideas sharing and
group consultation (minimum 10 students).

Tutors can also use My Space to meet parents and CCA teachers can hold discussions
with vendors, coaches and student leaders for their respective coordination of
College/CCA activities.

It should not be ABUSED and used simply as an alternative venue for standard lessons or
civics periods or for consultation with one or two students.

BOOKING
These rooms may be booked for appropriate activities through the on-line booking system.
Teachers should book the room no more than two weeks in advance. There should not be any
fixed or block booking.

USE OF ROOM
The teacher who booked the room will be responsible for the maintenance of its facilities. The
keys of the room must be drawn and signed for by the teacher personally. At no time should
any student be allowed to hold the key.

The teacher should check the room for damage, graffiti, litter or any other abuse immediately
upon entering. Any incident of damage or abuse should be reported at once to the OM. If a
teacher fails to make this report, s/he could be held liable for the damage or abuse.

During the activity, the teacher should ensure
No flammable materials are to be brought into the room. Light
snacks/sandwiches and drinks are allowed, however the room must be
cleared up at the end of the activity by the students, supervised by the
teacher.
At no time is anyone allowed to sit on any table as it is not designed to bear such
a load.
All the doors remain unlocked for easy access and egress.
Doorways are not obstructed by bags, furniture or other items.
All doors and windows are closed when the air-conditioners are switched
on.
At the end of the activity, the teacher must ensure that
The room is clean and tidy.
The tables are free of graffiti.
Air-conditioner, fans and lights are switched off.
The room is locked.
The key is personally returned to the General Office.
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USE OF MY SPACE

SAFETY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES
The teacher using the room should be familiar with the evacuation procedure and escape routes
in case of emergency. S/he can refer to the emergency evacuation instructions displayed in the
room. In the event of any emergency, the teacher is to direct the students to evacuate to the
Soccer Field.

FEEDBACK AND CLARIFICATION
My Space is another initiative that the College has taken to improve the overall working and
learning environment for students and staff. Feedback is welcomed and all users are requested
to direct this to the OM or the Admin for further action.

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USEFUL
INFORMATION

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COLLEGE ADDRESS & CONTACT
NUMBERS

Address 2 Tampines Avenue 9 Singapore 529564

Websites www.tampinesjc.net
www.tpjc.net

Email tpjc@moe.edu.sg

Contact Nos. College Main No. 6784 1955

Staffroom 6784 1955

Library 6784 1955 ext 235

HOD English 6784 1955 ext 625

HOD Humanities 6784 1955 ext 612

HOD ICT & MRL 6784 1955 ext 619

HOD Mathematics 6784 1955 ext 618

HOD MTL 6784 1955 ext 615

HOD PE & CCA 6784 1955 ext 621

HOD School Staff Developer 67841955 ext 613

HOD Science 6784 1955 ext 616

HOD Student Development 6784 1955 ext 617

Dean (JC1 & JC2) 67841955 ext 611

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COLLEGE LAYOUT

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C BLOCK
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COLLEGE LAYOUT
CARPARK
SOCCER FIELD / RUNNING TRACK
HALL
GOODNEWS
CAFE
TAMPINES AVENUE 9
BUS STOP
TENNIS COURT
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TAMPINES JUNIOR COLLEGE
FIRST LEVEL
TRIANGULAR
LAWN COURTYARD
MPH
FOYER
C BLOCK
CANTEEN
GOODNEWS
CAFE
MLEP ROOM(J101A)
J105
SR2
J104
SR1
J102/103
CHOIR
J101
PE Dept
G105 G104
G103 G101
G102
B105
B106
B101
B102
B103
B104
B110
B109
B108
MY Space
B107/A
ART ROOM
D101
D102
D103
D104
D105
D106
CANTEEN EXTENSION
NETBALL
BASKET
BALL
VOLLEY
BALL
E101
E102
E103
E104
E105
E106
T
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SECOND LEVEL
A
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VP
PRINCIPAL
VISITORS
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SPA ROOM
MA &HUM HOD
VP &
SCI HOD
HODS
ROOM
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D201
D202
D203
D204
D205
D206
LT2
LT4
LT3
B201
B202
B203
B204
B205
B206
B207
B208
B209
B210
B211
B212
B212A
E212
E211
E210
E209
E208
E207
E201
E202
E203
E204
E205
E206
BAND
ROOM
BLACK
BOX
LT 1
J206
SR4
J205
SR3
J204
Guitar
J207
CO
J208
J203/
J202
J201
J209
J21
0
J212

THIRD LEVEL
STAFF
ROOM
D301
D302
D303
D304
D305
D306
B301
Bio
Lab 6
B303A
Balance
Rm
B304
Bio
Lab 7
B307
Phy
Lab 10
B306
Phy
Lab 9
B305
Phy
Lab 8
E301
Chem
Lab 1
E303A
Balance
Rm
E304
Chem
Lab 2
E307
Chem
Lab 5
E306
Chem
Lab 4
E305
Chem
Lab 3
C301/302/303
DANCE
STUDIO
G301/A
MRC
ROOM
LIBRARY
New Staff
Room

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J BLOCK
G BLOCK
HALL
BASKETBALL
COURT
CANTEEN
AUDI
D

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L
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ADMIN
BLOCK
STADIUM
AMPHITHEATER
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS &
COUNSELLING HOTLINES

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police 999
Fire and Ambulance 995

COUNSELLING HOTLINES AND SOCIAL WORK AGENCIES

Agencies

Telephone
1. Child Psychiatric Clinic.
Offers counselling to youths in school.
62227711

2. 800 Counselling Service
(Monday-Friday: 10am to 9pm Mandarin Service.)
62268000

3. Samaritans of Singapore
Provides round-the-clock advice.
1800-62214444

4. Singapore Planned Parenthood Association
Provides counselling for youths on matters related to
family life and sexuality.

67758981

5. Student Care Service
Provides professional help to students through family
casework, counselling, group work, educational
assistance and special learning support
62869905/
67786867

6. Tampines Family Service Centre
Helps families and individual with counselling and
Information
67872001

7. Teen Challenge
Helps young people with drug and alcohol addiction.
Also runs drop-in-centre for youths facing crisis.
67937933

You may also message or email any of your Student Welfare teachers (SW). Our email
addresses are found on the SW webpage at tpjc.net.

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2011 SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS

School Terms
Semester 1
Year 1 Year 2
Term 1
Thursday 27th January to
Friday 11th March
Monday 10th January to Friday 11th
March
Term 2 Monday 21st March to Friday 27
th
May
Semester 2
Year 1 Year 2
Term 3 Monday 27th June to Friday 2
nd
September
Term 4
Monday 12th September to
Friday 25th November
Monday 12th September to Friday 2nd
December

School Holidays
Semester 1
Year 1 Year 2
After
Term 1
Saturday 12th March to Sunday 20th March
After
Term 2
Saturday 28th May to Sunday 26th June
Semester 2
Year 1 Year 2
After
Term 3
Saturday 3
rd
September to Sunday 11th September
After
Term 4
Saturday 26th November to
Sunday 8th January 2012
Saturday 3rd December to Saturday
31st December

Holiday Date
Youth Day * Sunday 3
rd
July
Day After National Day Wednesday 10th August
Teachers Day Friday 2nd September
Childrens Day Friday 7th October
The following Monday, 4th July 2011 will be a scheduled school holiday.
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2011 SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS

Public Holidays
Holiday Date
New Years Day Saturday 1st January
Chinese New Year
Thursday 3rd February
Friday 4th February
Good Friday Friday 22nd April
Labour Day *Sunday 1st May
Vesak Day Tuesday 17th May
National Day Tuesday 9th August
Hari Raya Puasa Tuesday 30th August
Deepavali Wednesday 26th October
Hari Raya Haji *Sunday 6th November
Christmas Day *Sunday 25th December
* The following Monday will be a public holiday.

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