JC cut-off points & subject requirements (Raffles Institution)
This entry applies to Secondary 4 Joint Admissions Entry (JAE) students from MOE-registered schools. It outlines the academic requirements for students aiming to enter Raffles Institution.
General admissions
Raffles Institution L1R5 (2020)
The table shows the net aggregate GCE O-level cut-off points of students admitted in AY2019. This should be used as a reference for the cut-off points for AY2020.[1]
| Arts Stream | Science Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | 28A | 28S |
| L1R5 Cut-off Points | 6 | 5 |
Academic units
Raffles Institution requires students to fulfil at least 10 Academic Units.[2]
| H1 (Subject level) | H2 (Subject level) | H3 (Subject level) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Units | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| No. of compulsory subjects | 3 (General Paper, Project Work & Mother Tongue) | 3 (minimum) | - |
Students who scored a minimum D7 grade for Higher Mother Tongue will be automatically accredited 1 Academic Unit for Mother Tongue without having to take the subject.[3]
Case Study 1
The Academic Unit make-up of a 4 H2 Science stream student in RI.
| H2 Biology | H2 Chemistry | H2 Econs | H2 Math | H1 GP | H1 PW | H1 MT | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Units | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 Academic Units |
Case Study 2
The Academic Unit make-up of a 3 H2, 1 H1 Arts Stream student in RI.
| H2 History | H2 Econs | H2 Literature | H1 Math | H1 GP | H1 PW | H1 MT | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Units | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 Academic Units |
Subject requirements
H2 Main Subjects
The table shows the minimum grade needed to qualify for each H2 subject.
| H2 Physics | H2 Chemistry | H2 Biology | H2 Maths | H2 Further Maths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O level Grade | B3 | B3 | B3 | B3 | A1 |
| Subject | Physics | Chemistry | Biology | A Maths | E Maths & A Maths |
There are no minimum grade qualifications for the following H2 subjects.
- Economics
- History
- Geography
- Literature
Students who do not meet the minimum grade requirements may take a placement test to qualify for the H2 subject.
H2 Language Electives
RI offers the following languages as H2 subjects under the Language Elective Programme (LEP). The table shows the minimum grade needed to qualify for each language elective.
| H2 English Language & Linguistics (LEP) | H2 Malay Language & Literature (LEP) | H2 French, German, Japanese, Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|
| O level Grade | A | A2 (Malay) or B3 (Higher Malay) or B4 (Higher Malay) + B3 (Malay Literature) | B3 |
| Subject | English Language | Malay Language, Higher Malay, Malay Literature | French, German, Japanese, Spanish |
H2 KI, Music & Art
Students are required to sit for a placement test and/or audition if they are interested to take on the following subjects.[4]
- Knowledge & Inquiry (KI)
- Music. RI offers the Music Elective Programme (MEP) for students interested in studying music at the pre-university level. Students can take the subject at the H2 or H3 level.[5]
- Art (requires a portfolio)
These subjects require the following minimum grades.
| H2 KI | H2 Music (MEP) | H2 Art | |
|---|---|---|---|
| O level Grade | A1 | Grade 6
Grade 5 |
- |
| Subject | Any 6 subjects in O Levels (including English Language) | Music Theory
Practical (ABRSM) |
- |
H3 Subjects
For students interested in taking H3 level subjects in Year 6, they must have scored good overall academic results in Year 5 to be considered.[6]
Special programmes & scholarships
The following programmes and scholarships are offered to Singaporean Citizens admitted into Raffles Institution. Students have to meet the following prerequisites to qualify.
| Humanities Scholarship & Programme (HSP) | Regional Studies Programme (RSP) | Music Elective Programme (MEP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| O level Grade | B3 | B3 | Pass |
| Subject | English Language | Malay Special Programme or Bahasa Indonesia | Music |
| Additional Requirements | Good CCA record
Good conduct record |
Candidates have to be non-Malay students | Pass written placement test
Pass practical audition |
Humanities Scholarship & Programme (HSP)
RI offers the HSP for students who have a deep interest in studying humanities at the pre-university level.[7]
The HSP is also offered at Anglo-Chinese JC, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Eunoia JC, Hwa Chong Institution, National JC, Temasek JC, Victoria JC.
Regional Studies Programme (RSP)
RI offers the RSP for non-Malay Singaporean Citizens who can converse in the Malay Language or Bahasa and have the interest to engage in the region. RSP students must offer the following upon successful applications:[8]
- H2 History
- Advanced Conversational Malay (30 hours) or Bahasa Indonesia
The RSP is also offered at Victoria Junior College and Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) More information regarding the programme’s scholarship subsidy can be found on the MOE website.[9]
References / Citations
- ↑ “Joint Admissions Exercise 2020 information booklet”. Ministry of Education. Accessed 6 January 2020.
- ↑ "Subjects & Subject Combination (PDF)”. Raffles Institution. Accessed 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "Subjects & Subject Combination (PDF)”. Raffles Institution. Accessed 7 January 2020.
- ↑ "Subjects & Subject Combination (PDF)”. Raffles Institution. Accessed 7 January 2020.
- ↑ “MUSIC ELECTIVE SCHOLARSHIP”. Ministry of Education. Accessed 6 January 2020.
- ↑ "Subjects & Subject Combination (PDF)”. Raffles Institution. Accessed 7 January 2020.
- ↑ “Humanities Scholarship”. Ministry of Education. Accessed 6 January 2020.
- ↑ “REGIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMME SCHOLARSHIP (PRE-U)” Ministry of Education. Accessed 6 January 2020.
- ↑ “REGIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMME SCHOLARSHIP (PRE-U)” Ministry of Education. Accessed 6 January 2020.