Sec 3 Subject

Combination

Normal

(Technical)

Stream

Objectives of Briefing

Provide information on the Sec 2 subjects

allocation process, criteria, Sec 3 subject

combinations.

Raise awareness about the Post-Sec Courses.

Help parents and students to make informed

decision.

Provide an avenue for dialogue and clarification

before exercising option in Oct 2018.

Subject Combination Allocation

Guidelines

Merit

Overall percentage at Sec 2 and subject

eligibility criteria

Choice

Rank order – 1st choice will be considered

if your results meet the subject criteria

Vacancy

Availability of teachers

Take-up rate

How are subject

combinations derived?

Combinations are reviewed annually based on:

1. Available staff and physical resources.

2. Observations on the strengths and aptitudes

of students.

3. Requirements for JC and Poly courses.

2017 Assessment

Continual

Assessments (CA)

Semestral

Assessments (SA)

Class tests

Key assignments

Mid Year exams

End of Year exams

Promotion Criteria

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

– Pass in English OR Math

AND

– 1 other subject

• Lateral Transferred to 2N(A):

– ≥ 70% in average for all subjects

AND

– passes for qualifying tests in November

Educational

pathways

to Upper

Secondary

&

Higher

Education

after GCE

N-Levels

Career Aspirations

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

Northbrooks Educational & Career

Guidance (ECG) Portal

Career Aspirations

My Skills Future Portal

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

Sec 2 N (T)

Sec 3 N (T)

Polytechnics

University

Institute of Technical Education

Private Schools and Institutions

Sec 4 N (T)

3 years Diploma

1-2 years Nitec/ Higher

Nitec

2 Years

Sec 2 N(A)*

GCE N-Level

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

University

Sec 5 N(A)

Sec 3 N(A)

Sec 4 N(A)

1 Year

Direct Entry

Scheme to Poly Nitec

Polytechnic

3 Years Diploma

10 Weeks

Preparation

Programme +

2 Years Higher

Nitec1 Year

GCE O Level2 Years

Higher

Nitec

JC/MI

2-3 Years GCE A Level

*For successful lateral transfer

cases only

Admission

to

Institute of

Technical

Education

(ITE)

National ITE Certificate

Courses

95 courses across 3 ITE colleges

6 Schools

– Applied & Health Science

– Business & Services

– Design & Media

– Electronics &

Info-Comm

Technology

– Engineering

– Hospitality

BASIC ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS

Cut-Off Points based on best 4 subjects including

pre-requisites and bonus points

–This means if certain subjects are stated, those

subjects must be used.

Aggregate Computation

Different categories of NITEC courses come with

different entry requirements.

Admission is based on ITE Aggregate Points of 4

best GCE N-Level subjects

CCA PARTICIPATION

CCA grade might be taken into consideration

Holistic development of the child

Platform to exhibit values learnt

Huge impact on School Graduation Certificate

(Testimonial)

SECONDARY 3

SUBJECT COMBINATION

EXERCISE

Normal (Technical)

2018

Selection of

Sec 3 Subject Combinations

What are some factors you and your child should consider ?

Subject Interest

(passion & career)

Subject Competence

(academic performance)

Secondary 3 Normal (Techincal)

Combinations

Elective

6

subjects

ELBasic

MTLMathematics Science

Computer

Applications

(CPA)

Food Studies (FS)

OR

Art

OR

Elements of

Business Skills

(EBS)

Secondary 3 Normal (Technical)

Subject Allocation Criteria

SubjectCriteria

(Based on Sec 2 Overall Results)

Elements of

Business

Skills (EBS)

A good pass* in English Language

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

2018 Subject Combination Exercise

Timeline

Timeline Description

Term 4 Week 7(Late Oct 2018)

Online Submission of Subject

Combinations

Term 4 Week 9 Release of Selection Results

Appeal Period

Mid-Nov 2018 Release of Appeal Results

Subject Combination Exercise

Additional Information

Subjects are allocated based on Merit, Demand,

Student’s Choice and School’s resources.

All the elective subjects offered are subjected to a

minimum class size.

For Food Studies, there is a maximum class size

of 20 each.

Frequently

Asked

Questions

(FAQs)

How do the students exercise their option?

Students will log into the online streaming portal to

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

date.

FAQ 1

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

choice of subject combination?

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

appeal deadline. However, we would like to emphasize

the success of the appeal process depends on Merit,

Vacancy, Demand and School’s resources.

FAQ 2

What are the requirements for taking subjects with

Coursework such as Art and Food Studies?

The Coursework examination for each subject requires

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

January of the examination year.

It requires students to have good time management skills

and diligence.

FAQ 3

Other

Useful

Information

Good Practices

Look into your child’s interests, passion, career

aspirations and strengths.

Communicate with your child.

Gather information on possible future pathways.

Encourage your child to maintain a Champion

Learning mindset.

How can your child prepare well?

1. Have regular attendance in school.

2. Have good attitude in class work and homework.

3. Know their personal interests and strengths well.

How can you help as parents?

1. Talk to your child to discover his/her

favourite subjects.

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

inclined towards certain subjects and allow

him/her to pursue his/her interests.

3. Give him/her encouragement and keep an

open mind.

Communication & Feedback

School Website:

www.northbrookssec.moe.edu.sg

Email: northbrooks@moe.edu.sg

Student Handbook

Letters to Parents

Phone: 6752 4311

Partnership with School

THANK

YOU