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Entry requirements (General Education)
Understand more about the entry requirements of General Education (Sec 1N to GCE 'N'[resource:145:86750]'O' Level).
Last updated 27 August 2025
Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and Non-citizens with a Work Pass or Dependent Pass
At least 17 years of age
Attained at least a Pass in the respective subject at the previous course level
Not studying in a Government or Government-aided School
Respective entry requirements for Sec 1N to Sec 5N
Level | Subject | Direct-Entry requirement | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
S1N | English | Passed English at PSLE or BEST | Pre-Course Assessment |
S1N | Math | Passed Math at PSLE or BEST | Pre-Course Assessment |
S1N | Science | Passed Science at PSLE | Pre-Course Assessment |
| English | Passed English at S1N(A), S1E or WISE Module 1 | Pre-Course Assessment (English) |
S2N | Math | Passed Math at S1N(A), S1E or | Pre-Course Assessment (Math) indicates suitability for S2N(A) |
S2N | Science | Passed Science at S1N(A) or S1E | Pre-Course Assessment (Science) indicates suitability for S2N(A) |
S3N | English | Passed English at S2N(A), S2E or | Pre-Course Assessment (English) indicates suitability for S3N(A) or Attained WPLN Level 3 in Literacy |
S3N | Math | Passed Math at S2N(A), S2E, | Pre-Course Assessment (Math) indicates suitability for S3N(A) or Attained WPLN Level 3 in Numeracy |
S3N | Science (Physics/Chem) | Passed Science at S2N(A), S2E or | Pre-Course Assessment (Science) indicates suitability for S3N(A) |
S3N | Principles of Accounts | Passed Math at S2N(A), S2E, | Pre-Course Assessment (Maths) indicates suitability for S3N(A) |
S4N or GCE 'N'(A) | English | Passed English at S3N(A), S3E or WISE English Module 3 | Pre-Course Assessment (English) indicates suitability for S4N(A) |
S4N or GCE 'N'(A) | Humanities, Literature & Geography | Passed English or the respective subjects at S3N(A), S3E or WISE | Pre-Course Assessment (English) indicates suitability for S4N(A) or |
S4N or GCE 'N'(A) | Math | Passed Math at S3N(A), S3E or | Pre-Course Assessment (Math) |
S4N or GCE 'N'(A) | Science (Phy/Chem) | Passed the subject at S3N(A) or S3E | Pre-Course Assessment (Science) indicates suitability for S4N(A) |
S4N or GCE 'N'(A) | Principles of | Passed the subject at S3N(A) or S3E | - |
S5N or GCE 'O' Level | English | Passed English at GCE N(A) or S3E | Attained WPLN Level 5 in Literacy |
S5N or GCE 'O' Level | Humanities, Literature & Geography | Passed English or the respective subject at GCE N(A) or S3E | Attained WPLN Level 5 in Literacy |
S5N or GCE 'O' Level | Math/Additional Math | Passed Math at GCE N(A) or S3E | Attained WPLN Level 5 in Numeracy |
S5N or GCE 'O' Level | Science (Phy/Chem) | Passed the subject at | - |
S5N or GCE 'O' Level | Principles of Accounts | Passed the subject at GCE N(A) or S3E | - |
For effective learning, please enrol for subjects at levels that best match your ability, i.e., you have passed each subject at its previous level, especially for Mathematics and Science.
If you are applying for a Science subject, you must have
Passed the subject at the previous level; or
Sat for the subject at the same level applied for
If you do not meet the entry requirement for the subject level of choice, please take the respective Pre-Course Assessment (PCA) in English, Mathematics or Science. The computerised PCA is available at the registration centres. Please contact the Customer Service Hotline at 1800-2222 111 to arrange an appointment. A $10 administrative fee is payable for each attempt of the PCA. You may repeat the PCA for the same subject after a 2-week interval. Our staff at the registration centres will advise you on the most suitable level to register.
Apply for each subject only once. If you have signed up for the same subject at different levels, your enrolment at the lower level will be cancelled with no refund of fees.