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More students likely to take seven subjects in Sec 3, with revised JC admission criteria
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Tanjong Katong Secondary School students Ryan Kee and Yaasir Nor Azahar, both 14 and in Secondary 2, have decided to take seven subjects in Sec 3.
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- From 2028, JC admission criteria will change, requiring five subjects (L1R4 ≤ 16) instead of six (L1R5 ≤ 20), impacting Secondary 2 students in 2025.
- Schools will offer more seven-subject options to allow students to pursue interests and develop skills, while some will still offer eight-subject combinations for interested students.
- Students and parents welcome the change as it provides more time for CCAs and holistic development, with one student stating it allows more time for football.
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SINGAPORE – More Secondary 3 students are likely to take seven instead of eight subjects, with fewer subjects required for admission to junior colleges (JCs) from 2028.
Only five subjects will be needed by then, instead of six currently.
