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How to Choose the Right Secondary School After Your PSLE Results
Cut-off points shift every year, especially with changes in cohort size. The 2024 PSLE cohort is larger due to the Dragon Year, which means tighter competition. The 2025 cohort will be smaller, so cut-offs may loosen slightly. To help you take advantage of this while staying protected, use our recommended approach:
Our Recommended Strategy:
1st choice = PSLE AL – 1 (Take a chance on a school with a stronger cut-off.)
2nd & 3rd choice = PSLE AL (Realistic and desirable options.)
4th choice = PSLE AL + 1
5th choice = PSLE AL + 2
6th choice = PSLE AL + 3
This structure lets you aim higher where it matters, while safeguarding yourself against missing all six choices — a situation that can happen when students cluster their choices too closely at the same cut-off level.
From PSLE to Secondary School Progression: What Parents Need to Know About Supporting Their Child’s Next Step
While waiting to enter secondary school, parents often wonder how best to support their child’s next step. With Full SBB, the new SEC (replacing O-Levels), Integrated Programme, A-Levels, IB, and polytechnic pathways, Singapore’s education system has never been more flexible. Here’s what parents need to know to choose wisely and prepare their child for independence.