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Subjects for Express course
Express has two programmes: O-Level and Integrated. The GCE O-Level programme is a 4-year course leading to the GCE O-Level examination. The integrated programme is a 6-year course leading to the GCE A-Level examination or International Baccalaureate Diploma or NUS High School Diploma. Students in the Integrated Programme do not need to take the GCE O-Level examination in Secondary 4.
Subjects
Express course students study a set of compulsory subjects and can take optional subjects (also known as electives) at the upper secondary level (Secondary 3 onwards).
Compulsory subjects include English Language, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, Science and the Humanities.
Optional subjects are wide-ranging, and further nurture your child’s abilities. Some schools also offer applied subjects such as Computing, Exercise and Sports Science and Drama.
Your child’s interests may affect their school choice, as some subjects are only offered at certain schools.
Applied subjects
Some schools also offer applied subjects such as Computing, Exercise and Sports Science and Drama. Students can take these applied subjects as part of their O-Level subjects.
Your child’s interests may affect their school choice, as some subjects are only offered at certain schools.
Look up schoolsSyllabus
Chinese Language
- 2015 Chinese Special Programme (Secondary) Syllabus
- 2011 Chinese Language (Secondary) Syllabus
- 2006 Chinese Special Programme (Secondary) Syllabus
Additional resources
Chinese Literature
Malay Language
- 2015 Malay Language (Special Programme) Secondary Syllabus
- 2011 Malay Language (Secondary) Syllabus
- 2006 Malay Language (Special Programme) Secondary Syllabus
Malay Literature
Tamil Language
Tamil Literature
Computing
Design and Technology
Electronics
Food and Consumer Education
Science
Note:
Students can seek admission to certain secondary schools based on their talents in sports, CCAs or specific academic areas. If this applies to your child, learn more about Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec).