Joint Admissions Exercise

The 2025 JAE registration will be held over 6 calendar days starting from 4 pm on Friday, 10 January 2025 and end at 4 pm on Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

More information can be found on MOE's website here.

The JAE posting results will be released on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 9am through:

• SMS sent to the local mobile number in your application.

• JAE-IS, which can be accessed using your Singpass.

Cut Off & Bonus Points

Applicants applying to enter NYJC must meet the entry criteria based on the L1R5 aggregate.

For JAE, this aggregate is calculated from results obtained in the previous year's Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level Examinations.

Please note that the entry criteria changes from year to year and the following table should only be used as a guide.

Applicants are posted to courses based first on the applicants' merit and second, in the order of the applicants' choice of courses. Applicants with better aggregates will be considered for admission first. Each applicant is then considered for his/her choice of courses in the order of preference indicated, subject to available vacancies in the course.

Am I eligible for bonus point deductions?

The table below shows the number of bonus points awarded if you:

Bonus points are capped at 4 points without CLEP. With CLEP, the maximum bonus points is 6. Applicants should note that if they are admitted to CLEP, MOE requires them to remain in the programme regardless of whether they had utilised the 2 bonus points. Students who fail to do so may be asked to leave the JC.

Subject Combination Information

A-level subjects can now be taken at 3 levels: H1, H2 and H3.

• H1 level (1 academic unit per H1 subject) - Half of H2 in terms of curriculum time

• H2 level (2 academic unit per H2 subject) - Equivalent to what was previously termed A-Level subjects

• H3 level (1 academic unit per H3 subject) - Subjects with diverse learning opportunities for in-depth study (e.g. advanced content, research paper, university  module).  Students must read the corresponding subject at H2 level.

Compulsory subjects

The following subjects are compulsory and will be taken at H1 level:

1. Mother Tongue Language(MTL), which is examined at the end of JC 1. It cannot be replaced by another subject. A student who achieves grade D7 or better in Higher MTL at O-level is exempted from H1 MTL.

2. Project Work(PW), is examined in JC 1.

3. General Paper, is examined at the end of JC 2.

Content-based subjects

· In addition to the GP, PW and MTL, students must read at least four content-based subjects.

Contrasting subjects

· At least one of the four content-based subjects read must be a contrasting subject.
· Students specialising in Humanities and the Arts will need to read a contrasting subject from Mathematics and Sciences.
· Students specialising in Mathematics and Sciences will need to read a contrasting subject from Humanities and the Arts.· The contrasting subject can be read at either the H1 or H2 level.

Subjects Offered in NYJC

NYJC provides a wide range of subject options for our students. The various combinations cater to individual interests and lead to different future career choices. We encourage prospective students to choose a subject combination that suits their needs and aspirations.

Subjects offered in NYJC

Requirements for taking 4 H2 subjects

Students who meet the respective cut-off point for their stream are eligible to take 4 H2 subjects.

More about H3 Level

The H3 subject is an extension of the H2 subject that is read in JC2 and it entails an in-depth study of a particular area that the student has the ability for and a passionate interest in. At the end of the JC1 year, the top 10% of the JC1 cohort would be offered the opportunity to take H3 subjects.

Subject Information and Requirements

Chinese Language Elective Programme and Art Elective Programme

In addition to the above, NYJC also offers both the Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP) and the Art Elective Programme (AEP). 

The Programme Requirements

1           Chinese Language Elective Programme (CLEP)

Applicants must have good results in the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination, obtaining at least:

· B3 in Higher Chinese (alternatively B4 in Higher Chinese and B3 in Chinese Literature),
· OR A2 in Chinese,
· OR The equivalent of the above based on IP school internal assessment.

2          Art Elective Programme (AEP)

Students can expect to offer H2 and H3 Art at GCE A-Level. The H3 Art syllabus complements the H2 Art Syllabus, providing students who have exceptional interest and ability with opportunities to be engaged in the Theory of Art.

Entry Requirements for AEP

Students who wish to do Art at the H2 & H3 levels are required to sit for a Drawing & Painting Test and a Written Test administered by NYJC AEP Unit to assess their aptitude for the course. Students are also required to attend an interview and present their portfolio.

Students can find out more about the elective programmes here.

The persons-in-charge of the programmes in NYJC

Language Elective Programme (Chinese): tan_choon_yan@schools.gov.sg 

Art Elective Programme: sim_kim_hong@schools.gov.sg 

Please remember to include your name, school and an email address so that we can reply to your query.

FAQ

1 How will I be posted?

Applicants are posted to courses based first on the applicant’s merit, and second in the order of applicant's choice of courses. All applicants are first ranked in the order of their net L1R5 aggregates, taking into account the various bonus points for which the applicants are eligible.

First, applicants with better aggregates will be considered for admission. Then, each applicant is considered for his/her choice of courses in the order of preferences indicated, subject to available vacancies in the course.

In situations where there are two or more applicants with the same net aggregate score vying for the last place in a course, they will be posted based on their citizenship status. If there is still a tie, say between two Singapore citizens, the one with the better gross aggregate score will be posted into the course first. If there is still a tie at this stage, then posting into the course will be determined by a computerised ballot where each candidate is given an equal opportunity.

2 How is the cut-off point calculated?

The cut-off point is the net aggregate (L1R5) of the last student posted to the college. So if the cut-off point is 5, it means that all students who were admitted through JAE will have a net score of 5 or lower.

3 Is the cut-off point determined by the college?

The college does not set the cut-off point. It is based on the choices of that particular year's cohort and is based on demand and supply.

4 NYJC's cut-off point was 5 points in 2024. Do I stand a chance if my net L1R5 is 6?

The cut-off point may differ from year to year. The cut-off point for 2024 merely serves as a reference when students consider their choices.

5 Can I have a list of subject combinations offered by NYJC?

NYJC takes pride in its flexible subject combination system.

On an average, the college offers more than 60 different subject combinations each year. The more popular combinations are:

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Economics

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

Chemistry, Mathematics and Economics

Physics, Mathematics and Economics

6 When will I get to choose my subject combination?

Students will choose their subject combination within the first two days of reporting to NYJC after their posting result. More details will be given during the orientation.

7 When will the Art Elective Programme (AEP)/Computing/Further Mathematics/Translation (Chinese) selection test be held?

The various selection tests for interested JC1s will be held on the first day of reporting to NYJC. An announcement will be made during the subject combination talk to inform interested students.

Additional information for AEP Selection Test:

Students will submit their portfolio for assessment the day after the selection test. The portfolio should include a range of works that best showcase the student’s interest and ability in handling different media and craft types. The portfolio submitted can either be the original pieces or well-documented digital images of the student's artworks.

Selection test consists of 3 components:

• Written Test (15 min)

• Drawing & Painting Test (30 min)

• Portfolio Interview (15 min)

8 How do I apply to the CLEP in NYJC?

You would need to indicate your choice when submitting your online application for JAE. Students who are eligible for the CLEP will be offered the option to enrol through the online application. You must select NYJC as your first choice if you are interested to join the CLEP in NYJC, otherwise you might be posted to other CLEP centres.

If you did not apply for the CLEP at NYJC during JAE, you can still appeal to join the programme after you have been posted to NYJC. MOE will make the final decision on the approval of this application.