H3 Programme (JC2)
H3 Programme (JC2)
BACKGROUND
- The 2006 ‘A’ level curriculum introduced a set of programmes at Higher 3 (H3) level to cater to the learning interests of the top 10% to 15% of the ‘A’ level cohort who have exceptional interest and aptitude in a particular subject. The intention is to provide them with opportunities to pursue their passions and stretch themselves.
- The H3 programme builds on the knowledge and skills taught at Higher 2 (H2) level but in a more specialised area. Students who wish to offer a programme at H3 level would have to offer the corresponding subject at H2 level. With this approach, students would acquire the foundational knowledge needed for an H3 programme.
MOE-CAMBRIDGE AND MOE PARTNER H3 PROGRAMMES
- Table 1 below shows the MOE-CAMBRIDGE and MOE Partner H3 programmes in River Valley High School that are available for student application.
- The MOE-CAMBRIDGE H3 programme provides students with diverse learning opportunities for in-depth study. The syllabus of a H3 subject offered at ‘A’ level can be found online at the following URL: https://www.seab.gov.sg
- The H3 programmes offered by MOE Partners (such as NUS, NTU and SMU) may take the modes of an extended research essay or a university-taught course.
Table 1: MOE-Cambridge and MOE Partner H3 programmes
Pre-requisite H2 subjects |
MOE-Cambridge H3 programmes / Subject Code | MOE Partner H3 programmes (NTU) | MOE-Partner H3 programmes (NUS) | MOE-Partner H3 programmes (SMU) | Language Medium |
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H2 Mathematics | Mathematics / 9820 | English | |||
H2 Physics | H2 Physics | NTU Semiconductor Physics and Devices | English | ||
H2 Chemistry | Chemistry / 9813 | English | |||
H2 Biology | Biology / 9816 | NTU Molecular Biology | English | ||
H2 Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics | NTU Nanyang Research (started in mid 2022) |
NUS-MOE Science Research (started in mid 2022) | English | ||
H2 Literature in English | Literature in English / 9805 |
NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (ELit) | English | ||
H2 Economics/History/Geography/Chinese Language & Literature | NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (Econs/Hist/ Geo/CLL) | SMU Game Theory (Econs) |
English; Chinese (for CLL) |
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H2 Geography / History | History / 9823 | NUS Geopolitics: Geographies of War and Peace | English | ||
ADMISSION CRITERIA AND TIMEFRAME FOR MOE PARTNER H3 PROGRAMMES
The admission criteria and timeframe for MOE Partner H3 programmes is shown in Table 2 below.
Table 2: Admission criteria and timeframe for MOE Partner H3 programmes
MOE Partner programmes | Admission criteria | *Timeframe | URL |
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NUS-MOE Humanities & Social Science Research (NUS-MOE HSSR) |
* JC or IP school teachers’ recommendation * Quality of research proposals * At least a ‘B’ or better in the corresponding H2 subject |
Oct (JC1) to Aug (JC2) | https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/nus-moe-hssr |
NUS-MOE Science Research | * Above-average performance in the Aptitude Test * JC or IP school Principal’s recommendation * Successful completion of Research Methods Module (RMM) * Acceptance of an approved research proposal by a mentor |
Feb (JC1) to Apr (JC2) | https://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/schools-and-public-outreach/research-programmes/science-research-programme-srp/ |
NUS H3 University-taught course | * JC or IP school teachers’ recommendation | Jan to May (JC2) | |
NTU Nanyang Science Research | * JC or IP school teachers’ recommendation * Interviews by NTU * Successful completion of Training Seminar * Acceptance of an approved research plan by a mentor |
April (JC1) to Apr (JC2) | https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/talent-outreach/NRP |
NTU H3 University-taught course |
* JC or IP school teachers’ recommendation based on student’s overall performance | Jan to May (JC2) | https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/talent-outreach/h3-taught/applications |
SMU H3 University-taught course |
* JC or IP school teachers’ recommendation based on student’s overall performance | Jan to May (JC2) | |
* Timeframe is subject to changes by the relevant Universities
* Student attendance policy offered by MOE Partners.
HIGHER 3 GRADING SYSTEM
- The candidates’ grades for MOE-Cambridge and MOE Partner H3 programme will be reflected in the MOE-issued School Graduation Certificate and Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-level Certificate.
- The H3 gradings are Distinction, Merit, Pass and Ungraded.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WITHDRAWAL FROM MOE PARTNER H3 PROGRAMME
- A candidate who wishes to withdraw from H3 programmes offered by MOE Partners (i.e. NUS, NTU and SMU) must submit the withdrawal form to the School H3 coordinator.
- A common withdrawal period applies for all H3 programmes offered by MOE Partners. The withdrawal period is stipulated as follows:
H3 university-taught courses | Within two weeks from the start of instruction (as indicated in the university’s academic calendar for the semester) |
H3 Science research | Within two weeks after the submission of the research proposal |
H3 HSSRP | Within two weeks from the last day of acceptance of letter of offer |
Withdrawal of students after the start of instruction:
- Students who withdraw within the withdrawal period will have to pay the $60 course fee to NUS/NTU/SMU.
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Students who withdraw after the withdrawal period will have the following penalties imposed on top of the $60 course fee:
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- Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) will have to pay a $50 administrative fee to SEAB and international students will have to pay a $70 administrative fee to SEAB.
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- An “Absent” grade will be reflected on the student’s GCE A-Level Certificate for the H3 subject.
MOE-CAMBRIDGE H3 SYLLABUS
Available via www.seab.gov.sg
MOE PARTNER H3 PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS
MOE Partner H3 Programme | Syllabus |
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NTU | * Online Application Form |
NUS | * Module Information * Application Instructions * Programme Timetable |
SMU | * Application Form |
Application Timeline
Table 3: Application Timeline
Date | Activity |
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14 Oct 2022 | Publicise H3 programmes (MOE-UCLES and MOE Partner) and open for application for 2023. Students sign up with school’s H3 coordinator using RVHS H3 Application Form & RVHS Online H3 Application. If applying to NUS/NTU/SMU, fill in their (online) applications as well. |
21 Oct 2022 | RVHS Close applications. H3 coordinator to process and submit all documents to NUS, NTU, SMU |
18 Nov 2022 | MOE partners (NUS, NTU, SMU) offer admission letters to successful applicants through schools/JCs. |
25 Nov 2022 | Deadline for acceptance of offers for MOE Partner H3 Programme. |
Week 2 and 3 of Jan 2023 | Check with JC2 Subject Tutor successful application for MOE-Cambridge modules. |
NUS, NTU, SMU -Jan 2023 |
Start of instruction/Start of withdrawal period for NUS, NTU, SMU Programme. |
2 weeks after start of instruction | End of withdrawal period. |
FAQs on H3 Programme
The list of FAQs can be found here .