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

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 H3 programmes admission criteria and timeframe

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:

MOE Partner H3 programme withdrawal periods by programme type

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.

• Students who withdraw  after the withdrawal period will have the following penalties imposed on top of the $60 course fee:

• 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.

• 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 and application resources by university

Application Timeline

H3 programme application timeline for 2025 to 2026

FAQs on H3 Programme

The list of FAQs can be found here .