Gce Private Instructions Booklet Rules and Regulations

2022 Singapore-Cambridge
GCE N(T), N(A), O & A-Level

Examinations
Examination Rules and Regulations

For Private Candidates
This document has been updated on 6 June 2022 with amendment to section2.1, section 2.2 and section 6.2.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 4
2. EXAMIN
3. EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS ...................................................................... 7
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS....................................................... 12
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS
5.1 Hospitalised candidates / Candidates with contagious diseases ............................. 13
5.2 Adverse conditions ................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Major train service disruptions ................................................................................. 14
5.4 Others ....................................................................................................................... 15
6. RESULTS AND CERTIFICATES
6.1 Release of results ..................................................................................................... 16
6.2 Appeal for review of results ....................................................................................... 17
6.3 Award eligibility for certificates .................................................................................. 18
6.4 Grading systems ....................................................................................................... 18
6.5 Issuance of certificates.............................................................................................. 20
7. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 Examinations with Multiple Choice Questions ........................................................... 20
7.2 Listening comprehension examinations ................................................................... 20
7.3 Science practical examinations ................................................................................. 20
7.4 Oral Examinations ..................................................................................................... 21
7.5 GCE A-Level Literature in English (8832 and 9509) examinations .......................... 21
7.6 GCE A-Level Mother Tongue Language and Literature examination ....................... 22
7.7 Geography ................................................................................................................ 22
7.8 e-Examinations ......................................................................................................... 22
8. ANNEXES
Annex A-1: List of approved calculators .......................................................................... 24
Annex A-2: Steps to clear all memory in graphing calculators (GC) [A-Level] ................. 27
Annex B-1: List of subjects where use of dictionaries is allowed [N(A)- & O-Level] ........ 31
Annex B-2: List of subjects where use of dictionaries is allowed [A-Level] ...................... 32
Annex C : List of approved dictionaries ......................................................................... 34
Annex D : List of approved texts for H2 Mother Tongue subjects .................................. 38
Annex E : Oral Examination instructions ....................................................................... 44
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Vectors are courtesy of Freepik
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9. Useful Links
9.1 List of approved calculators:
9.2 List of approved dictionaries:
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), together with the Ministry of Education,
Singapore (MOE) and Cambridge Assessment International Education, are the joint examining
authorities for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE-Level examinations. The examinations are
administered by SEAB.
1.2 This document contains instructions, rules and regulations that you need to know if you are sitting
for the examinations as a private candidate.
1.3 By registering for the examination, you undertake, understand and agree to comply with the
examination instructions and rules and regulations in this booklet and other examination documents
issued by SEAB; and accept the possible consequences if you breach the regulations.
1.4 SEAB may issue additional administrative or procedural instructions for the conduct of specific
examinations (e.g., written papers, coursework, oral, and practical papers) and you will be informed
of any new or updated instructions through email. The new or updated instructions will also be
published on SEAB website. These new or updated instructions are part of the examination
instructions and regulations, and they take immediate effect unless specifically stated.
1.5 With the evolving COVID-19 situation, candidates must also observe and comply with any additional
instructions and safe management measures that SEAB may announce nearer to the examination
dates. You should refer to SEAB’s website at https://www.seab.gov.sg for updates on the
instructions and procedures before sitting for your examinations.
1.6 No part of this document, whether image, text or otherwise, may be copied, reproduced, published,
adapted, modified, distributed, transmitted, communicated and / or stored in any form or by any
means without the prior written permission of the SEAB.
1.7 If you have any queries, please contact SEAB via our feedback form.
2 EXAMINATION TIMETABLE AND ENTRY PROOF (EP)
2.1 Examination Timetable

The examination timetables are available on SEAB’s website
2.1.1 Written, Oral and Listening Comprehension Examination

You will receive your personalised EP with details of the examination dates, reporting times
and examination venues from 28 June 2022.
2.1.2 Practical Examination

You will be informed of your GCE O- or A-Level practical examination schedule and the
venue of your practical examination by end September 2022.
2.1.3 With the exception of the GCE O- and A-Level Mother Tongue Language written
examinations, there is no re-sit for the examinations. You will be marked as “Absent” if you
missed an examination and you will not be awarded a grade for the subject.
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2.2 Entry Proof (EP)
2.2.1 If you have registered for the Mid-Year examination, you will receive a personalised EP via
mail by 13 May 2022.
Your EP will show:

• Your centre / index number,
• The Mid-Year written papers that you have registered for, and
• Examination venue, examination date and time of your Mid-Year written papers.
2.2.2 If you have registered for the Year-End examination, you will receive a personalised EP via
mail from 28 June 2022.
Your EP will show:

• Your centre / index number,
• The subjects and papers you have registered for, and
• Examination venue(s), examination dates and times of your Year-End papers.
2.2.3 Please contact SEAB via our feedback form if you do not receive your EP by 13 May 2022
or 30 June 2022 for the Mid-Year and Year-End examinations respectively.
2.2.4 A sample EP is shown on the next page.
2.2.5 You are advised to indicate your postal address accurately during registration. Where
possible, SEAB will post you to an examination centre near your postal address for the
examination(s). You must take your examination at your designated examination centre(s).
2.2.6 As there is a large number of papers and different combinations of subjects offered by all
candidates, you may have two papers that are scheduled to be examined at the same time
on the same day. SEAB will make arrangements for you to take one paper first, followed
by a break, before you take the other paper. You will be informed of the arrangements by
end-August 2022 for the GCE N(T)-/ N(A)-Level examinations, and by end-September
2022 for the GCE O- and A-Level examinations. Please contact SEAB via our feedback
form if you are not informed of the arrangements by the respective timelines mentioned
above.
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Sample Entry Proof
1
This is the Centre / Index no.
assigned to you.
2 The examination
centre’s school code is
mentioned next to
each subject.
Your examination centre is

mentioned here.
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3 EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
It is mandatory for candidates to be familiar with and comply with all examination rules and regulations.
Candidates who have registered for the examinations are deemed to have read and understood the rules
and regulations.
3.1 You must not have in your possession:
3.1.1 Any unauthorised electronic, communication, smart or computerised devices within the
examination premises (e.g., examination venue, quarantine room, waiting room).
Examples of unauthorised devices include but are not limited to:
• Computerised devices • Communication devices

o Tablet o Mobile phone
o Pocket PC o Smart watch
o Personal Digital Assistant o Earphone
o Digital diary
o eBook
• Smart devices • Other Electronic devices

o Smart watch o Camera
o Smart glasses o Audio recorder / player
o Fitness tracker o Gaming device
o Storage device
3.1.2 Any unauthorised materials
Examples of unauthorised materials include but are not limited to:
• Question paper from previous • Entry proof from previous examination

examination • Notes / reference material
• Writing paper • Conversion table / Formulae sheet in
• Sticky note mathematical set or calculator cover
• Book
All stationery / belongings taken into the examination venue (e.g., pencil case,
calculator(s), mathematical set, ruler, entry proof) must not have any unauthorised
notes / information written on them.
3.1.3 Any calculator or dictionary that is not listed in the list of approved calculators /
dictionaries. You can refer to Annex A-1 for the list of approved calculators and Annex C
for the list of approved dictionaries.
3.2 You must not commit or attempt any acts of dishonesty or support such acts.
For example, writing information / notes on any part(s) of your body, taking the examination on
someone else’s behalf, using unauthorised devices, possessing unauthorised materials, or giving
answers to or obtaining answers from another candidate.
3.3 You must not commit plagiarism or support such acts.
For example, copying from someone else’s work, submitting work not of own effort or not
acknowledging the source (e.g., internet, books, etc) that you took reference from.
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3.4 You must not communicate or attempt to communicate with other candidate(s) /
unauthorised person(s) during the examination, or during any other occasions when
communication is strictly prohibited.
For example, when answer scripts are being collected, or during movement to the quarantine area.
3.5 You should only face the front and not turn around during the examination.
3.6 You must not write or draw anything that is offensive or obscene in your answers.
3.7 You must not exhibit improper conduct or misbehaviour during the examination.
For example, disturbing other candidates or disobeying instructions from examination personnel.
3.8 You must not leave the examination venue, quarantine or holding room unescorted or without
permission from the examination personnel.
3.9 You must not flip open or turn over the question paper until you are instructed to do so.
3.10 You must stop writing/working on your answers and close the answer booklet (if applicable)
immediately when the invigilator makes the announcement to end the examination. You are to
remain seated quietly while your answer script is being collected and counted.
3.11 You must not remove any examination material(s) and stationery without permission. These
can include:
• any answer booklet(s), writing paper(s), storage device(s) and other used or unused
examination stationery from the examination venue;
• any coursework material(s) / artefact(s) from the examination centre without seeking prior
approval from SEAB;
• laboratory equipment, device(s) and chemical(s).
3.12 You must be in an attire which is appropriate for a school/examination environment.
Male private candidates

• shirt / collared t-shirt
• trousers
• covered shoes
• no bright / outlandish coloured hair
Female private candidates

• no revealing or outlandish clothes
• no shorts
• no flip-flops
• no bright / outlandish coloured hair
For Science Practical examinations, it is compulsory for candidates to wear covered shoes
and long pants/trousers for safety reasons.
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3.13 If you are wearing an outerwear (e.g., jacket, cardigan, windbreaker, sweater) into the examination
venue, you must ensure that your outerwear does not have any unauthorised materials or
devices. You may be asked to remove the outerwear for checks by examination personnel before
or during the examinations.
Use of Calculators and Dictionaries
3.14 You must bring only approved calculators and dictionaries into the examination venue for
examinations which allow the use of calculators and dictionaries. Any non-compliance will be
considered as a breach of the examination regulations and you may be penalised.
3.15
Use of calculators
You are only allowed to use the approved calculator models which are listed under Annex A-1.
The calculators used in the national examinations should have the following minimum features:
• Four arithmetic operations (+, −, , ) including the order of operations and use of
brackets,
• Fractional function which retains the fraction in the form ‘a/b’ and ‘a b/c’,
• Square root ( ) and cube root ( 3 ) functions, and
• Value of Pi ().
The use of any calculator with unacceptable features or that allow for the retrieval of information
/ programmes during the examinations is an infringement of the rules and regulations. The
Invigilator will check and remove your calculator(s) during the examinations if it is not approved
for use.
3.15.1 Your calculator(s) must only have visual display and no audio output.
3.15.2 You are to ensure that your calculator(s) is in working condition. Any fault with your
calculator during the examination will not be accepted as justification for special
consideration. If required, you may bring in more than one approved calculator into the
examination venue.
3.15.3 You are not allowed to share calculator(s) with another candidate during the
examination.
3.15.4 You are not allowed to use the following types of calculators:
• Calculators with an external storage function that allow users to input and store
data via external storage media (e.g., memory cards, tapes, and plug-in modules);
• Calculators with wireless communication capability with other machines (e.g., infra-
red communication capability);
• Calculators with capabilities for storing and playing back audio recording
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3.15.5 Your calculator and its cover must not have any mathematical formula, conversion
table or instructions. Such information on the calculator that cannot be removed must
be securely covered and you must inform the examination personnel before the start of
the examination.
3.15.6 The original model number and brand must be indicated clearly on the calculator for
verification purposes.
3.15.7 You do not need to obtain a sticker from SEAB to label an approved calculator.
3.15.8 Your scientific calculator must not be programmable or with permanent features of a
programmed kind (e.g., calculators capable of numerical integration and / or numerical
differentiation).
3.15.9 Graphing calculators are allowed for use ONLY in subjects examined at the GCE A-
Level H1, H2 and H3 Levels. You must ensure the following:
• You have cleared any information and / or programmes stored in the graphing
calculators before the examination. You can refer to Annex A-2 on the steps to
clear all memory in the graphing calculators;
• You do not bring any prepared programmes into the examination room. Information
(including text or formulae) and / or programmes stored in the calculator’s memory
must be cleared before the examination;
• You do not bring any calculators with built-in symbolic algebra manipulations,
symbolic differentiation or integration into the examination room.
3.15.10 You would be considered to have breached the examination rules and regulations if you
are found in possession of a calculator with unacceptable features and/or attempt to
retrieve information / programmes from the calculator during the examinations.
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3.16 Use of dictionaries:
• You are only allowed to use approved printed dictionaries or handheld electronic
dictionaries (e-dictionaries) for subjects that are listed in Annex B-1 (For GCE N(A)- &
O-Level) or Annex B-2 (For GCE A-Level). The list of approved dictionaries is found in
Annex C.
• There is no approved list of dictionaries for Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL), GCE O-
Level Arabic as 3rd Language and GCE O-Level Bahasa Indonesia as 3rd language. Any
monolingual dictionary for the examination subject language may be used.
• There is no approved list of hard-copy bilingual dictionaries for GCE A-Level H2

Translation (Chinese). You may bring in any hard-copy dictionary (Chinese / English /
English to Chinese / Chinese to English dictionary) and thesaurus if there are no
annotations on any of the pages. Monolingual dictionaries and E-dictionaries listed in
ANNEX C (List of Approved Dictionaries) are allowed for GCE A-Level H2 Translation
(Chinese).
• Pictorial dictionaries such as “The Facts on File English/ Chinese Visual Dictionary” which
functions as an encyclopaedia or compendium are not allowed for GCE A-Level H2
Translation (Chinese).
• No annotation on any pages of the printed dictionary are allowed (e.g. written notes, post-it
pads, highlights and quick tabs).
• The Invigilator will check and remove your dictionaries (s) during the examinations if it is not
approved for use.
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3.16.1 You must not possess any dictionaries in examinations where the use of a dictionary
is prohibited.
3.16.2 Your e-dictionaries must be battery operated and set to the silent mode. Ear-pieces /
headphones are not permitted in the examination venue.
Note: You should ensure that a replacement set of batteries is available.
3.16.3 Any fault with your e-dictionary during the examination will not be accepted as
justification for special consideration. If required, you may bring in more than one
approved e-dictionary into the examination venue.
3.16.4 You must remove any external storage media (e.g., memory card and plug-in
modules) from your e-dictionary before the examination if your e-dictionary has an
external storage function.
3.17 Ownership of Examination Materials
3.17.1 The national examination materials (e.g., examination question papers and answer scripts)
are copyrighted and must not be disseminated, published, reproduced in any other
form or posted online, without prior permission from SEAB. SEAB will take the necessary
actions if there are any copyright infringements.
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3.17.2 SEAB may recall any issued documents (including result slips and examination certificates)
from you at any time in its sole discretion. Reasons for such recalls include, but are not
limited to, a discovery that a candidate had committed a serious breach of the examination
rules and regulations. In such cases, the candidate must return the required documents to
SEAB without delay. A failure to comply may result in legal proceedings against the
candidate to recover such documents and the associated costs.
3.17.3 All examination scripts and materials submitted for assessment purposes (e.g., scripts and
materials submitted for coursework, project work and research work) are deemed as
examination materials and will thus become the property of SEAB.
3.17.4 Examination centres and candidates are not permitted to submit examination
materials for exhibition, competition, publication or for any other purposes without the
authorisation of the Chief Executive, SEAB.
If you fail to comply with abovementioned rules and regulations or any other
additional instructions issued by SEAB for any specific examination paper or
subject, you would be deemed to have breached the examination rules and
regulations. As a result, you may:
• Be prohibited from taking the examination;

• Be expelled from the examination premise;
• Be refused entry for subsequent papers;
• Have your results annulled or be imposed with a grade penalty;
• Have your result slip and / or examination certificate withheld or
confiscated;
• Be banned from registering for future examinations; and/or
• Be reported to the police for investigation and consequential prosecution.
4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS
4.1 Reporting for examination
4.1.1 You are required to report to your examination centre at least 45 minutes before the start
of the examination. You must be seated at your assigned desk at least 15 minutes before
the start of the examination.
4.1.2 You will not be given any make-up time if you report late for the examination. If you report
after the end of the examination, you will be marked as absent for the paper and will receive
an “Absent” grade for the subject.
4.2 During examination
4.2.1 You must not open the question paper and answer booklet or start reading and writing
unless you are told to do so by the examination personnel.
4.2.2 You must place your entry proof and NRIC or foreign identification documents on your desk
throughout the examination.
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4.2.3 Access Arrangement (AA): If you are granted AA, you should present the AA outcome letter
to the examination personnel before the start of the examination. You must alert the
examination personnel immediately if your approved AA is not given to you.
4.2.4 You should use 2B pencils for the shading of the Personalised Multiple Choice Answer
Sheet (PMCAS). A soft eraser should be used for erasing if you wish to change your
answers.
4.2.5 You should write your answers clearly in blue /black ballpoint pen.
4.2.6 You should not use highlighters to highlight any part of your answers as this may also affect
legibility of the answers. You are however, allowed to highlight questions in the question
papers and answer booklets.
4.2.7 You must submit your answers in the language in which the question paper is set, unless
instructed otherwise by the questions.
4.2.8 You are advised not to use correction fluid/ tape in the national examinations. There have
been instances where the use of correction fluid had affected the legibility of the
examination scripts. There have also been instances where answers were left incomplete
after the correction fluid/ tape had been applied. In addition, answer scripts with correction
fluid/ tape may be damaged if they are required to be scanned. The pages may also be
stuck together if the fluid has not dried.
4.2.9 You must not eat in the examination venue. However, you can drink water and the water
bottle must be placed on the floor next to your seat.
5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS
5.1
If you are hospitalised or suffering from contagious diseases (e.g. chicken pox), you must
inform SEAB as soon as you have seen a doctor.
Arrangements can be made for you to sit the examination if:

• you have been certified as medically fit by a qualified medical practitioner to sit the
examination; and
• your request to sit the examination is submitted to SEAB before the start of examination.
SEAB can make arrangements for you to take the examination in the hospital if you are
hospitalised, or at a designated examination centre if you have certain types of contagious
diseases. You will have to provide your own stationery, dictionary, calculator etc when you
sit for the examination in the hospital or at a designated examination centre.
Please note that for COVID-19 related conditions and/ or situations, SEAB will provide
separate instructions on the national examination arrangements to the candidates. Due to
the evolving COVID-19 situation, candidates are advised to check SEAB’s website for the
updated arrangements before their examinations.
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5.2 If you are unable to sit for an examination paper or have sat the examination under adverse
conditions (e.g. medical reasons, bereavement, physical injuries) you may apply for special
consideration (SC), provided:
5.2.1 You have completed at least 50% of the component weighting for the affected subject; and
5.2.2 You have the relevant evidence and supporting documents to support your application (e.g.,
medical report / statement from a qualified medical practitioner or a death certificate due to
bereavement reason).
You must inform SEAB via email to SEAB_GCE_SC@seab.gov.sg before the start
of the affected examination paper or immediately after the affected examination paper,
if you have / would be adversely affected by the event.
Please inform SEAB early, as you have to factor in the need to submit the completed SC
application form with the supporting documents no later than 3 working days after the
last day of the examination. The deadlines for each examination are as follows:
• By 21 July 2022 for Mid-Year MTL/ MTB examinations (including MTL/ MTB Oral
and LC examinations conducted in June/July 2022
• By 18 October 2022 for GCE N(T)/(A)-Level Year-End examination
• By 17 November 2022 for GCE O-Level Year-End examination
• By 07 December 2022 for GCE A-Level Year-End examination
Late submissions or applications with incomplete information or supporting documents

from the deadlines stated above would not be processed.
5.3 Major Train Service Disruptions
• In the event of a major train service disruption, you do not have to obtain an excuse
chit from the train operators.
• The list of examination centres near MRT / LRT stations can be obtained from:
▪ SEAB’s website
▪ SEAB’s advisory posters at the MRT stations; and
▪ LTA’s ‘MyTransport.SG’ app
You should go through familiarise yourself with the list at least one week before the
start of your examinations.
5.3.1 If you can arrive at your designated examination centre before the end of the paper:
5.3.1.1 You should still make your way to your designated examination centre;
5.3.1.2 You will be given the full duration to sit the paper if you arrive before the end
of the paper.
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5.3.2 If you are unable to arrive at your designated examination centre before the end of the
paper:
5.3.2.1 You can head to an examination centre nearest to you to take your examination.
Please contact SEAB immediately and notify them of the examination centre
that you are heading to;
5.3.2.2 You should follow the instructions provided at the train station on the bridging
transport services available, or head to the Passenger Service Centre for
assistance.
5.3.3 If you arrive at the examination centre after the paper has ended or are unable to reach an
examination centre at all, you should contact SEAB immediately.
You may be posted to another examination centre to take your examination for certain
subjects such as Science Practical and Foreign Language listening comprehension
examinations.
For such papers, you must still report to the designated examination centre
indicated on your entry proof even if you are unable to reach the examination centre
before the end of the paper.
5.3.4 You may contact SEAB via our feedback form if you have any enquiries regarding major
train service disruptions.
5.4 Other Unexpected Situations
5.4.1 For any unexpected situations where you are not able to reach the examination centre on
time for the examination (e.g. caught in massive traffic jam or flood), you must contact
SEAB immediately for assistance.
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6 RESULT AND EXAMINATION CERTIFICATES
6.1 Release of Results
Mid-Year examination Year-End examination

(Mother Tongue
Language (MTL) only)
GCE N(T)/N(A)- Levels Mid-December of the
examination year
GCE O-Level End-August of the Mid-January of the following
examination year year
GCE A-Level End-August of the End February of the following
examination year year
6.1.1 The following documents will be mailed to the postal address that you have provided to
SEAB:
• Your result slip will be mailed within two working days from the date of the results
release.
• Your examination certificate will be mailed within two working days from date of the
results release if you are eligible to receive an examination certificate.
If you are eligible for Singpass, you can also view your examination results online via
SEAB’s Candidates Portal with your Singpass account.
Note: The Singpass has been enhanced with a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all e-
government transactions that display sensitive individual data or those that require a high
level of identity assurance. The SEAB’s Candidates Portal is one such e-government
service that requires a 2FA login. If you are eligible to apply for Singpass, you are advised
to visit the Singpass website to register, activate and link your mobile phone / token with
your Singpass account.
6.1.2 There is no result slip issued for the GCE O- / A-Level Mid-Year MTL examinations as
some candidates may retake their examinations at the Year-End examination. The better
MTL grade will be reflected in the result slip issued when the Year-End results are released.
You can view your Mid-Year results online via SEAB Candidates Portal.
6.1.3 If you do not have a Singpass account, SEAB will issue a system-generated username to
the email address used for your examination registration, a few days before your
examination’s results release exercise.
6.1.4 Where there is cause for suspicion that any examination rules or regulations have been
breached, SEAB may withhold your result slip and certificate until investigations are
completed and concluded that no breach of examination regulations have been made.
6.1.5 Your result slip or examination certificate will be withheld if you are found to have breached
any of the examination rules or regulations.
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6.1.6 It is compulsory that you sit for all registered components of a subject, such as Oral,
Listening Comprehension, Practical and Written papers. You will receive an “Absent” grade
for the subject if you do not turn up for one or more components unless you have been
granted prior exemption by the SEAB for that component.
6.2 Appeal for Review of Results
6.2.1 You may apply to review your examination results if you feel that the grade you have
obtained does not accurately reflect your achievement in the subject.
6.2.2 You can submit your appeal through SEAB’s Candidates Portal, no later than 5 working
days after the official release of your examination results. The payment also needs to be
made within the same time period, via the e-payment modes offered on the portal.
Please note that late applications will not be considered after the appeal period. Once you
have made payment successfully, the appeal application would be processed.
For clarifications, please contact SEAB via our feedback form
6.2.3 An appeal fee will be charged for each subject.
Your appeal application will only be processed if the application and payment were
received before the deadline.
6.2.4 You can expect to receive the outcome via the email that you registered for your
examinations with, within six (6) weeks after the appeal deadline. Should your appeal
be successful, we will refund your appeal fees and re-issue a result slip and
examination certificate that reflects the adjusted grade for the subject(s) that you
submitted an appeal on.
6.3 Award Eligibility for Examination Certificates
GCE N(T)-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade D or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Normal (Technical) Level.
GCE N(A)-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade 5 or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Normal (Academic) Level.
GCE O-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade 6 or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level).
GCE A-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade E at H1-Level or H2-Level will receive a Singapore-
Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level).
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6.4 Grading Systems
NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

A, B, C, D where Grade A is the highest and Grade
GCE Normal (Technical) Level Pass.
D is the lowest.
Denotes a fail grade.
Ungraded This will be reflected on the result slip but
will not be shown on the certificate.
• Subjects that are denoted as “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 where Grade 1 is the highest and
GCE Normal (Academic) Level Pass.
Grade 5 is the lowest.
Denotes a fail grade.
Ungraded This will be reflected on the result slip but
• Performance in Oral / Aural Examination in Chinese, Malay, Tamil Languages is indicated as
Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
• Subjects that are denoted as “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
ORDINARY LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

NUMERICAL ALPHABETICAL
1
A
2
3 GCE Ordinary Level Pass.
B
4
5
C
6
7 D
Below GCE Ordinary Level Pass.
8 E
This will be reflected on the result slip but
9 No Alphabetical Grade.
• Grade 1 is the highest and Grade 9 is the lowest.
• Performance in Oral / Aural in Chinese, Malay, Tamil and Higher Chinese, Higher Malay and
Higher Tamil is indicated as Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
• Subjects with “UNGRADED” or “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
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ADVANCED LEVEL GRADES
REMARKS
(Subjects Examined at H1 and H2 Level)
A, B, C, D, E where Grade A is the highest and
GCE Advanced Level Pass.
Grade E is the lowest.
*S Failed to obtain a pass in the subject.
This will be reflected on the result slip but will
Ungraded not be shown on the certificate.
• *S denotes Sub-pass.
• Performance in Oral / Aural in Chinese, Malay, Tamil is indicated as Distinction, Merit, Pass
or Ungraded.
Subjects with “S”, “UNGRADED” or “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.

REMARKS
(Subjects Examined at A-Level)
A, B, C, D, E where Grade A is the highest and
Pass grades at A-Level.
Grade E is the lowest.
Failed to obtain a pass at A-Level but is judged
O
to have reached Grade 6 at Ordinary Level.
This will be reflected on the result slip but will
F
not be shown on the certificate.
• Grade F indicates a Fail grade and will not appear on the certificate.
• Performance in Oral / Aural in Chinese, Malay, Tamil Languages is indicated as Distinction,
Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
• Subjects with “UNGRADED” or “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.

REMARKS
(Subjects Examined at AO-Level)
NUMERICAL ALPHABETICAL
1
A
2
3 Pass
B
4
5
C
6
7 D This will not be shown on the certificate but it
8 E
will be reflected on the result slip
9 No Alphabetical Grade
• Results for subjects offered at AO-Level will be shown as grades 1 to 9 with 1 to 6 being pass
grades and 7 to 9 fail grades. Grade 7 to 9 will not appear on the certificate.
• The alphabetical grades for AO-Level will be shown
• Performance in Oral/Aural in Chinese, Malay, Tamil Languages is indicated as Distinction,
Merit, Pass or Ungraded
• Subjects with ‘Ungraded’ or ‘ABSENT’ will not be shown on the certificate
Private candidates will be issued with the corresponding certificate(s) of the subjects registered.
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6.5 Issuance of Examination Certificates
6.5.1 Successful candidates will receive the GCE N(T)- / N(A)- / O- and A-level examination
certificates by registered post within 2 working days of the result release for the respective
Year-End examinations. This includes candidates taking only a Mid-Year subject in the
GCE O- or A-Level examinations, provided they obtain a pass in at least one subject.
6.5.2 Any examination certificate that is not delivered successfully to private candidates will be
sent to SEAB. For clarifications, please contact SEAB via our feedback form. Certificates
not claimed within one year from the year of examination will be destroyed, and no
replacement will be made available.
6.5.3 You may request for a re-print of your examination certificate(s) if there is an error in your
name. You must make the request within two (2) months from the date of issue and there
will be a service charge of S$50. All requests must be sent to SEAB via our feedback form.
6.5.4 Candidates who are Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents and have a
Singpass account will be able to retrieve their digitised examination results in OpenCerts
format five (5) working days after the release of results. These examination results will be
available via the MySkillsFuture Skills Passport. Please note that the digitised results can
be submitted electronically to the universities you are applying to. You may refer to our
website for more information.
6.5.5
SEAB does not issue duplicate copies of the examination certificates.
If your past years' digitised examination results are not available, you may submit a
request to SEAB through online feedback form. More information could be found at
here..
7 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS
7.1 Examinations with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
7.1.1 You will be issued with a Personalised Multiple Choice Answer Sheet (PMCAS) to shade
your answers for examination papers with MCQs. You are reminded to use 2B pencils to
shade your answers in the PMCAS. A soft eraser should be used for erasing if you wish to
change your answers.
7.2 Listening comprehension examinations
7.2.1 Listening comprehension examinations will be conducted through a broadcast. You are
advised to report to your respective examination centres punctually.
7.3 Science practical examinations
7.3.1 You will receive a mail pouch informing you of your Science practical examination schedule
at least two (2) weeks before the examination date. The schedule will include information
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such as the examination centre, reporting venue, reporting time, examination start time,
examination end time and dismissal time.
7.3.2 You should contact SEAB via our feedback form if you do not receive your Science practical
examination schedule two (2) weeks before the examination date. It is important that you
arrive at the designated reporting venue at the examination centre before the reporting time
indicated in your Science practical examination schedule.
7.3.3 Science practical examinations are conducted in shifts. You are required to report to the
reporting room before the start of the examination and you must report to the quarantine
room after your examination. You must surrender all electronic devices once you report to
the examination personnel. You will be quarantined before and after the examinations.
7.3.4 You may not be allowed to sit the Science practical examination if you report after the
scheduled reporting time for your allocated shift.
7.3.5 If you are found in possession of any electronic devices anytime at the reporting room,
science laboratory or quarantine room, be it before or after the Science practical
examination, you are liable for the same penalty as those who commit an act of dishonesty.
7.3.6 You are not allowed to bring in any reference materials and / or any unauthorised materials,
including the Periodic Tables and / or devices as stipulated in the Examination Rules and
Regulations (Section 3) into the science laboratory.
7.3.7 Candidates who contravene the above regulations are liable for the same penalty as those
who commit an act of dishonesty.
7.4 Oral examinations
7.4.1 You must refer to your entry proof for the specific date that you have been scheduled to sit
the oral examination. Please take note of your assigned examination centre for the oral
examination.
7.4.2 On the day of the oral examination, you are required to report to your assigned examination
centre at least 45 minutes before the start of the examination. You will need to report to the
waiting room / area and wait for your turn to be examined by the oral examiners.
7.4.3 Upon reporting to the waiting room, you must surrender all unauthorised materials and
electronic devices. If you are found in possession of such materials / electronic devices
within the premises of the oral examination (e.g., waiting room or examination room), you
are liable for the same penalty as those who commit an act of dishonesty.
7.5 Literature in English (8832 and 9509)
Candidates sitting Literature in English (8832 and 9509) may take the texts they have studied into
the examination venue with the following conditions:
7.5.1 Materials that can be taken into the examination venue

Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the
examination venue. Candidates are only allowed to bring one hardcopy of each approved
text. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed. No other materials,
including critical works or study notes of any kind, should be taken into the examination venue.
The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
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7.5.2 Underlining and highlighting of texts
Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing
else should be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper
such as post-its and tape flags are not allowed.
7.5.3 Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g., use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips)
is not permitted.
7.6 Mother Tongue Language and Literature Subjects
Candidates offering the following papers may take the texts they have studied into the examination
venue with the following conditions:
• GCE A-Level Chinese Language and Literature (9572/3)

• GCE A-Level Chinese Language and Literature [Revised] (9575/3)
• GCE A-Level Malay Language and Literature (9573/3)
• GCE A-Level Malay Language and Literature [Revised] (9576/3)
• GCE A-Level Tamil Language and Literature (9574/3)
• GCE A-Level Tamil Language and Literature [Revised] (9577/3)
7.6.1 Material that can be taken into the examination venue

Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the
examination venue. Candidates are only allowed to bring one hardcopy of each approved
text. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed. Nothing else,
including critical works or study notes of any kind, should be taken into the examination venue.
The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
7.6.2 Underlining and highlighting of texts

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins are permitted. Nothing
else should be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper
such as post-its and tape flags are not allowed.
7.6.3 Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g., use of post-its, tape flags or paper
clips) are not permitted.
Please refer to Annex D for the lists of approved texts.
7.7 Geography
7.7.1 Topographical maps used in Geography papers must be returned to the invigilators at the
end of the examination.
7.8 e-Examinations
7.8.1 You will be sitting for the e-Examinations at your posted examination centre. The IT devices
and support will be provided by the examination centre that you are posted to.
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7.8.2 The GCE A-Level H2 Mother Tongue Language and Literature Paper 2 (9575/2 or 9572/2*,
9576/2 or 9573/2* and 9577/2 or 9574/2*) is conducted using the SEAB e-Exam System.
* These syllabus codes will only be offered in 2022.
The GCE A-Level H2 Translation (Chinese) Paper 1 and Paper 2 (9571/1 and 9571/2) is
conducted using the SEAB e-Exam System.
7.8.3 The oral examination for the following subjects are conducted using the SEAB eExam
system.
EXAMINATION SUBJECT CODE /

SUBJECT NAME
LEVEL PAPER NUMBERS
GCE N(T)-Level English Language Syllabus T 1195/4
GCE N(T)-Level Basic Chinese 1202/2
GCE N(T)-Level Basic Malay 1203/2
GCE N(T)-Level Basic Tamil 1204/2
GCE N(A)-Level English Language Syllabus A 1190/5
GCE N(A)-Level Chinese 1196/3
GCE N(A)-Level Malay 1197/3
GCE N(A)-Level Tamil 1198/3
GCE O-Level English Language 1128/4
GCE O-Level Chinese 1160/3
GCE O-Level Malay 1148/3
GCE O-Level Tamil 1157/3
GCE O-Level Higher Chinese 1116/3
GCE O-Level Higher Malay 1117/3
GCE O-Level Higher Tamil 1147/3
GCE A-Level Chinese Language 8655/2
GCE A-Level Malay Language 8656/2
GCE A-Level Tamil Language 8657/2
A video stimulus will be shown as part of the oral examination. For subjects where there is
a reading passage or presentation topics as part of the oral examination, the reading
passage or presentation topics will be shown using the SEAB eExam system.
7.8.4 Private candidates may visit SEAB’s website to find more details on the e-oral
examination and e-written examination. Online tutorials are available for candidates
to view and familiarise themselves prior to the e-Examinations.
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ANNEX A-1: LIST OF APPROVED CALCULATORS
LIST OF APPROVED SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS1

The following scientific calculator models are suitable for GCE N(T), N(A), O and A-Level examinations.
S/N Calculator Brand Calculator Model Approved Period1
1 FX 82MS 2003 – 2026
2 CASIO FX 85MS 2003 – 2026
3 FX 95MS 2003 – 2026
4 FX 96SG Plus 2013 – 2025
5 FX 97SG X 2018 – 2026
6 FX 350MS 2003 – 2026
7 CANON F-960SG 2017 – 2026
8 SHARP EL W531S 2010 – 2023
9 EL W531S II 2018 – 2026
10 EL W531S II Silver Edition 2021 – 2025
11 EL W531XM 2014 – 2023
12 EL 533X 2013 – 2024
LIST OF APPROVED GRAPHING CALCULATORS1

The following graphing calculator models are approved for use ONLY in subjects examined at the H1,
H2 and H3 Levels of the GCE A-Level curriculum.
Note: All graphing calculators must be reset prior to any examination.
S/N Calculator Brand Calculator Model Operating System Approved Period1
1 CASIO FX-9860GIIs OS 2.04 2014 – 2022

OS 2.09
2 TI-84 Plus OS 2.43 2006 – 2024
3 TEXAS TI-84 Plus Silver Edition OS 2.53MP 2006 – 2024
INSTRUMENTS OS 2.55MP
4 TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition OS 4.0 2015 – 2023
OS 4.2
5 TI-84 Plus CE OS 5.0.1 2017 – 2024
OS 5.1.5
OS 5.2.0
OS 5.2.2
OS 5.3.0
OS 5.3.1
OS 5.4.0
OS 5.6.0
OS 5.6.1
6 TI-84 Plus CE Python OS 5.6.1 2022 – 2026
1
The calculator models in the list are in production and are easily available for purchase. If there is no application for an extension to the approved period
for a calculator model, it will be moved to the list of previously approved calculators upon the expiry of the approval period. The onus is on the vendors to
submit and apply for an extension of the approved period if their models are still in production and are easily available for purchase.
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PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CALCULATORS THAT STILL CAN BE USED2
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS
Brand : CASIO
Previously FX 82AU FX 82C FX 82D FX 82L FX 82LB FX 82SUPER
Approved FX 82SX FX 82TL FX 82W FX 85N FX 85S FX 85V
Models
FX 85VH FX 95 SG Plus FX 100C FX 100D FX 100S FX 100V
FX 100Z FX 115D FX 115N FX 115S FX 115V FX 135
FX 350C FX 350D FX 350HA FX 350HB FX 350TL FX 350TLG
FX 350W FX D400 FX 451M FX 500MS FX 570AD FX 570AV
FX 570CD FX 570CV FX 570S FX 570Z FX 820MS FX 901
FX 911S FX 911SA FX 911W FX 911Z FX 991D FX 991N
FX 991S FX 991V FX 992S FX 992V FX 992VB
Brand : CANON
Previously F 200 F 401 F 402 F 500 F 501 F 502
Approved F 601 F 602 F 604 F 612 F 715S F 720
Models
Brand : SHARP
Previously EL 506L EL 509G EL 509L EL 509MS EL 509R EL 509V
Approved EL 509VM EL 509W EL 509WM EL 509WS EL 509X EL 510R
Models
EL 520G EL 520L EL 531GH EL 531LH EL 531P EL 531RH
EL 531V EL 531VB EL 531VH EL W531M EL 546G EL 546L
EL 546LV EL 546VA EL 553 EL 556G EL 556L
Brand : TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

Previously BA II PLUS BA REAL BA 35 SOLAR TI 25 STAT TI 30X TI 30XA
Approved ESTATE
Models TI 30XIIB TI 30XIIS TI 30 CHALLENGER TI TI 32
30XSOLAR EXPLORER
PLUS
TI 34 TI 34II TI 35X TI 36XSOLAR
2 All previously approved calculator models, including those that no longer appear on the current approved list, can continue to be used for all national
examinations unless there is a change in policy, syllabus or examination format. Under any of these situations, the Singapore Examinations and
Assessment Board (SEAB) may withdraw the approval for use of these calculators in the examinations. The schools and the public will be notified at
least two years in advance if there is any change in policy with regard to the use of any calculator in the national examinations.
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Brand : HEWLETT PACKARD
Previously HP 6S HP 6S SOLAR HP 8S HP 9S HP 10B
Approved HP 10S HP 10S+ HP 14B
Models
Brand : AURORA
Previously SC 110 SC 120 SC 150 SC 170 SC 200 SC 210
Approved SC 260 SC 500 SC 550
Models
Brand : FIAMO
Previously SC 6 SC 20
Approved
Models
Brand : HOSEKI
Previously H 1030 H 1031
Approved
Models
Brand : HUBBLE COMPUTING

Previously SC 10B SC 10C
Approved
Models
Brand : KARCE
Previously KC107 KC108 KC109 KC S187 KC S3500
Approved
Models
GRAPHING CALCULATORS
The following graphing calculator models are approved for use ONLY in subjects examined at the H1, H2
and H3 Levels of the GCE A-Level curriculum.
Note: All graphing calculators must be reset prior to any examination.
Brand : CASIO
Previously FX 9860G Slim CFX 9850GC PLUS FX 9860G
Approved
Models
Brand : TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

Previously TI-83 Plus TI-84 Plus Pocket SE
Approved
Models
2
All previously approved calculator models, including those that no longer appear on the current approved list, can continue to be used for all national
Assessment Board (SEAB) may withdraw the approval for use of these calculators in the examinations. The schools and the public will be notified at
least two years in advance if there is any change in policy with regard to the use of any calculator in the national examinations.
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ANNEX A-2: STEPS TO CLEAR ALL MEMORY IN GRAPHING CALCULATORS (GC)
Casio GCs
Resetting the Casio FX-9860G, Casio FX-9860G Slim and Casio FX-9860 GIIs for the examinations
Casio fx-9860G
Casio fx-9860G Slim

tan (F) F5 (Reset)
ab
c
Casio fx-9860GIIs
(G)
F6 ( )
F1 (Yes) F2 (Initialize All)
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Resetting Casio CFX-9850 GC for the examinations
Step 1: Highlight the MEM icon on the main menu and then press EXE or press tan .
Step 2: Use ▼ to move the highlighting down to “Reset” and then press EXE .
Step 3: Press F1 (YES) to reset the calculator.
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Texas Instrument GCs

Steps to Clear All MEMORY for TI-83 GC
To reset all memory on the Texas Instrument graphing calculator, follow the following steps:
1. Press 2ND MEM to display the MEMORY menu.
2. Select 7: Reset…
3. From the RAM ARCHIVE ALL menu, press to display the ALL menu.
4. Select 1: All Memory… to display the RESET MEMORY menu.
5. Select 2: Reset
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Singapore Reset Procedures for TI-84 Plus Family of GCs
Step 1: Make sure the calculator is off

Step 2: Press On key while holding the 2 and 8 keys. You will see the following screen.
Step 3: Press the ZOOM key to select “OK”. You will see the following screen with a blinking cursor on
the upper left corner. Leave the calulator on this “MEM cleared” screen for invigilators to check.
*Note that the screen should read MEM Cleared and not RAM cleared.
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ANNEX B-1: LIST OF SUBJECTS WHERE USE OF DICTIONARIES IS ALLOWED
GCE N(A)-LEVEL
SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE/PAPER NUMBER
Chinese 1196/1
Malay 1197/1
Tamil 1198/1
Bengali 3236/1
Gujarati 3237/1
Hindi 3238/1
Panjabi 3239/1
Urdu 3240/1
GCE O-LEVEL
Higher Chinese 1116/1

Chinese 1160/1
Higher Malay 1117/1
Malay 1148/1
Higher Tamil 1147/1
Tamil 1157/1
Hindi 3194/1
Urdu 3196/1
Gujarati 3199/1
Panjabi 3203/1
Bengali 3215/1
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ANNEX B-2: LIST OF SUBJECTS WHERE USE OF DICTIONARIES IS ALLOWED
GCE A-LEVEL
• Candidates who sit for the following H2 Mother Tongue Language and Literature subjects will be
allowed to use the approved dictionaries.

Chinese Language & Literature [Revised] 9575/1
Malay Language & Literature [Revised] 9576/1
Tamil Language & Literature [Revised] 9577/1
• Candidates who sit for the H2 Translation (Chinese) will be allowed to use the approved dictionaries.
Please refer to 3.16 for use of dictionaries for A-Level H2 Translation (Chinese)
• Candidates who sit for the following subjects will be allowed to use the approved dictionaries for paper
1, part 1 only.
The use of dictionaries is strictly prohibited during the conduct of paper 1, part 2.
SUBJECT
CODE/ Duration of Duration of
SUBJECT NAME
PAPER Part 1 Part 2
NUMBER
Chinese Language 8655/1
Malay Language 8656/1
Tamil Language 8657/1
Bengali 8827/1
1 hr 30 mins 1 hr 30 mins
Gujarati 8828/1
Hindi 8829/1
Panjabi 8836/1
Urdu 8837/1
General Studies in Chinese 8642/1 1 hr 30 mins 1 hr 10 mins
Chinese Language & Literature 9572/1

1hr
Malay Language & Literature 9573/1 1 hr 15 mins
Tamil Language & Literature 9574/1
a) The question paper will be issued separately in 2 parts: Part 1 consists of composition / functional-
writing and Part 2 consists of comprehension and language usage.
b) Part 1 will be issued to candidates first.

Dictionary
Part 1 Allowed to use
Part 2 Not allowed.

Place on floor before start of part 2
c) Dictionaries can only be used for Part 1 of the paper.
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d) At the end of Paper 1, Part 1, there will be an admin break of 15 mins. Candidates must remain
seated during the admin break.
e) During the admin break, candidates will be instructed to place their dictionaries on the floor.
f) Paper 1, Part 2 question papers will only be issued after all candidates have placed their
dictionaries on the floor.
g) During the admin break, candidates are NOT allowed to read the questions in Paper 1, Part
2, go through their answers in Paper 1, Part 1, or perform any writing. After the admin break,
candidates may either proceed with answering Paper 1, Part 2 first or continue with Paper 1, Part
1. Should candidates choose to continue with Paper 1, Part 1, they will not have access to their
dictionaries.
h) The total examination duration excludes the 15-min admin break.
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ANNEX C: LIST OF APPROVED DICTIONARIES
APPROVED CHINESE DICTIONARIES
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER ISBN NUMBER APPROVED

PERIOD
新编学生实用词典 981-255-911-6
1 新亚出版社 2019 - 2023
（第七版增订本） 978-981-255-911-1
981-274-954-3
2 新编小学实用词典新亚出版社 2019 – 2023
978-981-274-954-3
最新汉语大词典 978-983-01-1073-8
3 联营出版（马）有限公司 2018 - 2022
（第 5 版） 978-983-01-1122-3
Marshall Cavendish
4 全球华语大词典 978-981-4684-38-5 2018 - 2022
Education Pte Ltd
5 新世纪学生华语词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 978-981-4237-75-8 2021 - 2025
APPROVED CHINESE E-DICTIONARIES
S/N NAME and MODEL PUBLISHER APPROVED

PERIOD
1 Besta All Pass 1 iKnow Pte Ltd / Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2020 - 2024
2 Besta All Pass S1 Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2022 - 2026
3 Besta All Pass 5 Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2022 - 2026
4 HansVision PX2201 Creative Knowledge Labs Pte Ltd 2021 – 2025
5 HansVision PX2181 Creative Knowledge Labs Pte Ltd 2021 – 2025
Creative Technology Ltd / Creative Knowledge
6 HansVision PX2131 2021 – 2025
Labs Pte Ltd
7 HansVision PX2101 2021 – 2025
Labs Pte Ltd
8 HansVision PX2051 2021 – 2025
Labs Pte Ltd
9 ZZ.New-A+ ZZ.Perfection Pte Ltd 2018 – 2022
10 Besta All Pass 2 iKnow Pte Ltd / Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2022 – 2026
11 Besta All Pass 3 iKnow Pte Ltd / Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2022 – 2026
12 Besta All Pass S2 Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2022 – 2026
13 Besta All Pass 6 Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2022 – 2026
*All previously approved dictionaries, including those that no longer appear on the current approved list, can continue to be used for the national
Assessment Board (SEAB) may withdraw the approval for use of these dictionaries in the examinations. The schools and the public will be notified
in advance if there is any change in policy on the use of any dictionary in the national examinations.
*Please refer to 3.16 for use of dictionaries for A-Level H2 Translation (Chinese)
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PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CHINESE DICTIONARIES*
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER ISBN NUMBER

1 华语规范字典胜利出版私人有限公司 9971-61-969-5
2 华语规范词典胜利出版私人有限公司 981-237-067-6
3 规范汉语词典联营出版有限公司 983-820-627-X
4 时代商务馆学华语词典新加坡泛太平洋教育出版社 978-981-271-770-2
9789830102160
5 新汉语字典联营出版有限公司
9789830109619
思达出版有限公司
6 新华现代汉语词典 981-4176-11-7
商务印书馆国际有限公司
981-4133-55-8
7 新世纪学生新词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆
978-981-4133-55-5
981-4070-36X
8 新世纪高级汉语词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 981-4133-40X
978-981-4133-40-1
7-100-04385-9
9 现代汉语词典(第五版) 商务印书馆
978-7100-04385-4
983-820-865-5
10 最新规范汉语词典联营出版有限公司
9789830109602
983-820-625-3
11 最新汉语大词典(世纪版) 联营出版有限公司
983-820-626-1
12 实用汉语词典胜利书局 9971-61-513-4
13 时代新汉语词典联邦出版社,华语教学出版社 981-01-8-720-3
981-009-289X
14 现代汉语新词典商务印书馆
978-981-009-289-4
15 现代汉语小词典（增补本）朗文出版有限公司，商务印书馆 978912475343
16 现代华语词典上海书局(私人)有限公司 9971-906-91-0
981-04-5989-0
17 现代华语词典(修订版) 中图上海书局
983-2594-02-2
983-820-863-9
18 现代实用汉语词典联营出版有限公司
983-820-864-7
7-100-03974-1
978-7100-03974-1
19 新华字典 (第十版) 商务印书馆
7-100-03931-2
978-7100-03931-4
20 新汉语词典联营出版有限公司 967-9985-92-X
21 新编学生词典上海书局 997190672
981-4070-661
22 新世纪汉语词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆
978-981-4070-66-9
23 最新学生词典联营出版有限公司 967-9985-78-4
24 世纪版新汉语字典联营出版（马）有限公司 978-983-01-0961-9
25 规范汉语词典联营出版（马）有限公司 978-983-820-627-3
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S/N TITLE PUBLISHER ISBN NUMBER

26 最新规范汉语词典（修订版）联营出版（马）有限公司 978-983-01-0960-2
983-820-625-3
27 最新汉语大词典(世纪版) 联营出版（马）有限公司
983-820-626-1
28 新世纪高级学习词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 978-981-4333-25-2
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CHINESE E-DICTIONARIES*
S/N NAME and MODEL PUBLISHER

1 Besta All Pass-1 Besta DigiTech Pte Ltd
2 Besta New All Pass-1 iKnow Pte Ltd
3 ZZ New-01 ZZ Perfection Pte Ltd
APPROVED MALAY E-DICTIONARIES
S/N NAME and MODEL PUBLISHER APPROVED

PERIOD
Global Translator / Model M188 e-
EDN-Media Consultant Pte
1 dictionary (Kamus Bimbit Elektronik 2021 - 2025
Ltd
Riang Ria)
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MALAY DICTIONARIES*
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER
1 Kamus Dewan (Edisi Kedua) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka

2 Kamus Dewan (Edisi Ketiga) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
3 Kamus Dewan (Edisi Keempat) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
4 Kamus Pelajar (Terbitan KBSM) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
5 Kamus Pelajar (Terbitan Khas KBSM) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
6 Kamus Pelajar Bahasa Malaysia (Edisi Kedua) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
7 Kamus Pelajar Bahasa Malaysia (Terbitan Khas KBSM) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
8 Kamus Pelajar Bahasa Melayu Dewan (Edisi Kedua) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
9 Kamus Komprehensif Bahasa Melayu Oxford Fajar Sdn. Bhd.
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APPROVED TAMIL DICTIONARIES
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER APPROVED PERIOD

Lakshmi’s Learners’ Tamil Language
Lakshmi Publications,
1 Dictionary (Revised Edition) 2021 – 2025
Singapore
ISBN 978-981-08-6695-2
Uma Natramil Peragaraathi
Uma Publications, Kuala
2 (Revised Edition) 2019 – 2023
Lumpur
ISBN 978-967-434-270-8
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TAMIL DICTIONARIES*
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER
Lakshmi’s Learners’ Tamil Language

1 Lakshmi Publications, Singapore
Dictionary
Puthiya Tamil Akaraathi Uma Publications,
2
(New Tamil – Tamil Dictionary) Kuala Lumpur
Tamil – Tamil Akara Muthali
3 Government of Tamilnadu Textbook Committee
(M Shanmugam Pillai)
Kriyavin Tarkalat Tamil Akarati
4 (Tamil – Tamil Version only) Cre-A Publishers, Chennai
ISBN 978-81-85602-91-2
Kazhakat Tamil Akaraathi The South India Saiva Siddhanta Works Publishing
5
(Tamil – Tamil Dictionary) Society, Tinnevelly Limited, Chennai
Kazhakat Tamil Kaiyakaraathi The South India Saiva Siddhanta Works Publishing
6
(Tamil – Tamil Dictionary) Society, Tinnevelly Limited, Chennai
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ANNEX D: LIST OF APPROVED TEXTS FOR H2 MOTHER TONGUE SUBJECTS
H2 CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9572/3 & 9575/3)
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER

Text 1 《大学先修班 H2/H3 华文与玲子传媒私人有限公司，
文学指定文本古典文学》 2014
Text 2 《现代文学指定文本 --㗝呸玲子传媒私人有限公司，
店》 2017
文学指定文本现代文学》 2018
（修订版）
Text 4 《大学先修班 H2 华文与文玲子传媒私人有限公司，
学指定文学作品》——现代文 2020
学
文学指定文学作品》——古典 2020
文学
(For candidates doing H2 CLL syllabus)

The book containing the original text of all the poems, “Ci”, classical prose, short story & Modern Play
etc. from the H2 CLL syllabus published by Lingzi Media Pte Ltd will be the only publication which can
be used in the open book examination. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed.
Open Text regulations for H2 CLL

A Materials that can be taken into the examination room
Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the examination venue.
No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed. Only one copy of an original text is
allowed in the examination venue per examination. Nothing else, including critical works or study notes
of any kind, should be taken into the examination venue. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
B Underlining and highlighting of text

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing else should
be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper such as post-its and tape
flags are not allowed.
C Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in text (e.g., use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips) is not
permitted.
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H2 MALAY LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9573/3)
BAHAGIAN A: NOVEL
Jendela Menghadap Jalan oleh Rohaini Matdarin (Utusan Publications & Distributors Sdn Bhd,
Kuala Lumpur)
BAHAGIAN B: CERPEN
Begitulah Kata-kata editor Sa’eda Buang (Marshall Cavendish Education, Singapore)
a) Yang oleh Jamal Ismail
b) Si Malang Jalang oleh Saedah Saad
c) Suatu Perjalanan Sebuah Peta Sebuku Roti oleh Basiran Haji Hamzah
d) Pertemuan oleh Isa Kamari
e) Jago oleh Ahmad Jaaffar Munasip
f) Ruang oleh Ismail Wardi
BAHAGIAN C: SAJAK
a) Pendakian oleh Mohd Taha Jamil
b) Api oleh Mohamed Latiff Mohamed
c) Begitulah Kata-kata oleh Masuri S. N.
d) Betapapun Gerak-Cepat Kehidupan Akan Kususuri Landasan ini oleh Ahmad Mohd Tahir
e) Dalang: Episod Tiga oleh Rasiah Halil
f) Pustakaku dalam Remang Senja oleh Sa’eda Buang
g) Balada Merdeka oleh Peter Augustine Goh
h) Tanda Tangan oleh Noridah Kamari
i) Menjaring Mentari Hidupku oleh Abdul Kadir Pandi
j) Anak Tetangga Kelantan Lane oleh Kamaria Buang
BAHAGIAN D: DRAMA
a) Anjing untuk Diplomat oleh Hamed Ismail
b) Cahaya di Hujung Senja oleh M. Saffri A. Manaf
c) Titik Pertemuan oleh Rohman Munasip
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H2 MALAY LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (REVISED) (9576/3)
BAHAGIAN A: NOVEL DAN CERPEN
NOVEL
Batas Langit (Edisi Pelajar) oleh Mohamed Latiff Mohamed, Angkatan Sasterawan ‘50,
2021
CERPEN
Antologi Titik Pertemuan, Angkatan Sasterawan ‘50, 2021
a) Yang oleh Jamal Ismail
b) Angin Timur Angin Barat oleh Shahnon Ahmad
c) Suatu Perjalanan Sebuah Peta Sebuku Roti oleh Basiran Haji Hamzah
d) Tulang Pekasam Ikan Puyu oleh Azizi Hj Abdullah
e) Jago oleh Ahmad Jaaffar Munasip
BAHAGIAN B: PUISI TRADISIONAL DAN MODEN

a) Orang-orang Miskin oleh W.S. Rendra
b) Guru Oh Guru oleh Usman Awang
c) Ini Nasi Yang Kusuap oleh Masuri S.N.
d) Betapapun Gerak Cepat Kehidupan akan Kususuri Landasan ini oleh Ahmad Mohd
Tahir
e) Jerebu oleh Rasiah Halil
f) Anak Tetangga Kelantan Lane oleh Kamaria Buang
g) Syair Nasib Melayu oleh Tenas Effendy
h) Syair Singapura Terbakar oleh Munshi Abdullah
i) Syair Siti Zubaidah
BAHAGIAN C: DRAMA
a) Anjing Untuk Diplomat oleh Hamed Ismail
b) Terbelenggu oleh Amanah Mustafi
c) Titik Pertemuan oleh Rohman Munasip
BAHAGIAN D: ANALISIS TEKS

Analisis Teks Bebas
Open Text regulations for H2 MLL

Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the examination
venue. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed. Only one copy of an
original text is allowed in the examination venue per examination. Nothing else, including critical
works or study notes of any kind, should be taken into the examination venue. The use of dictionaries
is not permitted.

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing else
should be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper such as post-
its and tape flags are not allowed.

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in text (e.g., use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips) is
not permitted.
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H2 TAMIL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9574/3)
41
H2 TAMIL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9577/3)
42
Open Text regulations for H2 TLL

Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the examination
venue. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed. Only one copy of an original
text is allowed in the examination venue per examination. Nothing else, including critical works or study
notes of any kind, should be taken into the examination venue. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing else should
be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper such as post-its and tape
flags are not allowed.

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in text (e.g., use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips) is not
permitted.
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ANNEX E: ORAL EXAMINATIONS INSTRUCTIONS
GCE N(T)- and N(A)-Level
English Language Syllabus T (1195/04)
SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
1195/04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS T

ORAL EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1 The English Language Oral Communication paper consists of two parts. Candidates will sit the
paper in the order listed below:
Reading Aloud : You will be required to read aloud a passage bearing in mind the context
provided.
Spoken Interaction : You will engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners on a topic
related to a video clip.
2 This is how the examination will be conducted:
a) Report to the Assistant Oral Examiner by the appointed time. You will be asked to sign
against your name on the attendance sheet. The Assistant Oral Examiner will key in the
Exam Centre Key for you to start the silent preparation.
b) You will carry out the silent preparation on a laptop. During preparation, you are to study
the passage and watch the video clip. You will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker.
You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be logged out
automatically.
c) When it is your turn to be examined, report to the Oral Examiners.
d) During the Oral examination, you will first read aloud the passage and then watch the video
clip one more time before the discussion with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
Examiners immediately.
e) The statement on copyright, which you may see below the video frame, will not be tested.
3 You must remember to bring your identification document with a photograph (e.g. NRIC or passport)
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If you
do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
SINGAPORE EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENT BOARD
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English Language Syllabus A (1190/04)

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL
1190/04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS A
ORAL EXAMINATION
provided.
Spoken Interaction : You will engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners on a topic related
to a video clip.
b) You will carry out the silent preparation on a laptop. During preparation, you are to study
the passage and watch the video clip. You will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker.
You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be logged out
automatically.
clip one more time before the discussion with the Oral Examiners If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you were saw earlier, you must inform the
Oral Examiners immediately.
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If you
do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
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Basic Mother Tongues (1202/2, 1203/2 and 1204/2)

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
1202/2 BASIC CHINESE

1203/2 BASIC MALAY
1204/2 BASIC TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
1 The Oral examination consists of two parts. Candidates will sit the paper in the order given below:
Reading Aloud : You will be required to read aloud a passage.
Conversation : You will watch a video clip. Thereafter, you will engage in a conversation
related to the theme of the video with the Oral Examiners.
a) Report to the Assistant Oral Examiner by the appointed time. You will be asked to sign against
your name on the attendance sheet. The Assistant Oral Examiner will key in the Exam Centre
Key for you to start the silent preparation.
b) During the silent preparation, you are to study the passage, and watch the video clip. You will
listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so,
at the end of which you will be logged out automatically.
d) During the examination, you will first read aloud the passage and then watch the video clip
one more time before the conversation with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If
you do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
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Mother Tongues (1196/3, 1197/3 and 1198/3)

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL
1196/3 CHINESE
1197/3 MALAY
1198/3 TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
Conversation : You will watch a video clip. Thereafter, you will engage in a
conversation related to the theme of the video with the Oral
Examiners.
b) During the silent preparation, you are to study the passage, and watch the video clip. You
will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to
do so, at the end of which you will be logged out automatically.
one more time before the conversation with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or the
video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
remaining papers.
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GCE O-LEVEL
Mother Tongue Languages (1160/3, 1148/3 and 1157/3)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1160/3 CHINESE
1148/3 MALAY
1157/3 TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
Conversation : You will watch a video clip. Thereafter, you will engage in a conversation
related to the theme of the video with the Oral Examiners.
b) During the silent preparation, you are to study the passage, and watch the video clip. You will
listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so,
at the end of which you will be logged out automatically.
one more time before the conversation with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or the
video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
remaining papers.
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Higher Mother Tongues (1116/3, 1117/3 and 1147/3)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1116/3 HIGHER CHINESE

1117/3 HIGHER MALAY
1147/3 HIGHER TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
Oral Presentation : You will watch a video clip and give a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral
Presentation based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus.
Discussion : You will then engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners based on your
Oral Presentation.
b) You will watch a video clip quietly and prepare a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral Presentation
based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus. You will listen to the video clip via the
laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be
logged out automatically.
c) You will be given a piece of paper to write down notes while watching the video clip. You may
bring the notes with you when you meet the Oral Examiners.
d) When it is your turn to be examined, report to the Oral Examiners.
e) Place the piece of notes in the box provided at the end of your Oral examination.
and when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory.
If you do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
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English Language
(1128/04)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1128/04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ORAL EXAMINATION
provided.
Spoken Interaction: You will engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners on a topic related to
a video clip.
b) You will carry out the silent preparation on a laptop. During preparation, you are to study the
passage and watch the video clip. You will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker . You
will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be logged out
automatically.
clip one more time before the discussion with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you were given earlier, you must inform the
Oral Examiners immediately.
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If you do
not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the remaining
papers.
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GCE A-Level
H1 Chinese Language
H1 Malay Language
H1 Tamil Language
(8655/2, 8656/2 and 8657/2)

(ADVANCED LEVEL)
8655/2 CHINESE LANGUAGE

8656/2 MALAY LANGUAGE
8657/2 TAMIL LANGUAGE
ORAL EXAMINATION
Oral Presentation : You will watch a video clip and give a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral
Presentation based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus.
Discussion : You will then engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners based
on your Oral Presentation.
b) You will watch a video clip quietly and prepare a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral
Presentation based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus. You will listen to the video
clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of
which you will be logged out automatically.
c) You will be given a piece of paper to write down notes while watching the video clip. You
may bring the notes with you when you meet the Oral Examiners.
d) When it is your turn to be examined, report to the Oral Examiners.
f) Place the piece of notes in the box provided at the end of your Oral examination.
3 You must remember to bring your identification document with a photograph (e.g. NRIC or
passport) and when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination
is compulsory. If you do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you
they are present for the remaining papers.
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2022 Singapore-Cambridge

GCE N(T), N(A), O & A-Level

Examination Rules and Regulations

9.1 List of approved calculators:

9.2 List of approved dictionaries:

2 EXAMINATION TIMETABLE AND ENTRY PROOF (EP)

2.1 Examination Timetable

2.1.1 Written, Oral and Listening Comprehension Examination

2.1.2 Practical Examination

Your EP will show:

Your EP will show:

2.2.4 A sample EP is shown on the next page.

Your examination centre is

3.1 You must not have in your possession:

Examples of unauthorised devices include but are not limited to:

• Computerised devices • Communication devices

• Smart devices • Other Electronic devices

3.1.2 Any unauthorised materials

Examples of unauthorised materials include but are not limited to:

• Question paper from previous • Entry proof from previous examination

3.3 You must not commit plagiarism or support such acts.

3.12 You must be in an attire which is appropriate for a school/examination environment.

Male private candidates

Female private candidates

Use of Calculators and Dictionaries

• There is no approved list of hard-copy bilingual dictionaries for GCE A-Level H2

3.17 Ownership of Examination Materials

• Be prohibited from taking the examination;

4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS

4.1 Reporting for examination

4.2 During examination

5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS

Arrangements can be made for you to sit the examination if:

Late submissions or applications with incomplete information or supporting documents

5.3 Major Train Service Disruptions

5.4 Other Unexpected Situations

6.1 Release of Results

Mid-Year examination Year-End examination

6.2 Appeal for Review of Results

For clarifications, please contact SEAB via our feedback form

6.2.3 An appeal fee will be charged for each subject.

6.3 Award Eligibility for Examination Certificates

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

ORDINARY LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

ADVANCED LEVEL GRADES

ADVANCED LEVEL GRADES

7 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

7.1 Examinations with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

7.2 Listening comprehension examinations

7.3 Science practical examinations

7.4 Oral examinations

7.5 Literature in English (8832 and 9509)

7.5.1 Materials that can be taken into the examination venue

7.5.3 Folding and Flagging of Pages

7.6 Mother Tongue Language and Literature Subjects

• GCE A-Level Chinese Language and Literature (9572/3)

7.6.1 Material that can be taken into the examination venue

7.6.2 Underlining and highlighting of texts

7.6.3 Folding and Flagging of Pages

EXAMINATION SUBJECT CODE /

LIST OF APPROVED SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS1

LIST OF APPROVED GRAPHING CALCULATORS1