Top secondary schools in Singapore based on PSLE COP 2019

Searching for secondary school ranking in 2020? For many parents — if not all — the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) is one of the most important examinations and milestones of their child. Enrolling a child into a good school for some parents might be seen as paving the way for future successes.

In other terms, it is also important to make an informed choice, apart from scores, because the school you enrol your child in will help to shape and influence their holistic development, including personality and behaviour. 

After all, there are only so many years that make up a child’s crucial teenage years. 

Singapore secondary school ranking 2020: Guide to various programmes 

Here are some of the common terms that you will find familiar as you scroll through the list of top secondary schools in Singapore 2020. 

1. O-levels

Most students go through the O-level route (4 years) in Singapore that allows students the choice between a Polytechnic and Junior College (JC) upon graduation.

However, there are certain schools that provide alternative qualifications such as Integrated Programme (IP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) which involve 6 years of education, allowing students to move into A-level examinations or other diplomas directly.

2. Integrated Programme (IP)

The Integrated Programme is a 6-year programme that caters to more academically inclined students to help them gain a broader learning experience.

It provides an integrated secondary and JC education, where secondary school pupils can proceed to JC without taking the GCE O-level Examinations. The IP leads to the A-level examinations or other diplomas.

3. International Baccalaureate (IB)

Like IP, the International Baccalaureate also lasts for 6 years throughout secondary school. The 2-year IB programme is usually completed in the final two years of secondary school education, for students aged 16 to 19 years.

It equips students with critical and independent thinking: to discern between fact and fiction in the evolving learning landscape.

4. Special Assistance Plan (SAP)

Are you thinking of enrolling your child in a school with the Special Assistance Plan? 

Students who take on the Higher Chinese subject and are of the top 30 per cent of the PSLE cohort will be given bonus points. These points will be added to their T-score. To break it down further: 

Students with a Distinction: +3 points 

Students with a Merit: +2 points

Students with a Pass: +1 point

Secondary school ranking: Full list of top secondary schools in Singapore 2020

We rank all secondary schools based on the PSLE cut-off points (COP) of their 2019 intake.

That said, these scores of top secondary schools in Singapore 2020 are just a guide and not indicative that one school is better than the other.

Perhaps, parents, it is also good to check in with your child on what kind of school environment would be ideal or comfortable for them before making that final decision.

This article was first published in theAsianparent.