Reference: MOE Official Information
📊 2025 Junior College Cut-off Points
For the 2025 Junior College (JC) admissions in Singapore, a student’s L1R5 score remains a key criterion for entry into various JCs. Below is a detailed table listing the cut-off points for all JCs.
| Junior College (Chinese Name) | Junior College (English Name) | Science / IB | Arts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 莱佛士初院 | Raffles Institution (RI) | 3 | 5 |
| 华侨中学 | Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) | 4 | 5 |
| 英华自主 | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (ACSI) | 5 (IB) | – |
| 南洋初院 | Nanyang Junior College (NYJC) | 5 | 7 |
| 诺雅初院 | Eunoia Junior College (EJC) | 5 | 6 |
| 圣约瑟书院 | St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) | 6 (IB) | – |
| 维多利亚初院 | Victoria Junior College (VJC) | 6 | 8 |
| 德明政府中学 | Dunman High School (DHS) | 7 | 8 |
| 国家初院 | National Junior College (NJC) | 7 | 8 |
| 淡马锡初院 | Temasek Junior College (TJC) | 7 | 8 |
| 英华初院 | Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC) | 8 | 9 |
| 立化中学 | River Valley High School (RVHS) | 8 | 9 |
| 圣安德烈初院 | St. Andrew’s Junior College (SAJC) | 9 | 10 |
| 安德逊实龙岗初院 | Anderson Serangoon Junior College (ASRJC) | 10 | 11 |
| 公教初院 | Catholic Junior College (CJC) | 12 | 13 |
| 淡滨尼美廉初院 | Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) | 12 | 13 |
| 裕廊先驱初院 | Jurong Pioneer Junior College (JPJC) | 14 | 15 |
| 励仁高级中学 | Millennia Institute (MI) | 17 | 19 |
| 义顺星烁初院 | Yishun Innova Junior College (YIJC) | 18 | 19 |
📈 Changes in Cut-off Points Compared to 2024
- Raffles Institution (RI) continues to have the most competitive entry requirements, with the Science cut-off decreasing from 4 to 3, making it even more selective.
- Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) maintains its Science cut-off at 4, while the Arts cut-off has slightly dropped.
- Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (ACSI) keeps its IB programme cut-off at 5, reflecting its strong appeal as a top-tier international programme.
- Some schools, like Tampines Meridian Junior College (TMJC) and Catholic Junior College (CJC), have stable cut-off points, indicating consistent demand.
🔍 School Comparisons
- Top JCs (RI, HCI) have significantly lower cut-off scores, highlighting their strong academic reputation and selectivity.
- Mid-tier JCs (EJC, VJC) have relatively competitive cut-off points, particularly for the Arts stream, but still attract a high number of students.
- JCs with higher cut-off scores (JPJC, YIJC) provide more opportunities for students with slightly lower L1R5 scores but still aspire to enter JC.
✍️ Notes!
The 2025 Junior College cut-off points reflect the differences in academic standards across schools while also showcasing the variety of choices available to students. While competition remains intense at the top-tier JCs, mid-tier and lower-tier JCs offer viable pathways for students from diverse academic backgrounds.
By analyzing these trends, students and parents can better understand the dynamics of Singapore’s education systemand make informed decisions when planning for JC admission.
🎉 Hope this article helps you better understand this year’s JC admission landscape!
