Do not be worry abt your child not being able to do pure science.


I have a friend who took combined science (since he was in NA stream, he was only allowed to do combined sci) went on to JC taking on double H2 Science (bio and chem). FYI, he only score A2 for his combined science(Bio/CHEM) and he wasn’t offered A.MATH. He is currently doing a degree in science at NUS.

Not being able to do pure science is not the end.

However, if your child really enjoy science, just go ahead to take pure science. It no point taking pure sci and failed. An art stream student can do well and enter uni too.

ITE is better. ITE is more recognised in singapore.

Currently, ITE College EAST are deemed to be the "more popular" one partially due to the big campus. However, no matter which ITE the child eventually entered, it is still best to enroll the child in a course of his choice rather than the campus. Students who score well will still garner chances to enter into polytechnics.

If she barely score well in JC and is suffocating, why not support her decision to enter poly. Through poly, one can proceed to universities as well, and she can be happier. Why not?

H2 math is harder, involve more topics compared to H1. H2 math will provide you with a more solid foundation eventually if one enters universities. In science, IT or engr courses, those without H2 math might be required to take bridging courses in mathematics.

Though poly students may generally stands a lower chance of entering a local uni compared to their JC peers, the trend is changing. Poly diploma are very well recognised in overseas universities, and often receive many exemptions, as well as advance standings.


Poly students are in no way inferior to their JC peers, and can score equally well in the university education. Many poly students are eligible for JC education as well. In fact, some JC peers might not even qualified to enter certain course, such as International Business in SP and NP per say. It is just a matter of fact that they have different view and preference in their education routes.

Also, if you take a look at the Cut-Off-Points of various local universities, the grade needed to enter uni such as NUS through JC-path is not easy (ie need roughly ABB/B).