Attention 2026 A-Level Students!
Did you know there are updates to the A-Level Science syllabus?
Curious about the changes?
Don’t worry—Singapore Learner’s tutors have got you covered!
Changes to ALL Sciences:
- The marks for ALL SCIENCES Practical has been reduced from 55 marks to 50 marks, while the weightage remains at 20 %.
- Additionally, the Planning (P) component reduced from 5 % to 4 %, while other components (Manipulation, measurement and observation (MMO), Presentation of data and observations (PDO) and Analysis, conclusions and evaluation (ACE)) increased from 15 % to 16 %. This suggests that students should focus less on the planning component and more on the other components!
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- As for the assessment objectives, knowledge with understanding is now more worth at 36 % (from 32 %) than handling, applying and evaluating at 44 % (from 48 %). (In layman terms, this means that the questions are set slightly MORE towards remembering and understanding the content THAN application questions).
Changes to H2 Physics ☢️:
- Syllabus code changes from 9749 to 9478.
- [TO BE UPDATED]
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Changes to H2 Chemistry🧪:
- Syllabus code changes from 9729 to 9476.
- For Paper 3 (Structured Questions), the total marks has now decreased from 80 marks to 75 marks, with from Section A (Long Structured Question) decreased from 60 marks to 55 marks. Weightage of Paper 3 (35 %) and marks from Section B (20 marks) remains.
- Clearer wordings in the learning outcomes (L.O), which includes
- For discussion of effects on the entropy of a chemical system, “mixing of particles” is NO LONGER REQUIRED.
- Instead of “describing enzymes as biological catalysts which may have specific activity” and “explaining the relationship between substrate concentration and the rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction in biochemical systems“, candidates are now require to “describe enzymes as protein molecules that act as biological catalysts with high specificity (in the reactions that they catalyse and in their choice of substrates as exemplified by the lock-and-key model), temperature sensitivity and pH sensitivity [knowledge of the levels of structure of proteins and the details of the denaturation process are not required]. (I can forsee the H2 Biology Students smiling…)
- Instead of using buffer solutions (CO32–/HCO3–) to explain controlling pH in blood, it used to explain maintaining pH in oceans, and how the rapid increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide gas contributed to ocean acidification.
- Inclusion of reagents and conditions in the L.Os.
- With inclusion to recognise the effect of chlorofluoroalkanes (CFCs) on the ozone layer, candidates are also required to recognise their proposed replacements, hydrofluoroalkanes (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluoroalkanes (HCFCs), having significant environmental impact too.
- Proteins are no longer part of the nitrogen compounds chapter, but in the polymer chapter. Emphasis on the fact that proteins are example of condensation polymerisation.
- Redefined the definition of transition element as “a d block element whose atom has an incomplete d subshell, or which can give rise to cations with an incomplete d subshell”.
- NEW CHAPTER: POLYMER
- Recognise polymers as macromolecules built up from monomers, with average relative molecular mass of at least 1000 or at least 100 repeat units
- Classify and explain the difference between addition polymers (as exemplified by poly(alkenes)) and condensation polymers (as exemplified by polyesters and polyamides)
- Recognise that poly(alkenes) are chemically inert and can therefore be difficult to biodegrade
- Recognise that polyesters and polyamides are generally biodegradable by hydrolysis
- Recognise that materials are a finite resource and the importance of recycling plastics, considering the economic, environmental and social factors
- 9476 candidates NO LONGER need to:
- Show understanding that the position of equilibrium is dependent on the standard Gibbs free energy change of reaction, ΔG⦵.
- Recognise that petroleum, a chemical feedstock, is a finite resource and the importance of recycling.
- Description of the formation of zwitterions.
- For Paper 4 (Practical), 9476 candidates:
- NO LONGER need to carry out organic QA tests involving 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine, phosphorus(V) chloride or phenol.
- NO LONGER required to carry out gas collection experiments involving displacement of water or using gas syringes.
- Additionally, the organic QA table is NOW INCLUDED in the QA table!
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Changes to H2 Biology 🧬:
Many new and important fields of biology have emerged through recent advancements in life sciences. Vast amounts of knowledge have been generated, as evident from the sprouting of scientific journals catering to niche areas of research. As such, this syllabus refines and updates the content knowledge of the previous syllabus (9744) so that students can keep up to date with knowledge that is relevant for their participation in a technology-driven economy and as a global citizen cognisant of threats of emerging infectious diseases and the impacts of climate change.
- For Paper 2 (Structured Questions), the marks has been reduced from 100 marks to 90 marks, while the weightage of 30% remains. (Basically, Paper 2 Questions are now worth more!)
- For Paper 3 (Long Structured and Free-response Questions), the marks from Section A (Long Structured Question) has now increased from 50 marks to 55 marks, while marks from Section B (Free Response Questions, aka the essays) has now decreased from 25 marks to 20 marks.
- As for the assessment objectives, knowledge with understanding is now more worth at 36 % (from 32 %) than handling, applying and evaluating at 44 % (from 48 %). (In layman terms, this means that the questions are set slightly MORE towards remembering and understanding the content THAN application questions).
- Clearer wordings in the learning outcomes (L.O), which includes
- Interpret and recognise drawings, photomicrographs and electron micrographs of the cytoplasm (cytosol) and cellulose cell wall, and outlining their respective functions.
- Knowledge of the structure and roles of chloroplast DNA is NOT REQUIRED.
- For photosynthesis, with relation to the structure of chloroplast, names of complexes in the ETC and detailed mechanism of action of ATP synthase are NOT REQUIRED.
- For Calvin Cycle, knowledge of details of the structure of intermediate compounds and the names of other enzymes is NOT REQUIRED.
- For glycolysis, names of enzymes is NOT REQUIRED.
- For oxidative phosphorylation, detailed mechanism of action of ATP synthase and calculation of total yield of ATP from oxidative phosphorylation are NOT REQUIRED.
- “Type of substrate” is no longer needed to investigate the effect of respiration, however, it has been worded to “oxygen concentration” instead.
- For the explanation of effects of climate change as a result of greenhouse gas emissions, “heat waves“, “heavy rains” and “death of coral reefs” are no longer needed. Instead, explanations involving “increase in frequency of extreme weather events“, “stress to coral reef, seagrass and mangrove ecosystems” are now needed.
- Worded “discuss the consequences to the global food supply…” to “discuss the consequences to the sustainable food supply…”
- Linking of LOs of “explain how temperature changes impact insects” into the “life cycle of Aedes aegypti“, with emphasising on how temperature affects Aedes aegypti‘s life cycle.
- NEW L.Os include:
- Discuss the bioethics of genetic maternal screening for mutations, including trisomy-21.
- For Biological Evolution, explain the Hardy–Weinberg model and the conditions/assumptions it operates in.
- Calculate the frequencies of alleles, genotypes and phenotypes in a population for a gene with two alleles, using the Hardy–Weinberg equation.
- For Infectious Diseases, outline the terms (i) outbreak, (ii) epidemic, and (iii) pandemic, that are used to describe the spread of an infectious disease such as influenza.
- For Impact of Climate Change on Animals and Plants , explain how mangrove ecosystems help to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
- Explain the relative differences between the carbon footprints of a range of anthropogenic activities, including deforestation, energy production (including fossil fuels, hydroelectric power, nuclear power, solar power, wind power and bioethanol) and food production (animal- and plant-based)
- 9477 candidates NO LONGER need to:
- Describe molecular structure of G-protein linked receptor and explaining how its structure of each protein relates to the its function.
- Discuss ethical implications of the application of stem cells in research and medical applications and how human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) overcome some of these issues.
- Describe how the genomes of viruses are inherited through outlining the reproductive cycles of bacteriophages that reproduce via a lytic cycle only, including T4 phage.
- Explain how gene expression in prokaryotes can be regulated, through the concept of simple operons (including lac and trp operons), including the role of regulatory genes, and distinguish between inducible and repressible systems. (Yes, half of OCPG is no longer needed!)
- Explain the term: incomplete dominance and applying it in genetic diagrams to solve problems involving dihybrid test crosses.
- Using the example “how temperature affects fur colour of Himalayan rabbits” to explain how the environment may affect the phenotype.
- Explain how climate change affects plant distribution (vertical and latitude) and plant adaptations, including morphology and physiology.
- Development of viral dengue disease in humans, including host-pathogen interactions, human susceptibility to the virus, pathogen virulence, transmission and drug resistance.
- Discuss how climate change affects the rich biodiversity of the tropics, including the potential loss of this rich reservoir for biomedicines and genetic diversity for food.
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H2 Physics Crash Course in March 2025
⚡ Unlock the Secrets of H2 Newtonian Physics in Just 4 Days! ⚡
Junior College students in Singapore, are you ready to conquer H2 Newtonian Physics? Join our 4-day Newtonian Physics Crash Course and gain the deep understanding you need to excel in your exams! 🌟🔬
🔍 What You’ll Get:
- In-depth review of core H2 Newtonian Physics concepts
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- Problem-solving strategies and exam-focused techniques
- Interactive lessons with expert physics tutors
📅 Course Dates: 4 sessions from 17th to 20th March 9-1030pm
📍 Location: Bukit Batok Central Block 644 or Online
🎯 Why You Should Join:
- Strengthen your understanding of critical physics topics
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H2 MOCK PRACTICAL EXAM (PHYSICS)
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MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (2020)
To do your A-Level H2 Physics Practical Mock Exam, please choose one or more of the following slots:
Session 1: Thursday 17/10, 9 am – 12 pm. (Code: H2PP1)
Session 2: Thursday 17/10, 2 pm – 5 pm. (Code: H2PP2)
Session 3: Friday 18/10, 9 am – 12 pm. (Code H2PP3)
Location: BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. s(650644)
At the end of each session, the tutor will go through the answers with you, highlight your mistakes (if any) and give you tips on how to score well for your actual practical.
If you need training,
Session 1: Saturday 28/9, 4.30 pm – 7 pm. (Code: H2TPP1)
Session 2: Friday 4/10, 10 am – 12.30 pm. (Code: H2TPP2)
Session 3: Saturday 5/10, 4.30 pm – 7 pm. (Code: H2TPP3)
Session 4: Tuesday 8/10, 10 am – 12.30 pm. (Code: H2TPP4)
Session 5: Friday 11/10, 10 am – 12.30 pm. (Code: H2TPP5)
Session 6: Saturday 12/10, 4.30 pm – 7 pm. (Code: H2TPP6)
To book a Practical session (MUST be at least 3 days in advance),
(1) SMS or Whatsapp the following info to 9786 0411: (a) Name of student; (b) Date and Time; (c) Subject OR (d) Name and Code.
(2) Pay $160 (O-level, per session) or $280 (A-level, per session) via cash or online transfer or Paylah or Paynow (to 9786 0411).
* If you prefer days and timings different from our regular schedule, a surcharge of $30 per session is imposed as extra preparation is needed on our side.
For enquiries, please whatsapp to 9786 0411 or call our centre at 6569 4897.
Location: BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. s(650644)
A Level MOCK PRACTICAL during SEP HOLS
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MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL (2020)
You can secure up to 20 percent of your grades for your science courses for your A levels even before you sit for the theory papers.
Do well in your practical exams and you are well on your way to achieve your targeted grade.
Prepare for your practicals by taking part in our mock practical exams.
Our experienced tutors will observe how you do your practicals within the stipulated time in exam-like conditions. They will then go through the practical paper and give you tips on how to save time, avoid common errors and improve accuracy of your results.
We are equipped for all the 3 sciences and take in a maximum of only 4 students per lab session. This gives a small tutor:student ratio and maximises student learning.
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Fees: $280 / session
You can register or enquire more through 88765498.
What happens at the end of Y4 IP?
After your final exam in Y4 IP, you will be streamed into different classes for Y5 and Y6 based on your competencies and Y4 subject combination. As a parent or student, you might ask, what options are made available to me? The following few paragraphs will illustrate to you the paths you can take from Y5 onwards.
Y5 follows the Junior College system, which grades subjects based on H1 and H2. In Y5, you are required to take the following, H1 General Paper, H1 project work, H1 Higher Mother Tongue (most students are exempted as long as they have passed higher mother tongue in O level), and last but not least, to decide on the 3H2,1H1 or the 4H2 combination.
What is the significance of 3H2, 1H1 versus 4H2? A subject taken at the H2 level is deeper as compared to taking it at the H1 level, and it also bears a more significant weight when it comes to calculation of rank points. IP students who wish to take the 4H2 combination would also typically have to maintain a 3.0GPA in most schools for Y4. Otherwise, you will have to take the 3H2, 1H1 combination.
What is the purpose of taking 4H2 then if it gives more workload? Typically, students taking the 4H2 combination would have a wider variety of H2 subjects to choose from, which will give them more choices in University. Some courses, such as Chemical Engineering, require the student to take H2 chemistry at Alevel as a pre-requisite. If a student has not taken chemistry as he has taken H2 physics, H2 Math and H2 Econs, they will not be allowed to make the choice of taking such a course at University and would have to settle for other courses such as mechanical engineering, as compared to a student who has taken the 4H2 combination such as H2 Physics, H2 Math, H2 Chem and H2 Econs, who can take almost all engineering courses. 4H2 combination also typically opens more doors to scholarships, and certain courses such as medicine would also require students to take 4H2.
So is taking 3H2,H1 bad? Not necessarily. By taking that combination, an IP student would have more time to focus on all of their subjects, and eventually even perform better than their peers at Alevels. Students who are very sure of their path in University and want to forgo the stress of handling 4H2s can opt for the 3H2, H1 plan as well. This leaves more time to attend to extra-curricular activities and also other actvities such as learning programming or other important skills that are valued in the workforce. The student can still stream into popular courses such as computer science, engineering, and sciences with only 3H2s.
If you have failed the promotional exams and feel very lost, please schedule a consultation with me ASAP.
Mr YS Pang, IP tutor at SL
For lessons, contact 9385 534.
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
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H2 PHYSICS CRASH COURSE REVISION BY TOPICS
Do not miss this opportunity to attend our intensive topical revision course before taking your H2 Physics exam! Each 3h daily crash course is designed to help students consolidate all Physics concepts in a short time frame, allowing them to promptly and correctly answer all MCQ and structured questions.
What you will get out of this course:
- Question spotting for recent H2 Physics exam trends
- Full summary of key concepts in various topics
- Effective answering techniques for both MCQ and structured questions
- Keyword recognition, understanding inference questions, and mastery of diagrams
- Efficient techniques in remembering definitions and equations
- Individual feedback after every session
- Peace of mind before taking the A-levels
In just under 3 hours per lesson, we will go through the key concepts in important topics, the common pitfalls or misconceptions, as well as popular A-level questions.
Fees:
$150 per 3h session
Do not miss this golden opportunity and sign up with us now!
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
(Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947)
TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <J2H2Physics>, <DATE> TO 9786 0411.
For any queries, you may Whatapps at 88765498.
JC 1 / A LEVEL H2 PHYSICS HEAT & LIGHT INTENSIVE RELEARNING & REVISION JUNE 2018
For all JC students taking H2 Physics in the A-levels this year who struggle with heat and light related problems. If concepts such as work done in heat/PV graph, waves in phase/out of phase and diffraction grating or interference pattern confuse you and keep you up at night, you must attend this program.
In each lesson, the tutor will clear all misunderstanding about key concepts, and introduce proper answering techniques with regard to scoring well in school exams, as well as the actual A-level paper. Lesson is conducted in a lecture and tutorial style, with short lectures for conceptual understanding, and challenging tutorials to cover the range of questions which will be tested.
Course Outline:
5/6: Thermal Physics (First Law, Ideal gas, KE of a molecule)
12/6: Wave motion (Graphical representation of waves, polarization and transverse waves)
19/6: Superposition (2 source interference pattern and diffraction grating
Duration: 3 weeks, 2h each
Dates: Every Tuesday 5 June. 12 June and 19 June
Time: 230 pm – 430 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Target Group: Current IP Y6 students and J2 students.
Our worksheets are selected based on past year questions from a variety of JCs, and based on common past year questions from the A-levels. During lessons, we provide tips or question spotting based on trends observed in different schools.
Lectures are based on textbooks Longman Advanced Level Physics, and Pearson/ Vuille Serway College physics international edition.
Note:- Discounted fee for signing up together with another student. Do let us know.
The Tutor:
Mr Pang has been coaching students in Secondary Science and Mathematics for more than 4 years. An alumnus of RVHS who graduated from Electrical Engineering in NUS(B.Eng Hons), he is a caring and effective tutor whose students do very well in tests and exams. Innovative and well spoken, Mr Pang believes in interaction or feedback with students and parents alike in order to achieve their desired results.
JC1 / YEAR5 IP H2 PHYSICS RELEARN (NOV-DEC 2023)
Next year is A levels. There are a lot of topics to be revised and prepared for to be able to do well in the A levels and attend the university and course of your choice.
If you did not do well this year in Physics, now is the time to relearn the concepts, strengthen your foundations and be prepared for the coming year.
You can attend the lessons as per the topics of your choice. Classes are on weekdays, from 2pm to 5pm. Dates and topics to be covered are listed below.
Do note that the fees is $135 per topic (minimum 2 students) but if it is a 1 to 1, the fees is double.
15 NOV 2017 to 29 NOV 2023 (11 sessions)
Time: 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68, S(650644).
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Target Group: Current JC1 / Year5 IP students who wish to relearn their Physics.
About the tutor:
Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers.
To register, sms <Student Name><JC1PHYRELEARN><BB> to 90065997
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CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
YR5 IP / JC1 (2024) H2 PHYSICS HEAD START (NOV-DEC)
Target Group: Current Y4 IP students or O-level graduates attending JC
Start Date: SUNDAY 5 NOV 2023
Time: 9.00 am – 10.45 am, 5 Nov to 10 Dec 2017 (6 sessions)
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Topic to be covered: Kinematics and Dynamics
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $420 per student for 6 lessons (min of 2 students to start)
Course Outline:
5/11: Errors & Uncertainties, Scalar v.s Vector
12/11: Kinematics: Equations of Motion
19/11: Kinematics: Free-falling objects
26/11: Kinematics: Projectile motion
3/12: Dynamics: Newton’s 3 laws
10/12: Dynamics: Types of Forces
Background of tutor:
Mr Pang graduated with a B.Eng(Honors) from NUS, and has been coaching students in O-level/IP and A-level Mathematics and Science for more than 5 years. An alumnus of RVHS(IP) and an experienced tutor in IP/A-level education, Mr Pang is a results oriented tutor whose students do very well in exams through efficient learning methods and exam preparation skills. Mr Pang employs a variety of teaching methods to cater to every type of learner, as well as teaching them the skill of self diagnostics, giving them the ability to constantly spot and rectify their own errors. He takes pride in inspiring his students to become confident learners and critical thinkers.
To register, sms <Student Name><J1H2PHYHS> to 90065997
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TUITION CLASSES:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:
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By EX-MOE TEACHERS & EXPERIENCED TUTORS
@ BLK 644, BUKIT BATOK CENTRAL, #01-68. S(650644).
CALL 65694897 OR SMS 98530744 OR 97860411.
YR5 IP / JC1 H2 PHYSICS HEAD START (NOV-DEC)
Target Group: Current Y4 IP students or O-level graduates attending JC
Start Date: SUNDAY 25 NOV 2018
Time: 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Topic to be covered: Kinematics and Dynamics
Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF SKILLS
Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions
Fee: $450 per student for 6 lessons (min of 2 students to start)
Course Outline:
25/11: Errors & Uncertainties, Scalar v.s Vector
2/12: Kinematics: Equations of Motion
9/12: Kinematics: Free-falling objects
16/12: Kinematics: Projectile motion
23/12: Dynamics: Newton’s 3 laws
30/12: Dynamics: Types of Forces