It seems that for the previous batch, the COPs have shrunk from the top as well as the bottom; schools at the top have their COPs lowered while schools at the bottom of this list have their COPs increased, such that to select roughly only the top 30 schools, I have to cut the schools off at a COP of 237 (yes, I have a COP for COPs). Here is the much awaited list (note that the COP here does not include the COP for the IP stream for schools with two tracks):
Please note there is more to choosing secondary schools than just their cut-off points. If you wish to here from me more about choosing secondary schools, please attend my free Talk this coming Sunday 25 Nov 2018 from 5 pm to 6.30 pm (Talk on Choosing a Secondary School by our Principal Educator)
| Name of School | COP 2014 | Highest Score | |
| NANYANG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL | 261 | 275 | |
| RAFFLES INSTITUTION | 259 | 271 | |
| RAFFLES GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 259 | 271 | |
| HWA CHONG INSTITUTION | 256 | 271 | |
| DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 256 | 271 | |
| NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE | 255 | 269 | |
| CHIJ ST. NICHOLAS GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 253 | 268 | |
| METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 252 | 257 | |
| TEMASEK JUNIOR COLLEGE | 252 | 265 | |
| RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 251 | 271 | |
| SINGAPORE CHINESE GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 250 | 256 | |
| CEDAR GIRLS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL | 249 | 265 | |
| ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (INDEPENDENT) | 249 | 256 | |
| CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 249 | 266 | |
| VICTORIA SCHOOL | 247 | 265 | |
| ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL | 246 | 258 | |
| BUKIT PANJANG GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL | 245 | 262 | |
| NAN HUA HIGH SCHOOL | 245 | 259 | |
| ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTION | 245 | 257 | |
| CRESCENT GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 245 | 257 | |
| CHIJ SECONDARY (TOA PAYOH) | 244 | 255 | |
| ANGLICAN HIGH SCHOOL | 243 | 260 | |
| ST. MARGARET’S SECONDARY SCHOOL | 242 | 252 | |
| NAN CHIAU HIGH SCHOOL | 242 | 262 | |
| CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (MAIN) | 241 | 259 | |
| FAIRFIELD METHODIST SCHOOL (SECONDARY) | 241 | 252 | |
| SWISS COTTAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL | 239 | 258 | |
| COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL | 238 | 249 | |
| TANJONG KATONG GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 237 | 259 | |
| NGEE ANN SECONDARY | 237 | 262 | |
The schools which almost made it to my list are listed below:
| TANJONG KATONG SECONDARY | 236 | 254 |
| PAYA LEBAR METHODIST GIRLS’ SCHOOL | 236 | 250 |
| CHUNG CHENG HIGH SCHOOL (YISHUN) | 236 | 255 |
| MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL | 236 | 249 |
| ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (BARKER ROAD) | 236 | 248 |
| XINMIN SECONDARY SCHOOL | 235 | 256 |
Related Links:
(1) Choosing a sec school: Is it more important to be in a ‘Top’ school or the Top class?
(2) Choosing a secondary school …
(3) Beware the critical years in math education in Singapore …
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Below is the latest ranking of JCs that I have compiled based on their 2013 cut-off points. As expected, RI and HCI have remained at the top. Compared to 2012, NJC has outranked VJC, ACJC has outranked TJC, and NYJC has outranked AJC (remember I suspected this last year as I had one student who couldn’t get into NYJC science but could get into AJC science). But AJC now has a new principal (whom my ex-students say is good), so AJC’s fortunes may be reversed in the next few years. Lastly, Yishun JC has outranked Innova JC. Please note that this list is based on cut-off points, not A-Level results. Personally, I feel DHS and RVHS should allow O-Level leavers to apply to their schools to enrich their school environment.
| S/No | Junior College | Arts | Science/IB |
| 1 | Hwa Chong Institution | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Raffles Institution | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | National JC | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | Victoria JC | 6 | 5 |
| 5 | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) | – | 5 |
| 6 | Anglo-Chinese JC | 7 | 6 |
| 7 | Temasek JC | 7 | 7 |
| 8 | St. Joseph’s Institution | – | 7 |
| 9 | Nanyang JC | 8 | 8 |
| 10 | Anderson JC | 9 | 8 |
| 11 | Meridian JC | 9 | 9 |
| 12 | St. Andrew’s JC | 9 | 9 |
| 13 | Catholic JC | 10 | 10 |
| 14 | Serangoon JC | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Tampines JC | 13 | 13 |
| 16 | Jurong JC | 12 | 15 |
| 17 | Pioneer JC | 14 | 15 |
| 18 | Yishun JC | 19 | 19 |
| 19 | Innova JC | 20 | 20 |
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List of Junior Colleges (JC) (2012) in Singapore by Cut-Off L1R5 aggregate
List of ‘Top’ Courses of Polytechnics (2012) in Singapore by net Cut-Off ELR2B2 aggregate
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JC Math
For students to master each topic in JC Math, I would recommend the following series of books:
1. Power Maths H1 & H2
Publisher: Tavern learning Centre; Author: P K Lim
It comes in four Volumes. Volume 1 provides notes and examples for Sequences & Series, Functions & Graphs and Calculus. Volume 2 provides notes and examples for Vectors, Complex Numbers and Statistics. Volumes 3 and 4 provide a variety of difficult questions and worked solutions for all six topics.
How to use these books?
Use Volumes 1 and 2 to learn the theories of each topic and analyse the examples to understand and remember how different types of problems are solved.
Use Volumes 3 and 4 to either learn new techniques (if you don’t have much time left to study for exams) or to do self-practice. For the latter, cover the solutions when you attempt to answer the questions and after that mark your own solutions by comparing them with the model answers. If your answers are incorrect, seek to understand where, how and why you got them wrong.
If you often find yourself not understanding some parts of the model answers, then, yes, you’d probably need to consult a tutor. But you can first try asking your school teachers or friends first.
JC Physics
For students to master each topic in JC Physics, I would recommend the following series of books:
1. Sears & Zemansky’s College Physics
Publisher: Pearson International Edition; Authors: Hugh D. Young, Robert M. Geller
This is a comprehensive reference book for A-level Physics. It is very informative but some of the worked examples are difficult to understand. But it is a must-have book for those of you who are very passionate about physics.
2. College Physics
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning; Author: Vuille, Serway
This book has worked examples that are easier to understand. It is also written in a simpler style which makes learning easier. A good reference book for JC Physics students to have.
3. Physics A Level Complete Yearly Solutions
Publisher: Themis Publishing; Authors: Thomas Bond, Chris Hughes
This book is good because of the examiners’ reports included in it. Students should read the examiners’ comments to know what is expected of them in answering A-Level Physics questions.
4. GCE ‘A’ Level Physics (Worked Solutions)(Classified Topic by Topic)
Publisher: Dyna Publisher Pte Ltd; Author: Phang Yu Hon
The answers to past A-Level questions provided in this book is generally better than those in other books; more comprehensive and more accurate. It is also excellent for providing answers to selected H3 Physics questions.
5. Physics A Level Challenging Drill Questions for H1. H2 (questions from top JCs)
Publisher: Cosmic Services; Authors: Thomas Bond, Chris Hughes
If students complete most of the questions in this book and mark their answers using the separate answer book, they will almost certainly get an ‘A’ for their A-level Physics.
6. Longman Advanced Level Physics
Publisher: Pearson Longman South Asia Pte Ltd; Author: Loo Kwok Wai
This book is actually a collection of A-Level Physics notes. It is good for beginning to intermediate level physics students as its many worked examples are gradual and easy to understand. Ideal for quick revision. Not comprehensive enough to be used as a reference text.
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