2021 Singapore-Cambridge GCE N (T), N (A), O & A-Level Examinations Examination Instructions, Rules and Regulations For Private Candidates

2021 Singapore-Cambridge
GCE N(T), N(A), O & A-Level

Examinations
Examination Instructions, Rules and

Regulations for Private Candidates
This document has been updated on 10 May 2021, with amendment to paragraph 5.1, amendment
to paragraph 5.2.2, an additional paragraph 5.2.3 and amendment to section 6.2.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 4
2. EXAMINATION TIME-TABLE AND ENTRY PROOF ............................................................ 4
3. EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS ...................................................................... 7
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS....................................................... 12
5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS
5.1 Hospitalised candidates / Candidates with contagious diseases ................................ 13
5.2 Adverse conditions ..................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Major train service disruptions .................................................................................... 14
5.4 Others ......................................................................................................................... 15
6. RESULTS AND CERTIFICATES
6.1 Release of results ....................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Appeal for review of results ......................................................................................... 16
6.3 Award eligibility for certificates .................................................................................... 17
6.4 Grading systems ......................................................................................................... 17
6.5 Issuance of certificates ................................................................................................ 19
7. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 Examinations with Multiple Choice Questions ............................................................. 19
7.2 Listening comprehension examinations ..................................................................... 20
7.3 Science practical examinations ................................................................................... 20
7.4 Oral Examinations ....................................................................................................... 20
7.5 GCE A-Level Literature in English (8832 and 9509) examinations ............................ 21
7.6 GCE A-Level Mother Tongue Language and Literature examination ......................... 21
7.7 Geography .................................................................................................................. 21
7.8 e-Examinations ........................................................................................................... 22
8. ANNEXES
Annex A-1: List of approved calculators .............................................................................. 23
Annex A-2: Steps to clear all memory in graphing calculators (GC) [A-Level] ..................... 26
Annex B-1: List of subjects where use of dictionaries is allowed [N(A)- & O-Level]............. 30
Annex B-2: List of subjects where use of dictionaries is allowed [A-Level] .......................... 31
Annex C : List of approved dictionaries ............................................................................. 32
Annex D : List of approved texts for H2 Mother Tongue subjects ...................................... 36
Annex E : Oral Examination instructions............................................................................ 40
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Vectors are courtesy of Freepik
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9. Useful Links
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), together with the Ministry of Education,
Singapore (MOE) and Cambridge Assessment International Education, are the joint examining
authorities for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE-Level examinations. The examinations are
administered by SEAB.
1.2 This document contains instructions, rules and regulations that you need to know if you are sitting
for the examinations as a private candidate.
1.3 By registering for the examination, you undertake, understand and agree to comply with the
examination instructions and rules and regulations in this booklet and other examination documents
issued by SEAB; and accept the possible consequences if you breach the regulations.
1.4 SEAB may issue additional administrative or procedural instructions for the conduct of specific
examinations (e.g. written papers, coursework, oral, and practical papers) and you will be informed
of any new or updated instructions through email. The new or updated instructions will also be
published on SEAB website. These new or updated instructions are part of the examination
instructions and regulations, and they take immediate effect unless specifically stated.
1.5 With the evolving COVID-19 situation, candidates must also observe and comply with any additional
instructions and safe management measures that SEAB may announce nearer to the examination
dates. Candidates should refer to SEAB website at www.seab.gov.sg for updates of instructions
and procedures before sitting for the examination.
1.6 No part of this document, whether image, text or otherwise, may be copied, reproduced, published,
adapted, modified, distributed, transmitted, communicated and / or stored in any form or by any
means without the prior written permission of the SEAB.
1.7 If you have any queries, please contact Ministry of Education, Customer Service Centre at 6872-
2220.
2 EXAMINATION TIMETABLE AND ENTRY PROOF
2.1 Examination Timetable

The Examination Timetable will be available at the start of the registration exercise in March 2021
at https://www.seab.gov.sg/.
2.1.1 Written, Oral and Listening Comprehension Examination

You will receive your Personalised Entry Proof / Timetable with details of the examination
dates, reporting times and examination venues via post by 25 June 2021.
2.1.2 Practical Examination

You will be informed of your GCE O-Level or A-Level practical examination schedule and the
venue of your practical examination via post by end September 2021.
2.1.3 There is no re-sit for all examinations. You will be marked as “Absent” if you missed the
examination and you will not be awarded a grade for the subject.
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2.2 Entry Proof
2.2.1 If you have registered for the Mid-Year examination, you will receive a personalised Entry
Proof / Timetable by 14 May 2021.
Your Entry Proof will show:

• Your Centre / Index number,
• The Mid-Year written papers that you have registered for, and
• Examination venue, examination date and time of your Mid-Year Written papers.
2.2.2 If you have registered for the Year-End examination, you will receive a personalised Entry
Proof / Timetable by 25 June 2021.
Your Entry Proof will show:

• Your Centre / Index number,
• The subjects and papers you have registered for, and
• Examination venue(s), examination dates and times of your Year-End papers.
2.2.3 Please contact the Ministry of Education, Customer Service Centre at 6872-2220 if you do
not receive your Entry Proof / Timetable by 14 May 2021 or by 25 June 2021 for the Mid-
Year Examination and Year-End Examination respectively.
2.2.4 A sample of the Entry Proof is shown on the next page.
2.2.5 You are advised to indicate your postal address accurately during registration. Where
possible, SEAB will post you to an examination centre near your postal address for the
examination(s). You must take your examination at your designated examination centre(s).
2.2.6 As there is a large number of papers and different combinations of subjects offered by all
candidates, you may have two papers that are scheduled to be examined at the same time
on the same day. SEAB will make arrangements for you to take one paper first, followed
by a break, before you take the other paper. You will be informed of the arrangements by
end August 2021 for the GCE N(T)-Level and N(A)-Level examinations and by end
September 2021 for the GCE O-Level and A-Level examinations. Please contact the
Ministry of Education, Customer Service Centre at 6872-2220 if you are not informed of the
arrangements by end August or end September 2021 for the respective examinations.
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Sample Entry Proof
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This is the Centre / Index no.
assigned to you.
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Check the
examination centre
that you are posted to.
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Check the corresponding
examination centre name
you are posted to.
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3 EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS
It is mandatory for candidates to be familiar and comply with all examination rules and regulations.
Candidates who registered for the examinations are deemed to have read and understood the examination
rules and regulations.
3.1 You must not have in your possession:
3.1.1 Any unauthorised electronic, communication, smart or computerised devices within the
examination premises (e.g. examination venue, quarantine room, waiting room).
Examples of unauthorised devices include but are not limited to:
• Computerised devices • Communication devices

o Tablet o Mobile phone
o Pocket PC o Smart watch
o Personal Digital Assistant o Earphone
o Digital diary
o eBook
• Smart devices • Other Electronic devices

o Smart watch o Camera
o Smart glasses o Audio recorder / player
o Fitness tracker o Gaming device
o Storage device
3.1.2 Any unauthorised materials
Examples of unauthorised materials include but are not limited to:
• Question paper from previous • Entry proof from previous examination

examination • Notes / reference material
• Writing paper • Conversion table / Formulae sheet in
• Sticky note mathematical set or calculator cover
• Book
All stationery / belongings taken into the examination venue (e.g. pencil case,
calculator(s), mathematical set, ruler, entry proof) must not have any unauthorised
notes / information written on them.
3.1.3 Any calculator or dictionary that is not listed in the list of approved calculators /
dictionaries. You can refer to Annex A-1 for the list of approved calculators and Annex C
for the list of approved dictionaries.
3.2 You must not commit or attempt any acts of dishonesty or support such acts.
For example, writing information / notes on any part(s) of your body, taking the examination on
someone else’s behalf, using unauthorised devices, or giving answers to or obtaining answers from
another candidate.
3.3 You must not commit plagiarism or support such acts.
For example, copying from someone else’s work or not acknowledging the source (e.g. internet,
books, etc) that you took reference from.
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3.4 You must not communicate or attempt to communicate with other candidate(s) /
unauthorised person(s) during the examination, or during any other occasions when
communication is strictly prohibited.
For example, when answer scripts are being collected, or during movement to the quarantine area.
3.5 You should only face the front and not turn around during the examination.
3.6 You must not write or draw anything that is offensive or obscene in your answers.
3.7 You must not exhibit improper conduct or misbehaviour during the examination.
For example, disturbing other candidates or disobeying instructions from examination personnel.
3.8 You must not leave the examination venue, quarantine or holding room unescorted or without
permission from the examination personnel.
3.9 You must not flip open or turn over the question paper until you are instructed to do so.
3.10 You must stop writing/working on your answers and close the answer booklet (if applicable)
immediately when the invigilator makes the announcement to end the examination. You are to
remain seated quietly while your answer script is being collected and counted.
3.11 You must not remove any examination material(s) and stationery without permission. These
can include:
• any answer booklet(s), writing paper(s), storage device(s) and other used or unused
examination stationery from the examination venue;
• any coursework material(s) / artefact(s) from the examination centre without seeking prior
approval from SEAB;
• laboratory equipment, device(s) and chemical(s).
3.12 You must be in an attire which is appropriate for a school/examination environment
Male private candidates

• shirt / collared t-shirt
• trousers
• covered shoes
• no bright / outlandish coloured hair
Female private candidates

• no revealing or outlandish clothes
• no shorts
• no flip-flops
• no bright / outlandish coloured hair
For Science Practical examinations, it is compulsory for candidates to wear covered shoes and long
pants/trousers for safety reasons.
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3.13 If you are wearing an outerwear (e.g. jackets, cardigan, windbreaker, sweater) into the examination
venue, you must ensure that your outerwear does not have any unauthorised materials or
devices. You may be asked to remove the outerwear for checks by examination personnel before
or during the examinations.
Use of Calculators and Dictionaries
3.14 You must only bring approved calculators and dictionaries into the examination venue for
examinations which allow the use of calculators and dictionaries. Any non-compliance will be
considered as a breach of the examination regulations and you may be penalised.
3.15
Use of calculators
You are only allowed to use the approved calculator models which are listed under Annex
A-1. The calculators used in the national examinations should have the following minimum
features:
• Four arithmetic operations (+, −, , ) including the order of operations and use of
brackets,
• Fractional function which retains the fraction in the form ‘a/b’ and ‘a b/c’,
• Square root ( ) and cube root ( 3 ) functions, and
• Value of Pi ().
The use of any calculator with unacceptable features or that allow for the retrieval of
information / programmes during the examinations is an infringement of the rules and
regulations.
3.15.1 Your calculator(s) must be silent and with a visual display only.
3.15.2 You are to ensure that your calculator(s) is in working condition. Any fault with your
calculator during the examination will not be accepted as justification for Special
Consideration. If required, you may bring in more than one approved calculator into the
examination venue.
3.15.3 You are not allowed to share calculator(s) with another candidate during the
examination.
3.15.4 You are not allowed to use the following types of calculators:
• Calculators with an external storage function that allow users to input and store
data via external storage media (e.g. memory cards, tapes, and plug-in modules);
• Calculators with wireless communication capability with other machines (e.g. infra-
red communication capability);
• Calculators with capabilities for storing and displaying verbal information.
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3.15.5 Your calculator and its cover must not have any mathematical formula, conversion
table or instructions. Such information on the calculator that cannot be removed must
be securely covered and you must inform the examination personnel before the start of
the examination.
3.15.6 The original model number and brand must be indicated clearly on the calculator for
verification purposes.
3.15.7 Your scientific calculator must not be programmable or with permanent features of a
programmed kind (e.g. calculators capable of numerical integration and / or numerical
differentiation).
3.15.8 Graphing calculators are allowed for use ONLY in subjects examined at the GCE A-
Level H1, H2 and H3 Levels. You must ensure the following:
• You have cleared any information and / or programmes stored in the graphing
calculators before the examination. You can refer to Annex A-2 on the steps to
clear all memory in the graphing calculators;
• You do not bring any prepared programmes into the examination room. Information
(including text or formulae) and / or programmes stored in the calculator’s memory
must be cleared before the examination;
• You do not bring any calculators with built-in symbolic algebra manipulations,
symbolic differentiation or integration into the examination room.
3.15.9 You would be considered to have breached the examination rules and regulations if you
are found in possession of a calculator with unacceptable features and/or attempt to
retrieve information / programmes from the calculator during the examinations.
3.16
Use of dictionaries:
• You are only allowed to use approved printed dictionaries or handheld
electronic dictionaries (e-dictionaries) for subjects that are listed in Annex B-
1 (For GCE N(A)- & O-Level) or Annex B-2 (For GCE A-Level). The list of
approved dictionaries is found in Annex C.
• There is no approved list of dictionaries for Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL),

GCE O-Level Arabic as 3rd Language and GCE O-Level Bahasa Indonesia as 3rd
language. Any monolingual dictionary for the examination subject language may
be used.
• No annotation on any pages of the printed dictionary are allowed (e.g. written notes,
post-it pads, highlights and quick tabs).
3.16.1 You must not possess any dictionary in examinations where the use of a dictionary is
prohibited.
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3.16.2 Your e-dictionaries must be battery operated and set to the silent mode. Ear-pieces /
headphones are not permitted in the examination venue.
Note: You should ensure that a replacement set of batteries is available.
3.16.3 Any fault with your e-dictionary during the examination will not be accepted as
justification for Special Consideration. If required, you may bring in more than one
approved e-dictionary into the examination venue.
3.16.4 You must remove any external storage media (e.g. memory card and plug-in modules)
from your e-dictionary before the examination if your e-dictionary has an external
storage function.
3.16.5 There is no approved list of dictionaries for GCE A-Level H2 Translation (Chinese). You
may bring in any hard-copy dictionary (Chinese / English / English to Chinese / Chinese
to English dictionary) if there are no annotations on any of the pages.
Pictorial dictionaries such as “The Facts on File English/ Chinese Visual Dictionary” which
functions as an encyclopaedia or compendium are also not allowed.
3.16.6 No e-dictionaries are allowed for GCE A-Level H2 Translation (Chinese).
3.17 Ownership of Examination Materials
3.17.1 The national examination materials (e.g. examination question papers and answer scripts)
are copyrighted and must not be published, reproduced in any other form or posted
online, without prior permission from SEAB. SEAB will take the necessary actions if there
are any copyright infringements.
3.17.2 SEAB may recall any issued documents (including result slips and examination certificates)
from you at any time in its sole discretion. Reasons for such recalls include, but are not
limited to, a discovery that a candidate had committed a serious breach of the examination
rules and regulations. In such cases, the candidate must return the required documents to
SEAB without delay. A failure to comply may result in legal proceedings against the
candidate to recover such documents and the associated costs.
3.17.3 All examination scripts and materials submitted for assessment purposes (e.g. scripts and
materials submitted for coursework, project work and research work) are deemed as
examination materials and will thus become property of SEAB.
3.17.4 Examination centres and candidates are not permitted to submit examination
materials for exhibition, competition, publication or for any other purposes without the
authorisation of the Chief Executive, SEAB.
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If you fail to comply with abovementioned rules and regulations or any other additional
instructions issued by SEAB for any specific examination paper or subject, you would
be deemed to have breached the examination rules and regulations. As a result, you
may:
• Be prohibited from taking the examination;

• Be expelled from the examination premise;
• Be refused entry for subsequent papers;
• Have your results annulled or be imposed with a grade penalty;
• Have your result slip and / or examination certificate withheld or confiscated;
• Be banned from registering for future examinations; and/or
• Be reported to the police for investigation and consequential prosecution.
4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS
4.1 Reporting for examination
4.1.1 You are required to report to your examination centre at least 45 minutes before the start
of the examination. You must be seated at your assigned desk at least 15 minutes before
the start of the examination.
4.1.2 You will not be given any make-up time if you report late for the examination. If you report
after the end of the examination, you will be marked as absent for the paper and will receive
an “Absent” grade for the subject.
4.2 During examination
4.2.1 You must not open the question paper and answer booklet or start reading and writing
unless you are told to do so by the examination personnel.
4.2.2 You must place your entry proof, NRIC or foreign identification documents on your desk
throughout the examination.
4.2.3 Access Arrangement (AA): If you are granted AA, you should present the AA outcome letter
to the examination personnel before the start of the examination. You must alert the
examination personnel immediately if your approved AA is not given to you.
4.2.4 You should use 2B pencils for the shading of the Personalised Multiple Choice Answer
Sheet (PMCAS). A soft eraser should be used for erasing if you wish to change your
answers.
4.2.5 You must submit your answers in the language in which the question paper is set, unless
instructed otherwise by the questions.
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4.2.6 You are advised not to use correction fluid/ tape in the national examinations because
there were instances where the use of correction fluid had affected the legibility of the
examination scripts. There were also instances where answers were left incomplete after
the correction fluid/ tape had been applied. In addition, answer scripts with correction fluid/
tape may be damaged if they are required to be scanned. The pages may also be stuck
together if the fluid has not dried.
4.2.7 You must not eat in the examination venue. However, you can drink water and the water
bottle must be placed on the floor next to your seat.
5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS
5.1
If you are hospitalised or suffering from contagious diseases (e.g. chicken pox), you must
inform SEAB as soon as you have seen a doctor.
Arrangements can be made for you to sit the examination if:

• you have been certified as medically fit by a qualified medical practitioner to sit the
examination; and
• your request to sit the examination is submitted to SEAB before the start of examination.
SEAB can make arrangements for you to take the examination in the hospital (if you are
hospitalised) or at a designated examination centre (for certain types of contagious
diseases). You will have to provide your own stationery, dictionary, calculator etc when you
sit for the examination in the hospital or at a designated examination centre.
SEAB will provide separate instructions on the national examination arrangements for
COVID-19 related conditions and/ or situations to the candidates.
5.2 If you are unable to sit for an examination paper or have sat the examination under adverse
conditions (e.g. medical reasons, bereavement, physical injuries) you may apply for Special
Consideration (SC), provided:
5.2.1 You have completed at least 50% of the component weighting for the affected subject; and
5.2.2 You have the relevant evidence and supporting documents to support your application (e.g.
medical report / statement from a qualified medical practitioner or a death certificate due to
bereavement reason).
5.2.3 Similar to 2020, in view of the exceptional circumstances due to Covid-19, SC will be
considered on a case by case basis for candidates who have not completed at least 50%
component weighting of the total assessment for the affected subject. Multiple sources of
information including performance in other papers taken for the same subject will be
considered. In cases, where there are insufficient evidences, grade projection may not be
possible.
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You must inform SEAB through Ministry of Education Customer Service
Hotline at 6872-2220 or email to SEAB_GCE_SC@seab.gov.sg before the start
of the affected examination paper or immediately after the affected examination
paper, if you have / would be adversely affected by the event.
You should submit the SC application with supporting documents not later than 3
working days after the last day of the examination as follows:
• by 26 July 2021 for mid-year MTL examination
• by 19 October 2021 for N-Level year-end examination
• by 18 November 2021 for O-Level year-end examination
• by 08 December 2021 for A-Level year-end examination
You should submit the application as early as possible. Late submissions or

applications with incomplete information or supporting documents from the
deadlines stated above would not be processed.
5.3 Major Train Service Disruptions
• In the event of a major train service disruption, you do not have to obtain an excuse
chit from the train operators.
• The list of examination centres near MRT / LRT stations can be obtained from the
▪ SEAB’s website at https://www.seab.gov.sg/;
▪ SEAB’s advisory posters at the MRT stations; and
▪ LTA’s ‘MyTransport.SG’ app
You should familiarise yourself with the list at least one week before the start of
your examinations.
5.3.1 If you can arrive at your designated examination centre before the end of the paper:
5.3.1.1 You should still make your way to your designated examination centre;
5.3.1.2 You will be given the full duration to sit the paper if you arrive before the end
of the paper.
5.3.2 If you are unable to arrive at your designated examination centre before the end of the
paper:
5.3.2.1 You can head to an examination centre nearest to you to take your examination.
Please inform SEAB through the Ministry of Education, Customer Service
Hotline at 6872-2220 immediately and notify them of the examination centre
that you are heading to;
5.3.2.2 You should follow the instructions provided at the train station on the bridging
transport services available, or head to the Passenger Service Centre for
assistance.
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5.3.3 If you arrive at the examination centre after the paper has ended or are unable to reach an
examination centre at all, you should inform SEAB through Ministry of Education, Customer
Service Hotline at 6872-2220 immediately.
You may be posted to another examination centre to take your examination for certain
subjects such as Science Practical and Foreign Language Listening Comprehension
examinations.
For such papers, you must still report to the designated examination centre
indicated on your entry proof even if you are unable to reach the examination centre
before the end of the paper.
5.3.4 You must contact SEAB through Ministry of Education, Customer Service Hotline at 6872-
2220 immediately if you have any enquiries regarding major train service disruptions.
5.4 Other Unexpected Situations
5.4.1 For any unexpected situations where you are not able to reach the examination centre on
time for the examination (e.g. caught in massive traffic jam or flood), you must contact
SEAB through the Ministry of Education, Customer Service Hotline at 6872-2220
immediately for assistance.
6 RESULT AND EXAMINATION CERTIFICATES
6.1 Release of Results
Mid-year examination Year-end examination

(Mother Tongue
Language (MTL) only)
GCE N(A)- and N(T)-Levels Mid-December of the
examination year
GCE O-Level End-August of the Mid-January of the following
examination year year
GCE A-Level End-August of the End February of the following
examination year year
6.1.1 The following documents will be mailed to the postal address that you have provided to
SEAB:
• Your result slip within two days from the date of the results release.
• Your examination certificate within one month from date of the results release, if you
are eligible to receive an examination certificate.
6.1.2 If you are eligible for Singpass, you can also view your examination results online via
SEAB’s results release system with your Singpass account.
Note: The Singpass has been enhanced with a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all e-
government transactions that display sensitive individual data or those that require a high
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level of identity assurance. The SEAB’s results release system is one such e-government
service that requires a 2FA login. If you are eligible to apply for Singpass, you are advised
to visit the Singpass website at www.singpass.gov.sg to register, activate and link your
mobile phone / token with your Singpass account.
6.1.3 There is no result slip issued for the GCE O-Level / A-Level mid-year MTL examinations
as some candidates may retake their examinations at the Year-End Examination. The
better MTL grade will be reflected in the result slip issued when the year-end results are
released.
If you are eligible for Singpass, you can view your mid-year results online via the results
release system. If you are not eligible for Singpass, you will receive a notification slip by
post that shows your mid-year results.
6.1.4 Where there is cause for suspicion that any examination rules or regulations have been
breached, SEAB may withhold your result slip and certificate until investigations are
completed and concluded that no breach of examination regulations have been made.
6.1.5 Your result slip or examination certificate will be withheld if you are found to have breached
any of the examination rules or regulations.
6.1.6 It is compulsory that you sit for all registered components of a subject, such as Oral,
Listening Comprehension, Practical and Written papers. You will receive an “Absent” grade
for the subject if you do not turn up for one or more components, unless you have been
granted prior exemption by the SEAB for that component.
6.2 Appeal for Review of Results
6.2.1 You may apply to review your examination results. Please note that the appeal for review
of results covers the review of the marking and a full clerical re-check. No report on the
candidate’s performance will be provided. Reasons related to Special Consideration (e.g.
unwell, bereavement) cannot be considered for Appeal for Review of Results.
6.2.2 If you are eligible for Singpass, you can appeal through results release system, no later
than 5 working days after the official release of results. The payment needs to be made via
e-payment.
If you are not eligible for Singpass, you can obtain the appeal application form and payment
procedures from SEAB website (https://www.seab.gov.sg). You may email the completed
application form and payment details to SEAB at seab_gce_admin@seab.gov.sg.
Please note that late applications will not be considered after the appeal period. Once you
have made successful payments, the appeal application would be processed.
For clarifications, please contact MOE Customer Service Centre at 6872 2220 or write to
SEAB.
6.2.3 An appeal fee will be charged for each subject.
6.2.4 Your appeal application will only be processed after you have made the payment no later
than five (5) working days after the official release of the examination results.
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6.2.5 Appeals received after the deadline or appeals with outstanding payment will not be
considered.
6.2.6 You can expect to receive the outcome via email within six (6) weeks after the appeal
deadline.
6.3 Award Eligibility for Examination Certificates
GCE N(T)-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade D or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Normal (Technical) Level.
GCE N(A)-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade 5 or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Normal (Academic) Level.
GCE O-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade 6 or better in one or more subjects will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level).
GCE A-Level
• Candidates who obtain at least a Grade E at H1-Level or H2-Level will receive a
Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level).
6.4 Grading Systems
NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

A, B, C, D where Grade A is the highest and Grade GCE Normal (Technical) Level
D is the lowest. Pass.
Denotes a fail grade.
This will be reflected on the result
Ungraded
slip but will not be shown on the
certificate.
• Subjects that are denoted as “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 where Grade 1 is the highest and Grade GCE Normal (Academic) Level
5 is the lowest. Pass.
Denotes a fail grade.
Ungraded
slip but will not be shown on the
certificate.
• Performance in Oral / Aural Examination in Chinese, Malay, Tamil Languages is
indicated as Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
• Subjects that are denoted as “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
ORDINARY LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

NUMERICAL ALPHABETICAL GCE Ordinary Level Pass.
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1
A
2
3
B
4
5
C
6
7 D
Below GCE Ordinary Level Pass.
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9 No Alphabetical Grade. slip but will not be shown on the
certificate.
• Grade 1 is the highest and Grade 9 is the lowest.
• Performance in Oral / Aural in Chinese, Malay, Tamil and Higher Chinese, Higher Malay
and Higher Tamil is indicated as Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
• Subjects with “UNGRADED” or “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
ADVANCED LEVEL GRADES

REMARKS
(Subjects Examined at H1 and H2 Level)
A, B, C, D, E where Grade A is the highest and
GCE Advanced Level Pass.
Grade E is the lowest.
*S Failed to obtain a pass in the
subject.
Ungraded slip but will not be shown on the
certificate.
• *S denotes Sub-pass.
• Performance in Oral / Aural in Chinese, Malay, Tamil is indicated as Distinction, Merit,
Pass or Ungraded.
• Subjects with “S”, “UNGRADED” or “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
ADVANCED LEVEL GRADES

REMARKS
(Subjects Examined at A-Level)
A, B, C, D, E where Grade A is the highest and
Pass grades at A-Level.
Grade E is the lowest.
Failed to obtain a pass at A-Level
O but is judged to have reached
Grade 6 at Ordinary Level.
F slip but will not be shown on the
certificate.
• Grade F indicates a Fail grade and will not appear on the certificate.
• Performance in Oral / Aural in Chinese, Malay, Tamil Languages is indicated as
Distinction, Merit, Pass or Ungraded.
• Subjects with “UNGRADED” or “ABSENT” will not be shown on the certificate.
6.5 Issuance of Examination Certificates
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6.5.1 Successful candidates will receive the GCE N(T)- / N(A)- / O- and A-level examination
certificates by registered post within 1 month from date of the result release for the
respective year-end examinations. This includes candidates taking only a mid-year subject
in the GCE O-Level or A-Level examinations, provided they obtain a pass in at least one
subject.
6.5.2 Any examination certificate that is not delivered successfully to private candidates will be
sent to SEAB. For clarifications, please contact MOE Customer Service Centre at 6872
2220 or email SEAB at seab_gce_admin@seab.gov.sg. Certificates not claimed within
one year from the year of examination will be destroyed, and no replacement will be made
available.
6.5.3 You may request for a re-print of your examination certificate(s) if there is an error in your
name. You must make the request within two (2) months from the date of issue and there
will be a service charge of S$50. All requests must be sent to SEAB at
seab_gce_admin@seab.gov.sg.
6.5.4 Candidates who are Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents and have a
SingPass account will be able to retrieve their digitised examination results in OpenCerts
format five (5) working days after the release of results. These examination results will be
available via the MySkillsFuture Skills Passport at
https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/individual/skills-passport.html. Please
note that the digitised results can be submitted electronically to the universities you are
applying to. You may refer to https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/services/purchase-of-
statements-of-results for more information.
6.5.5
SEAB does not issue duplicate copies of the examination certificate.
If your past years' digitised examination results are not available, you may purchase a
copy of your Statement of Results (SORs) via post/email. * The SORs are an official
document certifying the achievements of candidates in the examinations
• A fee is chargeable for each SOR. More information on how to purchase the SORs
can be found at https://www.moe.gov.sg/exam-related-services.
7 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS
7.1 Examinations with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
7.1.1 You will be issued with a Personalised Multiple Choice Answer Sheet (PMCAS) to shade
your answers for examination papers with MCQs. You are reminded to use 2B pencils to
shade your answers in the PMCAS. A soft eraser should be used for erasing if you wish to
change your answers.
7.2 Listening comprehension examinations
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7.2.1 Listening Comprehension examinations will be conducted through a broadcast. You are
advised to report to your respective examination centres punctually.
7.3 Science practical examinations
7.3.1 You will receive a mail pouch informing you of your Science practical examination schedule
at least two (2) weeks before the examination date. The schedule will include information
such as the examination centre, reporting venue, reporting time, examination start time,
examination end time and dismissal time.
7.3.2 You should contact the Ministry of Education, Customer Service Branch at 6872-2220 if
you do not receive your Science practical examination schedule two (2) weeks before the
examination date. It is important that you arrive at the designated reporting venue at the
examination centre before the reporting time indicated in your Science practical
examination schedule.
7.3.3 Science practical examinations are conducted in shifts. You are required to report to the
reporting room before the start of the examination and you must report to the quarantine
room after your examination. You must surrender all electronic devices once you report to
the examination personnel. You will be quarantined before and after the examinations.
7.3.4 You may not be allowed to sit the Science practical examination if you report after the
scheduled reporting time for your allocated shift.
7.3.5 If you are found in possession of any electronic devices anytime at the reporting room,
science laboratory or quarantine room, be it before or after the Science practical
examination, you are liable for the same penalty as those who commit an act of dishonesty.
7.3.6 You are not allowed to bring in any reference materials and / or any unauthorised materials,
including the Periodic Tables and / or devices as stipulated in the Examination Rules and
Regulations (Section 3) into the science laboratory.
7.3.7 Candidates who contravene the above regulations are liable for the same penalty as those
who commit an act of dishonesty.
7.4 Oral examinations
7.4.1 You must refer to your entry proof for the specific date that you have been scheduled to sit
the oral examination. Please take note of your assigned examination centre for the oral
examination.
7.4.2 On the day of the oral examination, you are required to report to your assigned examination
centre at least 45 minutes before the start of the examination. You will need to report to the
waiting room / area and wait for your turn to be examined by the oral examiners.
7.4.3 Upon reporting to the waiting room, you must surrender all unauthorised materials and
electronic devices. If you are found in possession of such materials / electronic devices
within the premises of the oral examination (e.g. waiting room or examination room), you
are liable for the same penalty as those who commit an act of dishonesty.
7.5 Literature in English (8832 and 9509)
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Candidates sitting Literature in English (8832 and 9509) may take the texts they have studied into
the examination venue with the following conditions:
7.5.1 Materials that can be taken into the examination venue

Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the
examination venue. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed.
Only one copy of an original text is allowed in the examination venue per examination. No
other materials, including critical works or study notes of any kind, should be taken into the
examination venue. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
7.5.2 Underlining and highlighting of texts

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing
else should be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper
such as post-its and tape flags are not allowed.
7.5.3 Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g. use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips)
is not permitted.
7.6 Mother Tongue Language and Literature Subjects
Candidates offering the following papers may take the texts they have studied into the examination
venue with the following conditions:
• GCE A-Level Chinese Language and Literature (9572/3)
• GCE A-Level Malay Language and Literature (9573/3)
• GCE A-Level Tamil Language and Literature (9574/3)
7.6.1 Material that can be taken into the examination venue

Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the
examination venue. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed. Only
one copy of an original text is allowed in the examination venue. Nothing else, including
critical works or study notes of any kind, should be taken into the examination venue. The
use of dictionaries is not permitted.
7.6.2 Underlining and highlighting of texts

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins are permitted. Nothing
else should be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper
such as post-its and tape flags are not allowed.
7.6.3 Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in texts (e.g. use of post-its, tape flags or paper
clips) are not permitted.
Please refer to Annex D for the lists of approved texts.
7.7 Geography
7.7.1 Topographical maps used in Geography papers must be returned to the invigilators at the
end of the examination.
7.8 e-Examinations
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7.8.1 You will be sitting for the e-Examinations at your posted examination centre. The IT devices
and support will be provided by the examination centre that you are posted to.
7.8.2 The GCE A-Level H2 Mother Tongue Language and Literature Paper 2 (9572/2, 9573/2
and 9574/2) is conducted using the SEAB e-Exam System.
7.8.3 The oral examination for the following subjects are conducted using the SEAB e-Exam
system:
EXAMINATION SUBJECT CODE /

SUBJECT NAME
LEVEL PAPER NUMBERS
GCE N(T)-Level English Language Syllabus T 1195/4
GCE N(T)-Level Basic Chinese 1202/2
GCE N(T)-Level Basic Malay 1203/2
GCE N(T)-Level Basic Tamil 1204/2
GCE N(A)-Level English Language Syllabus A 1190/5
GCE N(A)-Level Chinese 1196/3
GCE N(A)-Level Malay 1197/3
GCE N(A)-Level Tamil 1198/3
GCE O-Level English Language 1128/4
GCE O-Level Chinese 1160/3
GCE O-Level Malay 1148/3
GCE O-Level Tamil 1157/3
GCE O-Level Higher Chinese 1116/3
GCE O-Level Higher Malay 1117/3
GCE O-Level Higher Tamil 1147/3
GCE A-Level Chinese Language (revised) 8655/2
GCE A-Level Malay Language (revised) 8656/2
GCE A-Level Tamil Language (revised) 8657/2
A video stimulus will be shown as part of the oral examination. For subjects where there is
a reading passage or presentation topics as part of the oral examination, the reading
passage or presentation topics will be shown using SEAB eExam system.
7.8.4 Private candidates may visit the following SEAB website (e-Exam Resources for Private
Candidates) to find more details on the e-oral examination and e-written examination.
Online tutorials are available for candidates to view and familiarise themselves prior to
the e-Examinations.
https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/e-exam-resources-for-private-candidates
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ANNEX A-1: LIST OF APPROVED CALCULATORS
LIST OF APPROVED SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS1

The following scientific calculator models are suitable for GCE N(T), N(A), O and A-Level examinations
S/N Calculator Calculator Model Approved
Brand Period
1 CASIO FX 82MS 2003 – 2021
2 FX 85MS 2003 – 2021
3 FX 95MS 2003 – 2021
4 FX 96SG Plus 2013 – 2025
5 FX 97SG X 2018 – 2022
6 FX 350MS 2003 – 2021
7 CANON F-960SG 2017 – 2021
8 SHARP* EL W531S 2010 – 2023
9 EL W531S II 2018 – 2022
10 EL W531S II Silver Edition 2021 – 2025
11 EL W531XM 2014 – 2023
12 EL 533X 2013 – 2024
* Candidates using the SHARP calculator models are required to reset their calculators before the start
of examination. To reset the calculator, the candidate is to switch off the calculator and press the reset
button found at the back of the calculator. If the reset is performed successfully, the calculator will switch
on automatically.
LIST OF APPROVED GRAPHING CALCULATORS1

The following graphing calculator models are approved for use ONLY in subjects examined at the H1,
H2 and H3 Levels of the GCE A-Level curriculum.
Note: All graphing calculators must be reset prior to any examination.
S/N Calculator Brand Calculator Model Operating Approved
System Period1
1 CASIO FX-9860GIIs OS 2.04 2014 – 2022
OS 2.09
2 TI-84 Plus OS 2.43 2006 – 2024
3 TEXAS TI-84 Plus Silver Edition OS 2.53MP 2006 – 2024
4 INSTRUMENTS TI-84 Plus Pocket SE OS 2.55MP 2012 – 2021
5 TI-84 Plus C Silver OS 4.0 2015 – 2023
Edition OS 4.2
6 TI-84 Plus CE OS 5.0.1 2017 – 2024
OS 5.1.5
OS 5.2.0
OS 5.2.2
OS 5.3.0
OS 5.3.1
OS 5.4.0
OS 5.6.0
1The calculator models in the list are in production and are easily available for purchase. If there is no application for an
extension to the approved period for a calculator model, it will be moved to the list of previously approved calculators upon
the expiry of the approval period. The onus is on the vendors to submit and apply for an extension of the approved period
if their models are still in production and are easily available for purchase.
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PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CALCULATORS THAT STILL CAN BE USED2
SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS
Brand : CASIO
Previously FX 82AU FX 82C FX 82D FX 82L FX 82LB FX 82SUPER
Approved FX 82SX FX 82TL FX 82W FX 85N FX 85S FX 85V
Models FX 85VH FX 95 SG FX 100C FX 100D FX 100S FX 100V
Plus
FX 100Z FX 115D FX 115N FX 115S FX 115V FX 135
FX 350C FX 350D FX 350HA FX 350HB FX 350TL FX 350TLG
FX 350W FX D400 FX 451M FX 500MS FX 570AD FX 570AV
FX 570CD FX 570CV FX 570S FX 570Z FX 820MS FX 901
FX 911S FX 911SA FX 911W FX 911Z FX 991D FX 991N
FX 991S FX 991V FX 992S FX 992V FX 992VB
Brand : CANON
Previously F 200 F 401 F 402 F 500 F 501 F 502
Approved F 601 F 602 F 604 F 612 F 715S F 720
Models
Brand : SHARP
Previously EL 506L EL 509G EL 509L EL 509MS EL 509R EL 509V
Approved EL 509VM EL 509W EL 509WM EL 509WS EL 509X EL 510R
Models EL 520G EL 520L EL 531GH EL 531LH EL 531P EL 531RH
EL 531V EL 531VB EL 531VH EL W531M EL 546G EL 546L
EL 546LV EL 546VA EL 553 EL 556G EL 556L
Brand : TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

Previously BA II PLUS BA REAL BA 35 TI 25 STAT TI 30X TI 30XA
Approved ESTATE SOLAR
Models TI 30XIIB TI 30XIIS TI 30 CHALLENGER TI 30XSOLAR TI 32
EXPLORER
PLUS
TI 34 TI 34II TI 35X TI 36XSOLAR
Brand : HEWLETT PACKARD

Previously HP 6S HP 6S SOLAR HP 8S HP 9S HP 10B
Approved HP 10S HP 10S+ HP 14B
Models
2 All previously approved calculator models, including those that no longer appear on the current approved list, can continue to
be used for all national examinations unless there is a change in policy, syllabus or examination format. Under any of these
situations, the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) may withdraw the approval for use of these calculators
in the examinations. The schools and the public will be notified in advance if there is any change in policy with regard to the
use of any calculator in the national examinations.
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Brand : AURORA
Previously SC 110 SC 120 SC 150 SC 170 SC 200 SC 210
Approved SC 260 SC 500 SC 550
Models
Brand : FIAMO
Previously SC 6 SC 20
Approved
Models
Brand : HOSEKI
Previously H 1030 H 1031
Approved
Models
Brand : HUBBLE COMPUTING

Previously SC 10B SC 10C
Approved
Models
Brand : KARCE
Previously KC107 KC108 KC109 KC S187 KC S3500
Approved
Models
GRAPHING CALCULATORS
The following graphing calculator models are approved for use ONLY in subjects examined at the H1,
H2 and H3 Levels of the GCE A-Level curriculum.
Note: All graphing calculators must be reset prior to any examination.
Brand : CASIO
Previously FX 9860G Slim CFX 9850GC PLUS FX 9860G
Approved
Models
Brand : TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

Previously TI-83 Plus
Approved
Models
2 Allpreviously approved calculator models, including those that no longer appear on the current approved list, can continue to be used
for all national examinations unless there is a change in policy, syllabus or examination format. Under any of these situations, the
Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) may withdraw the approval for use of these calculators in the examinations.
The schools and the public will be notified in advance if there is any change in policy on the use of any calculator in the
national examinations.
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ANNEX A-2: STEPS TO CLEAR ALL MEMORY IN GRAPHING CALCULATORS (GC)
Casio GCs
Resetting the Casio FX-9860G, Casio FX-9860G Slim and Casio FX-9860 GIIs for the examinations
Casio fx-9860G
Casio fx-9860G Slim

tan (F) F5 (Reset)
ab
c
Casio fx-9860GIIs
(G)
F6 ( )
F1 (Yes) F2 (Initialize All)
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Resetting Casio CFX-9850 GC for the examinations
Step 1: Highlight the MEM icon on the main menu and then press EXE or press tan .
Step 2: Use ▼ to move the highlighting down to “Reset” and then press EXE .
Step 3: Press F1 (YES) to reset the calculator.
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Texas Instrument GCs

Steps to Clear All MEMORY for TI-83 GC
To reset all memory on the Texas Instrument graphing calculator, follow the following steps:
1. Press 2ND MEM to display the MEMORY menu.
2. Select 7: Reset…
3. From the RAM ARCHIVE ALL menu, press to display the ALL menu.
4. Select 1: All Memory… to display the RESET MEMORY menu.
5. Select 2: Reset
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Singapore Reset Procedures for TI-84 Plus Family of GCs
Step 1: Make sure the calculator is off

Step 2: Press On key while holding the 2 and 8 keys. You will see the following screen.
Step 3: Press the ZOOM key to select “OK”. You will see the following screen with a blinking cursor on
the upper left corner. Leave the calulator on this “MEM cleared” screen for invigilators to check.
*Note that the screen should read MEM Cleared and not RAM cleared.
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ANNEX B-1: LIST OF SUBJECTS WHERE USE OF DICTIONARIES IS ALLOWED
GCE N(A)-LEVEL
SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE/PAPER NUMBER
Chinese 1196/1
Malay 1197/1
Tamil 1198/1
Bengali 3236/1
Gujarati 3237/1
Hindi 3238/1
Panjabi 3239/1
Urdu 3240/1
GCE O-LEVEL
SUBJECT NAME SUBJECT CODE/PAPER NUMBER
Higher Chinese 1116/1

Chinese 1160/1
Higher Malay 1117/1
Malay 1148/1
Higher Tamil 1147/1
Tamil 1157/1
Hindi 3194/1
Urdu 3196/1
Gujarati 3199/1
Panjabi 3203/1
Bengali 3215/1
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ANNEX B-2: LIST OF SUBJECTS WHERE USE OF DICTIONARIES IS ALLOWED
GCE A-LEVEL
• Candidates who sit for the following subjects will be allowed to use the approved dictionaries for paper
1, part 1 only.
The use of dictionaries is strictly prohibited during the conduct of paper 1, part 2.
SUBJECT
CODE/ Duration of Duration of
SUBJECT NAME
PAPER Part 1 Part 2
NUMBER
Chinese Language (revised) 8655/1
Malay Language (revised) 8656/1
Tamil Language (revised) 8657/1
Bengali 8827/1
1 hr 30 mins 1 hr 30 mins
Gujarati 8828/1
Hindi 8829/1
Panjabi 8836/1
Urdu 8837/1
General Studies in Chinese 8642/1 1 hr 30 mins 1 hr 10 mins
Chinese Language & Literature 9572/1

Malay Language & Literature 9573/1 1 hr 15 mins 1hr
Tamil Language & Literature 9574/1
a) The question paper will be issued separately in 2 parts: Part 1 consists of composition / functional-
writing and Part 2 consists of comprehension and language usage.
b) Part 1 will be issued to candidates first.
c) Dictionaries can only be used for part 1 of the paper.
d) At the end of paper 1, part 1, there will be an admin break of 15 mins. Candidates must remain
seated during the admin break.
e) During the admin break, candidates will be instructed to place their dictionaries on the floor.
f) Paper 1, part 2 question papers will only be issued after all candidates have placed their
dictionaries on the floor.
g) During the admin break candidates are NOT allowed to read the questions in paper 1, part
2, go through their answers in paper 1, part 1, or perform any writing. After the admin break,
candidates may either proceed with answering paper 1, Part 2 first or continue with paper 1, Part
1. Should candidates choose to continue with paper 1, part 1, they will not have access to their
dictionaries.
h) The total examination duration excludes the 15-min admin break.
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ANNEX C: LIST OF APPROVED DICTIONARIES
APPROVED CHINESE DICTIONARIES
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER ISBN NUMBER APPROVED

PERIOD
1 新编学生实用词典新亚出版社 981-255-911-6 2019 - 2023
（第七版增订本） 978-981-255-911-1
2 新编小学实用词典新亚出版社 981-274-954-3 2019 – 2023
978-981-274-954-3
3 最新汉语大词典（第联营出版（马）有限公司 978-983-01-1073-8 2018 - 2022
5 版） 978-983-01-1122-3
4 全球华语大词典 Marshall Cavendish 978-981-4684-38-5 2018 - 2022
Education Pte Ltd
5 世纪版新汉语字典联营出版（马）有限公司 978-983-01-0961-9 2017 - 2021
6 规范汉语词典联营出版（马）有限公司 978-983-820-627-3 2017 - 2021
7 最新规范汉语词典联营出版（马）有限公司 978-983-01-0960-2 2017 - 2021
（修订版）
8 最新汉语大词典(世纪联营出版（马）有限公司 983-820-625-3 2017 - 2021
版) 983-820-626-1
9 新世纪高级学习词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 978-981-4333-25-2 2017 - 2021
10 新世纪学生华语词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 978-981-4237-75-8 2021 - 2025
APPROVED CHINESE E-DICTIONARIES
S/N NAME and MODEL PUBLISHER APPROVED

PERIOD
1 Besta All Pass 1 Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2020 - 2024
2 Besta All Pass S1 Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2020 - 2024
3 Besta All Pass 5 Ellton Enterprise Pte Ltd 2020 - 2024

4 HansVision PX2201 Creative Knowledge Labs Pte Ltd 2021 – 2025
5 HansVision PX2181 Creative Knowledge Labs Pte Ltd 2021 – 2025
6 HansVision PX2131 Creative Technology Ltd / Creative Knowledge 2021 – 2025
Labs Pte Ltd
Labs Pte Ltd
Labs Pte Ltd
9 ZZ.New-A+ ZZ.Perfection Pte Ltd 2018 – 2022
10 Besta All Pass 2 iKnow Pte Ltd 2017 – 2021
11 Besta All Pass 3 iKnow Pte Ltd 2017 – 2021
12 ZZ.New-01 ZZ Perfection Pte Ltd 2017 – 2021
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PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CHINESE DICTIONARIES*
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER ISBN NUMBER

1 华语规范字典胜利出版私人有限公司 9971-61-969-5
2 华语规范词典胜利出版私人有限公司 981-237-067-6
3 规范汉语词典联营出版有限公司 983-820-627-X
4 时代商务馆学华语词典新加坡泛太平洋教育出版社 978-981-271-770-2
5 新汉语字典联营出版有限公司 9789830102160
9789830109619
6 新华现代汉语词典思达出版有限公司 981-4176-11-7
商务印书馆国际有限公司
7 新世纪学生新词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 981-4133-55-8
978-981-4133-55-5
8 新世纪高级汉语词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 981-4070-36X
981-4133-40X
978-981-4133-40-1
9 现代汉语词典(第五版) 商务印书馆 7-100-04385-9
978-7100-04385-4
10 最新规范汉语词典联营出版有限公司 983-820-865-5
9789830109602
11 最新汉语大词典(世纪版) 联营出版有限公司 983-820-625-3
983-820-626-1
12 实用汉语词典胜利书局 9971-61-513-4
13 时代新汉语词典联邦出版社,华语教学出版社 981-01-8-720-3
14 现代汉语新词典商务印书馆 981-009-289X
978-981-009-289-4
15 现代汉语小词典（增补本）朗文出版有限公司，商务印书馆 978912475343
16 现代华语词典上海书局(私人)有限公司 9971-906-91-0
17 现代华语词典(修订版) 中图上海书局 981-04-5989-0
983-2594-02-2
18 现代实用汉语词典联营出版有限公司 983-820-863-9
983-820-864-7
19 新华字典 (第十版) 商务印书馆 7-100-03974-1
978-7100-03974-1
7-100-03931-2
978-7100-03931-4
20 新汉语词典联营出版有限公司 967-9985-92-X
21 新编学生词典上海书局 997190672
22 新世纪汉语词典怡学出版社·商务印书馆 981-4070-661
978-981-4070-66-9
23 最新学生词典联营出版有限公司 967-9985-78-4
*Allpreviously approved dictionaries, including those that no longer appear on the current approved list, can
continue to be used for the national examinations unless there is a change in policy, syllabus or examination
format. Under any of these situations, the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) may withdraw
the approval for use of these dictionaries in the examinations. The schools and the public will be notified in
advance if there is any change in policy on the use of any dictionary in the national examinations.
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PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CHINESE E-DICTIONARIES*
S/N NAME and MODEL PUBLISHER

1 Besta All Pass-1 Besta DigiTech Pte Ltd
2 Besta New All Pass-1 iKnow Pte Ltd
APPROVED MALAY DICTIONARIES
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER APPROVED

PERIOD
1 Kamus Dewan (Edisi Keempat) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 2017 - 2021
2 Kamus Pelajar Bahasa Melayu Dewan Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 2017 - 2021
(Edisi Kedua)
3 Kamus Pelajar Bahasa Malaysia (Edisi Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka 2017 - 2021
Kedua)
4 Kamus Komprehensif Bahasa Melayu Oxford Fajar Sdn. Bhd. 2017 - 2021
APPROVED MALAY E-DICTIONARIES
S/N NAME and MODEL PUBLISHER APPROVED

PERIOD
1 Global Translator / Model M188 e- EDN-Media Consultant Pte 2021 - 2025
dictionary (Kamus Bimbit Elektronik Ltd
Riang Ria)
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MALAY DICTIONARIES*
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER

1 Kamus Dewan (Edisi Kedua) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
2 Kamus Dewan (Edisi Ketiga) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
3 Kamus Pelajar (Terbitan KBSM) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
4 Kamus Pelajar (Terbitan Khas KBSM) Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
5 Kamus Pelajar Bahasa Malaysia Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
(Terbitan Khas KBSM)
34
APPROVED TAMIL DICTIONARIES
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER APPROVED

PERIOD
1 Lakshmi’s Learners’ Tamil Language Lakshmi Publications, 2021 – 2025
Dictionary (Revised Edition) Singapore
ISBN 978-981-08-6695-2
2 Uma Natramil Peragaraathi Uma Publications, Kuala 2019 – 2023
(Revised Edition) Lumpur
ISBN 978-967-434-270-8
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED TAMIL DICTIONARIES*
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER
1 Lakshmi’s Learners’ Tamil Language Lakshmi Publications,

Dictionary Singapore
2 Puthiya Tamil Akaraathi Uma Publications,

(New Tamil – Tamil Dictionary) Kuala Lumpur
3 Tamil – Tamil Akara Muthali Government of Tamilnadu

(M Shanmugam Pillai) Textbook Committee
4 Kriyavin Tarkalat Tamil Akarati Cre-A Publishers, Chennai

(Tamil – Tamil Version only)
ISBN 978-81-85602-91-2
5 Kazhakat Tamil Akaraathi The South India Saiva

(Tamil – Tamil Dictionary) Siddhanta Works
Publishing Society, Tinnevelly
Limited,
Chennai
6 Kazhakat Tamil Kaiyakaraathi The South India Saiva
(Tamil – Tamil Dictionary) Siddhanta Works
Publishing Society, Tinnevelly
Limited,
Chennai
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ANNEX D: LIST OF APPROVED TEXTS FOR H2 MOTHER TONGUE SUBJECTS
H2 CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9572/3)
S/N TITLE PUBLISHER

Text 1 《大学先修班 H2/H3 华文与文玲子传媒私人有限公司，
学指定文本古典文学》 2014
Text 2 《现代文学指定文本 --㗝呸玲子传媒私人有限公司，
店》 2017
Text 3 《大学先修班 H2/H3 华文与文玲子传媒私人有限公司，
学指定文本现代文学》（修 2018
订版）
*文本中的前言、序、后记、跋、点评、导读、附录、赏析或评析等应该除去。 (书中所附

的注释除外）
Text 1 to 3: H2/H3 Chinese & Chinese Language and Literature《大学先修班 H2/H3 华文与文

学指定文本古典文学》、玲子传媒私人有限公司，2014、《现代文
学指定文本 -- 㗝呸店》玲子传媒私人有限公司，2017 & 《大学先
修班 H2/H3 华文与文学指定文本现代文学》（修订版）玲子传媒私
人有限公司，2018
(For candidates doing H2 CLL syllabus)

The book containing the original text of all the poems, “Ci”, classical prose, short story &
Modern Play etc. from the H2 CLL syllabus published by Lingzi Media Pte Ltd will be the
only publication which can be used in the open book examination. No photocopies or texts
downloaded from the internet are allowed.
Open Text regulations for H2 CLL

A Materials that can be taken into the examination room
Only non-electronic original texts (original published editions) should be taken into the examination
venue. No photocopies or texts downloaded from the internet are allowed. Only one copy of an original
text is allowed in the examination venue per examination. Nothing else, including critical works or study
notes of any kind, should be taken into the examination venue. The use of dictionaries is not permitted.
B Underlining and highlighting of text

Only underlining, highlighting or the use of vertical lines in the margins is permitted. Nothing else should
be written in the texts except the candidate’s name. Separate pieces of paper such as post-its and tape
flags are not allowed.
C Folding and Flagging of Pages

Any kind of folding or flagging of pages in text (e.g. use of post-its, tape flags or paper clips) is not
permitted.
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H2 MALAY LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9573/3)
BAHAGIAN A: NOVEL
i Jendela Menghadap Jalan oleh Rohaini Matdarin (Utusan Publications & Distributors Sdn Bhd, Kuala
Lumpur)
BAHAGIAN B: CERPEN
ii Begitulah Kata-kata editor Sa’eda Buang (Marshall Cavendish Education, Singapore)

a Yang oleh Jamal Ismail
b Si Malang Jalang oleh Saedah Saad
c Suatu Perjalanan Sebuah Peta Sebuku Roti oleh Basiran Haji Hamzah
d Pertemuan oleh Isa Kamari
e Jago oleh Ahmad Jaaffar Munasip
f Ruang oleh Ismail Wardi
BAHAGIAN C: SAJAK
iii Begitulah Kata-kata editor Sa’eda Buang (Marshall Cavendish Education, Singapore)
a Pendakian oleh Mohd Taha Jamil
b Api oleh Mohamed Latiff Mohamed
c Begitulah Kata-kata oleh Masuri S. N.
d Betapapun Gerak-Cepat Kehidupan Akan Kususuri Landasan ini oleh Ahmad Mohd Tahir
e Dalang: Episod Tiga oleh Rasiah Halil
f Pustakaku dalam Remang Senja oleh Sa’eda Buang
g Balada Merdeka oleh Peter Augustine Goh
h Tanda Tangan oleh Noridah Kamari
i Menjaring Mentari Hidupku oleh Abdul Kadir Pandi
j Anak Tetangga Kelantan Lane oleh Kamaria Buang
BAHAGIAN D: DRAMA
iv Begitulah Kata-kata editor Sa’eda Buang (Marshall Cavendish Education, Singapore)

a Anjing untuk Diplomat oleh Hamed Ismail
b Cahaya di Hujung Senja oleh M. Saffri A. Manaf
c Titik Pertemuan oleh Rohman Munasip
Open Text regulations for H2 MLL



permitted.
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H2 TAMIL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (9574/3)
38
Open Text regulations for H2 TLL



permitted.
39
ANNEX E: ORAL EXAMINATIONS INSTRUCTIONS
GCE N(T)- and N(A)-Level
English Language Syllabus T (1195/04)
SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
1195/04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS T

ORAL EXAMINATION
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1 The English Language Oral Communication paper consists of two parts. Candidates will sit the
paper in the order listed below:
Reading Aloud : You will be required to read aloud a passage bearing in mind the context
provided.
Spoken Interaction : You will engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners on a topic
related to a video clip.
2 This is how the examination will be conducted:
a) Report to the Assistant Oral Examiner by the appointed time. You will be asked to sign
against your name on the attendance sheet. The Assistant Oral Examiner will key in the
Exam Centre Key for you to start the silent preparation.
b) You will carry out the silent preparation on a laptop. During preparation, you are to study
the passage and watch the video clip. You will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker.
You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be logged out
automatically.
c) When it is your turn to be examined, report to the Oral Examiners.
d) During the Oral examination, you will first read aloud the passage and then watch the video
clip one more time before the discussion with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
Examiners immediately.
e) The statement on copyright, which you may see below the video frame, will not be tested.
3 You must remember to bring your identification document with a photograph (e.g. NRIC or passport)
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If you
do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
SINGAPORE EXAMINATIONS & ASSESSMENT BOARD
40
English Language Syllabus A (1190/04)

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL
1190/04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS A
ORAL EXAMINATION
provided.
Spoken Interaction : You will engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners on a topic related
to a video clip.
b) You will carry out the silent preparation on a laptop. During preparation, you are to study
the passage and watch the video clip. You will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker.
You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be logged out
automatically.
clip one more time before the discussion with the Oral Examiners If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you were saw earlier, you must inform the
Oral Examiners immediately.
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If you
do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
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Basic Mother Tongues (1202/2, 1203/2 and 1204/2)

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL
1202/2 BASIC CHINESE

1203/2 BASIC MALAY
1204/2 BASIC TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
1 The Oral examination consists of two parts. Candidates will sit the paper in the order given below:
Reading Aloud : You will be required to read aloud a passage.
Conversation : You will watch a video clip. Thereafter, you will engage in a conversation
related to the theme of the video with the Oral Examiners.
a) Report to the Assistant Oral Examiner by the appointed time. You will be asked to sign against
your name on the attendance sheet. The Assistant Oral Examiner will key in the Exam Centre
Key for you to start the silent preparation.
b) During the silent preparation, you are to study the passage, and watch the video clip. You will
listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so,
at the end of which you will be logged out automatically.
d) During the examination, you will first read aloud the passage and then watch the video clip
one more time before the conversation with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If
you do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
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Mother Tongues (1196/3, 1197/3 and 1198/3)

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL
1196/3 CHINESE
1197/3 MALAY
1198/3 TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
Conversation : You will watch a video clip. Thereafter, you will engage in a
conversation related to the theme of the video with the Oral
Examiners.
b) During the silent preparation, you are to study the passage, and watch the video clip. You
will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to
do so, at the end of which you will be logged out automatically.
one more time before the conversation with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or the
video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
remaining papers.
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GCE O-LEVEL
Mother Tongue Languages (1160/3, 1148/3 and 1157/3)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1160/3 CHINESE
1148/3 MALAY
1157/3 TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
Conversation : You will watch a video clip. Thereafter, you will engage in a conversation
related to the theme of the video with the Oral Examiners.
b) During the silent preparation, you are to study the passage, and watch the video clip. You will
listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so,
at the end of which you will be logged out automatically.
one more time before the conversation with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or the
video clip or both are different from the ones you saw earlier, you must inform the Oral
remaining papers.
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Higher Mother Tongues (1116/3, 1117/3 and 1147/3)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1116/3 HIGHER CHINESE

1117/3 HIGHER MALAY
1147/3 HIGHER TAMIL
ORAL EXAMINATION
Oral Presentation : You will watch a video clip and give a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral
Presentation based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus.
Discussion : You will then engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners based on your
Oral Presentation.
b) You will watch a video clip quietly and prepare a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral Presentation
based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus. You will listen to the video clip via the
laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be
logged out automatically.
c) You will be given a piece of paper to write down notes while watching the video clip. You may
bring the notes with you when you meet the Oral Examiners.
d) When it is your turn to be examined, report to the Oral Examiners.
e) Place the piece of notes in the box provided at the end of your Oral examination.
and when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory.
If you do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the
remaining papers.
45
English Language
(1128/04)

(ORDINARY LEVEL)
1128/04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ORAL EXAMINATION
provided.
Spoken Interaction: You will engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners on a topic related to
a video clip.
b) You will carry out the silent preparation on a laptop. During preparation, you are to study the
passage and watch the video clip. You will listen to the video clip via the laptop speaker . You
will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of which you will be logged out
automatically.
clip one more time before the discussion with the Oral Examiners. If either the passage or
the video clip or both are different from the ones you were given earlier, you must inform the
Oral Examiners immediately.
when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination is compulsory. If you do
not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you are present for the remaining
papers.
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GCE A-Level
H1 Chinese Language
H1 Malay Language
H1 Tamil Language
(8655/2, 8656/2 and 8657/2)

(ADVANCED LEVEL)
8655/2 CHINESE LANGUAGE

8656/2 MALAY LANGUAGE
8657/2 TAMIL LANGUAGE
ORAL EXAMINATION
Oral Presentation : You will watch a video clip and give a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral
Presentation based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus.
Discussion : You will then engage in a discussion with the Oral Examiners based
on your Oral Presentation.
b) You will watch a video clip quietly and prepare a ‘not more than two minutes’ Oral
Presentation based on a given topic using the video as a stimulus. You will listen to the video
clip via the laptop speaker. You will be given TEN (10) minutes to do so, at the end of
which you will be logged out automatically.
c) You will be given a piece of paper to write down notes while watching the video clip. You
may bring the notes with you when you meet the Oral Examiners.
d) When it is your turn to be examined, report to the Oral Examiners.
f) Place the piece of notes in the box provided at the end of your Oral examination.
3 You must remember to bring your identification document with a photograph (e.g. NRIC or
passport) and when you report for the Oral examination. Please note that the Oral examination
is compulsory. If you do not attend it, you will not be awarded a grade for the subject even if you
they are present for the remaining papers.
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2 EXAMINATION TIMETABLE AND ENTRY PROOF

2.1 Examination Timetable

2.1.1 Written, Oral and Listening Comprehension Examination

2.1.2 Practical Examination

Your Entry Proof will show:

Your Entry Proof will show:

2.2.4 A sample of the Entry Proof is shown on the next page.

3.1 You must not have in your possession:

Examples of unauthorised devices include but are not limited to:

• Computerised devices • Communication devices

• Smart devices • Other Electronic devices

3.1.2 Any unauthorised materials

Examples of unauthorised materials include but are not limited to:

• Question paper from previous • Entry proof from previous examination

3.3 You must not commit plagiarism or support such acts.

3.12 You must be in an attire which is appropriate for a school/examination environment

Male private candidates

Female private candidates

Use of Calculators and Dictionaries

• Calculators with capabilities for storing and displaying verbal information.

• There is no approved list of dictionaries for Non-Tamil Indian Languages (NTIL),

3.16.6 No e-dictionaries are allowed for GCE A-Level H2 Translation (Chinese).

3.17 Ownership of Examination Materials

• Be prohibited from taking the examination;

4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS

4.1 Reporting for examination

4.2 During examination

5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS

Arrangements can be made for you to sit the examination if:

You should submit the application as early as possible. Late submissions or

5.3 Major Train Service Disruptions

5.4 Other Unexpected Situations

6 RESULT AND EXAMINATION CERTIFICATES

6.1 Release of Results

Mid-year examination Year-end examination

6.2 Appeal for Review of Results

6.2.3 An appeal fee will be charged for each subject.

6.3 Award Eligibility for Examination Certificates

6.4 Grading Systems

NORMAL (TECHNICAL) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

NORMAL (ACADEMIC) LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

ORDINARY LEVEL GRADES REMARKS

ADVANCED LEVEL GRADES

ADVANCED LEVEL GRADES

6.5 Issuance of Examination Certificates

7 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS

7.1 Examinations with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

7.2 Listening comprehension examinations

7.3 Science practical examinations

7.4 Oral examinations

7.5 Literature in English (8832 and 9509)

7.5.1 Materials that can be taken into the examination venue

7.5.2 Underlining and highlighting of texts

7.5.3 Folding and Flagging of Pages

7.6 Mother Tongue Language and Literature Subjects

*文本中的前言、序、后记、跋、点评、导读、附录、赏析或评析等应该除去。 (书中所附

Text 1 to 3: H2/H3 Chinese & Chinese Language and Literature《大学先修班 H2/H3 华文与文