2024 JC Cut-Off Points: O Level L1R5 For Singapore JCs

Are you planning which JC to go to? Or is there already a school that you are eyeing and you want to gauge if you can get in? JC cut-off points provide a critical benchmark for letting students know their chances of getting into a particular school. In this article, we take a look at the JC cut-off points based on O Level L1R5 scores for students admitted to JC in 2024.

What is the L1R5 score?

L1R5 is used for admissions to JCs in Singapore. It stands for Language 1 and Relevant 5 – the points for 1 language subject (English or Higher Mother Tongue) and 5 best-scoring subjects (including at least 1 science/math and 1 humanities subject). The score of each of those subjects (A1=1, A2=2, B3=3, …) are added together to give you the L1R5 score.

Students can also get bonus points deducted for good CCA grades, good language grades, and for selecting an affiliated JC. Read more about how to calculate the L1R5 in our earlier post!

2024 JC Cut-Off Points

Like PSLE cut-off points for secondary schools, JC cut-off points are the L1R5 score of the last student admitted into the school for that year. This score is not a pre-requisite, and will vary across years depending on factors like cohort size and demand for certain schools.

To account for yearly fluctuations, we advise selecting JC schools with a range of cut-off points, including some where you just meet the cut-off point, and some where your score is safely lower than the cut-off point.

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1. Clear conceptual understanding: Our tutors provide clear explanations and in-depth insights into difficult topics, ensuring students fully grasp each concept.
2. Targeted practice and feedback: We focus on guided practice sessions and offer actionable feedback to help students identify areas for improvement.
3. Exam techniques and time management: Students are trained to manage their time effectively and answer questions strategically to maximise their scores.

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