Singapore Junior College L1R5 Cut-Off Points 2024
Compare L1R5 net scores for all 15 Singapore Junior Colleges. 3-year trend data (2022–2024), school type, and difficulty ratings.
| Junior College | 2024 | Selectivity |
|---|---|---|
1 Raffles Institution (Junior College) Central · Independent | 4— | Highly Selective |
2 Hwa Chong Institution Bukit Timah · Independent | 4— | Highly Selective |
3 National Junior College Buona Vista · Autonomous | 5— | Highly Selective |
4 Anglo-Chinese Junior College Bishan · Independent | 6— | Highly Selective |
5 | 6▲ | Highly Selective |
6 Victoria Junior College East Coast · Autonomous | 6▲ | Highly Selective |
7 Anderson Serangoon Junior College North · Government | 7▲ | Selective |
8 Temasek Junior College Bedok · Government | 7— | Selective |
9 Nanyang Junior College Thomson · Government | 7▲ | Selective |
10 Catholic Junior College Bishan · Government | 8▲ | Selective |
11 Meridian Junior College Punggol · Government | 10— | Selective |
12 Tampines Meridian Junior College East · Government | 10▲ | Selective |
13 Pioneer Junior College West · Government | 12— | Moderate |
14 Jurong Pioneer Junior College West · Government | 12▲ | Moderate |
15 Yishun Innova Junior College North · Government | 13▲ | Moderate |
Detailed 3-Year Trend
Raffles Institution (Junior College)
Highly SelectiveHwa Chong Institution
Highly SelectiveNational Junior College
Highly SelectiveAnglo-Chinese Junior College
Highly SelectiveEunoia Junior College
Highly SelectiveVictoria Junior College
Highly SelectiveAnderson Serangoon Junior College
SelectiveTemasek Junior College
SelectiveNanyang Junior College
SelectiveCatholic Junior College
SelectiveMeridian Junior College
SelectiveTampines Meridian Junior College
SelectivePioneer Junior College
ModerateJurong Pioneer Junior College
ModerateYishun Innova Junior College
ModerateAbout JC Admissions and L1R5 Scoring in Singapore
After completing their O-Levels, Singapore students who wish to pursue the A-Level route apply to Junior Colleges through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE). Admission is based on the L1R5 score — the sum of grades for one language subject (L1) and five relevant subjects (R5). Students may deduct bonus points for CCA achievements and other eligibility criteria.
How L1R5 is Calculated
L1 is your best language grade (English or Mother Tongue, graded 1–8 in O-Levels, where 1 = A1 and 8 = F9). R5 are five other relevant subjects based on your intended JC course. The lower your total L1R5 score, the better — a score of 6 means you earned mostly A1s across your subjects.
Beyond Cut-Off Points: What Else Matters
- CCA commitments: Active CCAs can earn bonus points reducing your effective L1R5 score.
- Subject combinations: Different JCs offer different H2 subject options. Ensure your target JC offers the subjects relevant to your university aspirations.
- School culture: Some JCs have strong arts and humanities traditions; others are science and engineering focused.
- Location and commute: Daily travel time adds up over two years. Consider proximity to your home.
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