📘 GCE O/L Subject Structure

The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination consists of 9 subjects in total:

• ✔ 6 Compulsory Subjects

• ✔ 3 Optional Subjects, selected from the approved subject groups.

Students must carefully choose their optional subjects according to the official subject grouping guidelines.

🎓 GCE A/L Subject Structure

For the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination, students are required to select 3 subjects from the approved subject list.

However, subject selection must be done carefully because:

• Certain higher education courses require specific subject combinations.

• Students must follow the official selection guidelines when choosing their three subjects.

🎨 Special Note – Arts Stream (Bucket Subjects)

In the Arts Stream, there are designated Bucket Subjects.
Students must follow the prescribed subject selection rules when choosing combinations within this stream.

The detailed guidelines for selecting A/L subjects — including Arts Stream bucket subject rules — are provided in the official circulars and guidebooks listed below.