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My parents looked at my History exam questions and answer requirements. They commented that the History marking scheme and syllabus during their time is very different from what I am going through now. We hired Ms Christine from The Best In Singapore. She has a Master's in Political Science and her Bachelor's was in South East Asian History. Ms Christine has been a History tuition teacher for 12 years, and knows how to help me connect the information in ways I can remember and the present properly in the exam questions.

Clement Tan
Catholic High School

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It was only after my first History assessment that I realized that it is important to not just memorize a lot of information: I also need to be able to synthesize and analyze. I suppose this is good preparation for writing papers at JC and uni level. I still needed help to bridge the information I learnt and what I am able to write, and Mr Stephen has been very good at teaching me useful exam techniques.

Lin Xiu Chu
Northland Secondary School

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Secondary school History was quite OK. I scored an A for my O Levels, and want to score an A for my A Level History. Mr Chang taught at a tuition centre for 7 years, and he could immediately identify what I needed to do better, in order to be sure that I can get the A. He was very right, and I worked hard to apply whatever he taught me. I got my A!

Ng Yin Liang
St Andrew’s Junior College

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From lower secondary school days, I have been interested in analytical stuff. History has that element and the questions require us to think more deeply about issues that affected developments in the past. I am so very glad that we found Ms Josephine through The Best In Singapore. Every tuition lesson is great and I always look forward to the intellectual spars that we have.

Ronald Yeo
National Junior College

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Ms LC has 10 years of History tuition experience. She has a Bachelor’s in History from NUS (2nd Upper Class Honours), and was a contract teacher at MOE schools for 3 years. Ms LC’s private tuition students attended Jurong West Secondary School, Maris Stella High School, National Junior College (Integrated Programme), Catholic Junior College, River Valley High School, and Tampines Meridian Junior College.
Mr RN has 17 years of History tuition experience. He is a post-Doctoral Fellow at NUS. His PhD in History was from Princeton University, and his Bachelor’s in History was from NTU (First Class Honours). Mr RN’s private tuition students attended St. Margaret’s Secondary School, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, Nanyang Girls’ High School, Eunoia Junior College, Dunman High School, and Raffles Institution.
Mr THB has 13 years of History tuition experience. He has a Bachelor’s from NTU, majoring in History (First Class Honours). Mr THB taught at a leading group of tuition centres and is currently writing their O Level and A Level History in-house curriculum for them. Mr THB’s private tuition students attended St. Margaret’s Secondary School, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, Hwa Chong Institution (Integrated Programme), National Junior College, Catholic Junior College, and St. Andrew’s Junior College.
Mr YHB has 7 years of History tuition experience. He was a contract teacher at MOE schools for 5 years and is also a private tutor. Mr YHB has a Bachelor’s in History from NUS. His private tuition students attended Damai Secondary School, Maris Stella High School, St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School, Tampines Meridian Junior College, Victoria Junior College, and Temasek Junior College.
Ms PY has 11 years of History tuition experience. She is NIE-trained, and taught at an MOE school for 5 years. Ms PY’s Bachelor’s is from NUS (2nd Upper Class Honours). Her private tuition students attended Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary), Hougang Secondary School, East View Secondary School, Eunoia Junior College, Victoria Junior College, and Catholic Junior College.
Ms BP has 12 years of History tuition experience. She has a Master’s and Bachelor’s in History from NTU and was a contract teacher at MOE schools for 5 years. Ms BP’s private tuition students attended Queenstown Secondary School, Pei Hwa Secondary School, Henderson Secondary School, Anglo-Chinese Junior College, National Junior College, and Jurong Pioneer Junior College.

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$35 - $45
$50 - $70
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$30 - $40
$40 - $55
$60 - $90
Junior College
$40 - $50
$60 - $80
$90 - $120
Polytechnic/University
$40 - $60
$60 - $90
$100 - $120

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H2 History GCE A Level curriculum and subject syllabuses
Source: Singapore Ministry of Education website

For the most current and more comprehensive information, please refer to the MOE website.

AIMS

By the end of offering H2 History, students would be able to:
● develop interest in and curiosity about the past
● deepen historical understanding through
– acquiring a sound knowledge of selected periods and issues
– examining the diverse approaches to, and interpretations of, historical issues and events
– strengthening knowledge and application of historical concepts
– using historical methods and processes
– appreciating the nature and variety of historical sources
● think independently and make informed judgements about historical issues and events
● communicate substantiated arguments on historical issues and events in a clear and well-structured manner
● develop empathy with people living in diverse places and at different times
● enhance their sense of identity

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
H2 History students are expected to:
AO1: Demonstrate historical knowledge and understanding
● Select and deploy historical knowledge appropriately, and communicate historical knowledge and understanding in a clear and effective manner.
AO2: Critically Analyse and Evaluate Historical Issues
● Construct historical explanations that demonstrate an understanding of historical concepts and issues within a historical period.
● Where appropriate, construct historical explanations that assess different approaches to, and interpretations of, historical issues.
● Make judgements based on reasoned consideration of historical evidence and interpretations.
AO3: Interpret & Evaluate Sources
● Interpret, evaluate and use source materials in context as historical evidence.
● Make judgements and reach conclusions based on reasoned consideration of historical sources.

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
SPECIFICATION GRID
Paper 1: Shaping the International Order (1945–2000)
(3 hrs, 100 marks, 50% weighting)
Paper 2: The Making of Independent Southeast Asia (Independence–2000)
(3 hrs, 100 marks, 50% weighting)”

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H1 History GCE A Level curriculum and subject syllabuses
Source: Singapore Ministry of Education website

For the most current and more comprehensive information, please refer to the MOE website.

AIMS

By the end of offering H1 History, students would be able to:
• develop interest in and curiosity about the past
• develop historical understanding through
– acquiring a sound knowledge of selected periods and issues
– examining historical issues and events through exploring a variety of historical sources
– applying historical concepts in examining historical issues and events
– using historical methods and processes
• think independently and make informed judgements of historical issues and events
• communicate substantiated arguments on historical issues and events in a clear and well-structured manner
• develop empathy with people living in diverse places and at different times
• enhance their sense of identity

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
H1 History students are expected to:
AO1 (Demonstrate Historical Knowledge and Understanding):
• Select and deploy historical knowledge appropriately, and communicate historical knowledge and understanding in a clear and effective manner.
AO2 (Critically Analyse and Evaluate Historical Issues):
• Construct historical explanations that demonstrate an understanding of historical concepts and issues within a historical period.
• Make judgements and reach conclusions based on reasoned consideration of historical evidence and interpretations.
AO3 (Interpret and Evaluate Sources):
• Interpret, evaluate and use source materials in context as historical evidence.
• Make judgements and reach conclusions based on reasoned consideration of historical sources.

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION GRID

Note:
AO1 forms part of the testing of AO2 and AO3.
ASSESSMENT FORMAT
The examination consists of one paper, with duration of 3 hours. The assessment modes comprise a
compulsory source-based case study and essay questions.
The Cold War and the Modern World (1945–2000) (3hrs, 100% weighting)

Note:
AO1 forms part of testing of AO2 and AO3.”

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H3 History GCE A Level curriculum and subject syllabuses
Source: Singapore Ministry of Education website

For the most current and more comprehensive information, please refer to the MOE website.

AIMS

The syllabus aims to encourage candidates to:
• Engage in independent research
• Develop an appreciation of History as a discipline by examining how and why it is studied
• Critically appraise how the past is interpreted, portrayed and represented
• Recognise that historical interpretations and judgements are based on available evidence and are provisional in nature
• Reach informed conclusions about historical issues and developments through the study of fields of history and the methods and processes of the discipline
• Communicate substantiated arguments on historical issues and events in a clear and well-structured manner
• Develop a lasting interest in History

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Candidates will be expected to:
AO1: Demonstrate historical understanding through the use of historical methods and processes to acquire, select and synthesise knowledge
AO2: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the range of differing historical viewpoints by establishing connections, making comparisons and interpreting them in the context of historical events or issues
AO3: Interpret and evaluate evidence by distinguishing between fact, opinion and judgement, highlighting gaps and inconsistencies in the available body of historical knowledge
AO4: Present well-substantiated arguments, displaying independence of thought and analysis and understanding about the nature of history, which are communicated with clarity and coherence through an independent historical investigation

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT
Candidates will submit a 3000–3500 word Research Essay based on a topic of their choice which had been approved in advance by Cambridge International Examinations.

They will conduct an individual investigation in an area of historical interest, examine a variety of evidence, and interpret and evaluate the evidence to reach informed conclusions.

The Research Essay should commence in November of the first academic year and be ready for submission to Cambridge by September of the second academic year.

Types of historical inquiry
Candidates could embark on a historical inquiry based on primary and/or secondary sources. They could also conduct fieldwork studies concerning national landmarks, religious and archaeological sites.

Other types of historical inquiry could include oral history projects, book reviews and critical appraisal of works of art such as films, painting and sculpture.

Alternatively, they could study the problems involved in using documents such as newspapers, in the portrayal of people, events or places.”

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History GCE O Level curriculum and subject syllabuses
Source: Singapore Ministry of Education website

For the most current and more comprehensive information, please refer to the MOE website.

AIMS

The revised Upper Secondary History syllabus aligns the value of History learning with the aims of the Desired Outcomes of Education by developing in students the qualities of a history learner through:
• engaging students actively in historical enquiry so as to develop them into confident, self-directed, critical and reflective thinkers
• enabling students to acquire knowledge and understanding of selected periods, societies and aspects of history
• acquainting students with an understanding of how the past has been interpreted, represented and accorded significance for different reasons and purposes
• developing an inquisitive mind in students with the ability to ask relevant questions about the past and examine a range of sources critically in their historical context to reach substantiated judgements about the past
• developing in students the ability to organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding through a variety of ways using different media
• equipping them with the necessary historical knowledge, understanding, dispositions and skills to understand the present and contribute actively and responsibly as local and global citizens to further study and the pursuit of personal interest in the past.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Objective 1: Deploy Knowledge
Candidates should be able to:
• recall, select, organise and use historical knowledge in context.

Objective 2: Construct Explanation and Communicate Historical Knowledge
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
• their understanding of the past through explanation and analysis of:
– key concepts: causation, consequence, continuity, change and significance within a historical context
– key features and characteristics of the periods studied and the relationship between them
• their ability to evaluate causation and historical significance to arrive at a reasoned conclusion.

Objective 3: Interpret and Evaluate Source Materials
Using source materials, candidates should be able to understand, analyse and evaluate:
• a range of source materials as part of an historical enquiry
• how aspects of the past have been interpreted and represented in different ways through:
– comprehending and extracting relevant information
– drawing inferences from given information
– comparing and contrasting different views
– distinguishing between facts, opinion and judgement
– recognising values and detecting bias
– establishing utility of given information
– drawing conclusions based on a reasoned consideration of evidence and arguments.

ASSESSMENT FORMAT
The examination consists of one paper and the duration of the paper is 1 hour 40 minutes. The assessment
modes comprise source-based case study and structured-essay questions.

Section A: Source-Based Case Study
Candidates are required to answer the compulsory source-based case study. The topics for the source-based case study are prescribed and indicated by the symbol (*) in the syllabus content. Candidates are expected to have a sound knowledge of the prescribed units and an understanding of the ways in which sources may be evaluated.

A maximum of six sources may be set for the source-based case study. No individual source will exceed 150 words. One or more differing accounts of the same topic or issue might be set, showing different views as time progresses or in communicating to different audiences. Sources may be simplified where necessary.

Obscure terms (other than those which should be known to those who have studied the syllabus) will be annotated.

Each source-based case study will have 5 questions. 4 questions will test Objectives 1 and 3, and require candidates to interpret and evaluate source materials. The fifth question will require candidates to use the evidence in the sources and their contextual knowledge to demonstrate the skills of analysis, explanation and judgement for an issue related to the topic assessed in the source-based case study.

The weighting for each question will be indicated in brackets. A ‘Levels of Response Mark Scheme’ (LORMs) will be used to assess candidates’ answers. Answers to the questions will be graded according to the coherence and consistency of the argument. Credit will be given to points offered by candidates that are not on the suggested marking schemes as long as the points are logical and sufficiently substantiated.

Section B: Structured-Essay Questions
Candidates are required to answer 1 out of 2 questions set. The questions will test Objectives 1 and 2 and will consist of 2 sub-parts which will test different skills. Part (a) will require candidates to construct an explanation of events and/or issues while part (b) will require candidates to evaluate and make judgement on events and/or issues.

Each question is worth a total of 20 marks with part (a) worth 8 marks and part (b) worth 12 marks. The questions will be marked using the ‘Levels of Response Mark Scheme’ (LORMs). 

Questions will be set on any issue / topic within the units in the syllabus except for the issue assessed in the source-based case study in Section A in the same year of examination.”

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Source: Nanyang Technological University website
General "A" Level Entry Requirements

For the most current and more comprehensive information, please refer to the NTU website.

“If you are applying using the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level Examination in the English medium, you need to obtain the following:

  • at least two passes in subjects at H2 level and attempted General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting;
  • meet one of the following Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirement:
    • a minimum of ‘S’ grade in H1 MTL or General Studies in Chinese or H2 Mother Tongue Language & Literature (MTLL) taken at ‘A’ level; or
    • pass in MTL ‘B’ syllabus taken at ‘A’ level; or
    • a minimum of D7 in Higher MTL taken at ‘O’ level; or
    • an MOE-approved MTL-in-lieu; or
    • an MOE-approved MTL-exemption


A Mother Tongue subject (Chinese/Malay/Tamil) taken at a separate sitting of the GCE ‘A’ level examination is acceptable for purpose of admission.  H1 non-Tamil Indian Language (Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu) or H1 Foreign Language (French, German, Japanese) may be taken in lieu of MTL.

Candidates who do not satisfy the MTL requirement may still submit an application for admissions.  If selected, he/she will be admitted on a provisional basis.  During their course of study, they will be required to meet the minimum MTL requirement before they are allowed to graduate.

Minimum Subject Requirements
To be eligible for a programme, you need to satisfy its subject requirement. 

Computation of University Score
In computing the University Score, the University will take into consideration the following:

  • General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI)
  • Project Work
  • Best four content-based subjects (i.e. 3 H2 and 1 H1 content-based subjects, of which one must be a contrasting subject. Students may take KI in lieu of GP.  KI is considered a H2 subject and can be considered as a contrasting subject to both Arts and Science.  Students who take KI need not take a H1 content-based subject. 

A H1 subject will be counted as half of a H2 in terms of points computation.

MTL may be included in the computation of the University Score. The better of the two scores (i.e. with and without MTL) will be the University Score of the candidate.

SAT is not required for applicants presenting A-level certificates.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not indicate that the applicant can be admitted as admission to the University is based on open competition.

H3 programmes will not be considered in the computation of the University Score. 

Combined Score
Some programmes require additional assessment such as selection test, interview, or portfolios on top of academic results. 

Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA)  
Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA) take into account students’ passions, interests and strengths. Applicants with exceptional talents and/or outstanding achievements beyond schools’ co-curricular activities can be considered, subject to a minimum level of academic competence, for admissions under ABA. 

Adult Learners Scheme
The Adult Learners Scheme (ALS) is an alternative pathway for working adults to apply for admission into NTU full-time undergraduate programme.”

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