In line with MOE policy, starting from the 2024 Secondary 1 cohort, the Normal (Technical), Normal (Academic) and Express streams will be removed. Under Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB), students will be posted to secondary schools through Posting Groups 1, 2 and 3 instead. 

This programme allows students to take subjects at a more demanding level if they meet the eligibility criteria, creating a more personalised learning pathway. This acknowledges that every student has unique strengths and that a singular academic track may not serve all learners equally well.

Students may receive an offer for Full SBB at the start of Secondary 1 or subsequently at the mid-year and end-of-year assessment junctures. For example, a student who achieves 75% or higher in a G2 subject may be offered to take it at the G3 level. 

For more information: https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/schools-offering-full-sbb