PROGRAMME OF STUDIES FOR THE CLASS OF 2029 - correct as of 2 Feb 2026

Sep 26, 2026

Programme of Studies for the Class of 2029 (correct as of 2 Feb 2026) outlines the NUS High School mathematics and science diploma curriculum, including the school overview, mission and vision, and the academic programme structure. It details the curriculum framework with a modular system, course types, course codes, unit allocation, and prerequisites/co-requisites. It further covers foundation and specialisation years, grading and GPA calculations, exemptions and course acceleration, and promotion and graduation requirements. The document then lists subject-specific programmes across disciplines such as mathematics, computing, sciences, languages, humanities, arts, and interdisciplinary curriculum.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages90

Reading Time3 h 47 min

AccessFree to download

About NUS High School

Academic Programme of Studies

Curriculum Structure

Modular System

Foundation Years

Specialisation Years

Grading System

Promotion and Graduation

Programme of Studies by Subject

Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

English Language and Literature

Mother Tongue and Foreign Languages

Humanities

Music

Art

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

PROGRAMME OF STUDIES FOR THE CLASS OF 2029 correct as of 2 Feb 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS About NUS High School ............................................................................................ 3 Academic Programme of Studies .............................................................................. 4 1. Curriculum Structure ............................................................................................. 4 1.1 Modular System ...................................................................................... 4 1.1.1 Types of Courses ..................................................................... 4 1.1.2 Course Codes .......................................................................... 5 1.1.3 Pre-requisite(s)/Co-requisites/Preclusions ................................ 6 1.1.4 Units ......................................................................................... 6 1.2 Foundation Years .................................................................................... 7 1.3 Specialisation Years................................................................................ 8 1.3.1 Major with Honours ................................................................... 9 2. Grading System .................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Assessment ............................................................................................ 9 2.2 Grade Point System ............................................................................... 10 2.3 Grade Point Average (GPA) ................................................................... 11 2.3.1 Subject GPA ........................................................................... 12 2.4 Exemption from Courses ....................................................................... 12 2.5 Acceleration of Courses ........................................................................ 13 2.6 Failing and Repeating Courses ............................................................. 13 2.7 Optional Examinations .......................................................................... 13 3. Promotion and Graduation .................................................................................. 13 3.1 GPA for Promotion ................................................................................ 13 3.2 Graduation Requirements ..................................................................... 13 3.3 Classification of Diploma ....................................................................... 14 Programme of Studies by Subject ........................................................................... 15 Mathematics and Statistics ...................................................................................... 15 Computer Science ................................................................................................... 19 Biology .................................................................................................................... 23 Chemistry ................................................................................................................ 28 Physics .................................................................................................................... 34 English Language and Literature ............................................................................. 45 Mother Tongue and Foreign Languages .................................................................. 53 Humanities .............................................................................................................. 67 Music ....................................................................................................................... 75 Art ......................................................................................................................

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How is student performance evaluated in the grading system?

The grading system includes assessment methods, a grade point system, and Grade Point Average (GPA), including subject GPA. It also addresses exemptions, acceleration, failing and repeating courses, and optional examinations.

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