SBB Information
Find out how Full Subject-Based Banding works and how your child's PSLE score determines their Posting Group and subject levels in secondary school.
Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) is part of MOE's ongoing efforts to nurture the joy of learning and develop multiple pathways to cater to the different strengths and interests of our students.
MOE will post students to secondary school through three Posting Groups – Posting Groups 1, 2, and students can take subjects at three subject levels, known as G1, G2, G3 (G stands for General), mapped from the previous N(T), N(A) and Express standards respectively.
PSLE score ranges, posting groups and indicative subject levels
PSLE Score | Posting Group(s) | Indicative level for most subjects at start of Secondary 1 |
4 - 20 | 3 | G3 |
21 - 22 | 2 or 3 | G2 or G3 |
23 - 24 | 2 | G2 |
25 | 1 or 2 | G1 or G2 |
26 - 30 | 1 | G1 |
Once students enter secondary school, they will be grouped into mixed form classes comprising students from different Posting Groups and will have opportunities to interact and learn with peers of different backgrounds, strengths, and interests.
Students offered subject(s) at a more demanding level (MDL) should only purchase the textbook after confirming the subjects they will be taking. For students who qualify for MDL subjects, a separate PG message regarding MDL subject(s) acceptance will be sent.
For more information about Full SBB, please visit MOE’s website at Secondary school experience under Full SBB.