Full Subject Based Banding (FSBB)

Full Subject-based Banding (FSBB)

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. Students learn each subject at the level that best caters to their overall strengths, interests and learning needs. Under Full SBB, there will no longer be separate Express, N(A), and N(T) streams, and students will be in mixed form classes where they can interact with peers of different strengths and interests.

Mixed form classes

Students will be grouped into mixed form classes in lower secondary, with each form class comprising students taking different courses. Mixed form classes present more opportunities for students to interact with other students taking different subject combinations, and with different strengths and interests.

Offering subjects at a more demanding level

At the start of Secondary One, all students can offer English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics and Science at a more demanding level based on their PSLE Achievement Level (AL) for each subject. Beyond the start of Secondary One, students may also offer these subjects at a more demanding level based on their performance in secondary school. From Secondary Two, students will also be able to offer Humanities subjects (Geography, History, and Literature in English) at a more demanding level. The criteria for taking Humanities at a more demanding level will be based on students' aptitude for and interest in these subjects at Secondary One.

Lower Secondary Common Curriculum subjects

In their mixed form classes, students will take a set of subjects at a common level, amounting to about one-third of curriculum time. This would allow students in mixed form classes to spend curriculum time together in these 6 subjects – Art, Character and Citizenship Education, Design and Technology, Food and Consumer Education, Music, and Physical Education. Teachers will adopt a range of teaching approaches to meet the different learning needs and pace of their students in the same form class.

Subjects Offered at G1, G2 and G3

English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics, and Science will be offered at G1, G2 and G3 Level. The criteria for taking these subjects at a more demanding level from the start of Secondary One is based on students' PSLE AL Score for each subject. Students will also be able to offer Humanities subjects (Geography, History, and Literature in English) at a more demanding level from Secondary Two. The criteria for taking Humanities at a more demanding level will be based on students' aptitude for and interest in these subjects at Secondary One. Students will be grouped in different classes based on their subject level for each subject.

National examinations

Up to the 2026 graduating cohort, students will continue to take the GCE O- and N-Level examinations.

For more information on FSBB, visit this website: https://www.moe.gov.sg/psle-fsbb/full-subject-based-banding/main