IP Science Syllabus (Singapore): What to Expect + How to Verify (2026)
04 Feb 2026, 00:00 Z
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Q: Is there an official IP Science syllabus in Singapore?
A: There isn’t one national “IP Science syllabus”. Most IP schools run a school-designed, often integrated science curriculum in lower secondary, then offer deeper pathways (Bio/Chem/Physics) later — the exact scope differs by school.
TL;DR
“IP Science syllabus” is best treated as a scope map + verification checklist.
Use official school pages to identify the year-band structure (integrated science vs separated sciences) and confirm scope using WA/EOY papers.
If you’re searching because you want lower-sec notes, start with: IP Lower Sec Science notes hub.
Status: Sources checked 2026-02-04. Always verify with your school’s latest department page and your child’s current assessment briefs.
Quick links:
- IP Lower Sec Science notes hub: https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/ip-combined-sciences-lower-sec-notes
- IP Physics syllabus guide: https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/ip-physics-tuition/IP-Physics-Syllabus-Singapore-2026-Guide
- List of all IP schools (MOE directory + overviews): https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/List-of-All-IP-Schools-in-Singapore-and-What-Makes-Each-Unique
1 | What “IP Science syllabus” usually means
MOE’s IP route bypasses the Secondary 4 national exam milestone (MOE IP overview), which gives schools flexibility to shape science learning around:
- integrated concepts (connections across Biology, Chemistry, Physics),
- inquiry/lab routines,
- research/competitions/extended investigations.
This is why many schools describe science as a coherent “core concepts” curriculum rather than a chapter list.
Example: one IP school describes organising Science around “Core Concepts” that link Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and notes that upper secondary students may offer Chemistry and either Physics or Biology depending on pathway (NYGH Science).
2 | A practical scope map (Lower Sec → Upper Sec)
2.1 Lower Secondary (Years 1–2): integrated science + lab habits
You are likely to see:
