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Everything you need to know about Singapore's Integrated Programme: school-by-school profiles, DSA-Sec entry, COP cutoffs, subject combinations, and pathways from PSLE to A-Level or IB.
Last updated: 2026-03-21
About Singapore’s Integrated Programme
The Integrated Programme (IP) is a six-year through-train pathway offered by 18 secondary schools in Singapore. IP students bypass the O-Level exam and proceed directly to A-Levels or the IB Diploma. Below you’ll find school-by-school guides covering admission, COP cutoffs, subject combinations, enrichment programmes, and tips for choosing the right IP school.
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The Integrated Programme lets high-ability students skip the O-Level exam and proceed directly from secondary school to JC (or an equivalent Year 5-6 programme) leading to the A-Level or IB Diploma. MOE introduced the IP in 2004 to give students more time for enrichment, research, and deeper learning.
There are 18 IP schools at the secondary level, feeding into 9 affiliated JCs or equivalent Year 5-6 programmes. Some schools (e.g. Hwa Chong, Raffles) have both a secondary and JC campus under the same IP umbrella.
There are two main pathways: PSLE posting (based on PSLE Achievement Level scores and COP cutoffs) and DSA-Sec (Direct School Admission based on talent areas such as academics, sports, or the arts). Some schools also accept lateral transfers at Secondary 3.
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COP cutoffs vary by school and year. Top IP schools like RI and HCI typically require AL scores of 4-7, while other IP schools may admit students with AL 7-11. Check our school-by-school guides for the latest COP data.
Yes. Students who find the IP pace challenging or prefer a different pathway can transfer to the O-Level track, usually at the end of Year 2 or Year 3. The process varies by school and involves discussions with school counsellors.
IP is a through-train programme to A-Levels or IB, while Full SBB allows non-IP students to take subjects at different levels (G1/G2/G3) from 2024. SBB students still sit the national exams at Secondary 4. The two are separate pathways.