Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB)

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.

It is being piloted in 28 secondary schools from 2020, and will be implemented in secondary schools from 2024.

What is Full SBB?

Full SBB provides students with more opportunities to study subjects at a level better suited to their strengths and interests.

Secondary school experience under Full SBB

Find out more about Secondary 1 postings, subject offerings, form classes, Common Curriculum and other changes under Full SBB.

Which schools are piloting Full SBB?

28 secondary schools are piloting Full SBB from 2020.

FAQs

Read this list of commonly asked questions and answers on the Full SBB.

Timeline

2020

Start of Full SBB pilot in 28 secondary schools .

2021

First cohort of P6 students undergo new PSLE scoring and Secondary 1 (S1) posting system.

2022

Progressive rollout of Full SBB to more secondary schools

2024

Full Implementation of Full SBB

2027

Implementation of new common national examination

2028

Revised admissions framework for Post-Secondary Education Institutes (PSEIs)