Last Updated: 08 June 2023
Subjects for Normal (Technical) course
Normal (Technical) is a 4-year course leading to the N(T)-Level examination in Secondary 4.
Subjects
Students in Normal (Technical) course study a set of compulsory subjects and can offer optional subjects (also known as electives) at the upper secondary level (Secondary 3 onwards).
Compulsory subjects include English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics, Computer Application and Social Studies.
Optional subjects are wide-ranging, and further nurture your child’s abilities. Some schools also offer the MOE-ITE applied subjects such as Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology and Retail Operations.
As schools may offer different subjects and programmes, you should choose a school that would cater to your child’s strengths and interests.
Syllabus
Chinese Language
- 2021 Mother Tongue Languages (Secondary) Syllabus (900KB)
- 2011 Chinese Language (Secondary) Syllabus (3.9MB)
Malay Language
- 2021 Mother Tongue Languages (Secondary) Syllabus (900KB)
- 2011 Malay Language (Secondary) Syllabus (2.3MB)
Tamil Language
- 2021 Mother Tongue Languages (Secondary) Syllabus (900KB)
- 2011 Tamil Language (Secondary) Syllabus (9MB)
Computing
Design and Technology
- 2019 D & T Upper Secondary Normal(Technical) Syllabus (489KB)
- 2017 D & T Lower Secondary Syllabus (492KB)
Food and Consumer Education
- 2014 Food & Consumer Education (1.2MB)
Science
- 2023 Science (Upper Secondary Normal (Technical)) Syllabus) (949KB)
- 2021 Science (Lower Secondary Normal (Technical)) Syllabus (1MB)
- 2014 Science (Lower and Upper Secondary Normal (Technical)) Syllabus (for 2023 Sec 4 students) (692KB)
Commerce
- 2020 Elements of Business Skills Normal(Technical) Syllabus (741KB)
- 2014 Elements of Business Skills Normal(Technical) Syllabus (521KB)
Social Studies
Learn more about the approved textbook list.
Note:
- Upper-secondary examination syllabuses are available on the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) website.
- Students can seek admission to certain secondary schools based on their talents in sports, CCAs or specific academic areas. If this applies to your child, learn more about Direct School Admission for secondary schools (DSA-Sec).