Which JC to choose / Which JC is good?
Choosing a JC is a big decision that would impact the next 2 years of a student’s life. It is important not to choose a JC based on JC Cut Off Points alone. Lower JC Cut Off Points just means that JC is popular and has many people wanting to enter it, it does not mean it is better. Our tutor attended RJC, one of the top JCs in Singapore, yet he can honestly say that in terms of teaching, RJC may not be significantly better than other JCs. Most of the effort and work put in needed to ace the exams depends on the student himself, no matter which JC you attend. A suitable tutor will be helpful in clarifying doubts and teaching tips and tricks not taught in school.
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The thing about elite top JCs is that they tend to teach extra material that is out of the syllabus. While this is good for general knowledge, it actually means that you are mostly on your own (rely either on self-study or tuition) to study the stuff that are actually examined in the A level syllabus, since it is less emphasized in school.
Do consider factors like the school environment, location, and your studying preferences when choosing a JC. Although Singapore is small, traveling across the island by public transport can take up to 4 hours a day (to and fro), which can be better used for study or even rest.
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Discussion forums on which JC to choose:
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Junior colleges (JC) (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_schools_in_Singapore#Junior_colleges_.28JC.29)
These offer two-year courses leading to the GCE A-level examination.
| Code | Zone | College name | Established | Address | Type | Special programmes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Chinese | Abb. | ||||||
| 0705 | North | Anderson Junior College | 安德逊初级学院 | AJC | 1984 | 4500 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 | Government | |
| 7001 | West | Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) IB World School | 英华中学 (自主) | ACS(I)-IBDP | 2004 (IBDP) | 121 Dover Road | Independent | IP, MEP |
| 0803 | West | Anglo-Chinese Junior College | 英华初级学院 | ACJC | 1977 | 25 Dover Close East | Government-aided | MEP, DEP(TSD), LEP (EL) |
| 0802 | South | Catholic Junior College | 公教初级学院 | CJC | 1975 | 129 Whitley Road | Government-aided | LEP (EL) |
| 3101 | East | Dunman High School | 德明政府中学 | DHS | 2005 – IP | 10 Tanjong Rhu Road | Autonomous | IP, MEP, BSP, LEP (CL), AEP |
| 0806 | Central | Hwa Chong Institution | 华侨中学 | HCI | 1974 | 661 Bukit Timah Road | Independent | IP, HP, LEP (CL), AEP, BSP |
| 0713 | North | Innova Junior College | 星烁初级学院 | IJC | 2005 | 21 Champions Way | Government | LEP (ML) |
| 0703 | West | Jurong Junior College | 裕廊初级学院 | JJC | 1981 | 800 Corporation Road | Government | LEP (CL) |
| 0712 | East | Meridian Junior College | 美廉初级学院 | MJC | 2003 | 21 Pasir Ris Street 71 | Government | |
| 0908 | West | Millennia Institute | 励仁高级中学 | MI | 2004 | 60 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 | Government | DTP |
| 0805 | North | Nanyang Junior College | 南洋初级学院 | NYJC | 1978 | 128 Serangoon Avenue 3 | Government-aided | LEP (CL), AEP |
| 0712 | Central | National Junior College | 国家初级学院 | NJC | 1969 | 37 Hillcrest Road | Government | IP, HP, AEP, MEP, STaR |
| 7801 | West | NUS High School of Mathematics and Science | 新加坡国立大学附属数理中学 | NUSHS | 2005 | 20 Clementi Ave 1 | Independent | IP, DIP |
| 0711 | West | Pioneer Junior College | 先驱初级学院 | PJC | 1999 | 21 Teck Whye Walk | Government | |
| 0704 | South | Raffles Institution | 莱佛士初级学院 | RI | 1826 | 10 Bishan Street 21 | Independent | IP, HP, LEP (JL), LEP (EL), MEP, TSD |
| 3103 | West | River Valley High School | 立化中学 | RVHS | 1956 2006 – IP | 6 Boon Lay Avenue | Autonomous | IP, BSP |
| 0710 | North | Serangoon Junior College | 实龙岗初级学院 | SRJC | 1988 | 1033 Upper Serangoon Road | Government | |
| 0804 | South | Saint Andrew’s Junior College | 圣安德烈初级学院 | SAJC | 1978 | 55 Potong Pasir Avenue 1 | Government-aided | |
| 0709 | East | Tampines Junior College | 淡滨尼初级学院 | TPJC | 1986 | 2 Tampines Avenue 9 | Government | LEP (ML), TSD |
| 0702 | East | Temasek Junior College | 淡马锡初级学院 | TJC | 1977 | 22 Bedok South Road | Government | IP, HP, LEP (CL), MEP |
| 0706 | East | Victoria Junior College | 维多利亚初级学院 | VJC | 1984 | 20 Marine Vista | Government | IP, HP, TSD, NAV |
| 0708 | North | Yishun Junior College | 义顺初级学院 | YJC | 1986 | 3 Yishun Ring Road | Government | |
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