2021 Singapore-Cambridge GCE N(T), N(A), O & A-Level Examinations Examination Rules and Regulations For School Candidates This document has been updated on 10 May 2021, with amendment to paragraph 5.1, amendment to paragraph 5.2.2, an additional paragraph 5.2.3 and amendment to section 6.2. Key to Icon Important Information Important dates CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5 2. EXAMINATION TIME-TABLE AND ENTRY PROOF ............................................................ 5 3. EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS ...................................................................... 7 4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SITTING THE EXAMINATIONS ....................................................... 12 5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS 5.1 Hospitalised candidates / Candidates with contagious diseases ................................ 13 5.2 Adverse conditions ..................................................................................................... 13 5.3 Major train service disruptions .................................................................................... 14 5.4 Others ......................................................................................................................... 15 6 RESULT SLIPS AND EXAMINATION CERTIFICATES 6.1 Release of results ....................................................................................................... 15 6.2 Appeal for review of results ......................................................................................... 16 6.3 Award eligibility for examination certificates ................................................................ 17 6.4 Grading systems ......................................................................................................... 17 6.5 Issuing of examination certificates ............................................................................. 19 7 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 7.1 GCE N(T)-, N(A)- and O-Level Art examinations ........................................................ 19 7.2 GCE N(T)- and O-Level Music and Higher Music examinations ................................ 21 7.4 GCE A-Level H2 Independent Study, H3 Research Essays and Research-based programmes ........................................................................................................................ 22 7.5 GCE A-Level withdrawal period for H3 programmes offered by MOE partners .......... 22 7.6 GCE A-Level Literature in English (8832 and 9509), Theatre Studies and Drama (9726 paper 1) examinations ................................................................................................. 22 7.7 GCE A-Level Mother Tongue Language and Literature examination ......................... 23 7.8 Geography .................................................................................................................. 23 7.9 e-Examinations ........................................................................................................... 23 8 ANNEXES Annex A-1: List of approved calculators .............................................................................. 26 Annex A-2: Steps to clear all memory in graphing calculators [GCE A-Level] ..................... 29 Annex B-1: List of subjects where use of dictionaries is allowed [GCE N(A)- & O-Level] .... 33 Annex B-2: List of subjects where use of dictionaries is allowed [GCE A-Level] ................. 34 Annex C : List of approved dictionaries ............................................................................ 36 Annex D : List of approved texts for GCE A-Level H2 & H3 Mother Tongue Language examinations ...................................................................................................................... 40 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Vectors are courtesy of Freepik 3 9 Useful Links 9.1 List of approved calculators: 9.2 List of approved dictionaries: 4 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), together with the Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) and Cambridge Assessment International Education, are the joint examining authorities for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE-Level examinations. The examinations are administered by SEAB. 1.2 This document contains instructions, rules and regulations that you need to know if you are sitting for the examinations. 1.3 By registering for the examination, you undertake, understand and agree to comply with the examination instructions and rules and regulations in this booklet and other examination documents issued by SEAB; and accept the possible consequences if you breach the regulations. 1.4 SEAB may issue additional administrative or procedural instructions for the conduct of specific examinations (e.g. written papers, coursework, oral, and practical papers) and you will be informed of any new or updated instructions through your school. These new or updated instructions are part of the examination instructions and regulations, and they take immediate effect unless specifically stated. 1.5 With the evolving COVID-19 situation, candidates must also observe and comply with any additional instructions and safe management measures that SEAB may announce nearer to the examination dates. Candidates should refer to SEAB website at https://www.seab.gov.sg/ for updates of instructions and procedures before sitting for the examination. 1.6 No part of this document, whether image, text or otherwise, may be copied, reproduced, published, adapted, modified, distributed, transmitted, communicated and / or stored in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of SEAB. 1.7 If you have any queries, you should approach your school for clarification. 2 EXAMINATION TIME-TABLE AND ENTRY PROOF 2.1 Examination Timetable The Examination Timetable is available on SEAB’s website at https://www.seab.gov.sg/ . 2.2 Entry Proof 2.2.1 You will receive a personalised Entry Proof from your school by 2 July 2021. 2.2.2 The Entry Proof will show: • Your Centre / Index number, • Examination venue (shown as school code and centre name), • The subjects and papers you have registered for, and • The examination dates and times of your papers. 2.2.3 A sample of the Entry Proof is shown on the next page. 2.2.4 If you have registered for two papers which are scheduled to be examined at the same time and on the same day, arrangements will be made for you to take one paper first, followed by a break, before you take the other paper. 5 [Back to Contents Page] Sample Entry Proof 6 [Back to Contents Page] 3 EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS It is mandatory for candidates to be familiar and comply with all examination rules and regulations. Candidates who registered for the examinations are deemed to have read and understood the examination rules and regulations. 3.1 You must not have in your possession: 3.1.1 Any unauthorised electronic, communication, smart or computerised devices within the examination premises (e.g. examination venue, quarantine room, waiting room). Examples of unauthorised devices include but are not limited to: • Computerised devices • Communication devices o Tablet o Mobile phone o Pocket PC o Smart watch o Personal Digital Assistant o Earphones o Digital diary o eBook • Smart devices • Other Electronic devices o Smart watch o Camera o Smart glasses o Audio recorder / player o Fitness tracker o Gaming device o Storage device 3.1.2 Any unauthorised materials Examples of unauthorised materials include but are not limited to: • Question paper from previous • Entry proof from previous examination examinations • Writing paper • Notes / reference material • Sticky note • Conversion table / Formulae sheet in • Book mathematical set or calculator cover All stationery / belongings taken into the examination venue (e.g. pencil case, calculator(s), mathematical set, ruler, entry proof) must not have any unauthorised notes / information written on them. 3.1.3 Any calculator or dictionary that is not listed in the list of approved calculators / dictionaries. You can refer to Annex A-1 for the list of approved calculators and Annex C for the list of approved dictionaries. 3.2 You must not commit or attempt any acts of dishonesty or support such acts. For example, writing information / notes on any part(s) of your body, taking the examination on someone else’s behalf, using unauthorised devices, or giving answers to or obtaining answers from another candidate. 3.3 You must not commit plagiarism or support such acts. For example, copying from someone else’s work or not acknowledging the source (e.g. internet, books, etc) that you took reference from. 7 [Back to Contents Page] 3.4 You must not communicate or attempt to communicate with other candidate(s) / unauthorised person(s) during the examination, or during any other occasions when communication is strictly prohibited. For example, when answer scripts are being collected, or during movement to the quarantine area. 3.5 You should only face the front and not turn around during the examination. 3.6 You must not write or draw anything that is offensive or obscene in your answers. 3.7 You must not exhibit improper conduct or misbehaviour during the examination. For example, disturbing other candidates or disobeying instructions from examination personnel. 3.8 You must not leave the examination venue, quarantine or holding room unescorted or without permission from the examination personnel. 3.9 You must not flip open or turn over the question