Singapore's proportion of Secondary 3 students taking eight or more subjects fell from 34% to 14%.
In Singapore, the share of Secondary 3 students taking eight or more G3-level subjects dropped from 34% to 14%. This national change affected students in the 2026 academic year. The data reflects the first cohort under a new policy and represents a structural shift due to rule changes, not a spontaneous change in student behavior.
Why it matters
This shows a policy designed to reduce student subject load is delivering tangible results.
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