Anglo‑Chinese School PSLE Cut‑Off 2025 — AL Score Entry Requirements, Trends & Tips
If you’re aiming for Anglo‑Chinese School (ACS) in 2025, you’re looking at one of Singapore’s top boys’ schools (with the IP pathway) — and competition is strong.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the ACS PSLE cut‑off point for 2025: how it’s calculated, what past years’ data show, what to expect for 2025, and how you can best prepare your child to maximise their chances.
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What Is the PSLE Cut-Off Point for Anglo‑Chinese School 📚
The “cut‑off point” (COP) refers to the lowest AL (Achievement Level) score accepted by the school via the S1 Posting Exercise for that year.
For the Anglo‑Chinese School, which offers the Integrated Programme (IP) track, the typical cut‑off is very competitive:
As of the latest data:
2024: AL 4‑7
2025: AL 4‑6 (estimated)
🧠 Reminder: The lower the AL score, the better the result. AL 4 is a high score.
Anglo‑Chinese School Cut-Off Trends 📈
Here are some of our observations around ACS’s cut‑off trend and what it might mean for you:
The cut‑off for ACS has held in the AL 4‑7 range in recent years. The school consistently expects top-tier PSLE performance.
The narrowing of the range to AL 4‑6 in 2025 suggests demand remains high, or cohort strength is strong. Entry is likely to remain challenging.
Because ACS is a highly sought IP school, even being within the numeric range still carries competition; good AL does not automatically guarantee a place.
Families should treat this range as a target zone, and preferably aim to be comfortably inside it rather than just touching the boundary.
How Is The Cut-Off Point Calculated? 🗓️
The Ministry of Education (MOE) uses your child’s four subject AL scores, added together. For example:
📕 English = 1
📏 Mathematics = 1
🧪 Science = 1
🗣️ Mother Tongue = 1
Total = 4
A student with this profile would be in a strong position for RGS.
If your child scores AL 6 or above, admission is still possible — but competition will be tougher, and appeals less likely to succeed.
What Subjects Matter Most for ACS Admission? 🎯
While the Anglo‑Chinese School does not publicly weight subjects differently, based on student profiles and expectations we can infer which areas matter:
Mathematics – Strong performance here signals readiness for the rigorous IP curriculum.
English – Proficiency in reading, writing, reasoning is essential given the academic demands.
Science – Solid Science score reflects academic strength and breadth.
Mother Tongue – Since the AL total comprises all four subjects, weakness here can raise the total AL.
Thus, you should aim for balanced excellence across all four subjects, rather than focusing on only one or two.
Tips to Increase Your Child’s Chances of Getting Into Anglo‑Chinese School 🏫
Getting into the Anglo‑Chinese School means excelling academically but also staying calm, consistent, and strategic. Here’s what we recommend:
1. Aim for AL 4–5 Total
This should be your target range for maximum confidence at the Posting Exercise.
2. Strengthen Weak Subjects Early
Don’t wait until Primary 6. Early P5 support in weaker areas (especially English or Maths) makes a huge difference.
3. Use PSLE Practice Papers
Download free past-year papers and mock exams. Simulate exam conditions.
4. Consider Group Tuition or Exam Strategy Workshops
Our PSLE English Tuition Programme is designed to help high-performing students polish their reading comprehension, writing, and grammar — key areas for success.
5. Stay Updated With MOE Announcements
Cut-off points can shift. We’ll update this page when the 2025 official figures are released.
Should You Appeal If You Miss the Cut-Off? 🤔
If your child scores AL 6 or above (or is outside that target zone) there’s still a chance but the margin is narrower and competition is stricter. Instead of relying on appeals, it’s wiser to focus on doing the best possible in the PSLE and also preparing for alternate strong schools just in case.
Summary 🔁
The cut‑off for Anglo‑Chinese School (Independent) is high — and expectations are demanding. But with the right preparation, strategy and mindset, your child can absolutely compete for a place.
At The Exam Coach, we support families aiming for top‑tier schools like ACS I every year. Whether it’s refining English composition, developing Maths/Science problem‑solving skills, or managing exam stress, our approach is tailored, strategic and proven.
If you’d like to talk through your child’s current English performance and a sensible school shortlist strategy, we’re here to help.
