Raffles Institution PSLE Cut‑Off 2025 — AL Score Entry Requirements, Trends & Tips
If you’re aiming for Raffles Institution (RI) in 2025, you’re looking at one of Singapore’s most prestigious boys’ (and later co‑ed at upper levels) schools — and competition is intense.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the Raffles Institution 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 Raffles Institution 📚
The “cut‑off point” (COP) refers to the lowest AL (Achievement Level) score accepted by a school via the S1 Posting Exercise for that year.
For RI, which offers the Integrated Programme (IP) track, the typical cut‑off is among the most competitive. According to publicly available sources:
As of the latest data:
2024: AL 4‑6
2025: AL 4‑6(estimated)
🧠 Reminder: The lower the AL score, the better the result. AL 4 is a high score.
Raffles Institution Cut-Off Trends 📈
Here are some of our observations around RI’s cut‑off trend and what it might mean:
The range (AL 4‑6) has been fairly stable for recent years, signaling that RI consistently expects top‑tier PSLE performance.
Because RI is a premium IP school, even being within that range doesn’t guarantee admission—other factors like competition, DSA, quota, and HCL/Mother Tongue performance may come into play.
For 2025, the numeric target appears to stay consistent (AL 4‑6) meaning families need to treat AL 6 or better as a minimum, not a comfortable guarantee.
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 Raffles Institution Admission? 🎯
While Raffles Institution does not publicly weight subjects differently, based on student profiles and expectations, you can infer focus areas:
Mathematics: Strong performance here signals readiness for rigorous IP curriculum.
English: Solid literacy, reading comprehension and writing are essential given RI’s academic calibre.
Science: Good Science score helps reflect academic breadth and curiosity.
Mother Tongue: Weakness here affects total AL, and for some schools language ability (and possibly HCL grade) may matter for SAP/IP schools; while RI is not SAP, good all‑round capability still matters.
Consistency across all four subjects: Since total AL is aggregated, a large weakness in one subject may jeopardise chances even if other subjects are excellent.
Thus, aiming for balanced excellence—not only top in one subject—is important.
Tips to Increase Your Child’s Chances of Getting Into Raffles Institution 🏫
Getting into Raffles Institution 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, the chance for admission is still possible—but the lower the AL score, the tougher the competition, and there is less margin for error. Appeals into RI post‑cut‑off are limited and not guaranteed.
Instead of banking solely on the cut‑off, it’s wise to have alternate strong schools in mind and a well‑rounded preparation plan.
Summary 🔁
The cut‑off for Raffles Institution is high—and expectations are demanding. But with the right preparation, strategy, and mindset, your child can absolutely be in the running.
At The Exam Coach, we support families aiming for top‑tier schools like RI every year. Whether it’s strengthening composition writing, reinforcing Maths/Science problem‑solving, 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.
