PSLE Score Calculator
Calculate your Singapore PSLE Achievement Level (AL) scores and aggregate across all four subjects.
PSLE Score Calculator
Enter marks for all 4 subjects to calculate your PSLE Achievement Level (AL) scores and aggregate. Lower aggregate = better placement.
PSLE Achievement Level Scale
PSLE aggregate = sum of AL scores across 4 subjects (4 = best, 32 = lowest). Lower is better.
How the PSLE AL System Works
The PSLE Achievement Level (AL) system was introduced in 2021 to reduce excessive competition driven by small score differences. Instead of a continuous T-score, each subject is mapped to one of eight bands based on absolute marks. A student who scores 91% gets AL1, just like one who scores 99% — the exact mark within the band no longer matters for placement.
The aggregate is the sum of AL scores across all four subjects: English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics, and Science. The best possible aggregate is 4 (AL1 in every subject). The highest (worst) is 32. When students have the same aggregate, the system uses other tie-breaking criteria, including citizenship status and a computerised ballot.
This approach intentionally creates "aggregate bands" — multiple students share the same aggregate even if their raw scores differ. A student scoring 90 and a student scoring 100 both get AL1 in a subject, giving the same aggregate contribution. This reduces the pressure to squeeze out every last mark.
PSLE AL Score Bands
| AL Grade | Score Range | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| AL1 | 90–100% | Distinction |
| AL2 | 85–89% | Distinction |
| AL3 | 80–84% | Merit |
| AL4 | 75–79% | Merit |
| AL5 | 65–74% | Pass |
| AL6 | 45–64% | Pass |
| AL7 | 20–44% | Below Standard |
| AL8 | 0–19% | Below Standard |
Secondary School Placement and Cut-offs
Secondary school selection in Singapore uses the PSLE aggregate as the primary criterion. Students rank their secondary school choices, and places are allocated in order of aggregate score (lower = better). Each school has a different cut-off that changes every year based on how many students apply and their scores.
| Aggregate Range | Typical Placement |
|---|---|
| 4–8 | Top schools: Raffles Institution, Hwa Chong, NYGH, NUSH |
| 9–15 | Highly competitive Express schools |
| 16–22 | Express stream schools |
| 23–26 | Normal (Academic) stream eligible |
| 27–32 | Normal (Technical) stream eligible |
Cut-offs above are indicative. Actual cut-offs vary each year and differ by school. Check MOE's official Secondary 1 Posting Exercise results for the latest data.
Worked Example: Calculating Your PSLE Aggregate
Student A scores: English 88, Mother Tongue 76, Maths 91, Science 72
- English: 88% → AL2 (85–89)
- Mother Tongue: 76% → AL4 (75–79)
- Mathematics: 91% → AL1 (90–100)
- Science: 72% → AL5 (65–74)
Aggregate: 2 + 4 + 1 + 5 = 12
An aggregate of 12 is competitive for Express stream schools but likely below the cut-off for the top tier.
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