Syllabus & Assessment

H2 Level History Syllabus

The H2 History syllabus focuses on the key forces and developments that shaped the second half of the 20th Century, providing students with the necessary historical context to understand key contemporary geopolitical and economic shifts. The syllabus comprises two papers that equip students with breadth and depth of knowledge in global, regional and local developments and their interconnections, as well as the agency of diverse historical actors.

Paper 1: The Changing International Order (1945 – 2000)

In this paper, students will explore the interactions between historical actors and the Cold War environment, which influenced the development of the international security and economic order in the latter half of the 20th Century.

Paper 2: Developments in Southeast Asia (Independence – 2000)

In this paper, students will examine the key developments that took place within Southeast Asian countries and in the region after independence.

H2 Level History Assessment

H1 Level History Syllabus

The H1 History syllabus focuses on the key forces and developments that shaped the second half of the 20th Century, providing students with the necessary historical context to understand key contemporary geopolitical and economic shifts. The syllabus equips students with breadth and depth of knowledge in global, regional and local developments and their interconnections, as well as the agency of diverse historical actors, with the Cold War as the overarching narrative framework.

H1 Level History Assessment

For further details, please refer to the SEAB Website.