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Key Facts: SISC Science Exam
3 hours
Paper duration, plus 10 minutes reading time
MEHRD 2026 national examination timetable
29 October 2026
SISCL1 Science examination date
MEHRD 2026 national examination timetable
No fee
Schools may not charge Year 11 national examination fees
MEHRD Permanent Secretary administrative instruction
53 of 100
Minimum Year 11 subject score reported by MEHRD
MEHRD national examination results release
318 of 600
Minimum Year 11 six-subject aggregate for Form 6 selection
MEHRD national examination results release
65%
Year 11 national pass rate, 2025 cohort
MEHRD 2025 results, released January 2026
SISC Science is the national 3-hour Year 11 science paper sat by Form 5 students across Solomon Islands under MEHRD NEAD, listed from 2026 on the SISCL1 timetable. Schools may not charge an examination fee. MEHRD reports a minimum subject score of 53 out of 100 and a minimum six-subject aggregate of 318 out of 600 for Form 6 selection; the Year 11 national pass rate was 65% in 2025. This bank offers 100 explained multiple-choice questions as an English-language study adaptation, not a simulation of the official written paper.
Sample SISC Science Practice Questions
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1Which cell organelle is known as the site of aerobic respiration and energy (ATP) production in plant and animal cells?
2What is the net movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of higher water potential to lower water potential called?
3Which enzyme present in human saliva begins the chemical digestion of starch into maltose?
4Which blood component is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the human body?
5What primary vector transmits the Plasmodium parasite responsible for malaria in the Solomon Islands?
6Which part of a flowering plant receives pollen grains during pollination?
7During human breathing, what change occurs in the diaphragm during inhalation?
8What essential biological process converts light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen in green plants?
9A student views a plant cell specimen under a light microscope using a 10x eyepiece lens and a 40x objective lens. What is the total magnification?
10Why does a wilted plant stem regain firmness when placed in a container of pure fresh water?
About the SISC Science Exam
The Solomon Islands School Certificate (SISC) Science examination is the national Form 5 (Year 11) science assessment run by MEHRD's National Education Assessment Division. From 2026 MEHRD lists it on the Solomon Islands School Certificate Level One (SISCL1) timetable. The course integrates biology, chemistry, physics and Earth/environmental science with Pacific island applications, and candidates sit one 3-hour written paper combining multiple-choice, short-answer and long-answer sections. The 100 questions in this bank are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation covering that syllabus; they are a revision aid and do not simulate the written sections of the official paper.
Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), National Education Assessment Division (NEAD). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Single question-and-answer booklet, 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. All sections compulsory. In the 2020 paper: Section A multiple choice (20 marks, 30 minutes), Section B short answer (60 marks, 60 minutes), Section C long answer (20 marks, 90 minutes), 100 marks in total. Mobile phones are not permitted and correction fluid may not be used.
Time Limit
3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time
Passing Score
MEHRD reports Year 11 subject results on a 53-100 scale, where 53 is the minimum subject score, and a six-subject aggregate on a 318-600 scale, where 318 is the minimum aggregate used for Form 6 selection.
Exam / Certification Fees
No fee. The Permanent Secretary's administrative instruction prohibits schools from charging national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 and Year 12 students.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: 65% national pass rate at Year 11 for the 2025 cohort (MEHRD).. MEHRD released the 2025 Year 9, Year 11 and Year 12 results on 14 and 16 January 2026 under the Education Act 2023. In 2023, 72.9% of Year 11 candidates met or exceeded the minimum aggregate of 318, with Science among the strongest subjects. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Integrated Biological Science
Cell biology, microscope skills, human organ systems, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and tropical disease vectors.
Physical Science and Energy
Forces, motion, energy forms, electric circuits, Ohm's law, optics, sound, and heat transfer.
Chemical Science and Matter
States of matter, atomic structure, chemical reactions, acids and bases, separation methods, electrolysis, and metal reactivity.
Earth, Environmental and Space Science
Solar system phenomena, tides, coral reef and mangrove ecosystems, plate tectonics, tropical cyclones, and scientific inquiry skills.
Preparing for the SISC Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: MEHRD reports Year 11 subject results on a 53-100 scale, where 53 is the minimum subject score, and a six-subject aggregate on a 318-600 scale, where 318 is the minimum aggregate used for Form 6 selection.
- Assessment: Single question-and-answer booklet, 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. All sections compulsory. In the 2020 paper: Section A multiple choice (20 marks, 30 minutes), Section B short answer (60 marks, 60 minutes), Section C long answer (20 marks, 90 minutes), 100 marks in total. Mobile phones are not permitted and correction fluid may not be used.
- Time limit: 3 hours plus 10 minutes reading time
- Exam / certification fees: No fee. The Permanent Secretary's administrative instruction prohibits schools from charging national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 and Year 12 students. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
SISC Science: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SISC Science examination?
It is the national Year 11 (Form 5) integrated science paper set by MEHRD's National Education Assessment Division. Results feed into selection for Year 12 (Form 6).
Is SISC the same thing as SISCL1?
Yes. MEHRD's 2026 national examination notice lists the Year 11 papers under Solomon Islands School Certificate Level One (SISCL1); the older name Solomon Islands School Certificate (SISC) is still in common use.
How long is the SISC Science paper and how is it structured?
Three hours plus 10 minutes reading time, in one question-and-answer booklet. All sections are compulsory. The 2020 paper carried 100 marks: Section A multiple choice (20), Section B short answer (60) and Section C long answer (20).
Is there an examination fee for SISC Science?
No. MEHRD's standing administrative instruction prohibits schools from charging national examination fees to Year 9, Year 11 and Year 12 students.
How are SISC Science results reported?
MEHRD reports a subject score on a 53-100 scale, with 53 the minimum, and a six-subject aggregate on a 318-600 scale, with 318 the minimum aggregate. There is no published 1-to-9 grade scale at Year 11.
Does this practice bank match the official exam format?
No. The official paper mixes multiple choice with written short-answer and long-answer sections. These 100 questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation covering the same syllabus content; they cannot substitute for practising the written sections.