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Even as the fever went past 39 deg C, Theodore Kwan, 8, kept his cool, acing the exams.<\/p>\n
He set a new national record for being the youngest in Singapore to take O-level equivalent physics and biology exams and getting A grades for both, Lianhe Zaobao reported on Tuesday (Aug 18).<\/p>\n
In 2025, Theodore scored an A and A* for IGCSE Chemistry and Pure Mathematics respectively, being the youngest candidate to do so for both papers.<\/p>\n
This means that the boy has aced four subjects at the O-level equivalent standard.<\/p>\n
Theodore, who is homeschooled, will be presented with certificates from the Singapore Book of Records on Friday (Aug 21), \u00a0Zaobao reported.<\/p>\n
Speaking with the Chinese publication, his mother, Crystal Tang, said he developed a fever that climbed to 39.4 deg C hours before the biology exam.<\/p>\n
He insisted on taking the exam, and although he managed to ace it, he wasn’t in top form and failed to answer some questions, Zaobao reported.<\/p>\n
Said Tang, 34: “What’s more important is that he still maintains a sense of curiosity after each exam. He doesn’t study for the sake of exams \u2014 instead, he looks to learn more afterwards.”<\/p>\n
Tang also told the Chinese publication that she is currently reaching out to universities, both local and abroad, for her son’s further education.<\/p>\n
“Academically, Theodore has already surpassed his peers,” she explained. “Our challenge now is finding a path for him to continue his studies.”<\/p>\n
While he may have already proven himself in the field of academia, universities consider more than just that when looking at admissions, she said.<\/p>\n
“We are speaking with local and overseas universities to explore whether there are admission pathways based on ‘academic readiness’ rather than ‘biological age’,” she said.<\/p>\n
“At present, this seems almost impossible in Singapore.”<\/p>\n
Tang also shared that her son’s favourite subjects are chemistry and biology, but is also interested in medicine and space science.<\/p>\n
But, at 8, he is still a child.<\/p>\n
“There is no need to define his future so early on,” Tang said.<\/p>\n
“At this stage, we just want to provide him with sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge so that he may explore freely.”<\/p>\n
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