Begin with the End in mind Singapore’s Education Landscape
What are the various Post-Secondary Education options available? Express Stream Options
Based on a student’s O-Level results…
enrol in a Junior College or enrol in ITE (Higher Millennia Institute Nitec). Possibility of entering Poly if he/she (A-Level) does well enough
enrol in a Polytechnic enrol in NAFA or (diploma) LaSalle (unique arts programmes) Post-Secondary School tracks
Multiple Pathways for O-Levels Students 1. Junior Colleges (JCs) 4. Arts Institutions or Millennia Institute (LaSalle/NAFA) Prepares students for Curriculum is determined by the the GCE ‘A’ level school and alternative options examination are provided for students 2. Polytechnics 3. Institute of Technical Trains students with relevant skills Education (ITE) for the workplace in a knowledge- Equips students with technical based economy. knowledge and skills relevant to the industry. Post-Secondary Pathways
1. Junior Colleges (JCs) & Millennia Institute Post-Secondary Pathways Junior Colleges (JCs) & Millennia Institute Prepares students for Length of study: ‘A’ levels and tertiary JCs – 2 years education MI – 3 years GCE ‘A’ Level Curriculum
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/from-secondary-to-post-secondary Post-Secondary Pathways What does one study at A-Level? Select subjects from three levels of study: H1 H2 H3 Half of H2 in Equivalent to ‘A’ Subjects with terms of level subjects prior opportunity for in-depth curriculum to 2006. study (e.g. advanced time content, research paper, university module). Usual subject combination: 3H2s + 1H1 Some JCs suggest: If student did not offer pure science subjects at “O” level, they are strongly advised to choose a combination that has only one science subject at H2 level. Post-Secondary Pathways Junior Colleges / Millennia Institute Post-Secondary Pathways Requirements for admission to Junior College (2-year course)
L1R5 ≤ 20 points Post-Secondary Pathways
Requirements for admission to Millennia Institute (3-year course)
L1R4 ≤ 20 points JAE 2019 Booklet
https://www.moe.gov.sg/d ocs/default- source/document/educatio n/admissions/jae/files/boo klet.pdf Schools offering 2 Year A-Level Courses 1 Anderson Serangoon Junior College 10 National Junior College
2 Anglo-Chinese Junior College 11 Raffles Institution
3 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 12 River Valley High School
4 Catholic Junior College 13 St. Andrew’s Junior College
5 Dunman High School 14 St. Joseph’s Institution
6 Eunoia Junior College 15 Tampines Meridian Junior College
7 Hwa Chong Institution 16 Temasek Junior College
8 Jurong Pioneer Junior College 17 Victoria Junior College
9 Nanyang Junior College 18 Yishun Innova Junior College Post-Secondary Pathways 2. Polytechnics Courses are market Nanyang Polytechnic driven and career Ngee Ann Polytechnic oriented Students graduate with a Republic Polytechnic Diploma Singapore Polytechnic Ready to enter the workforce Temasek Polytechnic Post-Secondary Pathways
English 2 best subjects (Not HMT) 2 relevant subjects Admission Criteria for Polytechnics
5 subjects ELR2B2
Net Aggregate Score-26 points or better Polytechnic course groupings ELR2B2-A courses (Language or ELR2B2-B courses (Maths) Humanities) - Social Sciences - Accounting - Languages - Banking / Finance - Advertising - Business Management - Public Relations - Hospitality and Tourism - Mass Communication - Sports and Wellness - Media and Design - Logistics and Supply Chain - Creative Writing - Events Management - Applied Drama - Psychology ELR2B2-C courses (Science) ELR2B2-D courses (Arts / Design) - Engineering - Healthcare Services - Architecture - Sports Sciences - Landscaping - Digital / Interactive Media - Interior Design - Information Technology - Games Design / Development - Biomedical Sciences - Apparel Deign - Food Sciences & Technology - Digital Film Polytechnics Entry Requirements
• The requirements differ, depending on the particular polytechnic and course one wishes to enter. Post-Secondary Options 3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Entry into ITE - 2 possible ways
After taking the After taking the N-level examinations O- level – Enrol in a NITEC examinations course Enrol in a NITEC or Higher NITEC course ITE Course Information
More details on the courses that ITE offer: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/fts.ft.courses/ SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process
. All students are offered subjects based on 1. merit (overall sec 2 performance) 2. interest and 3. aptitude (relevant sec 2 subjects)
. A subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject. Option A - 3 Express (8 Subjects)
No. of Subjects 8 Subjects Characteristic of (3 pure Sciences Option Combination) 2 Language English Language . In depth study of subjects Mother Tongue three pure Language sciences 2 Mathematics Elementary Mathematics subjects Additional Mathematics . Prepares 3 Pure Science Chemistry students to subjects Physics pursue Science- Biology based courses 1 Humanities Humanities (Social at a JC or Poly subject Studies/History) or Humanities (Social Studies/Geography) Prerequisite: Overall Average (of all sec 2 subjects) at least 70% to quality Option B - 3 Express (8 Subjects)
No. of Subjects 8 Subjects Characteristics of (2 pure Sciences 1 Pure Option Humanities) 2 Language subjects English Language . In-depth study of a Mother Tongue Language contrasting 2 Mathematics Elementary Mathematics combination of two subjects pure Sciences and Additional Mathematics two Humanities 2 Pure Science Chemistry and Physics or subjects subjects Chemistry and Bio 2 Humanities (1) Humanities (Social . Provides flexibility subjects Studies/History) and builds a strong (2) Geography foundation to pursue either Arts or Science-based courses at a JC or Polytechnic Prerequisite: Overall Average (of all sec 2 subjects) at least 70% to quality Option C - 3 Express (7 subjects)
No. of Subjects 7 Subjects Characteristics of option (2/3 pure Sciences Combination)
2 Language subjects English Language . Prepares students to pursue Mother Tongue Language Science-based courses (ELR2B2-C) or Math-based courses (ELR2B2-B) at a 1 Mathematics subject Elementary Mathematics Polytechnic or JC
1 Pure Science subject Chemistry . Provides flexibility to students to pursue Science-based 1 Humanities subject Humanities (Social courses or Math-bzsed courses Studies/History) or Humanities at a JC or Polytechnic (Social Studies/Geography)
2 Elective subjects Physics + Students must choose at least Additional Math /Electronics two pure sciences (Chem Phy or Chem Bio) in this combination Or
Electronics could be offered to Biology + Physics or Biology students Additional Math/Electronics Option D - 3 Express (7 subjects) No. of Subjects 7 Subjects Characteristics of option (Combined Sciences Combination) 2 Language subjects English Language Mother Tongue Language . Prepares students to pursue Arts or 1 Mathematics subject Mathematics Humanities based 1 Science subject Science (Physics, courses at a JC or Chemistry) or Polytechnic Science (Biology, Chemistry) . Prepares students to pursue Visual / Creative/ Applied Art courses at a 1 Humanities subject Humanities (Social Studies/History) or JC or Polytechnic Humanities (Social Studies/Geography)
2 Elective subjects (1) Additional Math or POA (new) (2) Art or Literature or D & T or Electronics English/Mother Tongue languages
List of possible careers Identified Skills - Journalist - Communication - Presenter Skills - Speech Therapist - Research Skills - Public Relations - Presentation Skills - Author - Secretary - Advertising Mathematics
List of possible Identified Skills careers - Problem Solving - Accountant - Interpreting Data - Banking and Finance - Logical Thinking - Auditor - Detail Oriented - Market Researcher - Likes Accuracy - Statistician - Financial Advisor - Surveyor Science
List of possible careers Identified Skills Biology Chemistry Physics - Nursing - Food - Astronomer - Problem Solving - Nutritionist Technologist - Civil - Logical Thinking - Microbiologist - Forensic Engineer - Carrying Out - Veterinary Scientist - Optometrist Experiments Assistant - Pharmacist - Building - Interpreting Data - Horticulture - Doctor Technician - Chemical - Computer Engineer Programmer - Biochemist Geography
Identified Skills
- Collecting and Analyzing Data List of possible - Researching Information careers - Understanding different Cultures - Environmental Scientist - Problem Solving - Geologist - Land Management - Soil Scientist - Meteorologist History
Identified Skills - Memory Retention Skills - Researching Information List of possible - Clear Communication - Reading and Writing careers - Archivist - Tourist Information Officer - Journalist - Art Gallery Conservator - Legal Executive - Librarian - Curator Design and Technology
Identified Skills List of possible careers - Design and Planning - Creative Thinking - Desk top Publisher - ICT Skills - Photographer - Using of Tools - Product Designer - Machinist - Sculptor - Architect Arts
List of possible Identified Skills careers - Creative Thinking - Expression of Ideas - Advertising - Planning - Fashion Designer - Using of various - Arts Therapist materials - Architect - Originality - Stylist - Merchandiser Guide to choosing subjects
Choose subjects because;
- Enjoy studying the subjects - Good in the subjects - Meets the requirements for future course choice / careers - Gain more insight and in-depth knowledge Parental Guidance and Support . Communicate with your child regularly . Communicate with your child’s Form Teacher and Subject Teachers to find out more about his/her progress in school . Encourage your child to take ownership of learning. . Monitor your child’s learning (completion of homework, usage of digital devices) . Guide your child to develop a routine that allows him/her to have sufficient rest and time for revision . Encourage your child to do his/her best