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Junior College (2 Yrs) or Polytechnic Private Institute of Centralised Institute, MI (3Yrs) Institutions & Technical (3 Yrs) – GCE A Levels - Diploma Schools Education (2Yrs) - Nitec/ Higher Nitec

L1R5 L1R4 20 or Less 20 or Less for JCs for CI

4 Express / 5 Normal Academic Courses (GCE O Level) Source: Admissions Exercises Application Timeline Details of Admission Exercises (1) Details of Admission Exercises (2) Aggregate Computations

• JC: L1R5 • MI: L1R4 • Polytechnic: ELR2B2 • ITE: ELB4, ELR1B3 or ELR2B2 Legend: L1 = English or Higher Mother Tongue R = Relevant subjects EL = English Language Please refer to page JAE B = Best subjects Information Booklet. Additional Information on the Bonus Point(s)

Type of Bonus Points No. of bonus pts For JC/Poly/ITE admission (CCA grades): Excellent 2 Good 1 For JC/MI admission: 2 Grades A1 – C6 for both English and Higher Mother Tongue If applied for and was selected for the CLEP, MLEP or TLEP 2

Note: Candidates must qualify for JC/MI Entry first by obtaining 20 points & below before Bonus Points can be used.

Please refer to JAE Information Booklet. Junior Colleges/Millennia Institute What does one study at the ‘A’ Levels?

Select content subjects from three levels of study H1 H2 H3 Half of H2 in terms Equivalent to ‘A’ Level Subjects with opportunity for in- of curriculum time subjects prior to 2006. depth study (e.g. advanced content, research paper, university module).

Usual subject combination three H2s + one H1 content subjects (one which must be contrasting) + General Paper* + Project Work*

* Offered at H1 level Junior Colleges (JCs) & Millennia Institute JCs and MI primarily prepare students for a tertiary education. JC students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for the A- level examinations in 2 years, while MI students 3 years. These skills and knowledge will also prepare students for an university education which is the main aim of an A-level education. Institution Length of study Cut-off Points Junior College 2 years L1R5 < 20 Millenia Institute 3 years L1R4 < 20 What are the subjects available?

• Variety of subjects • Check the websites of the respective JCs and MI o For subject combinations o For pre-requisites 1Subject Combination

• H1 Project Work (PW) • H1 General Paper (GP) • 2H1 Mother Tongue (or H2 MT and Lit)

• 3 H2 subjects At least 1 MUST be from a Contrasting • 1 H1 subject discipline

1 - Refer to the JCs or CI of your choice for information on the subject combinations they offer. 2 - Exemption from H1 Mother Tongue only if student scored at least D7 for Higher Mother Tongue at O Level Admission to JC

 Joint AdmissionExercises(JAE) Merit-based admission via O-Level Results

 Direct School Admission(DSA) Aptitude-based admission Calculating L1R5

L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue Relevant subject 1 Humanities Relevant subject 2 Mathematics / Science R5 Relevant subject 3 Humanities / Mathematics / Science Relevant subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (except CCA) Relevant subject 5 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (except CCA) Calculating L1R5: An example English A2 Higher Mother Tongue Language B4 Combined Humanities A2 Elementary Mathematics A1 Additional Mathematics A2 Physics A2 Chemistry B4 Principles of Accounts A2 L1R5 = 11 Obtained A2 for CCA - 2 Obtained A1 – C6 for Higher MT - 2 Net Aggregate with bonus points = 7 Calculating L1R4 (Admission to MI) Eligibility for confirmed admission to Millennia Institute is as follows: English Mother Tongue / Mathematics / Additional Higher Mother Tongue Mathematics A1 – C6 A1 – D7 / A1 – E8 A1 – D7 The L1R4 aggregate is the total of the First Language numerical grade with the 4 relevant subject grades. L1 First Language English / Higher Mother Tongue Relevant subject 1 Humanities / Mathematics / Science Relevant subject 2 Humanities / Mathematics / Science R4 Relevant subject 3 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects Relevant subject 4 Any GCE ‘O’ Level subjects JC Admission Criteria

• The L1R5 aggregate must be 20 points or less BEFORE bonus points are computed. • Bonus points based on CCA and HMT will be capped at 4 points. CCA : 2 points (Excellent) 1 point (Good) • HMT: 2 points (pass in HMT) JC Admission – Cut off points (Net)

Junior College Arts Science Anderson Serangoon JC 11 11 Anglo-Chinese JC 9 8 ACS (I) - 5 Catholic JC 13 13 9 8 Eunoia JC 8 7 5 4 Jurong Pioneer JC 16 15 Nanyang JC 7 6 JC Admission – Cut off points (Net)

Junior College Arts Science National JC 8 7 5 4 River Valley High School 9 8 St Andrew’s JC 11 10 St Joseph’s Institution - 7 Tampines Meridian JC 13 13 Temasek JC 10 9 Victoria JC 8 7 Yishun Innova JC 20 20 Direct School Admission (DSA-JC)

DSA-JC Exercise – Tentative Dates* • Each JC’s School-based criteria • Phase 1 in May – June • Phase 2 in August – September Direct School Admission (DSA)

• Allows students to apply and secure a place in JC based on talents and achievements like sports or performing arts. • Students assessed through trials, auditions, interviews, portfolio reviews. • If successful, students given a conditional offer before sitting for ‘O’ levels • Offer is confirmed if student meetsL1R5 ≤ 20 and subject requirements. • With confirmed offer, students cannot change DSA commitment nor participate in JAE. • Different JCs have different categories and criteria. Junior Colleges

For more information regarding the various JCs, please refer to their respective websites Polytechnics Polytechnics • More than 35 different courses per poly • Over 70,000 students • 3-year Diploma programme that focuses on hands- on, applied learning with industry attachments • Polytechnic Course Clusters • Allows for progression to University

Applied & Health Business, Sciences Media & Design Management & Information & Build Environment, Humanities Digital Technologies Engineering & Maritime Studies Polytechnics

Nanyang Polytechnic Courses are hands-on and focus on preparing students for work Students graduate with Polytechnic a Diploma in specific area of study. How can I enter a Polytechnic?

• Joint Admissions Exercise • Conducted annually to allow GCE ‘O’ Level students to apply for admission to courses offered by JC, MI, Poly and JAE ITE

• Early Admissions Exercise • An aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows students to apply and receive conditional offers for admission to the polytechnics based on their course- EAE specific aptitudes and interests, prior to receiving their final grades Business, Management and Humanities

• Accountancy • Banking and Finance • Business Information Technology • Communication and Media Management • Hospitality and Tourism Management • Law Management • International Trade and Business Business, Management and Humanities

• Child Psychology and Early Education • Creative Writing for Television and New Media • Applied Drama and Psychology Applied and Health Sciences

• Biomedical Science • Biotechnology • Chemical Engineering • Food Science and Nutrition • Medicinal Chemistry • Materials Science Applied and Health Sciences

• Nursing • Optometry • Social Sciences (Social Work) • Sports Coaching Media and Design

• Advertising and Public Relations • Animation • Arts and Theatre Management • Digital Animation • Digital Film and Television • Mass Communication • Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Information and Digital Technology

• Cyber Security and Forensics • Business Intelligence and Analytics • Music and Audio Technology • Information Technology • Game Design and Development • Digital Visual Effects Built Environment, Engineering and Maritime Studies • Architecture • Facilities Management • Hotel and Leisure Facilities Management • Real Estate Business • Aeronautical and Aerospace Technology • Biomedical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Engineering with Business Built Environment, Engineering and Maritime Studies

• Marine and Offshore Technology • Marine Engineering • Maritime Business Polytechnics Polytechnics

For more information regarding the polytechnics’ courses, please refer to the websites below:

• https://www.np.edu.sg • http://www.tp.edu.sg • http://www.nyp.edu.sg • http://www.sp.edu.sg • http://www.rp.edu.sg Entry into Polytechnic

Through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

ELR2B2 is used for admissions into the polytechnics.

English Language 2 RELEVANT subjects for the course applied for 2 other best subjects

Students must also meet the minimum entry requirements (MERS) for the course they want to pursue. ELR2B2

• Depends on the course applied for:

Arts and Humanities

Business

Science and Technology

Design EL R2 B2 1st relevant subject 2nd Relevant subject • Art / Humanities / Art • D&T / • Humanities / / Music • Music / • POA • Art / • Humanities / • Music / 2 Best English • POA Other Subjects • Sciences / Mathematics • D&T / • F&N • Art / • Sciences / • D&T / • F&N Admission to Polytechnic

Minimum Requirements:

2 Best 2 EL Relevant ≤ 26 Subj Subj points

NOTE: • Excludes CCA Grade • Obtaining 26 points is no guarantee that student gets course of choice. Poly – Cut off Points (Net)

Net ELR2BE Polytechnic Course Range

Nanyang Poly Applied Chemistry 6-10 Nanyang Poly Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics 4-6 Nanyang Poly Accountancy and Finance 7-12 Ngee Ann Poly Biomedical Science 3-8 Ngee Ann Poly Aerospace Engineering 6-11 Ngee Ann Poly Mass Communication 3-8 Poly – Cut off points (Net)

Net ELR2BE Polytechnic Course Range

Republic Poly Human Resource Management with Psychology 11-16 Republic Poly Sports and Exercise Science 13-17 Republic Poly Design for Games and Gamification 12-19 Singapore Poly Applied AI and Analytics 3-10 Singapore Poly Banking and Finance 7-12 Singapore Poly Biomedical Science 3-8 Temasek Poly Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science 5-15 Temasek Poly Law and Mangement 5-12 Temasek Poly Psychology Studies 5-8 Entry into Polytechnic

Through the Early Admission Exercise (EAE) The Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) is an aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows students to apply and receive conditional offers for admission to the polytechnics based on their aptitudes and interests, prior to receiving their final grades. It gives the polytechnics greater flexibility to select and admit students on criteria other than their academic grades, thus allowing a wider range of talents to be recognised.

The polytechnics will consider students’ 1) abilities, strengths and interests in the specific courses that they have applied for 2) other outstanding talents and achievements, such as in sports, arts, leadership, entrepreneurship and community service

*Each polytechnic has the discretion to determine its modes of assessment of students’ aptitude and interest, e.g. interviews, portfolios. Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

Eligibility Criteria: For O-Level students: a. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who have registered to sit for the GCE O-Level Examination in the year of the EAE; and b. International Students enrolled in Government, Government-aided and Independent Schools during the year of the application, and who have registered to sit for the GCE O-Level Examination in the year of the EAE. More info on JAE and EAE

• Students who accept and confirm their EAE offers will not be able to participate in JAE. • Please refer to www.polytechnic.edu.sg for more info. Arts Institutions The Arts Institutions

Courses are hands-on with a focus in the visual and performing arts (e.g. Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Media, Dance, Music)

Students graduate with a Diploma.

Apply directly to your institution of interest. The LASALLE College of the Arts

Length of study 3 years

Entry Requirements: 5 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects, including English (C6 or higher) Find out more : Audition/Portfolio presentation Website: www.lasalle.edu.sg/admissions

53 The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Length of study 3 years

Considerations for Entry English language proficiency: Grade C6 or better in GCE ‘O’ Level English* 25 points or better in 4 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects, excluding English Find out more: : Website: www.nafa.edu.sg/admissions Artistic potential and creativity Other achievements (e.g. CCA, awards)

*For Dance, Music and Theatre (Mandarin Drama) courses, the minimum English grade required is D7. ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

• ITE EAE is an aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows your child to apply and receive a conditional offer for admission to ITE courses based on your child’s aptitude and interest before taking the national exams. • Student’s relevant work experience and his/her achievements in sports, arts, leadership, entrepreneurship and community service will be considered in the application. It’s for those who have aptitudes and 1 interests in specific fields of study • Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests • But, non-course-specific achievements, e.g. sports, performing arts, leadership, are also considered You’ll be assessed through different 2 modes • E.g. interviews, aptitude tests, showcasing your portfolio, depending on the course you apply for All this will take place before your N / O 3 Level exams • If your application is successful, ITE will give you a conditional offer before you take the N- or O-Level exams 56 You’ll still have to meet the minimum 4 entry requirements • Most Nitec or Higher Nitec courses have subject-specific minimum entry requirements (…or your offer will be revoked)

But you won’t have to compete for 5 admission to ITE strictly on the basis of how well you do academically compared to everyone else Things You Could Do Before You Apply

58 Explore your interests and Step 1 develop your strengths

• Elective Modules, Advanced Elective Modules; Applied Subjects; Applied Learning Programme • Work attachments; community / volunteer work • Course-related school / personal activities, course-related achievements and projects, CCAs

59 Research on the ITE courses you are interested in and related careers in Step 2 the sector

• Conduct online research, e.g ITE website www.ite.edu.sg • Visit the ITE ECG Centres that are open for walk-ins • Talk to your teachers, ECG Counsellors, family/relatives

60 Step 3 Prepare for your application

Prepare your write-ups • Short-write-up (100 words) on why you want to enter the course • Clear and concise descriptions of your interests, passion and relevant skills, experiences and activities participated in Prepare relevant documents • Portfolios (where relevant), e.g. samples of creative work done for design courses • Other examples include evidence of experiences / involvement in course-related activities, CCA records, course- related certificates / awards, latest school-based examination results • Upload the supporting documents onto the online portal

Prepare for interviews 61 Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

For students with an aptitude for hands-on learning

National Higher National ITE Certification ITE Certification (Nitec) (Higher Nitec)

Some factors for consideration

All Higher Nitec courses have prerequisites, e.g. selected Nitec or relevant ‘O’ Level subjects for direct entry. Please find out more if you wish to pursue specific Higher Nitec courses. Note: 1. Do find out as much information about their possible options to make informed decisions. 2. Some Nitec courses allow students to choose from a broader array of Higher Nitec courses as opposed to others. For example, there is only 1 Higher Nitec course related to Hospitality as opposed to 13 Higher Nitec courses related to Engineering. 3. There are always progression options for different industries, via Higher Nitec or WSQ courses. 4. Always find the best-suited courses for themselves based on their interests, strengths and work values. General Overview

ITE Technical Polytechnic Diploma Diploma Upon completion, students will receive work ready qualifications. Higher Nitec

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