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Post-Secondary School Tracks

Polytechnics

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Post-Secondary School Tracks

Using O-Level results – Joint

Admissions Exercise (JAE)

Through the Direct Polytechnic

Admission (EAE) Exercise

Through the Joint Polytechnic

Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

Using N-level results- Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Entry into Poly

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(Not HMT)

Admission Criteria for Polytechnics

Polytechnics Entry Requirements

•The requirements differ, depending on the particular polytechnic and course one wishes to enter.

Cut-off point and Entry Requirements

Institute of Technical Education

• The primary role of ITE is to ensure that its graduates have the technical knowledge and skills that are relevant to industry.

• ITE is the national authority for the setting of skills standards and the certification of skills in Singapore.

Institute of Technical Education • ITE is a main provider of career and technical

education and key developer of national occupational skills certification and standards to enhance Singapore's workforce competitiveness.

• More than 90 full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec courses• 25,000 students

Different Colleges. Different Niches

ITE Course Information More details on the courses that ITE offer:https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/fts.ft.courses/

Applied Learning at ITE • The ITE employs the latest technology and teaching

methods to ensure that its courses stay up to date and relevant to industry demands.

Applied Learning at ITE • The numerous partnerships that the ITE has with key

industry players will lend immediate relevance to the skills picked up, preparing you for the working world.

Admission to ITE

Type of Certification

No. of Courses General Entry Requirements

Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher Nitec)

51 GCE O- or N(Academic) - level school leavers who meet pre-requisites

National ITE Certificate (Nitec)

47 GCE O- or N-level school leavers

Level focus for ECG

Secondary 1

Education and career awareness

• ECG Lessons

• Introduction to ECG (Group Counselling)

Secondary 2Education and career exploration

• ECG Lessons

• In Conversations with Form Teachers

• MOE ECG Fair

• Subject Banding Awareness Talk

Secondary 4 / 5

Education and career decision

• ECG Lessons• Applied Learning

Program• Poly Visit• Visit by Industry

Speakers• Elective

Modules(for NA / NT students)

• EAE Preparation• O / N levels results

release counselling

Secondary 3

Education and career planning

• ECG Lessons

• Applied Learning Program

SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE

Objectives of Sec 3

Subject Combination Exercise

• To offer subject combinations that develop students' potential, based on their interest and ability in learning the subject.

• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.

Considerations for Subject Offerings

Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback).Availability of school resources.

Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process

All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude (relevant sec 2 subjects)Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject.

SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR

SEC 3 NORMAL TECHNICAL

3 Normal Technical (6 Subjects)

Subject no

6 subjects

5 compulsory subjects12345

English LanguageBasic Mother Tongue LanguageMathematicsCPAScience1 Elective subject

6 EBS D & T

Subject Combination Exercise Timeline

ITE – https://www.ite.edu.sg/

Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) / 3 year Nitec programme – https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-cut-off-points/

Polytechnic course groupingsELR2B2-B courses (Maths)

- Accounting - Banking / Finance- Business Management- Hospitality and Tourism- Sports and Wellness- Logistics and Supply Chain- Events Management

ELR2B2-A courses (English)

- Social Sciences- Languages- Advertising- Public Relations- Mass Communication- Media and Design- Creative Writing- Applied Drama

ELR2B2-C courses (Science)

- Engineering - Healthcare Services- Sports Sciences- Digital / Interactive Media- Information Technology- Biomedical Sciences- Food Sciences & Technology

ELR2B2-D courses (Arts / Design)

- Architecture- Landscaping- Interior Design- Games Design / Development- Apparel Deign- Digital Film

Courses Subject Combination

Social Sciences 1. English2. Maths / A Maths

3. 1 other subject and4. One subject from each box;

Languages

Advertising

Public Relations

Mass Communication

Media and Design

Creative Writing

Applied Drama

Box A Box B

Identified Skills- Communication

Skills- Researching Skills- Presentation Skills

List of possible careers

- Journalist- Presenter- Speech Therapist- Public Relations- Author- Secretary- Advertising

Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Interpreting Data- Logical Thinking- Detail Oriented- Likes Accuracy

List of possible careers

- Accountant- Banking and Finance- Auditor- Market Researcher- Statistician- Financial Advisor- Surveyor

Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Logical Thinking- Carrying Out

Experiments- Interpreting Data

List of possible careers

- Nursing- Nutritionist- Microbiologist- Veterinary Assistant- Horticulture

- Food Technologist

- Forensic Scientist

- Pharmacist- Doctor- Chemical

Engineer- Biochemist

- Astronomer- Civil

Engineer- Optometrist- Building

Technician- Computer

Programmer

Identified Skills

- Programming- Graphic design- Troubleshooting- Installation

List of possible careers

- Programmer- Data Analyst- Systems Analyst

Identified Skills- Marketing Concepts- Customer Relation Skills- Interpersonal Skills- Relationship Management - Decision Making

List of possible careers

- Tourism - Hospitality- Retail Personnel- F&B Personnel

Identified Skills- Design and Planning- Creative Thinking- ICT Skills- Using of Tools

List of possible careers

- Desk top Publisher- Photographer- Product Designer- Machinist- Sculptor- Architect

Identified Skills- Fundamental

concepts in Music- Music Technology

Skills- Creative Thinking

List of possible careers

- Performing Arts- Sound Engineer- Music Teacher- Instrument Technician

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