Sec 4N Parents Briefing

13 Feb 2015

Education and Career Guidance: Latest Updates on Post-Secondary Education Pathways

To identify and address gaps between students targets and student achievement.

Updating parents on the school programs.

Our objectives

What is the path?

4N

O level Examination

Junior Colleges/Centralised Institutes

(2-3 years)

(GCE A Level)

Polytechnics

(3 years)

(Diploma)

Institute of Technical Education

(1-2 years)

(Nitec/Higher Nitec)

• Universities (3-4 years for undergraduates)

• Workplace

Your

child

is

here

DPP (Higher Nitec)

PFP

(Polytechnic)

Nitec Programme

What is available to you? 5 Polytechnics

One Year Programme offered by 5 polytechnic

More than 80% of Diploma courses offered

Practice-oriented curriculum

Hands-on experiences

Dynamic and progressive learning environment – work

attachments

Entry Requirement

English, Maths, Best 3 subjects (Raw aggregate score of 11

points of better at GCE N levels

must be average of 3 or better for all 5 subjects

Admission Method

After the release of GCE O levels result release, eligible N (A)

students will receive a copy of the form

Polytechnics Foundation Programme

ITE/NITEC Route

3 ITE campuses – College East, College West, College

Central

Hands-on learning

Courses meet economic and global demands

All about skills development and preparing you for a

promising career in the workforce

Opportunity to entry Polytechnics

Entry requirements

English, Maths, Best 3 subjects (Raw aggregate score of 19

points of better at GCE N levels

must be 3 or better for English, 4 or better for Maths and 5

for the 3 other subjects

Admission method

After release of N and O level results

Direct-entry scheme to Polytechnic Programme

Courses available under DPP

Applied Sciences

Higher Nitec in Chemical Technology

Engineering

Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design

Higher Nitec in Electrical Engineering

Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering

Higher Nitec in Mechanical Engineering

Higher Nitec in Mechatronics Engineering

Direct-entry scheme to Polytechnic Programme

Courses available under DPP

Info-Communications Technology

Higher Nitec in Business Information Systems

Higher Nitec in Information Technology

Higher Nitec in Games Art & Design

Higher Nitec in Cyber & Network Security

Direct-entry scheme to Polytechnic Programme

Courses available under DPP

Business & Services

Higher Nitec in Accounting

Higher Nitec in Banking Services

Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Service Management)

Higher Nitec in Event Management

Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations

Higher Nitec in Leisure & Travel Operations

Higher Nitec in Logistics for International Trade

Direct-entry scheme to Polytechnic Programme

PFP and DPP programmes

PFP DPP

2013 10 4

2014 10 1

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In Secondary 3 Targets were first generated using a projection formula

based on their PSLE grades. Subject teachers will then revise the targets. Students to review targets set by teachers and

feedback if they would like to have a higher target. Beginning of Secondary 4 Students will also be provided with their Sec3 EOY

results so that they know how far they are from their targets.

Target Setting Process

Remedial will be conducted on needs basis

Main Focus on English, Maths, Science and Humanities

Structured Remedial Programme

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Weeks Wk3 to Wk8 Wk1 to Wk5 Wk1 to Wk5 NIL

3 June to 5 June 2015

N and O level Preparatory Programme

Will start from Term 3 onwards

To provide a venue for students to study after school hours

Programme will only start if there is a minimum number of students opting for it

Evening Structured Revision Programme

Tentative dates (written examinations)

Part 1: 14 September – 22 September

Part 2: 6 October to 14 October

N levels examination

After their first part of the examination (between 22 Sept to 5 October), the timetable will be re-structured to better support the students in the remaining subjects.

Restructured Timetable

How can you be involved?

Statistics show that quality

parental involvement results in

better academic performance by

child

Quality Parental Involvement

Coping with Stress

http://parents-in-

education.moe.gov.sg/secondary-

education/how-can-i-support-my-child-

s-growth-and-development/coping-

with-stress

Quality Parental Involvement

Using of Computer/Smartphone

http://parents-in-

education.moe.gov.sg/secondary-

education/how-can-i-support-my-child-s-

growth-and-development/cyber-

wellness/tips-and-advice-for-parents

Quality Parental Involvement

Proactive Guidance for early

intervention

1. Time management – personal

timetable

2. Support for weak subjects identified

Quality Parental Involvement