Post Secondary Brochure

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FOLLOW

THE SIGNS,STRETCHYOURPOTENTIAL

Find out what lies ahead aFtersecondary school


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I can choose to go to:

J cg (Jc) / c i (ci)/ page 4

i f t e (ite)/ page 8

P/ page 12

ng am f F a (naFa) /lasalle cg f a/ page 16

You are about to complete your secondary school

education and are now standing at the crossroads ofyour education journey. You are probably wondering

where you should go from here. You need to make

some important decisions. Which course should you

pursue next? Which school would best suit your

talents? Making the right choice at this stage will

ease your entry into the working world in the future.

This brochure serves as a compass to

help you navigate the post-secondary

landscape. It provides information

on the different post-secondary

educational institutions and their

unique strengths. So read on and

embark on a journey of discovery!

Who knows? Something might

intrigue you or spark an interest!

University Education/ page 18

Post-Secondary Education Landscape/ page 22

I also wantInormatIon on:


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J cg (Jc) c i (ci)prepare students or urther education by equipping them with

essential skills and knowledge required or tertiary education.

An education at a JC or CI can be a stepping stone to a university

degree. A combination o lively classes, a variety o interesting

and thought-provoking subjects, and the camaraderie developed

through co-curricular activities (CCAs) can make this option an

appealing choice or you. At the end o your studies, you will sit

or the GCE A level examinations to obtain the GCE A level

certicate an educational visa or you to enter universities or

institutes o higher learning in Singapore and abroad!

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CCA Co-Curricular ActivitiesCDP Character Development

ProgrammeNE National EducationPCCG Pastoral Care &

Career GuidancePE Physical EducationGP General PaperPW Project WorkKI Knowledge & Inquiry

Special Programmes

Art Elective Programme

Music Elective Programme

Drama Elective Programme

Language Elective Programme (English)

Language Elective Programme (Chinese)

Language Elective Programme (Malay)

Language Elective Programme(French/German/Japanese)

Humanities Programme

a dui yuThe JC/CI curriculum provides students

with learning opportunities in three main

domains: lie skills, knowledge skills and

subject disciplines. There is exibility

and diversity in your choice o subject

combinations as you are allowed to

oer subjects at three levels o study -

Higher 1 (H1), Higher 2 (H2) and Higher

3 (H3). H2 subjects are equivalent to

GCE A level subjects prior to 2006

and provide oundational knowledge

and skills that will support your uture

studies at university. The H1 level oers

more subject options than the previous

AO papers while the H3 level allows or

greater range o learning and research

options than the previous S papers.

a id i pI you have a passion or art, music,drama, the humanities and thelanguages, JCs and the CI oer a widevariety o special elective programmesthat cater to your special interests.

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Life Skills

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Languages

Mother Tongue Languages3rd Languages

e.g. Art,Economcs,

Lterature nEnglsh, Geography,

Hstory, Musc, TheatreStudes & Drama

e.g. Bology,Chemstry,

Physcs,Mathematcs,Computng

Humanities& the Arts

Mathematics& Sciences


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a fd pyWhether you like kicking a ball in a feld, clearing hurdles on a track or

swinging a racket in a court, sports CCAs present great opportunities or

you to ex your athletic muscles. I putting up a play or making music is

what you enjoy, then there is a whole host o clubs and societies to choose

rom as well.

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Education in the JCs and CI ocuses onthinking and communication skills to

prepare you or higher learning at

the university level. Classrooms

are places or lively

discussions and debates,

encouraging you to think

critically and creatively.

While academics are a

big part o lie in the

JCs and CI, talents are

also nurtured through

elective programmes as

well as CCAs.

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AL1R5aggregateof20orless

forIPschoolsandJCsorL1R4

aggregate o 20 or less or the

CI. I you have shortlisted specifc

schools, make sure you fnd out

their Cut-O Points or admission.

Admission TogainadmissiontoJC/CI,youcan

take part in the Joint Admissions

Exercise (JAE) conducted annually

ater the release o the GCE O level

examinations. For more inormation,

visit the Ministry o Educations

JAE website at www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae

Alternatively,youcanparticipate

in the Direct School AdmissionJC

Exercise, where JCs can admit some

o their students using school-

based criteria to allow a greater

range o student achievements

and talents to be recognised. Youcan also submit your participation

records in CCA, CIP and out-

o-curriculum pursuits to the JC

you are interested in to indicate

your relevant strengths/talents.

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Great!YouvegotyourGCEAlevel

certifcate and now its time to use

it. You can seek admission into a

university or a specialised institute

o higher learning, locally or abroad.

Withauniversityorequivalent

education, you are one step closer

to a career o your choice.

Think you need to know more before

making a decision? Visit MOEs website

and click on Pre-U education athttp://

www.moe.gov.sg/education/pre-u/

more than30,000stUDentsOver 100different

subjects,electivesand ccas7 IntegrateDProgramme

(IP) schools,12 JUnIorcolleges anD1 centralIseDInstItUte In

sIngaPoreA HOLISTICAPPROACH

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t i f te (ite)aims to equip its students with technical skills and knowledge to

meet the workorce needs o various industry sectors. Whether

you are aspiring to be a che or a tness trainer, with so many

interesting courses to choose rom, youll be able to discover

and develop your talents, learn new skills and have un all at the

same time!

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maKeYoUshIne


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Ju i idiHave you always been drawn to the

kitchen, thinking o ways to create new

cuisine and adding your special touch

to a local or international dish? Put on

the ches hat and start dicing, stirring,

slicing or even trying your hand at the

amb. ITE oers courses that sharpen

your culinary skills and teach you the

essentials o managing a Food & Beveragebusiness.Runningyourownsuccessful

restaurant could soon become reality

Featured Courses: Pastry &

Baking (new!), Culinary Skills,

Food & Beverage Operations

a uid buyBeing a hairstylist is not just about cutting

hair. It is an art, sculpting those tresses

and ashioning new hairstyles to make

your customer shine with newound

confdence. ITE oers you an opportunity

to learn about the hairdressing industry.

Whats best, you get to work with some o

the major players in the business during

theindustryattachmentprogramme!

Featured Courses: Hair Fashion &

Design (new!), Beauty Therapy

Bki udbi i Takeyourdreamstotheskies!ITE

oers courses in the areas oAerospace

Avionics and Aerospace Technology. Do

you want to get your hands on the latest

technology? Be part o a specialised

team that maintains and operates aircrat

equipment. It could be an educational

experiencethattakesyouplaces!

Featured Courses: Aerospace

Avionics, Aerospace Technology

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a samPler o the coUrses avaIlaBle:

sm m pq : Accounting,AppliedFoodScience,AutomotiveTechnology,Banking

Services,CommunicationsTechnology,EarlyChildhoodEducation,FitnessTraining, Hospitality Operations, Mechatronics and so much more!

Doyourresearch,ndoutmoreanddecidewhichcoursescallouttoyou!


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g i i IteAn education in ITE oers a multitude o opportunities. New

technology and teaching methods ensure that courses meet

economic and global demands. The numerous partnerships that ITE

has with key industry players also enable you to get a taste o what

working lie has in store or you. ITE is all about skills development

and preparing you or a promising career in our workorce.

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over 20,000stUDentsMOre than66 full-tiMe

nitec andhigher niteccOurses3 ItecamPUsesrom eastto west1 dEFINING

SCHOOLSYSTEm

w qui? Anaptitudeforhands-onlearning

Youwillneed2GCEOlevel

grades or 3 GCE N level

passes to qualiy or NITEC.

YoucanaimforHigherNITEC

with a Grade Point Average

o 23 in your NITEC studies

or 3 GCE O level grades. Somecoursesrequireadditional

prerequisites like pre-course

interviews, medical check-

ups and specifc grades.

Admission TogainadmissiontoNITECcourses,

you can approach ITE directly to

seek admission. Alternatively, youcan participate in the Joint Intake

Exercise (JIE) conducted by ITE

annually. For courses oered under

JIE and application instructions,

please visit www.ite.edu.sg

TogainadmissiontoHigherNITEC

ITE courses, you can take part

in the Joint Admissions Exercise

(JAE) conducted annually aterthe release o the GCE O level



JAE website at www.moe.gov.

sg/education/admissions/jae

Sec4N(A)studentswhodowellfor

their GCE N level examinations

can apply to be considered ordirect entry into Higher NITEC.

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YourinvolvementinITEstraineeship

and scholarship programmes can

place you in the thick o action in

your chosen industry, giving youexposure and better employability.

In 2007, 93% o ITE graduates

ound jobs within three months.

Thinkingoffurtheringyour

education? No problem. ITE

graduates can apply or a

place in a polytechnic.

Still need more information?Visitwww.ite.edu.sg for an

in-depth look into ITEs multi-

disciplinary curriculum.

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Poer exciting opportunities and limitless learning. A polytechnic

education gives you a hands-on experience in a dynamic and

progressive learning environment. It oers the atmosphere,

challenge and excitement o lie in a tertiary institution. The

courses oered are market-driven and career-oriented, leading

students to ullling and rewarding careers, as well as preparing

them or urther education.

Its not

JUst aneDUcatIon,Its an

exPerIence


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sm m pq :

Advertising&PublicRelations,ChildPsychology&EarlyEducation,CreativeWritingforTV&NewMedia,Horticulture&LandscapeManagement,

Digital&PrecisionEngineering,Nanotechnology&MaterialsScience,

Optometry,Tourism&ResortManagementandsomuchmore!

Doyourresearch,ndoutmoreanddecidewhichcoursescallouttoyou!{ {

eid Discover the world oengineering

where you can unravel the mysteries oelectronic devices, and design your own

electronic projects. At the polytechnic,

you can experience the wonders o what

technology can do. Enrol in a course that

uncovers what goes into the machines and

bepartofourtechnologicalworkforce!

Featured Courses:Electrical & Electronic

Engineering (SP), Electronics, Computer& Communications Engineering

(NYP), Electrical Engineering (NP),

Digital Entertainment Electronics (RP),

Electronics (TP)

n u i u uTake your gaming passion to the next

level with a game design that allows your

imaginationtorunwild!Createentire

universes flled with characters drawn rom

pure inspiration. 2D and 3D modelling and

imaging, as well as animation and game

engine creation are all part o what you will

cover in game design and development.

Now, you can take a shot at an industry that

isworthmorethanUS$15billionayear!Featured Courses:Game Design &

Development (SP), Games Development

Course (NYP), Game & Entertainment

Technology (TP), Game Design (RP),

Multimedia & Animation (NP)

g b up p ddPolytechnics in Singapore can prepare

you to put on your power suit and take the

businessworldbystorm!Youwilllearnallthe ins and outs o business, administration

and fnances. Youll be able to balance the

budget with air and impress your boss

with your business savviness. I you get all

excited when someone mentions proft

and productivity in the same breath, then

the world obusiness management is right

or you.

Featured Courses:Business

Administration (SP), Business

Management (NYP), Business Studies

(NP), Business Applications (RP), Business

(TP)

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my ii dii i yuOne o the distinguishing eatures o polytechnic education is the

strong emphasis on practice-based learning. Work attachments

with industry partners are part o the practical curriculum and can

vary rom the usual 68 weeks to 6 months or dierent courses.

These work attachments will enable you to gain valuable on-the-

job experience and opportunities to work with industry experts.

Enrolling in a polytechnic course is

just the beginning o a journey o

discovery or you. With schemes

like the Poly-FSI (Polytechnic-

Foreign Specialised

Institution), you will have

additional opportunities,

as a polytechnic student,

to attain undergraduate

degree qualifcations.

These tie-ups will

provide a more varied

and enriching learning

experience or you.

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over 60,000stUDentsMOre than30 different

cOurses percaMpus5 PolYtech-nIcs thatsPan theIslanD

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ForGCEOlevelholders,the

requirements vary rom course

to course. Do some research

on the courses you have short-listed beore applying or the

course o your choice.

Admission Togainadmissiontoapolytechnic,

you can take part in the Joint

Admissions Exercise (JAE)

conducted annually ater the

release o the GCE O level



JAE website at www.moe.gov.

sg/education/admissions/jae

Analternativeadmissionrouteisvia

the Direct Polytechnic Admission

(DPA) Exercise, which gives the

polytechnics greater exibility to

select students based on criteriaother than examination results. The

DPA Exercise also allows students

who are interested in, and who have

the aptitude or applied learning,

to confrm places in polytechnic

courses prior to taking their GCE

O level examinations. Students

accepted to polytechnics through

the DPA can also beneft romspecial preparatory programmes in

the polytechnics, beore the start

o the ormal polytechnic calendar.

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Apolytechniceducation,withits

industry internships and training

programmes, will ease your entry

into the workorce. In 2007, more

than 90% o polytechnic graduates

ound jobs within six months or less.

Withadiploma,youcanalso

apply or a place in a university

or institute o higher learning

to urther your studies.

For more inormation, visit these

websites, which will give you a

clearer picture o the unique

strengths o each polytechnic:

Singapore Polytechnic www.sp.edu.sg

Nanyang Polytechnic www.nyp.edu.sg

Ngee Ann Polytechnic www.np.edu.sg

Temasek Polytechnic www.tp.edu.sg

Republic Polytechnic www.rp.edu.sg

You can also visitwww.polytechnic.

edu.sg to enter the joint portal of

the polytechnics in Singapore.

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D yu bui pi d i ?Thenlooknofurther!BothNAFAandLASALLEoffera

wide range o design, media, fne arts and perorming arts

courses to inspire the most creative o minds. Transorm

your vision into breathtaking orms with courses

in graphic design and the fne arts. Stage your

own play or expand your musical repertoire

with courses in theatre and music.

t i yuYour work deserves due attention.

NAFA and LASALLE have designed

their academic calendars with this

in mind. Students are thrust into the

spotlight through perorming arts

showcases. You can be part o the nextgeneration o artistic talents to contribute

toSingaporesgrowingcreativeindustries!

ng am f F a(naFa) lasalle cg f aoer specialist creative education that inspires

you to push the limits o your creativity.

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NAFA environmental design, jewellery design, dance, advertising,

ashion merchandising, ne arts, music, interactive media and more!

LASALLE ashion design, art photography, music technology, theatre

arts, arts management, video art, jazz, lm and more!{ }

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Atalentandpassionforthearts

ToapplytoNAFA,youneed4GCE

O level passes and a pass in English

Language. You must also pass the

entrance exam or audition. For

those interested in music or dance

modules, there are more specifcrequirements like perorming

a musical piece, additional

theory papers and ulflling the

age requirement (or dance).

ToapplytoLASALLE,youneed5

GCE O level passes. I you do not

have the requisite qualifcations

but can demonstrate knowledge

and talent, you can also apply.

Admission YoucanapplydirectlytoNAFA

and LASALLE. Check their websites

or the enrolment deadlines.

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Continuedexposurecombinedwith your certifcate will attract

potential employers in the industry.

Besidesdiplomaprogrammes,

both NAFA and LASALLE oer

degree and masters courses or

urther development in your feld.

For more information on employment

possibilities and possible positionsafter graduation, visit NAFAs

and LASALLEs websites at:

www.nafa.edu.sg

www.lasalle.edu.sg

almost

4,000stUDentsMOre than50 diplOMa

and degreecOurses2 schoolswIth

IntegrateDartscamPUses

The courses are engagingand a richly stimulating

experience. Find new

avenues to express yoursel

and gain inspiration and

experience that will be

invaluable in your journey

as an artiste. I you think its

time to break out o your

shell and put your passions

to the test, then try out or

eitherofthesetwoschools!


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Aiming or a university education? There are fexible routes

to university or you to consider. Just take a look at thepossible routes on page 22. Whether you opt to go to a JC/

CI,PolytechnicorITE,eachinstitutiongivesyouachance

to continue on to university to urther your studies.

ThethreelocalautonomousuniversitiesinSingaporeNational

UniversityofSingapore(NUS),NanyangTechnologicalUniversity

(NTU)andSingaporeManagementUniversity(SMU)offer

specialised courses across diverse disciplines. Students can also

look orward to a new university in the East Coast in 2011.

UnIversItY

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ni Uiiy sipThe National University o Singapore (NUS) strives to provide a balanced, high quality

education that nurtures the spirit o inquiry and initiative. Besides giving you one o the

widest ranges o degree courses to choose rom, the strength o this university lies in

its education, research and enterprise. Enjoy exibility in the undergraduate curriculum,

which allows you to pursue other interests beyond your chosen feld o specialisation.

www.nus.edu.sg

ny ti UiiyThe Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive university

with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering. I you are

tech savvy, innovative and love lie on the cutting edge o technology, then this

is the place or you. You can beneft rom the broad-based education, internship

opportunities and undergraduate research projects that NTU has to oer.

www.ntu.edu.sg

sip m UiiyThe Singapore Management University (SMU) oers a broad-based, business-

ocused curriculum. I you see yoursel in a tailored suit, commanding strategies in

a boardroom, then SMU may be the start o the corporate journey you have always

wanted to embark on. You can help shape your own learning in an environment

that encourages inquiry, participation and teamwork. You can beneft rom the

small class sizes, creative thinking and a dynamic exchange o ideas at SMU.

www.smu.edu.sg

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t d ii yu With some o the best universities setting up campuses here,

you can now study in some o the fnest schools in the world.

You can gain a global perspective in an international classroom

setting all rom the comort o your home, Singapore.


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mORE THAN160 YEARS OFACAdEmICTRAdITION

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SIMUniversity(UniSIM)offersa

wide range o interesting and

relevant degree programmes that

are based on the latest industry andproessional trends and needs. Its

exible and modular programmes

enable learners to balance their

career, amily and studies.

TheHarrahHotelCollegeofthe

University o Nevada, Las Vegas

(UNLV) is recognised or its

leading hospitality management

programmes in the United States.UNLV Singapore oers a ully

accredited Bachelor o Science

Degree in Hotel Management.

DigiPenInstituteofTechnology

oered the worlds frst Bachelor

o Science degree programme in

games sotware engineering B.S.

inRealTimeInteractiveSimulation

(RTIS).DigipensSingapore

campuswillofferthesameRTIS

programme and a Bachelor o Fine

Arts in Production Animation.

For more information on these

universities, visit MOEs website

athttp://www.moe.gov.sg/

education/post-secondary/


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InalthoUghts

We hope that you have a

clearer picture now and have

found a school or course

that matches your needsand aspirations. Do as much

research as possible and look

through all the information

available in other publications

and on the web. All the best

and we hope to see you doing

something you truly enjoy

in a school of your choice!


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