Release of 2017 GCE ‘N’ Level Results and JIE 2017

MONDAY 18 DEC 2017

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Presentation Outline

◦ Promotion and Retention Criteria

◦ Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) and Direct-Entry-

Scheme to Poly Programme (DPP)

◦ ITE Joint Intake Exercise

◦ Results of GCE N Level Examination 2017

◦ Collection of Results Slip, Form N and Certificate from Form

Teachers

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Promotion and Retention Criteria

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GCE N-Level Grades

Normal (Academic) Normal (Technical)

Pass Grades 1 to 5 Grades A to D

Ungraded (Failure) Grade U Grade U

Absent X X

No Grade awarded

(Irregularities) T T

Chinese/Malay/Tamil

(Oral)

D (Distinction)

M (Merit)

P (Pass)

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Promotion Criteria from 4NA to 5NA

ELMAB3 ◦ EL-Math-Best 3 other subjects ≤ 19

(EL-Math-B3 refers to the aggregate score of English Language, Mathematics and best 3 subjects at the ‘N’ level examinations)

◦ At least an ‘N’ Level grade 5 for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3.

◦ May use Combined Results of 2 consecutive years (2016 and 2017)

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Retention Criteria for 4NA

◦ Aggregate score :- not exceeding 21 points for ELMAB3≤21- not exceeding 14 points for ELB3≤14- not exceeding 14 points for MAB3≤14

◦ At least an N(A)-Level grade 5 for all subjects usedin the computation of ELMAB3 or ELB3/MAB3.

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Retention Criteria for 4NA

◦ Sat for GCE N-Level Exam only once previously

◦ S’pore Citizens / PR – born on or after 2 Jan 1998

◦ International Students – born on or after 2 Jan 2000

◦ Must apply for approval

◦ Good conduct

◦ Likelihood of a meaningful improvement in the students’

progression outcomes

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Progression of 4N(T) to Sec 4N(A)

◦ Grade A for both English and Mathematics.

◦ Grade B or better for one other subject at the N(T)-level in one sitting.

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Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (e-NFP)

◦ For 4NT pupils with 0 or 1 N(T)-Level pass

◦ Help students to built the necessary literacy and numeracy foundations to enable successful completion of Nitec courses

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Retention for 4NT

◦ For students not successful in securing any ITE course (including e-NFP) by end Jan 2018

◦ Should seek admission to ITE for post-secondary education where there will be opportunity to prepare for the GCE O Level Exam in EL and Math

◦ Students offered at least 1 Nitec course or e-NFP are not allowed to repeat

◦ NT repeat students will be allowed to combine their results for admission to ITE

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Application to enter Sec 5N /Repeat Sec 4NA

◦ Application forms are obtainable from your form teacher

◦ Students applying for PFP/DPP but with plans for Sec 5NA are to

apply and indicate on application form

◦ Deadline for Submission : Thu 21 Dec 2017 by 12 noon

(to sign on namelist after submission)

◦ Release of Results: Tue 26 Dec 2017 by10.00 am

(to refer to Notice Board outside General Office)

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Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)◦ ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or less (excluding CCA bonus points)

and meet subject-specific Minimum Entry Requirements. Must attain a min grade of 4 in both EL and MA.

◦ Students accepted into the DPP will enrol into Higher Nitec courses at ITE, and are subsequently guaranteed a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their Higher Nitec, subject to them meeting the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements.

◦ Successful applicants will be required to attend a 10-week preparatory course prior to commencing their Higher Nitec courses.

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Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)◦ ELMAB3 aggregate of 11 points or less (excluding CCA bonus points)

and meet subject-specific Minimum Entry Requirements. Must attained Grade 3 or better in all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3.

◦ The PFP is a diploma-specific foundation programme conducted over two academic semesters at the polytechnic by polytechnic staff.

◦ Following the release of the GCE O-Level results in January, eligible students will be invited to apply for the PFP.

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For students who are only interested in the PFP

◦ You should progress to Sec 5, and apply for the PFP in January. Students who have accepted their PFP offers will withdraw from Sec 5 by the end of January.

◦ All PFP-bound students are required to attend classes up till the last Friday of January 2018.

◦ Being eligible to apply for the PFP does not guarantee a successfulplacement into a PFP course.

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For students who are only interested in the DPP

◦ You should apply to the DPP once you receive your N(A)-Level results in December.

◦ Should you accept a DPP offer, you should not return to the secondary schools for Sec 5N(A).

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For students who are uncertain and/or interested in both PFP and DPP:

◦ If you are certain that you do not want to continue with Sec 5 and pursue the GCE O-Levels, you may apply for the DPP once they receive their N(A)-Level results in December.

◦ Should you accept a DPP offer, you should not return to school for Sec 5N(A). Upon the release of the GCE O-Level results in January, you may apply for the PFP. If you are offered and accept a PFP place, you will withdraw from the DPP.

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For students who are uncertain and/or interested in both PFP and DPP

Alternatively,◦ You may progress to Sec 5 first. Upon release of the GCE

O-Level results in January, you may then apply for the PFP and DPP concurrently.

◦ If your application is successful, you will withdraw from Sec 5N(A) by the end of January.

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ITE Certification System

NITEC – training courses require completion of GCE ‘N’ Level or GCE ‘O’ Level

Higher NITEC – training courses require completion of GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level or GCE ‘O’ Level

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ITE Joint Intake Exercise – JIE ‘N’, JIE ‘E’JIE ‘N’ ◦ For 2-Year Nitec Courses◦ for GCE ‘N’ (Technical)/’N’ (Academic)/ GCE ‘O’ Level school leavers

JIE ‘E’◦ For NT students with 0 or 1 NT Level pass◦ For 3-Year Nitec course with enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme

(2 years foundation training and 1 year Career Core curriculum)

Eligible NT students may apply for Nitec courses under both JIE ‘N’ and JIE ‘E’ intake exercises but will only receive one offer from either intake exercises

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ITE Joint Intake Exercise – JIE ‘H’JIE ‘H’

◦ ELMAB3 ≤19, with at least a Grade 4 in both EL and MA ◦ for direct entry to Higher NITEC Courses under Direct Entry

Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)◦ for ’N’ (Academic)/ GCE ‘O’ Level school leavers◦ to attend a 10 week preparatory programme followed by 2 years

of Higher NITEC Training ◦ Upon completion of Higher NITEC training, graduates will be

assured of a place in a related Polytechnic Diploma course if you meet the qualifying criteria for progression

Traineeship Courses

Eligible NA students may apply for Higher Nitec courses under the JIE ‘H’ and Nitec courses under JIE ‘N’. If you are offered a Higher Nitec course under JIE ‘H’, you will not be offered a Nitec course under JIE ‘N’.

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Applications for N-Level applicants taking O-Level Examination in 2017

◦ You can apply over the internet for courses listed in Form N.

◦ For other courses that you are eligible but are not listed in Form N, you can submit your application over the counter at Customer & Visitor Centre @ Ang Mo Kio.

◦ (Bring along 2017 GCE N-Level Examination results slip and 2017 school preliminary O-Level examination results for your application)

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Application to ITE CollegeApplication through Internet

◦ Apply for Nitec Course◦ Apply for Nitec Course with Enhanced Nitec Prog ◦ Apply for Higher Nitec Course ◦ Apply for traineeship Course

Internet Application:

Website: http://www.ite.edu.sg

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JIE Application ◦ Application period is between 2.30pm on 18 Dec 2017 and 5pm on

21 Dec 2017.

◦ Note important dates for Intake Activities

◦ Update particulars

◦ Home and mobile telephone numbers

◦ Home/ mailing address and Postal Code

◦ NS status

◦ JIE ‘N’, JIE ‘H’- can select up to 12 choices

◦ JIE ‘E’ – can select up to 6 choices

◦ Enter choices in order of preference

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JIE Application

◦ Print a copy of verification slip as proof of application and note web ID and password to view the results of your application

◦ Keep Admission Booklet after submission of application-has instructions for acceptance and appeal

◦ Allowed to make changes to your application only once over the Internet

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ITE Posting

◦ Admission is merit based.

◦ ITE aggregate points are computed for N(T) subject grades and N(A) subject grades.

◦ Posting is based on aggregate of best 4 GCE ‘N’ subjects including pre-requisite subjects and bonus points

◦ Selected courses require applicants to attend interview / drawing test

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Materials to Collect

◦ Results Slip – to sign on namelist

◦ Form N

◦ ITE 2018 INTAKE EXERCISE Admission Booklet

◦ Application form to enter Sec 5NA (if applicable)

◦ Notification to pay outstanding bills (if applicable)

◦ Students with outstanding fees and library books are required to report to the General Office before collecting their N level results slips from General Office.

◦ Pamphlets

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Amendment of Personal Particulars

◦ Please check personal particulars are correctly printed on the results slip and inform Mrs Goh-KML or Ms Teoh KM by today if particulars need to be amended.

◦ Any request to amend the particulars will incur an amendment fee of $50 per certificate.

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Important Meeting

◦ The following students are to meet Mrs Goh KML immediately after receiving your results:

◦ Repeat Students – 4NA

◦ 4NA students with 18 or 19 points for ELMAB3

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Financial Assistance Scheme

◦ Teachers in charge: Mr Chong Chee Nian

◦ Obtain application forms from General Office.

◦ Deadline for submission: Fri 22 Dec 2017 by 12 noon

◦ Results of application will be made known on

Tue 26 Dec 2017 between 9am-11am.

◦ Students may collect their textbooks, stationery and school uniforms from 27 Dec 2017.

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Back in School

◦ Positive attitude

◦ Proper grooming

◦ Proper attire

◦ Purchase textbooks and resources (collect booklist from General Office after release of Sec 5NA application on Tue 26 Dec 2017)

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Release of GCE N-Level Result

Considerations for your

Education and Career Pathways

To make an informed decision on your post-secondary education, you can:

• Refer to the documents/booklets that you’ve received

• Refer to the School Website at the Announcement tab for a PDF document titled ‘Release of GCE N-Level Result’ -Considerations for your Education and Career Pathways

• Discuss and seek inputs from your parents, teachers and/or also your ECG Counsellor, Mr Damon Choo.

He will be available at:

- School Library

- 12pm to 5pm

- Monday, 18th Dec 2017

To all Sec 4N Students

All the best in your future endeavors

Remember:

From Each His Best

Take PRIDE in all that you do

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Collection of Result Slip and Application Forms

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Thank You

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