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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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PCCG, NE,PE
Life Skills
KnowledgeSkills
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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!
theY
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
examinations. For more inormation,
visit the Ministry o Educations
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)
a samPler o the coUrses avaIlaBle:
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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
w qui?
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
examinations. For more inormation,
visit the Ministry o Educations
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.
exPress
YoUrartIstIctalent
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sm m pq :
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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w qui?
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
eDUcatIon
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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
bETWEEN THEmOver 50,000studentsenrOlleda mUltItUDe
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20 DegreeanD mastersProgrammes
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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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1 North Buona Vista DriveSingapore 138675Tel: 6872 2220
Email: contact@moe.edu.sgwww.moe.gov.sg
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