Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Briefing
Polytechnic Foundation
Programme (PFP)
Briefing
Progression Pathways for 4N (Academic)
No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks
1 Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement
Apply when O-levels results are released in mid Jan 2017
2 Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly Prog (DPP) –Higher NITEC
ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement
Application from 2.30pm (Today) –22 Dec (Thu) (4 days)
3 Progression to ITE for NITEC course
Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in booklet
Same as above
4 Retain in 4NA ELMAB3 ≤ 21 orELB3 ≤ 14 orMAB3 ≤ 14 orOther prerequisites
Depends on Vacancy & students need to submit a formal appeal to school
Different pathways to Poly/Uni
Year To 5NA To PFP To DPP
2016 4NA 4NA 4NA
2017 5NA – O Lvl PFP DPP (HIGHER NITEC)
2018 Poly Yr 1 Poly Yr 1 DPP (HIGHER NITEC)
2019 Poly Yr 2 Poly Yr 2 *Poly Yr 2
(GPA≥3.5)
Poly Yr 1
(GPA≥2.5 or 3)
2020 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 2
2021 Move on to University Yr 1 Poly Yr 3
What’s PFP?
• A diploma-specific foundation programme
conducted over two academic semesters
• Practice-oriented curriculum
• Given provisional places in diploma
programmes, subject to them passing all
modules in the one-year PFP
• Offered by 5 Polys
• About 1,200 PFP places
A Glimpse
Eligibility
• Obtain an ELMAB3 aggregate not
exceeding 11 points prior to deducting
CCA bonus points; and
• Meet the subject-specific requirements of
the courses they are applying for.
• Eligibility does not guarantee placement
in a PFP course.
Eligibility
• More information on eligibility
requirements for the PFP can be found at
the following URL:
https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_elig
ibility.html.
Subj-Specific Requirements
For Courses featured in Group 1Minimum Required
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 3
Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 3
One of the following relevant subjects:
- Design and Technology
- Food and Nutrition
- Science (Chemistry, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry)
3
Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3
Subj-Specific Requirements
For Courses featured in Group 2Minimum Required
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 2
Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 3
One of the following relevant subjects:
-Principals of Accounts
-Literature in English
-History
-Combined Humanities
-Geography
-Art
3
Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3
Group 1 & 2 Courses
Group 1 Group 2
• Applied Sciences
• *Health Sciences
• Engineering
• Information & Digital
Technologies
• Built Environment
• Maritime Studies
• *Business & Management
• *Media & Design
• *Health Sciences
• *Business &
Management
• *Media & Design
• Humanities
Group 1 & 2 CoursesGroup 1 Group 2
Health Sciences
Health Management and Promotion
Health Sciences (Nursing)
Health Services Management
Nursing
Optometry
Oral Health Therapy
Sports and Exercise Sciences
Sports Coaching
Social Sciences (Social Work)
Group 1 & 2 CoursesGroup 1 Group 2
Business & Management
Aviation Management
Business Informatics
Business Process & Systems
Engineering Financial Informatics
Industrial and Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Accounting
Banking & Finance
Business & Social Enterprise Business / Logistics &
Operations Management / Marketing
Business Adm/ Mgmt /Studies
Business Innovation and Design
Communications & Media Mgmt Consumer Behaviour
and Research
Culinary & Catering Mgmt
Customer Experience Mgmt
Food & Beverage Business
Fund Management & Administration Hospitality &
Tourism Mgmt; Resorts Mgmt
Human Resource Mgmt with Psychology
Integrated Events Mgmt; Leisure & Events Mgmt
International Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt
Law & Mgmt
Outdoor and Adventure Learning
Restaurant and Culinary Operations; Retail Mgmt
Social Enterprise Mgmt; Sport & Wellness Mgmt
Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Mgmt
Group 1 Group 2
Media & Design
3D Interactive Media Technology
Animation
Apparel Design & Merchandising
Communication Design
Design for User Experience
Digital Animation
Digital Film & Television
Digital Game Art & Design
Environment Design
Experience & Product Design
Games Design and Development
Interaction Design
Interactive & Digital Media
Interior Architecture & Design
Interior Design
Product & Industrial Design
Sonic Arts
Spatial Design
Visual Communication & Media Design
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Arts and Theatre Management
Film, Sound & Video
Mass Communication Media
Production and Design
Visual Effects
How do I know if I’m eligible?
• Upon release of GCE O Level results,
PFP-eligible students will receive Form P
containing a PFP Pin that allows them to
apply for the PFP at:
• www.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP
What do I do next?
• Select up to 5 choices
• Provide updated contact details
• You’ll receive a SMS reminder on the morning of
the release of the PFP posting results
• 3 working days to
a) Accept the offer;
b) Reject your offer and continue with Sec 5; or
c) Appeal for a change of course through the
Centralised Appeals System.
Appeals • Check your results three days after the close of
the appeals window.
• Those who are successful in their appeal and
are offered a new PFP course will forgo their
original PFP offer regardless of whether they
accept their new offer
• Students will have three working days to accept
or reject their new PFP offer via the PFP portal.
What happens next?
• If you accept the offer, you will receive an
enrolment package from Polys in
Feb/March 2017
• PFP will begin in April 2017
Special Considerations
Students with ‘O’ Level Subjs
• Allowed to combine their ‘N’- and ‘O’-Level
examination results to compute their
eligibility.
• If a student takes the same subject at both
‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels, only the better grade
will be computed into his or her aggregate.
GCE ‘O’-Level Grade
conversion matrix
'O'-Level GradeAggregate Point
for PFP
A1 - B3 1
B4 - C6 2
D7 3
Student Movement in
December / January
4NA Only
Timeframe Action to be taken
3 Jan 2017 Report to PL for Sec 5N after being formally
accepted into Sec 5 2017/considering PFP.
11 to 13 Jan 2017 (est.) Receive letter invitation for PFP application. Apply
thereafter.
11 Jan (2.00 pm) - 16 Jan
(4.00 pm)
PFP application via portal
19 Jan (2.00pm) to 22 Jan
(4.00pm)
PFP Posting Results /Acceptance of offer/Appeal
24 Jan (2.00pm) to 26 Jan
(4.00pm)
Outcome of Appeal/Acceptance of Appeal Outcome
31 Jan 2017 Withdraw from 5N once PFP is accepted.
For students who are interested in the PFP orotherwise Secondary 5:
For students who are uncertain and/or
interested in both PFP and DPP, but not
Secondary 5:
• Apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2016) and report to
ITE on 3 Jan 2017 first.
• Invitation for PFP application will be open on 11-13 Jan
2017.
• On accepting the new PFP offer, you will automatically
withdraw from the DPP programme.
• If you do not apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2016),
the number of vacancies open to you in the second
phase (Jan 2017) will be very limited.
4NA Only
• All Secondary 4N(A) students who do not have a
confirmed place in the DPP, but are eligible for
progression to Secondary 5, should report to their
secondary schools on 3 January 2017 (Tue) to continue
with Secondary 5.
• Students who have been offered a place in the DPP
under the final application phase should report to ITE on
20 January 2017 (Fri), upon acceptance of their DPP
course offer.
• The last day of school for Secondary 5 students who
have accepted a place in the PFP is 27 January 2017
(Fri).
Refer to Handout
All students who qualify
for PFP (top 10% of
cohort)
should take up the offer
Each year
•Total DPP places – 1,200 only
•Total PFP places – 1,200 only, spanning more than 80% of diploma course offerings at the polytechnics.
4NA Only
Helpful Websites
PFP
http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp/
Respective polytechnic websites
DPP
http://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/
Respective polytechnic websites