Post Secondary Options - Ministry of Education

Post

Secondary

Options

Polys step up

cyber security

courses to keep

up with growing

demand

Niche courses at

polytechnics a draw for

students

Junior College schemes

stretch students' potential

Polytechnics offer

courses to meet

growing demand for

data scientists

Junior colleges

offer broader

options,

quicker route to

degree

JC/MI Award :A level Certificate

2/3 years

Post Secondary Education

Institutions of Higher Learning

Polytechnics Award : Diploma

3 years

ITE

(Higher Nitec)

GCE ‘O’ Levels

Sec 4Exp Sec 5

Sec 4NA

Percentage of Pupils Eligible for JC

MI & Poly Admission

2015

JC % MI / Poly %

Sec 4

Express81.5 98.7

Sec 5

Normal

3.3 50

Lead to the GCE ‘A’ Level examination

2 years (JC)

3 years (MI)

Junior College (JC) /

Millennia Institute (MI)

Aggregate Computation Points/Grades

Required

L1R5 (excluding CCA) Less than

or equal to

20

Requirements for admission

to Junior Colleges

L1 English Language / Higher Mother Tongue

R5 1 – Humanities/Higher Art/

Higher Music

2 - Maths / Science

3 - Hum/Higher Art/

Higher Music/Maths/Science

4

5Any GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects (except

Religious Knowledge & CCA)

L1R5 for JC

Core Subject Requirement

English Language A1 to C6

Mother Tongue Language

OR Higher MTL

OR Mother Tongue ‘B’ Syllabus

A1 to D7

A1 to E8

Merit or Pass

Mathematics

OR Additional Mathematics

A1 to D7

A1 to D7

Requirements on Core Subjects

Eligibility Criteria For JC Admission

Aggregate

Range for L1R5

(excludes bonus

points)

Meet Minimum Requirement of the core

subjects

YES NO

15

Eligible16 - 20

Eligible for Conditional

Admission

Eligible for Conditional

Admission only if

students have grades of

A1 or A2 in all the R5

subjects

Requirements for admission to Millennia

Institute (3-year Pre-U course)

Aggregate Computation Points/Grades

Required

L1R4 (may include

CCA)

Less than

or equal to

20

L1R4: For Millennia Institute

L1 EL/HMT

R4 1 – Humanities/Higher Art/Higher Music

/Mathematics/Science

2 - Humanities/Higher Art/Higher Music

/Mathematics/Science

3

4

Any GCE ‘O’ Level Subjects or CCA

(except Religious Knowledge)

Eligibility Criteria For MI Admission

Aggregate

Range for L1R4

(excludes bonus

point)

Meet Minimum Requirement of the core

subjects

YES NO

15

Eligible16 - 20

Eligible for Conditional

Admission

Eligible for Conditional

Admission only if

students have grades of

A1 or A2 in all the R4

subjects

A Level Curriculum

At a glance , all students will offer

GP, PW, MTL at H1 level

3 H2 content-based subjects

1 H1 content-based subject

At least one from a contrasting

discipline

Three different levels of study: Higher 1 (H1), Higher 2

(H2) and Higher 3 (H3).

Levels of study at JC

The following are examples. They are for

illustration only and do not limit your options.

Maths & Science

• H2 Physics

• H2 Chemistry

• H2 Mathematics

• H1 Economics

(contrasting subject)

• H1 MTL

• GP

• PW

The following are examples. They are for

illustration only and do not limit your options.

Maths & Science Humanities & the Arts

• H2 Physics

• H2 Chemistry

• H2 Mathematics

• H1 Economics

(contrasting subject)

• H1 MTL

• GP

• PW

• H2 Economics

• H2 Literature

• H2 Geography

• H1 Maths

(contrasting subject)

• H1 MTL

• GP

• PW

1. CCA grade

2 Affiliation (ACJC)

3 HMT (A pupil must obtain A1-C6 for both

English and Higher MT in order to be

entitled the bonus points)

4 MSP/CSP

Limited to a Maximum of 4 BP only

Bonus Points (BP) – 4 categories

2 BP (Excellent)

1 BP (Good)

2 BP

2 BP

2 BP

L1R5 Aggregate scores (with Bonus Points) of

students admitted to JCs in the 2015 JAE

JC ARTS SCI JC ARTS SCI

Anderson JC 9 8 Raffles Inst 4 3

Anglo Ch JC 7 7 Hwa Chong JC 4 4

Nanyang JC 7 6 Serangoon JC 11 11

National JC 6 5 St Andrew JC 9 9

Meridian JC 10 10 Tampines JC 13 13

Temasek JC 9 9 Victoria JC 6 5

Innova JC 20 20 Catholic JC 10 10

Jurong JC 15 15 Pioneer JC 13 12

Yishun JC 17 16

IB IB

ACS(I) - 5 St Joseph

Institution

- 6

Choice of A–Level Subjects & Their Relevance to Education Beyond A–Level

University Courses Relevant A-Level Subjects

Arts,

Social Science OR Law

English Literature, History, Geography,

Economics, Chinese, Malay, Mathematics

Science Mathematics,

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computing,

Economics

Engineering OR

Computer Technology

Mathematics, Physics

Medicine OR Dentistry Chemistry, Physics and/or Biology

Pharmacy Chemistry

Accountancy,

Business Administration OR

Commerce

Mathematics,

Principles of Accounting (MI only)

Architecture,

Building OR

Estate Management

Mathematics,

Physics and/or Chemistry

Computer & Information

Sciences

Mathematics, Computing

For pupils who wish to pursue applied and

practice-oriented training

Lead to a diploma

Usually a 3-year course

Polytechnics

Nanyang Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic

Net ELR2B2 aggregate

score excluding CCA

≤ 26

Requirements for admission to

Polytechnics

ELR2B2 : For Polytechnic Courses

Aggregate Type ELR2B2-A(Arts &

Humanities)

ELR2B2-B(Business)

ELR2B2-C(Science &

Technology)

ELR2B2-D(Design,

Graphic &

Animation)

EL English Language

R2 1st gp of

relevant

subjects

Arts

Humanities

Higher Music

Higher Art

Elementary Mathematics (E Math)/

Additional Mathematics (A Math)

2nd gp

of

relevant

subjects

Arts

Humanities

Mother Tongue

Lang

E Math/A Math

F&N

POA

Arts

Humanities

Mother Tongue

Lang

F&N

POA

Science

D&T

F&N

Science

D&T

F&N

Media

Studies

B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

Examples of Poly Courses with COP

Aggregate

TypeCourse 2015 JAE

COP ELR2B2-A Media & Communication 13

Mass Communication 10

ELR2B2-B Law & Management 13

Banking and Finance Services 10

ELR2B2-C Biomedical Science 8

Chemical & Biomolecular 12

ELR2B2-D Digital Animation 11

Product Design & Innovation 17

Ministry of Education, Singapore

Early Admissions ExerciseAll you need to know about the

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Things You Should Know About the EAE

It’s for those who have aptitudes and

interests in specific fields of study

28

• Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests

• But, non-course-specific achievements, e.g. sports,

leadership, also considered

1

You’ll be assessed through different

modes• E.g. interviews, aptitude tests, showcasing your

portfolio, depending on the course you apply for

2

All this will take place before your O-

Level exams

• If your application is successful, the

polytechnics will give you a conditional offer

before you take the O-Level exams

3

You’ll still have to meet the polytechnic

admissions criteria

29

• Net ELR2B2 score of 26 points or better at O-Levels

• Minimum entry requirements for the polytechnic course

4

But you won’t have to compete for

admission to polytechnic strictly on the

basis of how well you do academically

compared to everyone else

5

(…or your offer will be

revoked)

30

Research on the polytechnic

courses you are interested in and

related careers in the sector

• Attend EAE talks and workshops at the

polytechnics

• Conduct online research, e.g. polytechnic websites

• Visit course counselling booths at the polytechnics

during Application Stage

• Talk to your teachers, ECG Counsellors,

family/relatives

6

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Prepare for your application

Prepare your write-ups

• Short-write-up on why you want to enter the course

• Clear and concise descriptions of your interests, passion

and relevant skills, experiences and activities participated

in

Prepare relevant documents

• Portfolios (where relevant), e.g. samples of creative work

done for design courses

• Other examples include evidence of experiences /

involvement in course-related activities, CCA records,

course-related certificates / awards, latest school-based

examination results

Prepare for interviews

7

Polytechnic courses where up to 50% of students can

be admitted via EAE

Business & Management

• Arts Business Management

• Communications & Media

Management

• Culinary & Catering

Management

• Food & Beverage Business

• Mass Media Management

• Outdoor & Adventure Learning

• Restaurant & Culinary

Operations

• Sport & Wellness Management

• Sports & Leisure Management

• Sports Coaching

Applied Sciences

• Baking & Culinary Science

Built Environment

• Architecture

• Landscape Architecture

Health Sciences

• Health Sciences (Nursing)

• Nursing

• Social Sciences (Social

Work)

• Sports & Exercise Sciences

Humanities

• Applied Drama & Psychology

• Child Psychology & Early

Education

• Creative Writing for Television

& New Media

• Early Childhood Education

• Early Childhood Studies

Information & Digital

Technologies

• Cyber & Digital Security

• Cyber Security & Forensics

• Digital Forensics

• Digital Visual Effects

• Game Design & Development

• Game Development &

Technology

• Infocomm Security Management

• Information Security & Forensics

• Information Technology

• Mobile Software Development

• Multimedia & Animation

• Music & Audio Technology

• Network Systems & Security

Design & Media

• 3D Interactive Media Technology

• Advertising & Public Relations

• Animation

• Animation & 3D Arts

• Apparel Design & Merchandising

• Arts & Theatre Management

• Chinese Media & Communication

• Communication Design

• Design for User Experience

• Digital Animation

• Digital Film & Television

• Digital Game Art & Design

• Environment Design

• Experience & Product Design

• Film, Sound & Video

• Game Design

• Games Design & Development

• Industrial Design

• Interaction Design

• Interactive & Digital Media

• Interior Architecture & Design

• Interior Design

• Mass Communication

• Media & Communication

• Media Production & Design

• Motion Graphics & Broadcast

Design

• Product & Industrial Design

• Product Design & Innovation

• Sonic Arts

• Space & Interior Design

• Visual Communication

• Visual Communication & Media

Design

• Visual Effects

• Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

For students with GCE ‘O’ or ‘N’

Level certificates.

1- to 2-year technical or vocational

courses (Nitec to Higher Nitec).

Students who do well will be able to

proceed to the polytechnics for

diploma programmes.

Institute of Technical Education

ELB4, ELR1B3 & ELR2B2 : For ITE Courses

ELB4-A(Early Childhood/

Wellness Mgt)

ELR1B3-B(Business)

ELR2B2-C(Science & Technology)

EL English

Language EL

English

Language EL

English

Language

B4

Best 4 other

subjects

excluding CCA

R1

E Math

A Math

POA R2

E Math

A Math

Science

D&T

Computer Studies

B3

Best 3 other

subjects

excluding CCAB2

Best 2 other subjects

excluding CCA

Requirements for admission to ITE

Courses Requirements Grade Career Opportunity

Nursing 2 ‘O’ Level Grades OR

‘N’ Level Grades in EL,

Math and Science

1-8

1-5

Nurse

Clinic receptionist

Business Studies English Language

Mathematics

One other subject

1-6

1-8

1-7

Business

administrator

Service Skills

(Retail, Office or

Tourism)

2 ‘O’ Level Grades OR

‘N’ Level Grades in EL

and 2 other subjects

1-8

1-5

Sales representative

Supervisor

Digital Animation Completed ‘N’ or ‘O’

Levels

Animator

Illustrator

Some courses and related career opportunities at ITE

For more information on courses

available in the Junior Colleges, Millennia

Institute, Polytechnics and ITEs, please

refer to :

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/

~ Specialised schools

• LASALLE College of the Arts

• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

• SHATEC

~ Council for Private Education

Other Options

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