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Briefing on Sec 2NT Streaming. Saturday 15 March 2014. Outline of Briefing. Promotion Criteria Subject Combinations 2015 Streaming Process Post Secondary Education. Promotion Criteria. Sec 2 Normal (Technical) to Sec 3 Normal (Technical).
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Briefing on Sec 2NTStreaming Saturday 15 March 2014
Outline of Briefing • Promotion Criteria • Subject Combinations 2015 • Streaming Process • Post Secondary Education
Sec 2 Normal (Technical) to Sec 3 Normal (Technical) Pass in two subjects, one of which should be EL or Math
CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION FOR SEC 2 N(T) Sec 2 N(T) Repeat • Pass in two subjects, one of which should be EL or Math 70% or higher in the average of all subjects AND deemed able to cope with N(A) course Sec 3 N(T) Sec 2 N(A) NO YES
Compulsory Subjects for Secondary 3 Normal (Technical) • Basic English Language • Basic Mother Tongue Language • Basic Mathematics • Computer Applications
Other Subjects • Design & Technology • Science • Elements of Business Skills • Music
Streaming Process
Streaming depends on • Number of places available in each subject combination • Your options • Specific additional criteria
Streaming is based on MERIT! Your overall results matters! • CA1 (20%) + SA1 (20%) • + • CA2 (20%) + SA2 (40%)
Streaming Exercise • On-line Option Forms will be made available to students in Term 4 (after end-of-year exams) • Make use of all your options. • Results of Streaming will be released in early November (during school holidays)
Points to Note • There is no best combination for all students. • When choosing the options, do consider the following factors: - Career Aspirations - Interest - Aptitude - Ability
Institute of Technical Education • Full-time Training • Higher National ITE Certificate • National ITE Certificate • Traineeship scheme
ITE Now! ITE College Central ITE College West
Benefits of an ITE Education • Provides knowledge, skills & work attitudes for productive employment and careers • Choice between full-time study or apprenticeship programme • Possibility of upgrading • Practical application • Good job prospects & salaries
National ITE Programme (for “N” & “O” Leavers) • Applied Food Science • Chemical Process Technology • Nursing • Beauty Therapy • Service Skills (Tourism) • Digital Animation • Interactive Media Design • Electronics • Aerospace Avionics • Mechantronics • Rapid Transit Technology • Asian Culinary Arts • Pastry & Baking
Entry Requirements • Based on aggregate of best four GCE “N” subjects, including pre-requisite subjects and bonus points where applicable • Subject to availability of vacancies
Nitec Course Entry Requirements English & Mathematics Are IMPORTANT!!!
Traineeship Scheme • Immediate entry into the career of your choice. • Receive a monthly salary ($600 - $1000). • Enjoy the same benefits as the other employees in the company. • Receive a nationally recognised certificate at the end of training. • Gain relevant work experience which would give you an edge in terms of job prospects.
Others • Specialised Training • Art Schools ( LaSalle-SIA, NAFA) • Computer Schools (Informatics ...) • Tourism & Hospitality (SHATec, CTRS)
FAQs • If I am unsuccessful in first choice subject combination, how does it affect my chances of getting the second choice? It does NOT affect your chances of getting into your second choice. Streaming is based on merit – the best students get streamed into their choice of subject combination first.
Does ITE have any cut-off points? There are minimum criteria for entry into various courses in ITE. As number of places are limited, entry is subject to competition among applicants.
Based on an aggregate of best 4 GCE 'N' subjects, including pre-requisites and bonus points Source : https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/
Computation of Best 4 GCE ‘N’ Level Subjects Eligible for Applied Food Science and Pastry and Baking (with 2 bonus points). Not eligible for Aerospace Avionics, Aeropspace Machining Technology or Service Skills (office). Grade A – 1, Grade B – 2, Grade C – 3, Grade D - 4
Useful Websites • http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/files/jae-info.pdf • www.ite.edu.sg • www.sha.org.sg • Briefing slides will be uploaded into the school website by next week.