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POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS (Normal)

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS (Normal). By Mdm Nazimah Vice Principal. The Singapore Education Journey. Criteria for Promotion from 4N(A) to 5N(A). MOE has changed the criteria since 2009 They must now do well in a range of subjects Promotion Criteria EL & MA ≤ 5 ELMAB3 ≤ 19.

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POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS (Normal)

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  1. POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS (Normal) By Mdm Nazimah Vice Principal

  2. The Singapore Education Journey

  3. Criteria for Promotion from 4N(A) to 5N(A) • MOE has changed the criteria since 2009 • They must now do well in a range of subjects • Promotion Criteria • EL & MA ≤ 5 • ELMAB3 ≤ 19

  4. Pathways for N(A) Students 3 years Polytechnic 2 years JC/ 3 years CI 3 years Polytechnic 1 year Foundation Programme4 3 years NAFA/ LaSalle 2 years poly 2 years ITENitec2 2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme3 (DES) to Higher Nitec 10 weeks Prep Programme 2 years ITE Higher Nitec 1 GCE ‘O’ Level Exams 1 year S5N5 GCE ‘N’ Level Exams 4 years N(A) Course Eligibility Criteria: 1 ELR1B3 (O-Levels) [for Accounting & Business courses] / ELR2B2 (O-Levels) [for S&T courses] 2 Two O-Level passes / Three N-Level passes 3 EL ≤ 4, MA ≤ 4, ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (N-Levels) [for Applied Sciences, Engineering, Info-Communications Technology] / EL ≤ 3, MA ≤ 4, ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (N-Levels) [for Business & Services] 4 EL ≤ 3, MA ≤ 3, ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (N-Levels) [for courses in Annex A1] / EL ≤ 2, MA ≤ 3, ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (N-Levels) [for courses in Annex A2] 5 ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (N-Levels)

  5. Additional Pathways for Sec 4N(A) Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic • Builds on the ITE Direct-Entry-Scheme (DES) which was introduced in 2008. • Catersto students in the top 10th-percentile to 30th percentile of the Sec 4N(A) cohort, i.e. the 20% after the top 10% qualifying to apply for the Polytechnic FP.

  6. Additional Pathways for Sec 4N(A) Direct-Entry-Scheme-to-Polytechnic • Need to obtain an ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 19 points or better • In addition, the EL ≤ 4 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Technology programmes. • To apply to Business and Services, the eligibility is EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 4.

  7. Polytechnic Education • Courses are market-driven and career-oriented • Trains students with specific skills to become mid-level professionals • Opportunities for further development in studies & career

  8. Benefits of a Polytechnic Education • Practice-based learning • Emphasis on Lifeskills • Communication • Problem-solving • Lecturers who have industry experience

  9. Entry requirements • Vary from course to course, poly to poly • L1 + R2 + B2  26

  10. ELR2B2: Subjects offered at Bedok View for Polytechnic Courses

  11. 65% percent of the 2011 Sec 5N cohort from Bedok View were eligible for Polytechnic Education

  12. Institute of Technical Education • Full-time Training • Higher National ITE Certificate • National ITE Certificate • Traineeship scheme

  13. 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

  14. Entry Requirements • Higher Nitec in Wireless Technology • 3 “O” level passes (including English & Math) • Relevant Science subject • Nitec in Communications Technology • 2 ‘O’ level passes in any subjects • Or 3 ’N’ level passes in Maths and 2 other subjects • Nitec in Service skills (Office) (Traineeship) -- 2 “O” level passes any subjects or -- 3 “N” level passes in English and any 2 other subjects • ISC in Health Care • Completed ‘N’ levels

  15. Structure of Courses • Full-time • lectures • workshops / practical sessions • tutorials / discussions • institute-based lessons • Traineeship • Off-the-job training • On-the-job training

  16. Traineeship Scheme • Immediate entry into the career of your choice. • Monthly salary, ranging from $550 to $700 per month. 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.

  17. Others • Specialised Training • Art Schools ( LaSalle, NAFA) • Wide range of courses in media, design, fine arts and performing arts • Cater to creative students

  18. Entry Requirements • 5 O Level Passes including English • Pass entrance exam or audition • A talent and passion for the arts

  19. Information on entry requirements / cut off points can be obtained from JAE Booklet.

  20. Can be downloaded from here:

  21. All our subject combinations will give your child a broad range of options for post-secondary education • Choose one that matches his • Ability • Interest • Ambition

  22. Discuss with child about career exploration and planning • Help child understand strengths and interests • Use career self-assessment tools ecareers.sg

  23. There is no Best Combination • The best choice is the one that suits your child’s strengths, interests and maximises his potential.

  24. Follow Your Strengths Fulfil Your Potential

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