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Post Secondary Pathways
4 N(A)
The 3 Important ECG Questions
Post-Secondary Pathways Polytechnics Secondary 5 Arts Institution Institute of Technical Education Private Institution
Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students
ITE Nitec courses DPP courses PFP courses
DPP PFP
ITE EAE Joint Intake
Admissions Admissions
Conducted Exercise
before N(A)- Exercise Exercise
Conducted after
Level Conducted after Conducted after
N(A)-Level results
examinations, N(A)-Level results N(A)-Level
are released,
students submit are released, examinations,
students submit
up to 3 course students submit students submit
up to 12 course
choices up to 12 course up to 5 course
choices
choices choices
N(A)-Level
Pathways for N(A) Students
ITE NITEC NAFA Poly
• 2-Year Course • Via the NAFA • Via the
Foundation Polytechnic
Programme (NFP) Foundation
Programme (PFP)
ITE Higher
NITEC
• Via the Direct- Continuing to
Entry Scheme to Sec 5
Polytechnic
Programme (DPP)
Source:
Admissions Exercises Application
Timeline
Details of Admission Exercises (1)
Details of Admission Exercises (2)
Progression Pathways for N(A) Students
ELMAB3 Pathways Eligibility for N(A) Students
ELMAB3 ≤ 12 *PFP DPP** – Traineeship Promotion to Sec 5N(A)
(all 5 subjects Higher Nitec
must be grade 3
or better)
ELMAB3 ≤ 19 DPP** – Traineeship Promotion to Sec 5N(A)
Higher Nitec
ELMAB3 ≥ 20 ITE Nitec Traineeship
* Also obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3. Certain PFP courses
require an EL grade of 2.
** Also met course-specific entry requirements.Different pathways to Polytechnic and University
Year PFP DPP Sec 5 N(A)
5N(A) O 5N(A) O
Foundation Higher 5N(A) O
2022 Level Level
Programme Nitec Year 1 Level
Higher Higher
2023 Poly Year 1 JC Year 1 Poly Year 1
Nitec Year 2 Nitec Year 1
Poly Year 2
(ITE Net
Higher
2024 Poly Year 2 GPA > 3.5 JC Year 2 Poly Year 2
Nitec Year 2
and course
dependent)
University
2025 Poly Year 3 Poly Year 3 Poly Year 3 Poly Year 1
2026 University University
University University Poly Year 2
onwardsPolytechnics
Polytechnics
Nanyang Polytechnic Courses are hands-on and
focus on preparing
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
students for work
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Students graduate with
a Diploma in
Temasek Polytechnic
specific area of study.Polytechnics via the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) • The PFP is a one-year programme that offers a practice-orientated curriculum to better prepare N(A) students for entry into the relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses. • PFP students are given provisional places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the PFP. • Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a PFP course. • Students interested in applying for the PFP should first start their Secondary 5 year, while awaiting notification of elgibility and confirmation of a place in the PFF. • From 2019, the number of students accepted into the programme has increased from to 1500.
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) • ELMAB3 < 12pts or less (excluding CCA bonus pts) • Meet subject-specific entry requirements • One-year, practice-oriented programme at a poly PFP Courses featured in Group 1 Minimum Required Grades English Language 3 Mathematics / A. Mathematics 3 D&T, F&N, Science 3 Any other two subjects excluding CCA 3 PFP Courses featured in Group 2 Minimum Required Grades English Language 2 Mathematics / A. Mathematics 3 Art, Lit. in EL, History, Combined Hum., Geography, POA 3 Any other two subjects excluding CCA 3
Progression Pathways for N(A) Students – Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) • Sec 4N(A) students who sat for O level subjects • If student takes the same subject at both N and O levels, only the better grade will be computed • Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a PFP course. • Subject to vacancies and in open competition with other eligible participants based on merit.
Direct-Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) • ELMAB3 < 19pts or less (excluding CCA bonus pts) • Meet subject-specific entry requirements • 2-Year Higher Nitec course at ITE • 10 weeks preparation programme Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Required Grades Technology Higher Nitec DPP Courses English Language 1–4 Mathematics 1–4 Any three other subjects 1–5 Business & Services Higher Nitec DPP Courses Minimum Required Grades English Language 1–3 Mathematics 1–4 Any three other subjects excluding CCA points 1–5
Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
Guaranteed a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their
Higher Nitec Course upon completion and attain the required
qualifying GPA
Courses Progress to 1st year in relevant
polytechnic Diploma course
Applied Sciences ITE raw GPA > 2.5pts
Higher Nitec Courses (excluding CCA bonus pts)
Engineering or Info-Communications Technology ITE raw GPA > 2.5pts
Higher Nitec Courses (excluding CCA bonus pts)
Business & Services Higher Nitec Courses ITE raw GPA > 3.0pts
(excluding CCA bonus pts)FAQs Can I use my school-based O-level preliminary results to apply for DPP? Yes. Students can combine their GCE N-Level examination results and school-based O-Level preliminary examination results to apply for the DPP. Upon the release of the GCE O-Level examination results, ITE will verify if DPP applicants who had previously used school-based preliminary examination results for admission have fulfilled the necessary criteria to continue in the DPP.
FAQs What if I am interested in applying for the PFP? You should first progress to Sec 5N(A). You may then apply for the PFP upon release of the GCE O-Level results in January. All PFP-bound students are required to attend Sec 5N(A) classes in their secondary schools.
FAQs Can I apply for both the PFP and DPP? Yes. However, if you are offered a place in both the PFP and DPP, you may only accept one course offer. Students who accept both offers will have their offers voided.
FAQs
What should I do, given that the DPP application is in
December and the PFP application is in January?
Option 1: Progress to Secondary 5N(A) in January and
then apply for both the PFP and DPP upon
release of the GCE O-Level examination results.
Option 2: Start DPP in January first. Upon notification of
eligibility for PFP, apply and accept PFP offer.
Then, apply for withdrawal from the DPP
course as well for a refund of your DPP
enrolment fees, subject to ITE’s approval.Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –
Nitec & Traineeship (ITE)
Nitec Traineeship
2 or 3 years 1 – 3 years
Full-time Off-the-job and on-the-job
training
Nitec Certificate Nitec Certificate + Certificate of
TraineeshipSecondary 5
Criteria for moving on to Secondary 5 • ELMAB3 is 19 points or less • At least a grade 5 for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3
Moving on to Sec 5 and taking the GCE ‘O’ Level
exam
Some factors for consideration...
1. Your learning preferences – hands-on vs academic
2. ‘Topping up’ to meet the demands of the O level syllabus
3. Different, and higher O level assessment requirements
4. Your likelihood of success at ’O’ levels . . .
Important to make your choices wisely.N vs O Levels (Science) - Syllabus
Subject N level Sci(Physics) O level Sci(Physics)
1. Physical Quantities, Units and Measurement 1. Physical Quantities, Units and
Content 2. Kinematics Measurement**
3. Dynamics 2. Light
4. Mass, Weight and Density 3. Static Electricity
5. Turning Effect of Forces 4. Current of Electricity**
6. Pressure 5. Magnetism and Electromagnetism
7. Energy, Work and Power
8. Kinetic Model of Matter
9. Transfer of Thermal Energy ** There are new contents to be covered in
10. Thermal Properties of Matter these topics taught at NA level.
11. General Wave Properties
12. Electromagnetic Spectrum
13. Sound
14. Current of Electricity
15. D.C. Circuits
16. Practical ElectricityN vs O Levels (Science) - Syllabus
Subject N level Sci(Chemistry) O level Sci(Chemistry)
1. Kinetic Particle Theory 1. Chemical Calculations**
Content 2. Measurement in Chemistry 2. Chemical Analysis
3. Separation and Purification 3. Oxidation and Reduction
4. Elements, Compounds and Mixture 4. Periodic Table**
5. Atomic Structure 5. Metals**
6. Chemical Bonding 6. Energy Changes
7. Chemical Calculations 7. Speed of Reaction
8. Acids and Bases 8. Alkanes and Alkene**
9. Salt Preparation 9. Alcohols and Carboxylic acids
10.Periodic Table
11.Metals ** These are new contents to be covered in
12.The Atmosphere and Environment these topics taught at NA level.
13.Fuels
14.Alkanes and AlkeneN vs O Levels (Science) - Assessment
Subject N Level Science O Level Science
• Paper 1 : Multiple Choice [20m] • Paper 1 : Multiple Choice [40m]
Assessment (Physics) (Physics & Chemistry)
• Paper 2 : Structured [30m] • Paper 2 : Structured and Free Response
format
(Physics) (Physics) [65m]
• Paper 3 : Multiple Choice [20m] • Paper 3 : Structured and Free Response
(Chemistry) (Chemistry) [65m]
• Paper 4 : Structured [30m] • Paper 5 : Practical [30m]
(Chemistry) (Physics & Chemistry)
Note Students will be seating for two There is an additional component of
papers (for each science) at the practical exam (taken in October)
same timing.N vs O Levels (Science) – Sample Question
N Level Science O Level Science
Sci(Phy) [N level 2020 P2 Q7(b)] [O level 2020 P2 Q2(a, b)]
A 2 kg mass is dropped a distance A girl standing on a clifftop of height
of 0.60 m onto a bench. Air 30 m drops a pebble. Mass of pebble
resistance is negligible. is 200 g.
i. Calculate the change in (a) Calculate the loss in GPE as the
gravitational potential energy pebble falls from her hand to the
of the mass. [1] shore. [2]
ii. How much kinetic energy does (b) Ignoring any effects of friction,
the mass have just as it hits calculate the speed of the falling
the bench? [1] pebble when it is at a height of
20 m above the shore. [3]N vs O Levels (Science) – Sample Question
N Level Science O Level Science
Sci(Chem) [N level 2017 P4 Q5(c)] [O level 2020 P3 Q9(c)]
Bromine, another member of Group You are to distinguish between two gaseous
VII, is used to test for unsaturation in compounds. One is propane, an alkane, and
hydrocarbon molecules. the other is propene, an alkene.
(i) What is the physical state of
bromine used in this test? [1] (i) Describe the method you could use and
(ii) Describe an observation which the observations you would expect to
would prove that the sample being make. [3]
tested is an unsaturated (ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for
hydrocarbon. [1] any reaction that takes place in your
(iii) Name the type of reaction that method. [1]
occurs between bromine and the
unsaturated hydrocarbon. [1]N vs O Levels – Humanities
Social Studies N Level O Level
• Exploring Citizenship • Exploring Citizenship
Content and Governance and Governance
• Living in a Diverse • Living in a Diverse
Society Society
• Being part of a • Being part of a
Globalised World Globalised World
(partial)
- Driving Forces of
Globalisation
- Economic Impact on
countries, companies
and individualsN vs O Levels – Humanities
Social Studies N Level O Level
Same as O Level Section A (Sourced-
Assessment Based Case Study) – 35
marks
(a) to (d) Source-handling
skills on specific sources
[25m]
(e) Source-handling skills
requiring use of multiple
sources [10m]N vs O Levels – Humanities
Social Studies N Level O Level
Section B (Structured– Section B (Structured–
Assessment Response Question – 15 Response Question – 15
marks marks
(a) Constructing (a) Constructing
explanation by giving explanation by giving
reasoned argument reasoned argument
and/or making and/or making
recommendation on an recommendation on an
issue (only require one issue (requires two
explanation/ explanations/
recommendation) [7m] recommendations) [7m]N vs O Levels – Humanities
Social Studies N Level O Level
Section B (Structured– Section B (Structured–
Assessment Response Question – 15 Response Question – 15
marks marks
(b) Constructing (b) Constructing
explanation of two explanation of two
factors / perspectives on factors / perspectives on
an issue [8m] an issue and making
judgement on the
relative importance of
factors or giving
balanced conclusion on
the issue [8m]N vs O Levels – Humanities
Elective Geography N Level O Level
• Geographical • Geographical
Content Investigation (GI) Investigation (GI)
• Global Tourism • Global Tourism
• Variable Weather and • Variable Weather and
Climate Climate;
• Living with Tectonics • Living with Tectonics
• Food ResourcesN vs O Levels – Humanities
Elective Geography N Level O Level
Same as O Level Section A – 13 marks
Assessment • Two structured
questions
• Geographical
Investigations
• Global Tourism;
Variable Weather and
Climate
• Choose one questionN vs O Levels – Humanities
Elective Geography N Level O Level
Section B – 12 marks Section B – 12 marks
Assessment • Compulsory • Two structured
structured question questions
• Global Tourism • Global Tourism;
Variable Weather and
Climate
• Choose one questionN vs O Levels – Humanities
Elective Geography N Level O Level
Section C – 25 marks Section C – 25 marks
Assessment • Two structured • Two structured
questions questions
• Living with Tectonics • Living with Tectonics;
Hazards; Variable Food Resources
Weather and Climate • Choose one question
• Choose one questionN vs O Levels – Humanities
Elective History N Level O Level
• Impact of World War I • Impact of World War I
Content • Rise of authoritarian • Rise of authoritarian
regimes and its impact regimes and its impact
in the interwar years in the interwar years
• World War II in Europe • World War II in Europe
and Asia-Pacific and Asia-Pacific
• Reasons for Cold War • Reasons for Cold War
• Impact of Cold War • Impact of Cold War
(partial) • Reasons for end of
- Korean War Cold WarN vs O Levels – Humanities
Elective History N Level O Level
Same as O Level Section A (Sourced-
Assessment Based Case Study)
[30 marks]
• (a) to (d) Source-
handling skills on
specific sources
• (e) Source-handling
skills requiring use of
multiple sources and
contextual knowledgeN vs O Levels – Humanities
Elective History N Level O Level
Section B (Structured- Section B (Structured-
Assessment Essay Questions) – 20 Essay Questions)
marks [20 marks]
• Describe events • Explanation of events
and/or issues and/or issues
[8 marks] [8 marks]
• Explain events and/or • Evaluate and make
issues judgment for on
[12 marks] events and/or issues
• Choose 1 question [12 marks]
• Choose 1 questionN vs O Levels – POA
Subject: N Level O Level
Principles of Accounts (POA)
• The Roles of Accounting • The Roles of Accounting
Content • The Accounting Information System • The Accounting Information System
• Elements of the Financial Statements • Elements of the Financial Statements
• The Financial Statements • The Financial Statements
• Business Entities • Business Entities
• Financial Statements Analysis
Skills % Skills %
Assessment Knowledge and understanding 30% Knowledge and understanding 25%
Application 45% Application 30%
Analysis and synthesis 25% Analysis and synthesis 30%
Evaluation 15%
O level assessment involves more thinking
and writing skills.Arts Institutions
NAFA Foundation Programme
• The new Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Foundation Programme (NFP) is a one-year practice-
based programme at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) that prepares students to pursue a diploma
in the creative arts at NAFA.
• Starting in March 2019, the NFP will cover a range of subject areas to nurture students’ technical,
artistic and literacy skills in preparation for a creative arts diploma at NAFA.
• NFP students will be given a provisional offer of admission to the diploma courses, and will be offered a
place in their course of choice upon successful completion of the NFP.
Find out more:
go.gov.sg/applynafafp
46Institute of Technical Education
ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE) • ITE EAE is an aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows you to apply and receive a conditional offer for admission to ITE courses based on your child’s aptitude and interest before taking the national exams. • Student’s relevant work experience and his/her achievements in sports, arts, leadership, entrepreneurship and community service will be considered in the application.
It’s for those who have aptitudes and
1 interests in specific fields of study
• Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests
• But, non-course-specific achievements, e.g.
sports, performing arts, leadership, are also
considered
2 You’ll be assessed through different
modes
• E.g. interviews, aptitude tests, showcasing your
portfolio, depending on the course you apply for
All this will take place before your N Level
3 exams
• If your application is successful, ITE will
give you a conditional offer before you
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take the national examsYou’ll still have to meet the minimum
4 entry requirements
• Most Nitec or Higher Nitec courses have subject-specific
minimum entry requirements
But you won’t have to compete for
5 admission to ITE strictly on the basis of
how well you do academically compared
to everyone elseThings You Could
Do Before You
Apply
51Explore your interests and
Step 1 develop your strengths
• Elective Modules, Advanced Elective
Modules; Applied Subjects; Applied Learning
Programme
• Work attachments; community / volunteer
work
• Course-related school / personal activities,
course-related achievements and projects,
CCAs
52Research on the ITE courses you are
Step 2 interested in and related careers in
the sector
• Conduct online research, e.g ITE website
www.ite.edu.sg
• Visit the ITE ECG Centres that are open for
walk-ins
• Talk to your teachers, ECG Counsellors,
family/relatives
53Step 3 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
• Upload the supporting documents onto the online portal
Prepare for interviews
54Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
For students
with an aptitude for
hands-on learning
National Higher National
ITE Certification ITE Certification
(Nitec) (Higher Nitec)ITE Higher Nitec Courses • The Direct-Entry Scheme Polytechnic Programme (DPP) is a programme that prepares N(A) students for progression into selected polytechnic diploma courses after a two-year Higher Nitec courses at ITE. • DPP students who complete their Higher Nitec courses with the required minimum qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) scores will be guaranteed a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their Higher Nitec course. Find out more: go.gov.sg/dpp
ITE Nitec Courses N(A) students who apply for admission to the Nitec courses will have a wide range of Nitec courses available providing hands-on training in Engineering, Info-Comm Technology and Business and Services. Find out more: go.gov.sg/applyforjie
Progression Pathways for N(A) Students –
Nitec & Traineeship (ITE)
Nitec Traineeship
2 or 3 years 1 – 3 years
Full-time Off-the-job and on-the-job
training
Nitec Certificate Nitec Certificate + Certificate of
TraineeshipSome factors for consideration All Higher Nitec courses have prerequisites, e.g. selected Nitec or relevant ‘O’ Level subjects for direct entry. Please find out more if your child wishes to pursue specific Higher Nitec courses. Note: 1. Do find out as much information about their possible options to make informed decisions. 2. Some Nitec courses allow students to choose from a broader array of Higher Nitec courses as opposed to others. 3. There are always progression options for different industries, via Higher Nitec or WSQ courses. 4. Always find the best-suited courses for your child based on their interests, strengths and work values.
Private Education
The 3Rs when deciding on Private
Education
Reasons Readiness Risks
Why are you How ready are Do you know
furthering your you to further the possible
studies? your studies? drawbacks?
https://go.gov.sg/pei-studentresources8 Things You Should Know Before You Enrol in A Private School
Which path should your child take after secondary school? One student talks about his choice of the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) route. https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/getting-a-head-start-in-poly Another student broke the mould by going from Normal stream to NUS medical school https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/he-broke-the-mould-by- going-from-normal-stream-to-nus-medical-school
Resources Is your child preparing for their next educational stage after secondary school? Use MOE redesigned beta site (moe.gov.sg/post-sec) to find out more about the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), and the courses offered by the junior colleges, Millennia Institute, polytechnics and ITE!
Additional Information For Students
Information Attachment/Link
DPP Information go.gov.sg/dpp
PFP Information go.gov.sg/pfp
PFP Eligibility Requirements https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_eligibility.html
ITE EAE go.gov.sg/applyeae
JIE ‘N’/JIE ‘E’ – Joint Intake Exercise go.gov.sg/applyforjie
ITE Course Booklet 2021 https://www.ite.edu.sg/docs/default-source/full-time-courses-doc/ite-course-
booklet-2021.pdf
ITE Traineeship Course Booklet 2021 https://www.ite.edu.sg/docs/default-source/traineeship/ite-traineeship-2021-
course-booklet.pdf
NFP – NAFA Foundation Programme go.gov.sg/applynafafp
Resources for Private Education https://go.gov.sg/pei-studentresources
StudentsAdditional Information For Students and Parents Information Attachment/Link MySkillsFuture Student Portal https://go.gov.sg/MySFSec ECG Resources (What’s Next) https://go.gov.sg/whats-next ECG Resources (Journeying with our https://go.gov.sg/ecgparentguide children, supporting their aspirations) SEL Resources for Parents https://go.gov.sg/selresforparents
Contact Us
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Year Head Sec 4/5 Assistant Year Head Sec 4/5 (Int)
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