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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
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
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
It’s for those who have aptitudes and
interests in specific fields of study
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• 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
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• 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
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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