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Multiple Pathways
of Education
MTP (Sec 3)
26 Feb 2016 (Fri)
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Presentation Outline
• Overview of pathways
• Looking ahead
• How the school supports your child
• How you can support your child
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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS
4 years N(A) Level 4 years N(T) Level
Polytechnic
(3 years)
JC (2 years) /
CI (3 years)
PFP
(1 year)
DPP
(2 year)
2nd year Poly
(2 years)
NITEC
(2 years)
Higher NITEC
(1 or 2 years)
University
O Level
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N(T) AND N(A)
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N(T) Level
• Institute of Technical Education (ITE):
Nitec (2 year course)
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Grading System for N(T)
GRADE POINT MARKS
A 1 ≥ 75
B 2 70 – 74
C 3 60 – 69
D 4 50 – 59
U 5 ≤ 49
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Cut-off Points of Some ITE Courses
(based on 2015 JIE ‘N’ ITE)2-Year Nitec
Courses
Aggregate
Point (4 subj)
Min Entry Requirement
Finance Services 5 – 10 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)
Aerospace 6 – 9 3 GCE N Passes (Maths/Science & 2 others)
Business Services 7 – 11 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)
Digital Audio & Video
Production
8 – 10 3 GCE N Passes (Maths & 2 others)
Technology 8 – 20
Food & Beverage 9 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)
Retail Services 10
Electronics 11 – 17 3 GCE N Passes (Maths/Science & 2 others)
Applied Food Science 13 3 GCE N Passes (Maths, Science & 1 other)
Travel and Tourism 13 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)
Nursing 14 3 GCE N Passes (English, Maths & 1 other)
Space Design 14 – 15 3 GCE N Passes (Maths & 2 others)
Culinary 14 – 17 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)
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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(T)
4 years N(A) Level 4 years N(T) Level
Polytechnic
(3 years)
JC (2 years) /
CI (3 years)
PFP
(1 year)
DPP
(2 year)
2nd year Poly
(2 years)
NITEC
(2 years)
Higher NITEC
(1 or 2 years)
University
O Level
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• Promotion to Sec 5– ELMAB3 ≤ 19, or
– At least N(A)-level Grade 5 for all subjects used in computing ELMAB3
• “Through-train” to poly for eligible students– Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
– Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
• ITE
• Retention at Sec 4N(A)– ELMAB3 ≤ 21, or ELB3 ≤ 14, or MAB3 ≤ 14; and
– < 20 years of age as at 1 Jan 2015; and
– Sat for GCE N(A) Exam only once previously
Progression Pathways for 4N(A)
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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(A) -> SEC 5
4 years N(A) Level 4 years N(T) Level
Polytechnic
(3 years)
JC (2 years) /
CI (3 years)
PFP
(1 year)
DPP
(2 year)
2nd year Poly
(2 years)
NITEC
(2 years)
Higher NITEC
(1 or 2 years)
University
O Level
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SEC 5
• ELMAB3: must not exceed 19 points.
• At least N(A)-level Grade 5 for all subjects used
in computing ELMAB3
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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(A) -> DPP
4 years N(A) Level 4 years N(T) Level
Polytechnic
(3 years)
JC (2 years) /
CI (3 years)
PFP
(1 year)
DPP
(2 year)
2nd year Poly
(2 years)
NITEC
(2 years)
Higher NITEC
(1 or 2 years)
University
O Level
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Aggregate Score and Subject
Grade Requirements - DPP
• DPP eligibility:
Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score of 19 points or better
13
Science & Technology
ITE Course Type
Minimum
Required
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 4
Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4
Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5
Non-Science & Technology
ITE Course Type
Minimum
Required
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 3
Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4
Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5
Science & Technology
Selected Poly Courses
Minimum
Required
Raw GPA*
Admitted into Poly 1st Year 2.5
Admitted into Poly 2nd Year 3.5
Non-Science & Technology
Selected Poly Courses
Minimum
Required
Raw GPA
Admitted into Poly 1st Year 3.0
* Required also to pass a Math elective at ITE
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Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)
• 1-year programme taught by poly lecturers
before entering the relevant poly courses
• ELMAB3 must not exceed 11, among
other requirements.
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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(A) -> PFP
4 years N(A) Level 4 years N(T) Level
Polytechnic
(3 years)
JC (2 years) /
CI (3 years)
PFP
(1 year)
DPP
(2 year)
2nd year Poly
(2 years)
NITEC
(2 years)
Higher NITEC
(1 or 2 years)
University
O Level
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Aggregate Score and Subject
Grade Requirements - PFP
• PFP eligibility:
Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score of 11 points or better
16
Science & Technology
Poly Course Type
Minimum
Required
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 3
Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 3
One of the following subjects:
3
- Science (Physics, Chemistry)
- Science (Physics, Biology)
- Science (Chemistry, Biology)
- Food & Nutrition
- Design & Technology
Any two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3
Non- Science & Technology
Poly Course Type
Minimum
Required
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 2
Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 3
One of the following subjects:
3
- Principles of Accounts
- Literature in English
- History
- Combined Humanities
- Art
Any two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3
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EXPRESS
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‘O’ Level
• ITE: 3 GCE ‘O’ level grades in EL and 2
other relevant subjects
• Higher Nitec (2 year course).
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‘O’ Level
• Polytechnics: ELR2B2.
Poly Course 2016 Planned Intake 2016 JAE ELR2B2
Applied Chemistry 140 10
Biomedical Science 60 7
Biotechnology 40 9
Chemical Engineering 120 12
Food, Science and
Technology
80 14
Nutrition, Health and
Wellness
40 11
Perfumery and
Cosmetic Science
40 12
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L1R5 aggregate scores (2016 Admission to JCs)
S/No Junior College Arts Science / IB
1 Anderson JC 9 8
2 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 7
3 ACS (Independent) - 5
4 Catholic JC 10 10
5 Hwa Chong Institution 4 3
6 Innova JC 20 20
7 Jurong JC 15 15
8 Meridian JC 10 10
9 Nanyang JC 7 6
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L1R5 aggregate scores (2014 Admission to JCs)
S/No Junior College Arts Science / IB
10 National JC 6 5
11 Pioneer JC 13 12
12 Raffles Institution 4 3
13 Serangoon JC 11 11
14 St Andrew’s JC 9 9
15 St Joseph’s Institution - 6
16 Tampines JC 13 13
17 Temasek JC 9 9
18 Victoria JC 6 5
19 Yishun JC 17 16
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‘A’ Level curriculum
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3 Levels of study at ‘A’ Level
H1 H2 H3
Half of H2 in terms
of curriculum time
Equivalent to ‘A’
Level subjects prior
to 2006.
Subjects with
diverse learning
opportunities for in-
depth study (e.g.
advanced content,
research paper,
university module).
You must offer the
corresponding
subject at H2 level.
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Norm workload at ‘A’ level
• Knowledge Skills subjects:
– General Paper (H1) or Knowledge & Inquiry
(H2)
– Project Work (H1)
• Languages: MTL (H1)
– Need not offer if your child has obtained at
least D7 in HMTL at ‘O’ level
• Arts & Science: 3 H2 subjects and 1 H1
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LOOKING AHEAD
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• Conversion of Grades to Bonus Points
• Bonus Points for JAE Admission to ITE, Poly & JC
• Can be used as a subject for admission to
Millennia Institute
• Can be used as testimony for application for
a) Direct School Admission to Junior College (DSA JC)
b) Direct Poly Admission (DPA)
• Most importantly, it helps your child to develop into a
Gessian of Excellence, Standing and Significance.
Importance of CCA
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• Under LEAPS 2.0
Importance of CCA
CCA RESULTS BONUS POINTS
Excellent 2
Good 1
Fair 0
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How the school supports your child
• Educational Career Guidance
– Booths and talks given by representatives
from poly & other institutions
– Talks given by professionals, e.g. in
engineering, IT consultancy, banking,
broadcasting
– Target Setting: Silver Target. Target mark in
each subject based on your child’s PSLE
aggregate
• Monitoring and support: Academic, CCA and
Form Teachers
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How you can support your child
• Educational Career Guidance:
– Who am I?
– Where am I going?
– How do I get there?
• Work with teachers:
– Attendance, Progress in class/ CCA
• Resources (Education News):
– https://www.schoolbag.sg/
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THANK YOU