The ‘A’ Level Route

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ADMISSION TO JUNIOR COLLEGES (2-YEAR COURSES)

Total aggregate obtained for First Language & 5 Relevant subjects (L1 + R5 excluding CCA) 6 – 20

R1 1st subject from Humanities (H) GroupR2 2nd subject from Maths (M) or Science (S) GroupR3 3rd subject from H or M or S GroupR4 } 4th & 5th subjects can be chosen from all subjectsR5 } offered at ‘O’ level except Religious Knowledge & CCA

In addition, the following are required for individual subjects:

English Language (EL1)

Higher MTLor MTL as a 2nd languageor MTL ‘B’

Mathematics or Additional Mathematics

A1 – C6

A1 – E8A1 – D7

Merit or Pass

A1 – D7

Example of Qualification for JC admission

English Language

Mother Tongue

Mathematics

Science (Phy/Chem)

A.Maths

Combined Humanities

B3

B3

B3

B3

B3

B3Total points for L1R5 = 18

Mean Subject Grade (MSG) = 3

ADMISSION TO MILLENIA INSTITUTE (3-YEAR COURSE)

Total aggregate obtained for First Language & 4 Relevant subjects (L1 + R4 which may include CCA)

5 – 20

R1 } 1st & 2nd subjects must be from Humanities, MathsR2 } or Science GroupR3 } 3rd & 4th subjects can be chosen from all subjectsR4 } offered at ‘O’ level. CCA can also be included in R3 or R4.

In addition, the following are required for individual subjects:

English Language (EL1)

Higher MTLor MTL as a 2nd languageor MTL ‘B’

Mathematics or Additional Mathematics

A1 – C6

A1 – E8A1 – D7

Merit or Pass

A1 – D7

The Polytechnic Route

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE POLYTECHNICS

Students will be ranked according to the aggregate of

• English Language (EL)• two relevant subjects (R2), and • any other best two subjects (B2)

English Language

Mathematics

Combined Humanities

Science (Phy/Chem)

F & N

B3

B3

B4

B4

B4

Total points for L1R4 = 18

Mean Subject Grade (MSG) = 3.6

Example of Qualification for Polytechnic Diploma in Business

The Institute of Technical Education Route

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

HIGHER NATIONAL ITE CERTIFICATE (NITEC) COURSES FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL HOLDERS

Students will be ranked according to the aggregate ofEnglish Language (L1) andBest four other subjects excluding CCA (B4)

English Language

Mathematics

Food & Nutrition

A1 to C6

A1 to E8

A1 to D7

Example of Qualification for Higher NITEC in Business Studies

(Sports Management) @ ITE College East

• EL ≤ 5

• EL-Maths-B3 ≤ 19

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION

TO SECONDARY 5N

FROM SECONDARY 4N

4ExpressPupils Average T-score 202 201 198 % pupils eligible for Poly 78.8 87.2 85.7

5NAPupils Average T-score 160 165 161% pupils eligible for Poly 49.3 46 56.8

Northbrooks Sec Sch GCE ‘O’ Level Results

2006 2007 2008

NATIONAL ITE CERTIFICATE (NITEC) COURSES FOR GCE ‘N’ LEVEL HOLDERS

3 GCE ‘N’ Passes (Grade 1 – 5) in relevant subjects

Mathematics

Science (Phy/ Chem)

Combined Humanities

‘N’ Level Grade

1 to 5

1 to 5

1 to 5

Example of Qualification for NITEC in Info-Comms Tech

@ ITE College East

INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA)

• Bonus points

• ‘A’ grade in CCA - Two bonus points• ‘B’ or ‘C’ grade - One bonus point

• The minimum entry requirements for admission to Junior Colleges remain unchanged.

• Total no. of bonus points that can be used = 4 pts.

POSSIBLE SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FOR 2010

SECONDARY 3 EXPRESS

Compulsory Subjects1 English Language2 Mother Tongue3 Mathematics

3 Express Options

A Social Studies (Geography) Social Studies (History) B Physics + Chemistry Science (Physics, Chemistry)

C Pure Biology Pure Literature Food & Nutrition

D&TArt

D Additional Mathematics None

SECONDARY 3 NORMAL (ACADEMIC)

Compulsory Subjects1 English Language2 Mother Tongue 3 Mathematics 4 Science (Physics, Chemistry)

3NA Options

P Social Studies (Geography) Social Studies (History)

Q Art & Design Design & Tech Food & Nutrition

R Additional Mathematics None

SECONDARY 3 NORMAL (TECHNICAL) (handout p. 16)

Compulsory Subjects1 English Language2 Basic Mother Tongue 3 Mathematics 4 Computer Applications

Options

Y ScienceElements of Business Studies

Music Technology

Z Technical StudiesFood StudiesArt

Flexibility in Subject Options in the NT

Curriculum

MOE Latest Updates (2007)

• Direct School Admission (DSA)

• Direct Polytechnic Admission (DPA)