Educational Pathways after N Level Exams Criteria …...Purpose •Be aware of •Educational Pathways after N Level Exams •Criteria for admission into the various pathways •Examinations

Purpose

•Be aware of •Educational Pathways after N Level Exams•Criteria for admission into the various pathways•Examinations Calendar•Preparation & Support

Form Teachers

4N1 Mr Chai Ming Long

Mdm Yenty Bte Ramli

4N2 Ms Fairuz bte Md Padin

Mdm Tang Lai Sim Christine

Ms Nur Shabrina bte Nordin

4N3 Mr Chew Yu Siang

Ms Siti Robi’ah bte Jamal

Staff Supporting Sec 4NA

Year Head

(Upper Sec)

Mdm Norafizah bte Shariff

Level Mentor

Mdm Khamilia bte Hanapi

Mr Siva Balan s/o Ayavoo

Career Guidance CommitteeMr Scott Chew (Head)

Mrs Ong Soo Chuin Jean

Ms Fathia bte Borhan

Ms Jin Beihua

Mr Lim Yew Meng Derek

Ms Low Shu Jun Shirlyn

Ms Nur Shabrina bte Nordin

Education & Career Guidance CounsellorMr Teng Swee Hoe

School Counsellors Ms Phang-Tan Jia Wen

Mdm Kumutha

Learning Support OfficerMr Muhammad Shukri

‘N’ Level Grading System

Grades Marks (%)

1

2

75 and above

70-74

3

4

65-69

60-64

5 50-59

U 49 and below

5

‘O’ Level Grading System

Grades Marks (%)

A1

A2

75 and above

70-74

B3

B4

65-69

60-64

C5

C6

55-59

50-54

D7 45-49

E8 40-44

F9 39 and below

Important Note

•EMB3 (Aggregate English + Maths + Best 3

subjects)

• If EMB3 is 20 or 21• Retain in Sec 4NA

• If EMB3 is more than 21• ITE

Educational Pathways after ‘N’ Level

Higher Nitecat ITE

(2 years)(DPP)

GCE ‘O’ LevelSec 5N(1 year)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level

Secondary 4 NA

PolytechnicFoundation Programme

(1 year)(PFP)Nitec at ITE

(2 years)

Higher Nitecat ITE

(2 years)

Polytechnics

Courses are market drivenand career oriented

Students graduate with aDiploma

Ready to enter theworkforce

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• One-year programme that offers a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers, to better prepare polytechnic-bound N(A) students for entry into relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses.

• Provides an alternative to the Sec 5 year.

• Polytechnic FP students are given provisional places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one-year Polytechnic FP.


• Requirement for students to at least pass all modules is to ensure that students continue to work hard during their FP year and enhance their preparedness for polytechnic studies. Students who apply effort should have no difficulties in meeting the requirement.

• Cater to students in the top 10% of the Sec 4N(A) cohort.


• Eligibility Criteria• ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw

aggregate score of 11 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE ‘N’-Level examination

• Specific Subject Requirements for Courses in Group 1 and 2

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Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)Courses in Group 1

•Applied Science

•Engineering

•Health Sciences

• Information and Digital Technologies

•Built Environment

•Business & Management

•Media & Design

•Maritime Studies


Subject Specific RequirementsMinimum Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 3

Mathematics Syllabus A or Additional Mathematics

3

One of the following relevant subjects:- Design and Technology- Food and Nutrition- Science (Chemistry, Biology)- Science (Physics, Chemistry)

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3


•Business & Management

•Media & Design

•Humanities


Subject Specific RequirementsMinimum Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 2

Mathematics Syllabus A or Additional Mathematics

3

One of the following relevant subjects:- Art- Literature in English- Combined Humanities- Principles of Accounts

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3


• The PFP is also available to Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students who have sat for GCE ‘O’-Level subjects.

• These students are allowed to combine their ‘N’- and ‘O’-Level examination results to compute their eligibility.

• If a student takes the same subject at both ‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels, only the better grade will be computed into his or her aggregate.

GCE ‘O’-Level Grade conversion matrix for computation of aggregates for PFP

O'-Level Grade Aggregate Point for PFP

A1 - B3 1

B4 - C6 2

D7 3

'O'-Level grades E8 and F9 do not count towards either the ELMAB3 aggregate score computation or in determining if minimum entry requirements for the PFP course have been met


Higher Nitecat ITE

(2 years)(DPP)


Polytechnic

University


Secondary 4 NA



(2 years)

Higher Nitecat ITE

(2 years)

Institute of TechnicalEducation (ITE)

ITE College - 1 College, 3 Campuses

• ITE College Central (Ang Mo Kio)

• ITE College East (Simei)

• ITE College West (Choa Chu Kang)


Courses that meeteconomic and

global demands

Numerouspartnerships with

key industryplayers

Preparing you for a promisingcareer


For students with an

aptitude for hands-on learning

National ITE

Certification

Higher National ITE

Certification

(Higher NITEC)(NITEC)

How to enter ITE?

3 possible options

1) Using N level results (11-30th

% of cohort) - apply for the DirectEntry Scheme (DES) to Polytechnic

Programme

3) Using N level results(<2 N- Level Passes) - apply for

Extended Nitec FoundationProgramme (e-NFP)

2) Using N level results -apply for a NITEC course

Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)

Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

• Eligibility Criteria• ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 19

points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE ‘N’-Level examination will be eligible to apply to the DPP, provided that the student also obtained the following:

• EL ≤ 4 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Technology Higher NitecDPP.

• EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Business & ServicesHigher Nitec DPP.

Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme(DPP)

HIGHER NITEC students who achieve the qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) score in their course will subsequently be assured of either a first- or second-year place in a relatedpolytechnic course.

Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

The Higher Nitec courses are of 2¼ years in duration for successful ‘NA’ candidates. Students will first need to undergo a 10 - week preparatory course before they start their 2-year Higher Nitec training.

Computation of ITE Aggregate Points for GCE ‘N’ Level Subjects for admission into DPP courses

GCE ‘N’ Level Grade ITE Aggregate Point

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

Computation of ITE Aggregate Points for ‘O’ Level Subjects for admission into DPP courses

GCE ‘O’ Level Grade ITE Aggregate Point

A1 – B3 1

B4 – C6 2

D7-E8 3

Direct Entry to Poly Programme (DPP)

Higher Nitec Course 2016

Cut-Off-Points

(EMB3)

Chemical Technology 9

Civil & Structural Engineering Design 11

Games Art & Design 10

Accounting 10-12

Banking Services 11

Event Management 10

Leisure & Travel Operations 11

Business Information Systems 11

Hospitality Operations 11

Direct Entry to Poly Programme (DPP)

Higher Nitec Course 2016

Cut-Off-Points

(EMB3)

Logistics for International Trade 12

Service Management 11

Cyber & Network Security 11

Information Technology 11-12

Mechanical Engineering 11-14

Mechatronics Engineering 13-14

Electrical Engineering 14

Electronics Engineering 13-15

Nitec Courses at ITE

For Course Synopses & Career Prospects, visit http://www.ite.edu.sg.

http://www.ite.edu.sg/

Computation for Admission to full time NitecCourses at ITE

•Nitec Courses – Best 4 subjects at N Level

•Computation of ITE Aggregate points for N Level subject grades for admission to full time Niteccourses

N Level Grade ITE Aggregate Point

1,2 1

3 2

4 3

5 4

U 5

Computation for Admission to full time NitecCourses at ITE

•Bonus Points

Types of Bonus Points No. of Bonus Points

awarded

CCA grades:

A1 - A2

B3 - C6

2 points

1 point

Applicants with GCE N Level grades of 1 to

5 for pre-requisite subjects (e.g.

Mathematics, English and Science) for the

courses applied for

2 points for each

prerequisite subject, up

to a maximum of 4

points for the course

applied for

– Based on aggregate in best 4 subjects– Pass in EL and Maths– Some examples of cut-off• Finance Services – 7 points•Digital Audio and Video Production – 8 points• Food and Beverage Operations – 9 points•Aerospace Avionics – 6 points• Retail Services – 10 points• Travel and Tourism Services – 14 points

Posting of Nitec Courses

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Some factors for consideration...

When selecting Nitec courses do check tosee if there are relevant Higher Niteccourses for your child to progress to


Higher Nitecat ITE

(2 years)(DPP)


Polytechnic

University


Secondary 4 NA



(2 years)

Higher Nitecat ITE

(2 years)

Moving on to Sec 5,Taking the O Level Exams

Admission into Sec 5NA

•Pass at least 5 subjects

•Pass EL

•Pass Maths

•Aggregate for English, Maths and Best 3 subjects (EMAB3) must be 19 and below

Moving on to Sec 5Some factors for consideration...

1. Is this route more suited to your child’s learning styles, strengths and passion?

1. Do take note of the minimum O level requirements for your child’s aspired education course

Consider the 5P’s when selecting a courseof study

Personal Characteristics1. How does the course of study play up to your child’s

strengths, interests, learning styles and passions? 2. Will the course your child has selected prepare him/her for

his/her career aspirations?

PracticalitiesWhat are the academic and non-academic entry requirements of the school/course your child is applying for?

Consider the 5P’s when selecting acourse of study

Progression Opportunities

1. What will the qualification allow your child to do aftergraduation?

2. What is the industry outlook for the course of your child’s choice?

Consider the 5P’s when selecting acourse of study

Peers

1. Is your child following his/her peers blindly? Remember, a good fit for the peers may not be one for your child.

Plan1. Plan ahead, where does your child see himself/herself 3

years from now?2. What actions can your child take to increase the likelihood of

reaching his/her destination?

Things to Consider

Everyone has their own learning style, strengths,needs and interests...

Find an educational pathway which helps your childoptimize his/her potential

Things to Consider

Question for thought:

Which education pathway will best cater toyour child’s aptitudes and needs as a learner?

Important!!!!

•Coursework subjects• Design & Technology (70%)• Food & Nutrition (60%)• Art (60%)

•Must complete and do well in folio to be assured of at least a grade 3 at ‘N’ level

Important Dates

School Mid Year Exam 2 – 12 May

‘O’ Level MTL Written 29 May

Revision June holidays

‘N’ Level EL Oral

‘N’ Level MTL Oral

‘N’ Level MTL Listening Comprehension

‘N’ Level EL Listening Comprehension

6-13 July

1-4 Aug

12 Sept

15 Sept

Important Dates

‘O’ Level MTL Oral

‘O’ Level EL Oral

‘O’ Level MTL Listening Comprehension

‘O’ Level Science Practical

‘O’ Level Written

5-17 July

14-28 Aug

18 July

5 Oct

23 Oct-17 Nov

Important Dates

School Preliminary Exam 11-25 Aug

Hot Housing (Part 1) 4-5 Sept

‘N’ Level Written Exam 11-15 Sept

Hot Housing (Part 2) 18-28 Sept

‘N’ Level Written Exam 2-13 Oct

Release of GCE ‘N’ Level Results

• 3rd week of December• Admission Exercise

•PFP•DPP (Higher Nitec at ITE)•Nitec Courses (ITE)•Sec 5NA

Preparation and Support

•School •Teachers are doing their best

•Programmes / processes are planned to help you child achieve his/her goals•Target Setting•Learning Journeys eg Poly Open House•Intervention Programmes•Hot Housing (Exam Revision) Programme•Counselling & Discipline

Formula for Success

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Formula for Success

5As

• Aspire

• Aim

• Aware

• Act

• Assess

Formula for Success

5As1. Aspire – Have a Strong Desire for Achievement 2. Aim - Create Goals3. Aware - Know your Strengths & Weaknesses4. Act - Plan for your success and carry out your

plan5. Assess - Measure and Monitor your Progress

Wish You and Your Child A Successful 2017!

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Educational Pathways after N Level Exams Criteria …...Purpose •Be aware of •Educational Pathways after N Level Exams •Criteria for admission into the various pathways •Examinations