Talk for Secondary Two Parents

13 January 2012 (Friday)

7 pm – 8.30 pm

Objectives

Update parents on:

• the various academic pathways for NA students.

• Sec 2 streaming – subject combinations for Sec 3NA

Through-Train Pathways to Polytechnic & ITE Higher Nitec

(A) Progression to Sec 5NA

• Eligibility criteria: EMB3

(English/ E Maths/ Best 3) ≤ 11 points

(B) Polytechnic Foundation Programme

• After GCE N level exams, eligible students will complete 1-year foundation programme (FP) at the polytechnics, before embarking on a 3-year diploma course.

• Offered in 2013

Eligibility Criteria:1) EMB3 (EL /Math / Best 3) raw aggregate ≤ 11

2) Top 10% of national N’ level cohort

Technology/ IT/ Engineering courses

--- EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 3

Business/Humanities

--- EL ≤ 2 and Math ≤ 3

(B) Polytechnic Foundation Programme (FP)

(B) Polytechnic Foundation Programme (FP)

From FP to 3-year polytechnic diploma course:

Students who pass all modules during their Polytechnic FP course will be admitted into the first year of their pre-selected* polytechnic courses

(*selection: upon release of GCE N level results)

FP: EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 3Applied Sciences Molecular Biotechnology (NYP) Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology (NYP) Pharmaceutical Sciences (NYP) Biologics & Process Technology (NYP) Chemical & Green Technology (NYP) Food Science & Nutrition (NYP) Medicinal Chemistry (NYP) Biomedical Science (NP) Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (NP) Landscape Design & Horticulture (NP) Molecular Biotechnology (NP) Pharmacy Science (NP) Environmental Science (RP) Materials Science (RP) Pharmaceutical Sciences (RP) Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science (SP) Biomedical Science (SP) Biotechnology (SP) Chemical Engineering (SP) Food Science & Technology (SP) Materials Science (SP) Nutrition, Health & Wellness (SP) Perfumery & Cosmetic Science (SP) Applied Food Science & Nutrition (TP) Baking & Culinary Science (TP)Health Sciences Nursing (NYP) Dental Hygiene & Therapy (NYP) Health Sciences (Nursing) (NP) Optometry (NP) Health Management & Promotion (RP) Sports & Exercise Sciences (RP) Healthcare Administration (RP) Optometry (SP)

Engineering Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering

(NYP) Mechatronics Engineering (NYP) Manufacturing Engineering (NYP) Biomedical Engineering (NYP) Digital & Precision Engineering (NYP) Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology (NYP) Aerospace Systems & Management (NYP) Nanotechnology & Materials Science (NYP) Telematics & Media Technology (NYP) Multimedia & Infocomm Technology (NYP) Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design (NYP) Aerospace Electronics (NP) Automation & Mechatronic Systems (NP) Aerospace Technology (NP) Audio-visual Technology (NP) Biomedical Engineering (NP) Clean Energy Management (NP) Electronic & Computer Engineering (NP) Engineering with Business Management (NP) Electrical Engineering (NP) Mechanical Engineering (NP) Common Engineering Programme (RP) Aeronautical Engineering (SP) Aerospace Electronics (SP) Bioengineering (SP) Clean Energy (SP) Computer Engineering (SP) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (SP) Info-Communication Engineering & Design (SP) Mechanical Engineering (SP) Mechatronics & Robotics (SP) Engineering with Business (SP) Common Engineering Programme (TP)

FP: EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 3Information & Digital TechnologiesDigital Visual Effects (NYP)Digital Entertainment Technology (NYP)Information Technology (NYP)Engineering Informatics (NYP)Business Enterprise IT (NYP)Information Security (NYP)Business Informatics (NYP)Financial Informatics (NYP)Information Technology (NP)Multimedia & Animation (NP)Financial Informatics (NP)Network Systems & Security (NP)Interactive & Digital Media (RP)Information Technology (RP)IT Service Management (RP)Business Applications (RP)Business Information Systems (RP)Digital Media (SP)Infocomm Security Management (SP)Information Technology (SP)Cyber & Digital Security (TP)Digital Forensics (TP)Information Technology (TP)Interactive Media Informatics (TP)Mobile & Network Services (TP)Games & Entertainment Technology (TP)Business & ManagementBusiness Information Technology (NP)Business Information Technology (SP)Financial Informatics (SP)Financial Business Informatics (TP)

Built EnvironmentEnvironmental & Water Technology (NP)Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (NP)Real Estate Business (NP)Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering (NP)Architecture (SP)Landscape Architecture (SP)Civil Engineering with Business (SP)Environmental Management & Water Technology (SP)Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (SP)Integrated Events & Project Management (SP)Media & DesignMotion Graphics & Broadcast Design (NYP)Digital Media Design (Interaction Design) (NYP)Digital Media Design (Games) (NYP)Digital Media Design (Animation) (NYP)Industrial Design (NYP)Space & Interior Design (NYP)Visual Communication (NYP)Product Design & Innovation (NP)Games Design & Development (SP)Digital Animation (SP)Experience & Product Design (SP)Interior Design (SP)Visual Communication & Media Design (SP)Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (SP)Maritime StudiesMarine & Offshore Technology (NP)Marine Engineering (SP)Maritime Business (SP)

FP: EL ≤ 2 and Math ≤ 3Business & ManagementBusiness Management (NYP)Marketing (NYP)Sport & Wellness Management (NYP)Accountancy & Finance (NYP)Banking & Financial Services (NYP)Fund Management & Administration (NYP)Hospitality & Tourism Management (NYP)Mass Media Management (NYP)Food & Beverage Business (NYP)Accountancy (NP)Business Studies (NP)Logistics Management (NP)International Supply Chain Management (NP)Sports & Leisure Management (RP)Customer Relationship & Service Management (RP)Hotel & Hospitality Management (RP)Integrated Events Management (RP)Restaurant & Culinary Operations (RP)

•Wellness, Lifestyle & Spa Management (RP)•Accountancy (SP)•Business Administration (SP)•Business/ Logistics & Operations Management/ Marketing (TP)•Retail Management (TP)

Media & DesignCommunication & Information Design (RP)New Media (RP)Media & Communication (SP)HumanitiesSocial Sciences (Social Work) (NYP)Gerontological Management Studies (TP)Health SciencesOutdoor & Adventure Learning (RP)

FAQs about FP

• Are students allowed to transfer to different FP course or polytechnic?

Students are strongly encouraged to continue with the FP course which they enrolled in. Appeals for transfer are assessed on case-by-case basis

FAQs about FP

• What happens when students drop out from or fail the Polytechnic FP?

Not allowed to repeat the FP

-Can enroll in ITE’s Higher Nitec Programmes

-Appeal to school for admission to Sec 5

(C) ITE >> Direct Entry Scheme to (DES) Polytechnic

• After GCE N level, students will pursue 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE

• A place in a related Polytechnic Diploma course (either 1st/2nd year) is assured if qualifying GPA is met

• From 2013, no. of DES places will be doubled to 1000

(C) ITE >> Direct Entry Scheme to (DES) Polytechnic

Eligibility Criteria:

(1) EMB3 EL/ Math/ Best 3 raw aggregate ≤ 19

(2) Next 20% (after top 10%) of national N’ level cohort

Applied Sciences/Engineering & Info Comm

Higher Nitec DES Programmes

- EL ≤ 4 and Math ≤ 4

Business & Services Higher Nitec DES Programmes

- EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 4

From ITE Higher Nitec to Polytechnic (1st / 2nd year)

Qualifying GPA for Applied Sci, Engineering or Info-Comm Technology:

At least ITE raw GPA 2.5 points to be assured a 1st year place in Polytechnic Diploma

At least ITE raw GPA 3.5 points to be assured a 2nd year place in Polytechnic Diploma

Qualifying GPA for Business & Services:

At least ITE raw GPA 3.0 points to be assured a 1st year place in Polytechnic Diploma

(C) ITE >> Direct Entry Scheme to (DES) Polytechnic

NA Curriculum in BPGHS

4NA (2014)

O’ level EL (1st attempt)

O’ level MT

(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)

N level Maths and

O level Maths

(1st attempt)

Other subjects: N level

NA Curriculum in BPGHS

4NA (2014) 5NA (2015)

O’ level EL (1st attempt) O’ level EL

(2nd attempt)

O’ level MT

(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)

O’ level MT

(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)

N level Maths and

O level Maths

(1st attempt)

O level Maths

(2nd attempt)

Other subjects: N level Other subjects: O level

NA Curriculum in BPGHS

4NA (2014) Poly Foundation Programme

O’ level EL (1st attempt) EL: Use School Preliminary exam results

(converted to N’ level grade)

O’ level MT

(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)

MT: Use O’ level Jun results or School Preliminary exam results

(converted to N’ level grade)

NA Curriculum in BPGHS

4NA (2014) Poly Foundation Programme

N level Maths and

O level Maths

(1st attempt)

Use N level results

Other subjects: N level Use N level results

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NA Curriculum in BPGHS4NA (2014) Progression to 5NA

O’ level EL (1st attempt) Use O’ level results

(converted to N’ level grade)

O’ level MT

(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)

Use O’ level results

(converted to N’ level grade)

N level Maths and

O level Maths (1st attempt)

Use N’ level results

Other subjects: N level Use N’ level results

From ‘O’ Level To ‘NA’ Level

Grades Mark Range Grades Mark Range

A1, A2, B3 65 - 100 1 75 - 100

B4, C5, C6 50 - 64 2 70 - 74

D7, E8 40 - 49 3 65 - 69

F9 35 - 39 4 60 - 64

F9 30 - 34 5 50 - 59

F9 0 - 29 U 0 - 49

Conversion for NA Students

Q & A

Sec 2 Streaming Process (Normal Academic)

Importance of Streaming

• Students are streamed based on– Personal preference/choice– Academic merits

• Impact of choice of subjects during streaming– Subject combination at Sec 3 and 4,– Options of tertiary education,– Career path.

• 2 Languages (English & Mother Tongue)

• 1 Combined Science (Phy/Chem)

• 1 Mathematics (E. Mathematics)

• 1 Humanities (SS + EL Lit)

• 1 Other subject:•A Maths: Additional Maths•D&T: Design & Technology•POA: Principles of Accounts•F&N: Food & Nutrition•Art

Subjects for Upper Sec Normal Academic Stream

How is streaming carried out?• Online application via school website.• Important Dates:

Date Event

Term 4 (TBC) Streaming Updates for Sec 2 students(Subject combinations, admin. Instructions)

22 Oct – 2 Nov Sec 2 Streaming Exercise

19 – 23 Nov Release of streaming resultsAppeal window opens

3 Dec Release of appeal results

User Name: NRIC

Password: DDMMYYYY (DOB)

Indicate your options

View the results of the streaming exercise. (ie: Allocated choice)

Appeal requests are done online through this portal. Click on the Appeals tab under the results

Important

• All relevant documents are available on the school website and on the streaming portal.

• It is students’ responsibility to opt for their choice of studies.

• After making their subject choices, print out the confirmation notice for reference.

• If no option is registered by the deadline, student will be allocated to any available option.

Q & A

My Contact

Mr Lim Chee Whee(Year Head NA / NT)– Email: lim_chee_whee@moe.edu.sg– Office contact no.: 6594 0842

Thank you