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ITE Aptitude-based Admissions (for students applying for admission into ITE in AY2019) Briefing slides for schools [PIPB, HEPD] A PRESENTATION BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE

Outline 1. Impetus 2. Current Landscape 3. Key Changes from COS 2018 4. Common Misconceptions 5. Providing Support for Students 6. Possible Scenarios 2

Impetus 2017 For those who are clear what they want to pursue, we should support them as much as possible, to facilitate their admission into our PSEIs based on interests and aptitudes, and not solely based on academic results. 2018 Ideally, admission to vocational training pathways should predominantly be aptitude- based. There are practical constraints, such as course capacity, or the industries’ ability to absorb the graduates – but where Mr Ong Ye Kung Minister for Education possible, we want every student to enter a (Higher Education & Skills) vocation of his liking. Committee of Supply Debates 3

Current Landscape Post-Sec Pathways for N(T)-Level Students ITE Nitec courses Joint Intake Exercise ITE EAE Conducted after N(T)-Level Conducted before N(T)-Level results are released, students examinations, students submit up submit up to 12 course choices to 3 course choices N(T)-Level 4

Current Landscape Post-Sec Pathways for N(A)-Level Students ITE Nitec courses PFP courses DPP courses DPP PFP Joint Intake Admissions ITE EAE Admissions Exercise Conducted before Exercise Exercise Conducted after N(A)-Level Conducted after Conducted after N(A)-Level results examinations, N(A)-Level results N(A)-Level are released, students submit are released, examinations, students submit up to 3 course students submit students submit up to 12 course choices up to 12 course up to 5 course choices choices choices N(A)-Level 5

Current Landscape Post-Sec Pathways for O-Level Students Polytechnic ITE Nitec ITE Higher Nitec JC/MI courses courses courses Joint Admissions Exercise Joint Conducted after O-Level results Intake Poly EAE ITE EAE are released, students submit up Exercise Conducted Conducted to 12 course choices Conducted before O- before O- after O- Level Level Direct Admissions Level examinations, examinations, results are Exercise students students DSA-JC released, submit up to 3 submit up to Rolling applications, Conducted before students course 3 course students apply directly to O-Level submit up to choices choices individual poly with O- examinations, 12 course Level or other apply directly to choices qualifications and/or JC/MI aptitudes and interests O-Level 6

Current Landscape Overview of Polytechnic and ITE Admissions JAE DSA-JC DAE* Poly EAE PFPAE JIE DPPAE ITE EAE May July Dec Jan Feb Apr *The DAE application period varies across the five polytechnics 7

Key Changes from COS 2018 Key Message: Greater emphasis on skills and aptitude in ITE’s admission philosophy, given the more hands-on and vocational nature of its courses. Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) Key Changes & ITE will expand aptitude screening in ITE’s other admissions exercises to more courses. Features As a start, ITE will expand aptitude screening to selected Nitec courses in 2018 ’s Joint Intake Exercise (JIE), for admission into ITE in AY2019. Timeline for JIE: Key Dates JIE ‘N’ Aptitude tests and interviews take place after the close (for selected of JIE in December. courses) Please refer to the JIE booklet for specific dates. 8

Key Changes from COS 2018 Selection of courses offering aptitude screening at JIE School Nitec programme Applied & Health Community Care & Social Services, Opticianry*, Nursing Sciences Business & Fitness Training, Floristry*, Travel & Tourism Services, Services Beauty & Wellness, Hair Fashion & Design Design & Media Fashion Apparel Production & Design, Visual Effects, Space Design (Architecture), Space Design (Interior & Exhibition), Visual Communication, Digital Animation, Product Design Electronics & ICT Video Production (TBC)* Engineering Aerospace Avionics, Aerospace Technology, Aerospace Machining Technology* Hospitality Pastry & Baking, Western Culinary Art, Asian Culinary Arts *Refers to new courses with aptitude screening in 2018, for admission in 2019.

Common Misconceptions Expansion of ITE’s Aptitude -Based Admissions There is no difference between applying with my grades and applying via aptitude testing. • With aptitude testing, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your interests, strengths and aptitude for the course of your choice. • You will still need to meet the minimum entry requirements of the course. 10

Common Misconceptions Expansion of ITE’s Aptitude -Based Admissions There is no difference between applying via ITE EAE or via JIE ‘N’ where there is aptitude testing involved. • ITE EAE allows students who are clear about their interests to obtain a place in the course early, subject to them meeting the course MERs. • Students who are less sure about their interests and/or prefer to choose with an understanding of how well they have done, may prefer to apply via JIE ‘N’ instead. 11

Providing Support for Students Key Messages for Students • Aptitude testing is not meant as another test or assessment that students need to study or train for • Avenue for those with strong interests and aptitude in a particular field of study to secure a place in the course of their interest. • In advising students, can encourage them to do the following: • Explore their interests, and develop these further • Explore the ITE courses and related jobs • Prepare for application and assessment • More Nitec courses will incorporate aptitude testing. Students need not prepare extensively for this during the N-Level examination period. • Students can demonstrate their strong interests and strengths. • They need to meet the MERs • Admission is based on merit and subject to the availability of vacancies 12

Providing Support for Students Key Messages for Students • Exploration of interests and development of aptitudes • Advanced Elective Modules and Applied Graded Subjects • CCAs / School / Personal activities, achievements, projects • Work attachments; community/volunteer work • Research on ITE courses and related jobs • ITE’s website • Career Services Centre (CSC) at ITE Colleges • Teachers, ECG Counsellors, family/relatives • Preparation for application and assessment • Preparation of write-ups • Request for testimonials, CCA record, references • Brushing up on interview techniques • Preparation of portfolio (where relevant) 13

Possible Scenarios Example: Megan • N(T)-Level student • Displays strong interest in flowers and foliage. • Arranged flowers for her relative’s wedding and received much praise for it. • Missed the application to ITE’s EAE as she was unsure whether to pursue another course. Besides, her parents wanted her to wait till she got her results before applying. • Met the minimum basic academic requirement for the Nitec in Floristry. • Did not do as well and may have been competed out of the course based on grades. • Applied for the Nitec in Floristry after the release of results via aptitude testing during JIE ‘N’ admissions exercise. 14

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