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PROGRESSION AND ADMIN MATTERS

Release of GCE N-level Results 19 December 2019

For your collection

1. Result slip - pathways indicated on result slip 2. Exam Certificate. See Mr Timmy Ng if there is any error in the spelling of your name. 3. Form N for application to ITE including DPP eligibility. (Note : Form P for PFP (applicable to NA) will be issued in

Jan 2020 with the release of O-level results) 4. ITE EAE Applicants - Results will also be made known by Ms Lim Shi Ying in the MTL Resource Room.

5. Handouts for ALL A. From ECG Unit, MOE : My Education & Career Journey Folder

• Journeying with Our Children (for parents)
• What’s Next
• Post-Secondary Education
• B. ITE Admission Booklet for January 2020 intake
• C. ITE Traineeship brochure

6. For 4NAs only 1. ITE Brochure (on DPP) : ‘Direct Entry Scheme to Poly Programme’ 2. PFP (blue) and DPP flyer (yellow) 3. Booklist for 5NA (purple)

Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways

The 3 ECG Questions

Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways

Pathways available to Sec 4N(A) Students

Legend: ELMAB3 ≤ 12 ELMAB3 ≤ 15 ELMAB3 ≤ 19 ELMAB3 > 19

*Also meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements **Aggregate Point calculated based on best 4 subjects including pre-requisites and bonus points

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)* Eligible students: Direct-Entry- Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)* Eligible students: Sec 5N(A) GCE O-Level Eligible students: Nitec Courses** Eligible students: NAFA Foundation Programme* Eligible students:

More information on the various educational pathways can also be found in the PSEI booklet, and the MySkillsFuture Portal.

Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways

Pathways available to Sec 4N(T) Students

Legend: 0 or 1 ‘N’ Level pass 2 or more ‘N’ Level passes 3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme Eligible students: 2-year Nitec courses Eligible students:

Both 2-year Nitec courses and 3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme allow progression to Higher Nitec and Polytechnic courses.

More information on the various educational pathways can also be found in the PSEI booklet, and the MySkillsFuture Portal.

What are th the various Post-Secondary ry School options available?

4NA

• “Through-train” to poly for eligible students

– Poly Foundation Programme (PFP) – ITE DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP)

• Promotion to Sec 5
• Progress to ITE (Scholarships / Traineeships)
• Retention at Sec 4NA

4NT

• Progression to ITE – refer to Form N for courses eligible. Scholarships /

Traineeships available.

• Possibility of preparing for O level EL and Math at ITE
• New pathway with 0 or 1 pass – enhanced Nitec Foundation Prog (e-NFP)

to build basic literacy and numeracy to complete Nitec courses.

• Retention – can be considered in Jan if not successful for any ITE course

applied for

• Lateral transfer to Sec 4N(A)

– Grade A for both EL and Math, and Grade B or better for one other subject at N(T)-level in one sitting

For Students Planning to Enter ITE

Nitec and Higher Nitec

For Students Planning to Enter ITE

Overview of ITE related Pathways

ITE Technical Diploma/Work-Learn Technical Diploma Nitec Higher Nitec Polytechnic Diploma GCE N(T)-Level Exam GCE N(A)-Level Exam

Upon completion, students will receive work ready qualifications.

Via DPP

For Students Planning to Enter ITE

How can I enter ITE?

2-year Higher Nitec courses via DPP 2-year Nitec Traineeship Courses

Unique scheme that

• ffers you an ITE

education and allows you to gain real-life work experience

2-year Nitec Courses

Wide range of Nitec courses available providing hands-on training in Engineering, ICT and Business & Services

Sec 4N(A) results Sec 4N(T) results

Pre-requisites ELMAB3 ≤ 19 & subject-specific minimum entry requirements

3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme

Catered for students with 0 or 1 ‘N’ Level pass

Key Dates for Jan 2020 Full-Time Intake Exercise

Key Activity Period for 2-Year and 3-Year Nitec Courses Remarks 1st Phase (Main Phase) Application 19 Dec 2019 (2.30pm) to 23 Dec 2019 (5pm) Apply through the Internet at https://www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC / FIN and Date of Birth. You may also apply using SingPass. Release of Results 3 Jan 2020 at 9am Check results at https://istudent.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password Acceptance of Course Offer Period 3 Jan 2020 to 7 Jan 2020 Accept course offer at https://istudent.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password 2nd Phase (Late Application/Appeal Phase) Application 3 Jan 2020 to 7 Jan 2020 Apply through the Internet at https://www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC / FIN and Date of Birth. You may also apply using SingPass. Release of Results 15 Jan 2020 at 9am Check results at https://istudent.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password Acceptance of Course Offer Period 15 Jan 2020 to 17 Jan 2020 Accept course offer at https://istudent.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password 3rd Phase (Final Top-up Phase) Application 1st Top-up Phase Application - 15 Jan to 23 Jan 2020 2nd Top-up Phase Application - 29 Jan to 10 Feb 2020 Apply through the Internet at https://www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC / FIN and Date of Birth. You may also apply using SingPass. Release of Results 1st Top-up Phase - 20 Jan to 29 Jan 2020 2nd Top-up Phase - 29 Jan to 12 Feb 2020 Check results at https://istudent.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password Acceptance of Course Offer Period 1st Top-up Phase - 20 Jan to 29 Jan 2020 2nd Top-up Phase - 29 Jan to 12 Feb 2020 Accept course offer at https://istudent.ite.edu.sg with Web ID and Password Jan 2020 Intake Term Commencement Date: 13 Jan 2020

13 STEP-BY-STEP INFORMATION FOR JIE APPLICATION

Information for Secondary School Teachers: Support for N(A)*/N(T) School Leavers who Did not Apply after Main Phase Application [23 Dec 2019]

• All N(A)*/N(T) school leavers are encouraged to put in an application during the 1st Phase (Main Phase)

between 19 Dec 2019 (2.30pm) to 23 Dec 2019 (5pm).

• Secondary School Teachers will contact N(A)*/N(T) school leavers who did not apply during the 1st Phase

(Main Phase) to

• Remind/Encourage them to apply online during the 2nd Phase (Late Application/Appeal Phase) between 3 Jan

2020 to 7 Jan 2020.

• Their application results for 2nd Phase (Late Application/Appeal Phase) will be known on 15 Jan at 9am.
• Unsuccessful applicants can appeal under the 3rd Phase (Final Top-up Phase) between 15 Jan to 23 Jan

2020 and 29 Jan to 10 Feb 2020 for courses with vacancies.

*N(A) school leavers who are not eligible to progress/repeat in MOE schools.

For further enquiries, N-Level school leavers can contact ITE Hotline: 1800-2222-111

DPP Application Application Processing Accept/Reject/ Appeal DPP Application for newly- eligible students End of DPP Admissions Exercise Release of GCE O-Level Results

JANUARY 2020

• 2. Am I Eligible for DPP 2020?

Sec 4N(A) student who has sat for GCE N-Level exams in 2019 Obtained ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or less (before deduction of CCA bonus points) Meet course-specific entry requirements If you can check all 3 boxes above, you’re eligible! (Note: Being eligible to apply does not guarantee you a place in a DPP Higher Nitec course.)

GCE O-Level Grade Converted Grade A1-B3 1 B4-C6 2 D7-E8 3

If you have offered GCE O-Level examination subjects in 2019, you may refer to this table for the equivalent grade to compute your ELMAB3 aggregate:

• 1. What is the DPP?

Prepares Sec 4N(A) students for progression into selected polytechnic diploma courses via a 2-year Higher Nitec programme at ITE, and a 10-week DPP preparatory course

• Serves as an alternative to Sec 5

About 1,200 places offered across 18 Higher Nitec courses

• 3. How do I Apply?

Upon release of the GCE N-Level results, all DPP-eligible students may apply for DPP Higher Nitec courses via the ITE website (https://www.ite.edu.sg). You may select up to 12 course choices. Remember to provide updated contact details in your application to allow ITE to contact you if necessary.

• 4. How Will I be Informed of the Outcome?

You should check your DPP posting results online on the morning of the release of the DPP posting results. You will then have to indicate if you wish to accept/reject/appeal the

• ffer.

If you do not accept the offer by the stipulated date, it will become void and you will be required to continue with your classes in Sec 5 or with your Nitec course if your application via JIE ‘N’ is successful

• 5. What

Happens Next?

Upon accepting your DPP

• ffer,

you will attend a 10-week DPP preparatory programme that will start in Jan 2020. More information can be found at: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher-nitec/dpp/ Release of DPP Posting Results Release of GCE N-Level Results Students who attain required Higher Nitec GPA scores are guaranteed a place in one of the polytechnic diploma courses mapped to the Higher Nitec course. (Refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher- nitec/dpp/ for course mapping.) Application Processing Release of DPP Posting Results

DECEMBER 2019

For Students Planning to Enter ITE

Do note that

• Information on course-specific requirements for ITE courses are available in the JIE

Booklet.

• Can also call the ITE Hotline: 1800 2222 111
• Each Nitec course allows progression to specific Higher Nitec courses. More information

is available on the ITE website.

• For students intending to progress on to the polytechnics after ITE, do note that ITE

courses are mapped to specific polytechnic courses. More information, including details

• n MERs, is available at http://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg

For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnic

For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics

How can I Enter a Polytechnic?

Using Sec 4 N(A)-Level results

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Enter poly after completing S5N(A)

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

Enter ITE first, then poly after completing Higher Nitec

Direct-entry- scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later

Early Admissions Exercise (for ITE students)

For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics

Using Sec 4 N(A) Level results Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Who should apply: Students who meet the PFP eligibility criteria* and are certain that they wish to pursue a polytechnic education

* Eligibility Check:  Sec 4N(A) student who sat for GCE N-Level 2019  Obtained ELMAB3 (English, Math, 3 Best subjects) aggregate of 12 points or less (before deduction of CCA bonus points)  Obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the computation of your ELMAB3 aggregate (Note: Certain PFP courses require an EL grade of 2.) If you can check all 3 boxes above, you’re eligible!

For students who are keen on the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP), the polytechnics will hold their open houses from 9 to 11 January 2020

PFP Application Window Application Processing Appeals Window Release of Appeal Outcomes End of PFP Admissions Exercise Appeals Processing

JANUARY 2020

• 2. Am I Eligible for PFP 2020?

You are eligible for the PFP if you:  Sat for GCE N-Level exams as a school candidate in 2019  Have obtained an ELMAB3 aggregate of 12 points or less (before deduction of CCA bonus points)  Met course-specific entry requirements as listed on the PFP website

GCE ‘O’ Level Grade Converted Grade A1-B3 1 B4-C6 2 D7 3

If you had offered GCE O-Level examination subjects in 2019, you may refer to this table for the equivalent grade to compute your ELMAB3 aggregate:

• 1. What is the PFP?

A foundation year at the polytechnics that:

• Prepares

well-performing Sec 4N(A) students for progression into respective polytechnic diploma courses

• Serves as an alternative to Sec 5

Conducted over two academic semesters at the polytechnics

• 3. How do I Apply?

Upon release of the GCE O-Level results, all PFP-eligible students will receive Form P containing a PFP PIN that allows them to apply for the PFP at: www.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP. You may select up to five course choices. Remember to provide updated contact details in your application to allow the polytechnics to contact you if necessary. (Note: You should continue to attend Sec 5 from 2 Jan 2020 while applying for PFP.)

• 4. How Will I be Informed of the Outcome?

You should log in to the PFP portal to check your application outcomes

• n the day of PFP results release.

You will then have to indicate if you wish to accept/reject/appeal the

• ffer.

If you do not select any option, your offer will become invalid and you will be required to continue with your classes in Sec 5. (Note: If your appeal is successful, your original offer will be void regardless of whether you accept the new PFP offer.)

• 5. What

Happens Next?

If you accept your offer, you will receive an enrolment package from the polytechnics in February/March 2020. The PFP year will start in April 2020. More information can be found at: https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg Release of PFP Posting Results Release of GCE O-Level Results Students must pass all PFP modules in order to progress to their respective, pre-selected diploma courses. If you can check all 3 boxes above, you’re eligible! (Note: Eligibility does not guarantee you a place in a PFP course)

For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

* Please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/ for the mapping of DPP courses to diploma courses

DPP prepares students for Polytechnic via 2-yr Higher Nitec in ITE Achieve minimum qualifying Higher Nitec Grade Point Average (GPA) specific to DPP students Assured of a place in a mapped* Polytechnic course

+ =

What should you do:

For students who are only interested in the PFP:

• Students who are only interested in applying for the PFP should first

progress to Sec 5N(A), even if they meet the PFP eligibility criteria based on their GCE N(A)-Level results in December 2019.

• They may then apply for the PFP upon release of the GCE O-Level results in

January 2020.

• If their application is successful, they will withdraw from Sec 5N(A) by the

end of January 20206. All PFP-bound students are required to attend Sec 5N(A) classes in their secondary schools up till the last Friday of January 2020.

What should you do:

For students who are only interested in the DPP:

• Upon release of the GCE N-Level results in December 2019, all DPP-eligible

students may submit an application online via the ITE website (https://www.ite.edu.sg).

• Application will be open for four days. During this period, students will have time

to consult their teachers and parents as well as to visit the ITE Colleges to obtain more information on courses that they may be interested in.

• Details on the DPP application dates will be made available on the ITE website

following the release of the GCE N-Level results.

• Students who accept their DPP offers will be required to complete their

enrolment by 10 January 2020 (Fri) as the 10-week DPP preparatory programme will commence on 13 January 2020 (Mon).

For students who are uncertain and/or interested in both PFP and DPP:

• First progress to Sec 5N(A) and then apply for both the PFP and DPP upon

release of the GCE O-Level examination results in January 2020.

• Students who are offered a place in both the PFP and DPP may only accept
• ne course offer.
• Students who accept both offers will have both offers voided. If their

application to either the PFP or DPP is successful, they will withdraw from Sec 5N(A) by the end of January 2020.

For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Take the GCE O-Level Exams

For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter GCE O-Level

Progress to Sec 5 and take GCE O-Level Exams

Upon completion, GCE O-Level holders can apply for admission to the junior colleges, centralised institute, the polytechnics and ITE. While taking the GCE O-Level pathway provides you with more flexibility in your future options, you need to consider your preferred learning styles, interests, strengths and passions. Are they aligned with your education and career goals?

Promotion to Sec 5

• ELMAB3 ≤ 19 pts
• at least Grade 5 for all subjects used in computing ELMAB3

If you are eligible to be promoted to Sec 5N and wish to continue your study in KC, please inform your form teacher who will indicate the information on the class list today. Deadline is 26 Dec 2019 Students who passed N-Level English and did not qualify for promotion, can apply for promotion to 5 N(A) after the release of ‘O’ level results if they sat for ‘O’ Level subjects and met the promotion criteria based on a combination of their ‘O’ and ‘N’ Level results.

For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Re-Take the GCE N-Level Exams

REPEAT 4NA

Sec 4N (A) students can re-take their GCE ‘N’ Level if they satisfy the following criteria:

(a) Obtain an aggregate score:

i) Not exceeding 21 points for ELMAB3 (i.e. ELMAB3 ≤ 21), or ii) Not exceeding 14 points for ELB3 (English Language and best three other subjects, which can include Mathematics) (i.e. ELB3 ≤ 14), or iii) Not exceeding 14 points for MAB3 (Mathematics and best three other subjects, which can include English Language) (i.e. MAB3 ≤ 14); and

REPEAT 4NA

Sec 4N (A) students can re-take their GCE ‘N’ Level if they satisfy the following criteria: (b) Will not be more than:

i) 4 years overage, for Singapore Citizens/ Permanent Residents (i.e. born

• n or after 2 Jan 2000), or

ii) 2 years overage, for International Students (i.e. born on or after 2 Jan 2002)8; and

(c) Sat for the GCE N(A)-Level Examination only once previously.

REPEAT 4NA

• Students who failed N-Level English or Math and did not meet the

promotion criteria can be retained if they meet the retention criteria of ELB3 ≤ 14 Or MAB3 ≤ 14 .

• Others would have to apply to join the Institute of Technical Education

(ITE).

• They can also apply for retention after the release of ‘O’ level results if

they sat for any ‘O’ level subjects and met the retention criteria.

• Eligible students who wish to consider this are to see Mrs Goh for other

details.

Deadline: 23 Dec 2019

Other Matters

• Appeal to review results: To see Mr Timmy Ng immediately after this

session in the General Office. Payment of $112.35 per subject.

• Deadline: 23 Dec 2019.
• Sec 407 to adjourn to MTL Resource Rm after the general sharing of
• results. Teachers will assist you further with applications for ITE.

Results will be issued there.

• Our ECG counsellors are present for consultation.
• All Presentation slides and details – foyer and school website

• Today
• To inform of errors in your name
• 23 Dec (Mon)
• To review results, register to repeat, consult trs / ECG counsellors
• 26 Dec (Thurs)
• To inform school at 64486433 of your decision about returning or

not returning for Sec 5.

• ALL must inform school of their decision by 26 Dec.

Key Deadlines

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