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Purp rpose

• 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 4N 4NA

Year Head (Upper Sec)

Mdm Norafizah bte Shariff

Level Mentor

Mdm Khamilia bte Hanapi Mr Siva Balan s/o Ayavoo Career Guidance Committee

Mr 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 Counsellor

Mr Teng Swee Hoe

School Counsellors

Ms Phang-Tan Jia Wen Mdm Kumutha

Learning Support Officer

Mr 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

Im Important Not

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• 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 Nitec at ITE (2 years) (DPP) GCE ‘O’ Level Sec 5N (1 year)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level Secondary 4 NA

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (1 year) (PFP) Nitec at ITE (2 years) Higher Nitec at ITE (2 years)

Polytechnics

Courses are market driven and career oriented Students graduate with a Diploma Ready to enter the workforce

Poly

• lytechnic Fou
• undation Programme (PFP

(PFP)

• One-year programme that offers a practice-
• riented 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.

Poly

• lytechnic Fou
• undation Programme (PFP

(PFP)

• 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.

Poly

• lytechnic Fou
• undation Programme (PFP

(PFP)

• 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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Poly

• lytechnic Fou
• undation Programme (PFP

(PFP) Cou Courses in n Gr Group 1 1

• Applied Science
• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Information and Digital

Technologies

• Built Environment
• Business & Management
• Media & Design
• Maritime Studies

Poly

• lytechnic

ic Fou

• undation Programme (P

(PFP FP) Cou

• urses in

in Group 1 1

Subject Specific Requirements Minimum 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

Poly

• lytechnic Fou
• undation Programme (PFP

(PFP) Co Courses in n Gr Group 2 2

• Business & Management
• Media & Design
• Humanities

Poly

• lytechnic

ic Fou

• undation Programme (P

(PFP FP) Cou

• urses in

in Group 2

Subject Specific Requirements Minimum 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

Poly

• lytechnic Fou
• undation Programme (PFP

(PFP)

• 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,
• nly the better grade will be computed into his or her

aggregate.

GCE CE ‘O’-Level Grade conversion ma matrix for computati tion of

• f agg

aggregates for PF 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

Educational Pathways after ‘N’ Level

Higher Nitec at ITE (2 years) (DPP) GCE ‘O’ Level Sec 5N (1 year)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level Secondary 4 NA

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (1 year) (PFP) Nitec at ITE (2 years) Higher Nitec at ITE (2 years)

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

IT ITE Co Coll llege

• 1

1 Coll College, 3 3 Ca Campuses

• ITE College Central

(Ang Mo Kio)

• ITE College East

(Simei)

• ITE College West

(Choa Chu Kang)

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Courses that meet economic and global demands Numerous partnerships with key industry players Preparing you for a promising career

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

For students with an aptitude for hands-

• n learning

National ITE Certification Higher National ITE Certification (Higher NITEC) (NITEC)

How to enter ITE?

3 possible options

1) Using N level results (11

(11-30 30th

th

% o % of c cohort) t) - apply for the Direct

Entry Scheme (DES) to Polytechnic Programme

3) Using N level results

(<2 N- Level Passes) - apply for

Extended Nitec Foundation Programme (e-NFP)

2) Using N level results -

apply for a NITEC course

Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Dir irect En Entry Sch Scheme To

• Poly
• lytechnic

ic Programme (DP (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 Nitec DPP.

• EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Business & Services

Higher Nitec DPP.

Direct Entry Scheme To Pol

• lytechnic 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 related polytechnic course.

Dir irect En Entr try Sc Scheme To

• Polyt
• lytechnic

Programme (DPP (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’ Le Level l Subjects for ad admissio ion into DP 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’ Le Level Subjects for ad admission into DP DPP courses

GCE ‘O’ Level Grade ITE Aggregate Point A1 – B3 1 B4 – C6 2 D7-E8 3

Di Direct Entry ry to

• Poly
• ly Programme (DP

(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

Di Direct Entry ry to

• Poly
• ly Programme (DP

(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

Nit itec Co Courses at t ITE ITE

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

Co Computation for Ad Admission to full time Nitec Co Courses s at IT ITE

• Nitec Courses – Best 4 subjects at N Level
• Computation of ITE Aggregate points for N Level

subject grades for admission to full time Nitec courses

N Level Grade ITE Aggregate Point 1,2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 U 5

Co Computation for Ad Admission to full time Nitec Co Courses at IT 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

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Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Some factors for consideration...

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

Educational Pathways after ‘N’ Level

Higher Nitec at ITE (2 years) (DPP) GCE ‘O’ Level Sec 5N (1 year)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level Secondary 4 NA

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (1 year) (PFP) Nitec at ITE (2 years) Higher Nitec at 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 5

Some 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 course

• f study

Personal Characteristics

• 1. 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? Practicalities What are the academic and non-academic entry requirements of the school/course your child is applying for?

Consider the 5P’s when selecting a course of study

Progression Opportunities

• 1. What will the qualification allow your child to do after

graduation?

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

Consider the 5P’s when selecting a course 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. Plan

• 1. 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 child

• ptimize his/her potential

Things to Consider Question for thought: Which education pathway will best cater to your child’s aptitudes and needs as a learner?

Im 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

Im Important Dates es

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

Im Important Dates es

‘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

Im Important Dates es

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

• 3rdweek of December
• Admission Exercise
• PFP
• DPP (Higher Nitec at ITE)
• Nitec Courses (ITE)
• Sec 5NA

Prep eparatio ion an and Sup upport

• 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

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5As

• 1. Aspire – Have a Strong Desire for Achievement
• 2. Aim - Create Goals
• 3. Aware - Know your Strengths & Weaknesses
• 4. Act - Plan for your success and carry out your

plan

• 5. Assess - Measure and Monitor your Progress

Wish You and Your Child A Successful 2017!