2017 SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GCE N(A) & N(T) EXAMINATIONS

18 DEC 2017, 2 PM

GENERAL BRIEFING FOR ALL STUDENTS

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?1.Refer to JIE 2018 booklet

2.Open both Results Slip and Form N

3.List interested courses and choice of schools

4.Calculate points based on selected courses

5.Take note of course criteria

6.Take note of important dates

7.Ensure that your personal particulars (valid email address,

mobile number, residential address) are updated for the

application of courses online. Passwords, interview shortlist results

and the letter of enrolment will be sent to your email address.

WHEN APPLYING FOR YOUR COURSES, NOTE THE FOLLOWING

All application is done online on the ITE website

(Refer to JIE booklet for more information)

When ranking course choices, list down all 12 options

Ranking of courses is important. Base your ranking on your level of

interest and confidence in getting in, e.g. aggregate score and MERs.

Your first choice should be the one that you are most interested and

most confident in getting in.

If you have NOT met aggregate points, do not waste your choice as

allocation will be based on merit.

Application is NOT on first-come-first-serve basis. Think carefully and

consult with your parents/teachers before indicating your 12 choices.

Secondary 5 (O-levels) for 4C1Lateral Transfer to 4NA for 4D1

STEPPING UP AFTER N-LEVELSSecondary Education

Enhanced Nitec Nitec Higher Nitec

Direct entry to

Polytechnic

Programme

DiplomaPolytechnic

Foundation

Programme

• Appeal-based• Subject to MOE criteria and

approval

Tertiary Education

General education with focus on•English Language•Mathematics•Science•Humanities

National exam grading system(Prelims in May 2017)

Academic-driven curriculum

A QUICK COMPARISON

Tertiary Education

Industry specific courses•Enhanced Nitec (5 courses)•Nitec (53 courses)•DPP (17 courses)•PFP (212 courses)

Module-based GPA grading system

Project-based and Practice-based curriculum

Secondary Education

FOR STUDENTS WHO APPLIED FOR ITE EAE

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

Your place will be confirmed when your N level

results meet the Minimum Entry Requirements.

You need not score an aggregate point of ‘8’.

Your place is secured if you meet the Minimum Entry Requirements.

E.g. If you applied for Business Services at College Central

NOTE: If you’ve already accepted your EAE offer, you will NOT be eligible for JIE.

WHICH PATH SHOULD I TAKE?

There are many routes tosuccess.

Explore all possible education options and look for one that best fits your needs, passion and abilities.

It may just mean taking the road less travelled.

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4N (ACADEMIC)

No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks

1 Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement

Apply when O-levels results are released in mid Jan 2018

2 Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly Prog (DPP) –Higher NITEC

ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement

Application from 2.30pm (Today) –21 Dec (Thu) (4 days)

3 Progression to ITE for NITEC course

Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in booklet

Same as above

4 Retain in 4NA ELMAB3 ≤ 21 orELB3 ≤ 14 orMAB3 ≤ 14 orOther prerequisites

Depends on Vacancy & students need to submit a formal appeal to school

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4N (ACADEMIC)

No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks

5 Sec 5NA ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) and at least a grade 5 for all subjused in the computation of ELMAB3

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4N (TECHNICAL)

No Item Criteria Remarks

1 Progression to ITE for NITEC course

Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in the booklet

Application from 2.30pm (Today) –21 Dec (Thu) (4 days)

2 Enhanced NitecFoundation Programme(eNFP)1+2 =3yrs in ITE

0 or 1 N-level pass only

Application from 2.30pm (Today) –21 Dec (Thu) (4 days)

3 Transfer to 4NA • Grade A for bothEL & MA and

• Grade B or better for 1 other sub

Subject to approval from MOE

Source : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/strong-response-direct-entry-scheme-poly

Each year

Total DPP places – 1,200 only

Total PFP places – 1,200 only

4NA Only

TODAY Dec 19 2014

Straits Times Mon 21 Dec 2015

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/polytechnic-foundation-scheme-a-big-success

PUBLISHED APR 19, 2014, 7:59 AM SGT

IN-SCHOOL ECG COUNSELLOR

Email our in-school Education & Career Guidance Counsellor at

Adeline_Yeo@moe.gov.sgto make an appointment for

an ECG consultation.

She will be here on Wednesdays.

(small meeting room in the library)

APPLICATION MATTERS Important dates

to take note

TAKE NOTE

Check that your personal particulars (such as statutory names and Hanyu

Pinyin names) are printed

CORRECTLY on your results slips

4NA Only

Timeframe Action to be taken

Before 29 Dec 2017 Complete and submit form to indicate post-N-Level Decision to General Office

FOR ALL 4 NA STUDENTS:

4NA Only

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE

PFP (1ST CHOICE) OR OTHERWISE SECONDARY 5

Timeframe Action to be taken

2 Jan 2018 Report to PL for Sec 5N after being formally accepted into

Sec 5 2017/considering PFP.

11 to 15 Jan 2018 (est.) Receive letter invitation for PFP application. Apply

thereafter.

11 Jan (2.00 pm) - 15 Jan

(4.00 pm)

PFP application via portal

18 Jan (2.00pm) to 22 Jan

(4.00pm)

PFP Posting Results /Acceptance of offer/Appeal

25 Jan (2.00pm) to 26 Jan

(4.00pm)

Outcome of Appeal/Acceptance of Appeal Outcome

31 Jan 2018 Withdraw from 5N once PFP is accepted.

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNCERTAIN AND/OR INTERESTED IN BOTH PFP AND DPP, BUT NOT SECONDARY 5:

Apply for DPP in the first phase (between 2.30 pm on 18 December 2017 and 5.00 pm on 21 December 2017) and report to ITE on 8 Jan 2018 first.

Invitation for PFP application will be open on 11-15 Jan 2018.

On accepting the new PFP offer, you will need to apply for withdrawal from the DPP programme, & for refund of DPP enrolment fees.

If you do not apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2017), the number of vacancies open to you in the second phase (Jan 2018) will be very limited.

4NA Only

4NA Only

Timeframe Action to be taken

Today to 21 Dec

2017 (by 5 pm)

Apply online through ITE website. (JIE H)

26 (9 am) to

28 Dec 2017 (3pm)

Receive application result via online

portal and accept or reject.

Appeal, if needed.

29 Dec (9 am) to

2 Jan 2018

Receive appeal result.

Accept or reject offer.

8 Jan 2018 Report to ITE College.

Do not need to report to PL for 5N on 2

Jan, if DPP offer is accepted.

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DPP

FOR 4NT STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ITE NITEC COURSES (JIE N / JIE E)

4NT Only

Timeframe Action to be taken

Today to 21 Dec

2017 (by 5 pm)

Apply online through ITE website. (JIE

N / JIE E)

26 & 27 Dec 2017 Shortlisting for interview

29 Dec (from 9am) Receive application results

29 Dec 17 and 2

Jan 2018

Application to appeal for another

course

8 Jan 2018 Report to ITE College.

FORM NFPECE(Electronics Engineering)–Course Code

CC-AM

College Code

4N(A) WHO SAT FOR O-LEVEL SUBJECTS

GCE O-Level results are released only in January 2017

Use school-based O-Level preliminary examination results to compute eligibility for promotion to Sec 5N(A) or retention in Sec 4N(A)

FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING

PRIVATE EDUCATION

PRIVATE EDUCATION

The Council for Private Education (CPE) is a statutory board established in December 2009 under the MOE, to regulate private education institutions (PEIs) in Singapore.

http://www.cpe.gov.sg/

5 Tips Before Deciding on

Private Education

1. Relevance

2. Recognition

3. Get Advice

4. Finance

5. Read the Fine Prints

5 Tips Before Deciding on

Private Education

6592 2108

CPE_CONTACT@cpe.gov.sg

1 Orchard Road, #01-01, (YMCA International House), Singapore 238824

Visit www.cpe.gov.sg for the list of

registered PEIs, EduTrust-certified PEIs &

other information on private education.

Contact

the CPE Student Services Centre:

• Please see Mr Lee Wei Te or go to the office for the relevant forms

- Outcome of the Individual Appeal is expected to be released to schools by Tues, 30 Jan 2018

- Submission to office by Thur 21 Dec, 10 am

- Cost is $112.35 per subject

Proceed only if you have very STRONG grounds for appeal

APPEAL FOR REVIEW OF RESULTS

AVAILABILITY OF PCS IN SCHOOL WITH INTERNET ACCESS & PRINTERS FOR JOINT INTAKE EXERCISE (JIE) REGISTRATION

Venue: School Library

Attire: School Uniform

Dates: 18 to 21 Dec 2017 (9 am – 4 pm)

Please do not come during lunch time

(12nn – 1 pm)

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Your NRIC number, e.g. T0012345K

e.g. ****12345K (**** is a four digit number your teacher will share with you)2 3

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All the Best as you move on in the next

phase of your education …

God Bless You !

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