Release of GCE A-Level ResultConsiderations for your

education and career pathways

The 3 ECG Questions

What are my options after the GCE A-Level?

Local Education Opportunities

Autonomous Universities

Arts Institutions

Polytechnics

Overseas or Private Education

Opportunities

Retaking GCE ‘A’ Level

Retake in my current Pre-U

Retake as a private candidate

For students planning to enter the Autonomous Universities

When choosing a university course,

consider the following

1) What are my career interests, work values and career-life goals?

2) Will the university course I am

choosing help me fulfil my life goals?

4) Which course and university will I enrol in?

3) What pre-requisite qualification do I need

to enrol in the university course of my

choice?

Autonomous Universities University education prepares students for

the competitive job market of tomorrow.

Autonomous Universities Admission to the University is based on an applicant’s

A-Level grades and interviews/portfolio submissions/aptitude tests where relevant.

Detailed information regarding admissions can be found on the websites

of the respective universities.

Mark your calendar!Upcoming:

• SUSS Open House – 24 February 2018

• NTU Open House – 3 March 2018

• SMU Open House – 3 & 4 March 2018

• SUTD Open House – 3 & 4 March 2018

• NUS Open House – 10 March 2018

• SIT Discovery Day – 10 March 2018

For students planning to enter the Arts Institutions(NAFA and LASALLE)

The Arts Institutions

Courses are hands-on with a focus in visual and performing arts (e.g.

Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Media, Dance, Music).

Students graduate with a diploma or degree.

In addition to the GCE A-Levels qualifications, students interested in applying to the Arts Institutions will also need to pass an entrance test or audition, which may include performing a musical piece or submitting a portfolio.

The Nanyang Academy of Fine ArtsNAFA offers specialisedprogrammes in the following disciplines:• Arts Management• Design and Media• Fine Art• Dance• Music• Theatre

*For Dance, Music and Theatre (Mandarin Drama) courses, the minimum GCE O-Level English grade required is D7.

The LASALLE College of the ArtsLASALLE offers a range of diplomas and degrees in the following disciplines: • Arts management• Dance• Design• Film• Fine Art

• Media art• Music• Theatre

For students planning to enter the Polytechnics

Polytechnics

Nanyang Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Republic Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic

Temasek Polytechnic

Diploma courses are hands-on and focus on

preparing students for work.

Students graduate with a Diploma in a

specific area of study.

A-Level holders may apply to the polytechnics

through:

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) Admission is on the basis of O-Level scoresOnly for students who had not previously been enrolled in a polytechnicMore information is available in the JAE Booklet

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)Admissions will take into account both O-Level and A-Level scoresMore information is available on each polytechnic’s website

A-Level holders may be eligible for advanced standing, i.e. be exempted from some polytechnic modules. Please check with the polytechnics for more information.

For students planning to retake the GCE A-Level

How can I retake my A-Level?

When re-taking your GCE A-Level, take note of the following:

1. If you are eligible for N.S. and have a full GCE A-Level Cert, you may not retake your GCE A-Level as a school candidate. However, you may retake your GCE A-Level as a private candidate;

2. As a private candidate, you may choose to retake your GCE A-Level on your own or enrol in aprivate school. For information regarding Private Education in Singapore, please refer to the Councilfor Private Education website: http://www.cpe.gov.sg/.

2 options

Retake in my current Pre-U Retake as a private candidate

For students considering overseas education

opportunities

Overseas Education OpportunitiesConsider:

– Why do I want to further my studies overseas?– Am I ready to live abroad independently?– Have I done sufficient research in order to fully understand the

opportunities and drawbacks of overseas studies?

Do:– Visit the official website of each country’s embassy to gain better

understanding on what it entails to study in the respective countries. – Visit the individual institution websites to find out more about the

course of study and information regarding the respective institutions.

For students consideringprivate education

Tips When Deciding on Private Education

Reasons• Why are you

furthering your studies?

Readiness• How ready are

you to further your studies?

Risks

• Do you know the possible drawbacks?

8 Things You Should Know Before You Enroll in A Private School

Do You Know?

Other information and support available

For more information on post-GCE A-Level options,

log on to www.myskillsfuture.sg/preuniversity

MySkillsFuture– A one-stop portal that empowers you to make informed education

and career choices– Use the information and tools to explore various education & career

pathways– Take charge of your future!

Know YourselfDiscover your interests and explore the list of

related occupations

Prepare for WorkGet tips on writing personal statement and

preparing for interviews

Education GuideContains information on educational Institutions

and courses

World of WorkContains information on more than 1000

occupations from 31 industries

Key Features of

Highlights from MySkillsFuture

Browse through interested industries & job roles or refer to the list of matching job roles based on your Career Interests Results.

Are you unsure about what career to pursue & what it

entails?

Find out more about courses in the various fields and the institutions that offer them.

Can’t decide on what course to

study after your A-level?

Highlights from MySkillsFuture

Additional Resources

This resource helps to facilitate thedecision-making process for GCE N, O andA-Levels students at key education stages.

Additional Resources

This e-book illustrates how 54 individuals gothrough diverse education and career pathways.There are many options that cater to thestudents’ needs to help them succeed in theirselected paths.www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward

Additional Resources

A Guide for Parents in ECG, titled, Journeyingwith Our Children, Achieving their Aspiration isa publication intended to support parents withtips and advice on ECG, and considerations at keyeducation stages to guide their children.www.moe.gov.sg/ecg-parent-guide

ECG Centre @ MOE (Grange Road)• Making informed decisions is important for successful transition

from school to further education.• Consult your teachers and ECG Counsellors (if any) in schools,

besides your parents, on the possible pathways.• ECG counselling service is available for GCE A-Level students

from 19th Feb 2018 to 2nd Mar 2018• Details on how to make an appointment can be found in the

pamphlet distributed to you.

Everyone has a unique set of attributes, interests and strengths.

Find an educational pathway which helps bring out the best in you.

Make informed decisions and own them.

Thank You!