PFP aims to prepare polytechnic-bound Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students for progression into the relevant polytechnic diploma courses through a practice-oriented curriculum. The programme is conducted over 2 academic semesters at the polytechnics and serves as an alternative to Secondary 5.
Students are given provisional places in diploma programmes if they pass all modules in the one-year PFP.
Students will need a raw ELMAB3 score of 12 points or better, excluding CCA bonus points.
There will also be subject-specific requirements.Â
From 2028 onwards (applicable for the current Sec 2 batch), students taking G3 subjects or a mix of G2 and G3 subjects can also apply for PFP.