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Why Polytechnics?

Suitability and fit

You may find, after spending two years in a Junior College, that you:

1. Now have a better idea of where your passion and career interests lie

2. Are more suitable for a hands-on education (as compared to the A-Level examinations)

Thus, switching pathways may give you another route to your dream career or university course.

Ability to complete Diploma in 2-2.5 years (for selected courses only)

Do also note that, depending on the course you are applying for and your A Level results, you may get exemptions for some courses! This means that you may end up spending only 2-2.5 years for your Diploma as a A Level graduate.

For instance, some options include:

3 year programme (Apr intake - to apply using O-Level results ); or

2 year programme (with advanced standing) (Apr intake); or

2.5 year (Oct intake, Y1 Sem 2); or

2 years (with advanced standing) (Oct intake, Y2) 

You may click here to get an idea of the courses that GCE A Level qualification holders can complete within 2 to 2.5 years:

Students considering a polytechnic course should take note of the following DAE application dates.

Please note that for Diploma Courses starting in April 2026, offers and acceptance of Polytechnic places take place before offers from universities.