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NAFA-related Updates!

NAFA 2027 Diploma Intake Exercise is now OPEN for Sec 4E & Sec 5NA O-level students.

Timeline: 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027

Application outcomes: Announced progressively by mid-April 2027

For more information and application link: https://www.nafa.edu.sg/admissions

Note:

Applications will close once the programme reaches full capacity. Please note that the timeline provided serves as a general guide. Actual outcome release dates may vary.

NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP) Info Day for Sec 4N(A)-level students

The NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP) is your gateway to a vibrant arts education that builds confidence, cultivates curiosity, and prepares you for diploma-level studies in the arts. The one-year programme is designed to help you discover your strengths, refine your skills, and chart your path forward in the arts and design industries. Join NFP Info Day to meet their passionate educators, hear from current students, and learn more about the exciting diploma programmes offered across NAFA’s faculties—from Performing Arts and Art & Design to Arts Management and Interdisciplinary Practices.

Date: 18 December 2026 (Fri)

Time: 2.30pm - 6pm

Venue: NAFA Campus 1

Link: https://www.nafa.edu.sg/nfp/nfpinfoday2026 (by 30 Nov)

Note: Session is catered to the current Sec 4(NA) graduates, but Sec 3 students & parents can join the session to find out more about NFP for your future planning! Students with 5 G2 or G3 subjects (including EL and Maths) will be eligible for NFP.

NAFA 2027 Open House (for ALL students)

At NAFA, boundaries are meant to be explored. With a rich heritage and a forward-looking approach to arts education, NAFA empowers you to grow through practice-based learning, industry exposure, and mentorship from experienced artist-educators.

Join NAFA’s Open House on 15 and 16 January 2027 to discover their wide range of diploma and degree programmes in the arts, design, and performance.

🎨 Explore NAFA's studios and facilities

🎭 Meet the faculty and students

📚 Learn more about admissions and scholarships

More details on RSVP will be released soon. Keep your dates free!

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Latest Updates!

Single admissions process to replace JC, poly and ITE postings from 2028Discover Singapore's new unified admissions process for JCs, polytechnics, and ITE, simplifying post-secondary applications from 2028. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ECG Exciting News!

Check out these news about the latest opportunities in education and careers!

Join Singapore Police Force with a sponsored diplomaITE graduates can join the Singapore Police Force, earn a full salary, and get a sponsored diploma from Temasek Polytechnic. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

One man’s journey to medicine: He pivoted from architecture to nursing to medicineFrom architecture to nursing to medicine, Uzer Danial Sukari shares how his healthcare journey led him to medical school. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Local polytechnics deepening partnerships with industry to help train students in AIFrom training robots to building real-world AI solutions, local polytechnics are deepening partnerships with industry. The aim is to offer practical solutions to companies, while providing real-world case studies for students to solve. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.

Internships, placements for more than 500 ITE healthcare students as part of NHG Health tie-upThe collaboration will also enhance the skill sets of NHG Health employees in areas such as digital literacy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Fresh poly grads with full-time work paid more last year, even as fewer found jobsPolytechnic graduates with full-time work were paid more last year, even as fewer found jobs. This was revealed in a poll of more than 5,700 recent graduates across Singapore's five polytechnics. Last year, the median gross monthly salary was $2,900. Graduates who earned the most among their peers were those with diplo

A peek into the beauty and wellness management courses in ITEIt's not just about looking good, but also science and business. Read more at straitstimes.com.

ITE facilities upgrade: Preparing students for the future of tech at ITE College EastRecent refurbishments include a Star Trek-themed lab and a fully automated indoor urban farm. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Global semiconductor firms tie up with ITE to train Singapore’s young tech talentMore than 500 ITE students will benefit from the tie-up with the chipmakers. Read more at straitstimes.com.

More ‘non-creative’ job roles require creative skills: SkillsFuture reportFor instance, software developers need to understand design, and restaurant managers need branding skills. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Government looking to encourage Singaporeans to switch to jobs in areas like sustainability, digitalisation: IndraneeDeputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (Feb 16) that Singaporeans aged 40 and above will benefit from a new SkillsFuture programme that includes a S$4,000 (US$2,970) top-up in credits in May.

Nearly half of S’pore job vacancies in 2023 for new roles; tech, business development workers in hot demandSoftware, Web and multimedia developers remained most sought after among PMET roles in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.

5 skills I learn from gaming that I apply in schoolIs gaming just for fun or can it be a tool for learning? Ngee Ann Polytechnic student Matthias Lim assures (his parents) that the hours spent...

If you’re in ITE, find out how you can get funded to pursue a diplomaHere’s what you need to know about the ITE Progression Award. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore paves way for local space tech start-ups to take flight on global stageThis comes as technological advances have made it possible for smaller players to thrive in the space scene.

Born visually impaired, this Singapore mum wanted to be a para athlete. Now, her 21-year-old daughter is oneMother and daughter Norrizan Nahar and Anggun Kasturi can both only see up to one to two metres because of congenital cataracts. But they don’t let their visual impairment stop them on the track and have both represented Singapore in para games.

New internship programme allows ITE students to get a taste of life in public serviceSince its launch, more than 110 students have obtained internships in various public service agencies. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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