Post-Secondary Pathways

Click on the video and story links below to help you understand what needs to be considered when deciding on which post-secondary pathway to take:

Where to After Secondary School?

Coming to the end of your secondary school journey, and wondering what your next step is? The post-secondary education landscape offers various options for you to pursue your passion. So how do you decide?

Why I went from Polytechnic to Junior College

What should you do when you realise your school might not have been the best choice? Jermaine Lee reflects on her journey and shares some tips for her juniors. 

I switched from JC to Poly after 1 year

It shocked my friends and family then, but looking back, it was the best decision I could have made.

By Neo Wen Tong

"Playful" kid grows into a take-charge role-model

Why do homework when there’s ways around it? Ow Song Kiat learned his lesson not though his poor exam results, but when his teachers nominated him as the only N(T) student councillor at his school. Then he had to grow up and step up. 

See how 54 individuals go through diverse education and career pathways. The inspirational narratives highlight the many options that cater to the students' needs and can help them discover their selected pathways. Read More 


Day in the Life - by National Youth Council (NYC)

Explore our library of over 60 videos to get an intimate look into the daily lives of different professionals. Use the category filter to help you navigate the videos.

What are the new pathways available in Singapore’s education system? 

Admissions based on students’ aptitudes and interests, and work-study programmes help students to find a pathway best suited for them.

Click on the different student segments below (or on the dropdown options in this tab on top) to learn about the different post-secondary pathways available: