N(T)-LEVEL STUDENTS

Click on the various post-secondary pathways below to learn about the entry requirements, when can you apply and why should you apply for it in order to enter Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

Here are some important points to note when deciding to enter ITE:

ITE Traineeship

There are 25 different earn-as-you-learn traineeship programmes.
You will be offered a traineeship with a hosting company while given time to study.
It is available for certain Nitec courses.

Link: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/traineeship

3-year Higher Nitec Courses

Beginning 2022, ITE will introduce a new 3-year Higher Nitec programme (8 courses).
These 8 courses will include Industry Attachment in Year 2 and 3 for you to gain knowledge and experience in the working world through On-Job Training.
Link: https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/full-time-courses/nitec-and-3-year-higher-nitec

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) - Nitec

A) ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

Eligibility to apply:

- portfolio / interview / aptitude test

- achievements in sports, arts leadership, entrepreneurship and community service

- meet MERs of the course you are applying for

When can I apply?

- May (before N-Levels)

Why should I apply for it?

- ITE EAE is an aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows students to apply and receive conditional offers for admission to ITE based on their aptitude and interest, prior to receiving their final N-Level examination results.

- It allows students to demonstrate their aptitudes and interests apart from academic grades, thus allowing a wider range of talents to be recognised.

Link: go.gov.sg/iteeae

B) Joint Intake Exercise 'N' / 'E' (JIE ‘N’ / JIE 'E')

Eligibility to apply:

- aptitude for hands-on learning

- meet MERs of the course you are applying for

When can I apply?

- Dec (after results release)

Why should I apply for it?

- The JIE 'N' is for GCE N(T)-/N(A)-Level holders to apply for the two-year Nitec course.

- The JIE 'E' is for GCE N(T) students to apply for the three-year Nitec course with Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme.

Link: go.gov.sg/applyjie