O-LEVEL STUDENTS
The following are the post-secondary institutions that O-Level students can choose from:
Junior College (JC) / Centralised Institute (CI)
Polytechnic
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Arts Institutions
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.
1. Junior College (JC) / Centralised Institute (CI)
A) Direct School Admission for Junior Colleges (DSA – JC)
Eligibility to apply:
- Sec 3 End-Of-Year and Sec 4 Semester 1 results
- CCA / VIA / leadership records
- interview / aptitude test
When can I apply?
- May (before O-Levels)
Why should I apply for it?
- DSA provides students with the opportunity to seek admission to JCs based on a broader range of talents and achievements.
- You can apply based on your talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas that may not be demonstrated at the O-Level examinations.
Link: go.gov.sg/applyjcdsa
Below is the list of JC and their DSA application period.
ACJC - https://acjc.moe.edu.sg/about-us/direct-school-admission-dsa [5 May - 4 Aug (Phase 1), close 30 Aug 2022 (Phase 2)]
ACSI - https://www.acsindep.moe.edu.sg/admissions/dsa-year-5/ [5 May 11am - 24 Jun 2022 3pm]
ASRJC - https://asrjc.moe.edu.sg/joining-asrjc/direct-school-admission [5 May - 15 July 2022]
CJC - https://cjc.moe.edu.sg/eopenhouse/admission/dsa [5 May - 1 Jul 1pm (Phase 1), close 19 Aug 2022 (Phase 2)]
DHS - https://dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg/dsa-jc2022/ [4 May - 10 Jun 2022]
EJC - https://eunoiajc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/dsa/ [5 May - 26 Jun 2022]
HCI - https://www.hci.edu.sg/admissions/admissions-and-studies-college/admission-paths [ 5 May 12pm - 27 Jun 2022 12pm]
JPJC - https://jpjc.moe.edu.sg/about-jpjc/direct-school-admission-2022 [5 May - 8 Jul 2359 (Phase 1), close 17 Aug 2359 (Phase 2)]
NJC - https://nationaljc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/jc-dsa/ [5 May - 27 Jun 2022 5pm]
NYJC - https://nanyangjc.moe.edu.sg/admissionsadmin/admissions/direct-school-admission-dsa/ [5 May - 2 Aug 2022 6pm]
RI - http://www.ri.edu.sg/admissions/year-5-admissions/year-5-direct-school-admission [6 May 12pm - 27 Jun 2022 9am]
RVHS - https://rivervalleyhigh.moe.edu.sg/information/direct-school-admission-junior-college [5 May - 30 Jun 2022]
SOTA - https://www.sota.edu.sg/admissions/talent-academy/dsa-jc [8 Apr 12pm - 17 May 2022 5pm]
SAJC - https://standrewsjc.moe.edu.sg/about-us/admission-information/direct-school-admission-dsa-2023-intake [5 May - 1 Jul 2022 (Phase 1) by 3pm, 5 Aug 2022 (Phase 2) by 3pm]
SJI - https://www.sji.edu.sg/admission/dsa-at-sji/direct-school-admission-to-year-5-jc1-in-2023 [5 May - 27 Jun 2022 12pm]
TMJC - https://tmjc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/direct-school-admission [close 18 Jul (Phase 1), 12 Aug 2022 (Phase 2)]
TJC - https://www.temasekjc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/jc-year-1-dsa-jc [5 May - 1 Jul 2022 5pm]
VJC - https://victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/direct-school-admissions/direct-school-admissions-applications/ [5 May - 3 Jul 2022]
YIJC - https://yijc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/direct-school-admission [Phase 1 by 5pm, 8 July 2022 and Phase 2 by 5pm, 5 August 2022]
B) Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Eligibility to apply:
- JC: L1R5 not more than 20
- CI: L1R4 not more than 20
- meet grade requirements for specific subjects
- offer will be based on merits
When can I apply?
- January (after results release)
Why should I apply for it?
- JAE enables GCE O-Level holders to apply for admission to courses offered by JC, MI, Polytechnics and ITE Higher Nitec courses.
Link: go.gov.sg/applyjae
2. Polytechnic
NEW Diploma Courses for AY2023
Nanyang Polytechnic
Animation, Games & Visual Effects (Merger of Animation & Visual Effects and Digital Game Art & Design)
Communication & Motion Design (Merger of Visual Communication and Motion Graphic Design)
Experiential Product & Interior Design (Merger of Interaction Design and Experiential Product & Interior Design)
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic
A) Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)
Eligibility to apply:
- demonstrated interest and aptitude for the courses that you are applying to
- portfolio / interview / aptitude test
- meet Minimum Entry Requirements (MERs) of the courses offered
When can I apply?
- June (before O-Levels)
Why should I apply for it?
- Poly EAE is an aptitude-based admissions exercise that allows students to apply for and receive conditional offers for admission to polytechnics prior to receiving their final grades.
- 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/polyeae
B) Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Eligibility to apply:
- ELR2B2 not more than 26
- ELR2B2 not more than 28 (for Nursing)
- meet MERs of the course you are applying for
- offer will be based on merits
When can I apply?
- January (after results release)
Why should I apply for it?
- JAE enables GCE O-Level holders to apply for admission to courses offered by JC, MI, Polytechnics and ITE Higher Nitec courses.
Link: go.gov.sg/applyjae
3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
A) ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE) - Nitec / Higher Nitec
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 O-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 O-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 'O' (JIE ‘O’) - Nitec
Eligibility to apply:
- aptitude for hands-on learning
- meet MERs of the course you are applying for
When can I apply?
- January (after results release)
Why should I apply for it?
- The JIE ‘O’ is conducted to enable GCE O-Level holders to apply for the Two-Year Nitec courses conducted by ITE.
Link: go.gov.sg/applyjie
C) Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) - Higher Nitec
Eligibility to apply:
- sat for at least 5 O-Level subjects over a maximum of 2 years
- meet MERs of the course you are applying for
When can I apply?
- January (after results release)
Why should I apply for it?
- JAE enables GCE O-Level holders to apply for admission to courses offered by JC, MI, Polytechnics and ITE Higher Nitec courses.
Link: go.gov.sg/applyjae
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 and Higher Nitec courses.
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
4. Arts Institutions
A) LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE)
Eligibility to apply:
- interest and aptitude in the arts
- portfolio / audition / entrance test
When can I apply?
- October / November (before O-Levels)
Why should I apply for it?
- GCE O-Level holders with the aptitude and interest to pursue the creative arts at the tertiary level may apply for diploma programmes at LASALLE.
- LASALLE runs its own admissions exercise, and interested students should apply directly to the institution.
Link: www.lasalle.edu.sg
B) Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Eligibility to apply:
- interest and aptitude in the arts
- portfolio / audition / entrance test
When can I apply?
- January (after results release)
Why should I apply for it?
- GCE O-Level holders with the aptitude and interest to pursue the creative arts at the tertiary level may apply for diploma programmes at NAFA.
- NAFA runs its own admissions exercise, and interested students should apply directly to the institution.
Link: www.nafa.edu.sg