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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)
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://www.acjc.moe.edu.sg/about-us/admissions/
ACSI - https://www.acsindep.moe.edu.sg/admissions/dsa-year-5/
ASRJC - https://www.asrjc.moe.edu.sg/joining-asrjc/direct-school-admission/
CJC - https://www.cjc.moe.edu.sg/admission/direct-school-admission/
JPJC - https://www.jpjc.moe.edu.sg/direct-school-admission-dsa-2025/
NYJC - https://www.nanyangjc.moe.edu.sg/admissions-and-admin/Administration/dsa/
RI - https://www.ri.edu.sg/admissions/year-5-admissions/year-5-direct-school-admission
RVHS - https://www.rivervalleyhigh.moe.edu.sg/information/dsa-jc/
SAJC - https://www.standrewsjc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/admission-info/
TMJC - https://tmjc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/direct-school-admission
TJC - https://www.temasekjc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/jc-year-1-dsa-jc
VJC - https://www.victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/admissions-to-VJC/
YIJC - https://www.yijc.moe.edu.sg/admissions/post-jae-appeal/
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
2. 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)
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.
4. Arts Institutions
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
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