For students who have just completed their O-Levels, below is a summary of the immediate pathways that they can choose from:
Junior College (JC) or Millennia Institute (MI)
Prepares students for the GCE A-Level Examinations
JC – 2 Years
MI – 3 Years
Polytechnic
Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a knowledge-based economy
Polytechnic – 2 to 3 Years
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Equips students with technical knowledge and skills relevant to an industry
ITE – 2 to 3 Years
Alternative Qualifications
LASALLE College of the Arts
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Other Government-Affiliated Educational Institutes
Other Private Institutes
The tables below show the minimum admission criteria for JCs / MIs and the subjects required:
The exact entry requirement varies yearly and is dependent on the school. You may wish to visit the schools' websites to find out more. Click here to view the directory of all the JC/MI in Singapore.
The following are some videos highlighting the JC/MI experiences:
The tables below show the minimum entry requirements for the different course types for Polytechnics:
The exact entry requirement varies yearly and is dependent on the course and Polytechnic. You may wish to visit the Polytechnics' websites to find out more. Click here to view the directory of all the Polytechnics in Singapore.
The following are some videos highlighting the Polytechnic experiences:
The tables below show the minimum admission criteria for ITE's Higher Nitec courses:
The exact entry requirement varies yearly and is dependent on the course and ITE. You may wish to visit the ITE's website to find out more. Click here to view the directory of the ITE in Singapore.
The following are some videos highlighting the ITE experiences:
If you're interested in pursuing further in the arts, please visit the various school websites for more information on the admission criteria.