Post-Sec Institutions

Junior College and Millennia Institute:

• Find out more about the A-Level changes that are applicable to Sec 2 Students here.  

• What are the differences between A-Level and IB Diploma?

  1. A Level: https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/a-level-curriculum-and-subject-syllabuses

  2. IB Diploma: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/

• Can I apply for DSA or Aptitude-Based Admissions? Click here to find out! [Please also refer to the individual Junior Colleges to find out more about possible subject combinations and recommended subjects/abilities to develop.]

Progression from Junior College:

1. Example 1: A-Level to University via academic results: https://nus.edu.sg/oam/admissions/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level/admission-requirements

2. Example 2: A-Level to University via Aptitude-Based Admissions: https://nus.edu.sg/oam/admissions/aptitude-based-admissions

Polytechnic:

• Find out more about the changes to Admission to Polytechnic for A-Level Students here.  

• Can I apply for DSA or Aptitude-Based Admissions? Click here to find out! 

  • Additional information on Poly EAE: https://eae.polytechnic.edu.sg/eaeStudIns/menu.jsp [Please refer to the individual Polytechnic website for specific guidelines for Aptitude Test, Portfolio & Interview.]

Progression from Polytechnic:

1. Example 1: Diploma to Work: 

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-singaporean-edwin-toh-landed-a-top-job-in-google-despite-not-having-a-degree

2. Example 2: Diploma to University Admission: 

https://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/polytechnic-diploma-from-singapore/admissions-requirements

Institute of Technical Education:

• Click here to read more about the new ITE Curriculum – Higher NITEC in 3 years 

  • In March 2025, MOE announced that ITE will transition all remaining courses to the new structure by 2026. 

• Some useful ITE resources can be found below: 

  • List of all ITE courses: https://www.ite.edu.sg/courses/full-time-courses

  • ITE prospectus: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/prospectus

• Can I apply for DSA or Aptitude-Based Admissions? Click here to find out! 

  • Additional information on ITE EAE: https://www.ite.edu.sg/docs/default-source/full-time-intake-pages-content/full-time-intake-exercises/eae/ite-eae-course-specific-skills-and-qualities-eae.pdf?sfvrsn=f710ad0e_8

Progression from ITE:

1. Example 1: ITE to Polytechnic: https://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg/app

2. Example 2: ITE (Higher NITEC) to ITE possibilities: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher-nitec-certificate

3. Example 3: Upskilling after ITE (for e.g. Examples 1 and 2) will also qualify you for the ITE Progression Award (IPA). Click here to find out more! 

4. Example 4: ITE to work: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-employment-survey

Eligible students are also able to apply for Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) and/or NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP). 

1. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP): https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/pfp

   • Refer to this PFP link to check course requirement and possible cut-off points: https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html

2. Nafa Foundation Programme (NFP): https://enrol.nafa.edu.sg/programmes/nafa-foundation-programme-(nfp)

Students who complete their 4-5 year secondary education have a choice of the following post-secondary institutions to choose from. 

Click on the down arrow to find out more about what these schools offer. 

Click on the link to find out more about on private education: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/pei