Post-Sec Institutions

Junior College:

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

• What is the difference 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 grow.]

Progression from Junior College:

1. Example 1: A-Level to University via academic results: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level

2. Example 2: A-Level to University via aptitude-based Varsity admission: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/more-aptitude-based-varsity-admissions-to-shift-emphasis-away-from-academic

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 

• 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 2A: ITE (NITEC) to ITE (Higher NITEC) possibilities: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/nitec-and-3-year-higher-nitec/progression-opportunities

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

4. Example 3: ITE to work: https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-employment-survey

Eligible students are also able to apply for Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP), NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP) and Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic (DPP). 

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)

3. Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic (DPP): https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher-nitec-dpp

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 can offer. 

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