13 January 2012 (Friday)
7 pm – 8.30 pm

Update parents on:
• the various academic pathways for NA students.
• Sec 2 streaming – subject combinations for Sec 3NA

• Eligibility criteria: EMB3
(English/ E Maths/ Best 3) ≤ 11 points

• After GCE N level exams, eligible students will complete 1-year foundation programme (FP) at the polytechnics, before embarking on a 3-year diploma course.
• Offered in 2013

(B) Polytechnic Foundation
Programme (FP)
Eligibility Criteria:
1) EMB3 (EL /Math / Best 3) raw aggregate ≤ 11
2) Top 10% of national N’ level cohort
Technology/ IT/ Engineering courses
--EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 3
Business/Humanities
--EL ≤ 2 and Math ≤ 3

(B) Polytechnic Foundation
Programme (FP)
From FP to 3-year polytechnic diploma course:
Students who pass all modules during their
Polytechnic FP course will be admitted into the first year of their pre-selected* polytechnic courses
(*selection: upon release of GCE N level results)

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Applied Sciences
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Molecular Biotechnology (NYP)
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology (NYP)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (NYP)
Biologics & Process Technology (NYP)
Chemical & Green Technology (NYP)
Food Science & Nutrition (NYP)
Medicinal Chemistry (NYP)
Biomedical Science (NP)
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (NP)
Landscape Design & Horticulture (NP)
Molecular Biotechnology (NP)
Pharmacy Science (NP)
Environmental Science (RP)
Materials Science (RP)
Pharmaceutical Sciences (RP)
Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science (SP)
Biomedical Science (SP)
Biotechnology (SP)
Chemical Engineering (SP)
Food Science & Technology (SP)
Materials Science (SP)
Nutrition, Health & Wellness (SP)
Perfumery & Cosmetic Science (SP)
Applied Food Science & Nutrition (TP)
Baking & Culinary Science (TP)
Health Sciences
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Nursing (NYP)
Dental Hygiene & Therapy (NYP)
Health Sciences (Nursing) (NP)
Optometry (NP)
Health Management & Promotion (RP)
Sports & Exercise Sciences (RP)
Healthcare Administration (RP)
Optometry (SP)
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Engineering
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Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering
(NYP)
Mechatronics Engineering (NYP)
Manufacturing Engineering (NYP)
Biomedical Engineering (NYP)
Digital & Precision Engineering (NYP)
Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology (NYP)
Aerospace Systems & Management (NYP)
Nanotechnology & Materials Science (NYP)
Telematics & Media Technology (NYP)
Multimedia & Infocomm Technology (NYP)
Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design (NYP)
Aerospace Electronics (NP)
Automation & Mechatronic Systems (NP)
Aerospace Technology (NP)
Audio-visual Technology (NP)
Biomedical Engineering (NP)
Clean Energy Management (NP)
Electronic & Computer Engineering (NP)
Engineering with Business Management (NP)
Electrical Engineering (NP)
Mechanical Engineering (NP)
Common Engineering Programme (RP)
Aeronautical Engineering (SP)
Aerospace Electronics (SP)
Bioengineering (SP)
Clean Energy (SP)
Computer Engineering (SP)
Electrical & Electronic Engineering (SP)
Info-Communication Engineering & Design (SP)
Mechanical Engineering (SP)
Mechatronics & Robotics (SP)
Engineering with Business (SP)
Common Engineering Programme (TP)

Information & Digital Technologies
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Digital Visual Effects (NYP)
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Digital Entertainment Technology (NYP)
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Information Technology (NYP)
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Engineering Informatics (NYP)
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Business Enterprise IT (NYP)
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Information Security (NYP)
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Business Informatics (NYP)
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Financial Informatics (NYP)
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Information Technology (NP)
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Multimedia & Animation (NP)
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Financial Informatics (NP)
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Network Systems & Security (NP)
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Interactive & Digital Media (RP)
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Information Technology (RP)
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IT Service Management (RP)
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Business Applications (RP)
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Business Information Systems (RP)
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Digital Media (SP)
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Infocomm Security Management (SP)
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Information Technology (SP)
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Cyber & Digital Security (TP)
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Digital Forensics (TP)
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Information Technology (TP)
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Interactive Media Informatics (TP)
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Mobile & Network Services (TP)
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Games & Entertainment Technology (TP)
Business & Management
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Business Information Technology (NP)
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Business Information Technology (SP)
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Financial Informatics (SP)
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Financial Business Informatics (TP)
Built Environment
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Environmental & Water Technology (NP)
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Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (NP)
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Real Estate Business (NP)
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Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering (NP)
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Architecture (SP)
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Landscape Architecture (SP)
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Civil Engineering with Business (SP)
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Environmental Management & Water Technology (SP)
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Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (SP)
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Integrated Events & Project Management (SP)
Media & Design
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Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design (NYP)
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Digital Media Design (Interaction Design) (NYP)
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Digital Media Design (Games) (NYP)
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Digital Media Design (Animation) (NYP)
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Industrial Design (NYP)
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Space & Interior Design (NYP)
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Visual Communication (NYP)
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Product Design & Innovation (NP)
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Games Design & Development (SP)
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Digital Animation (SP)
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Experience & Product Design (SP)
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Interior Design (SP)
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Visual Communication & Media Design (SP)
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Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (SP)
Maritime Studies
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Marine & Offshore Technology (NP)
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Marine Engineering (SP)
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Maritime Business (SP)

Business & Management
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Business Management (NYP)
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Marketing (NYP)
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Sport & Wellness Management (NYP)
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Accountancy & Finance (NYP)
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Banking & Financial Services (NYP)
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Fund Management & Administration (NYP)
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Hospitality & Tourism Management (NYP)
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Mass Media Management (NYP)
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Food & Beverage Business (NYP)
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Accountancy (NP)
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Business Studies (NP)
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Logistics Management (NP)
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International Supply Chain Management (NP)
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Sports & Leisure Management (RP)
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Customer Relationship & Service
Management (RP)
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Hotel & Hospitality Management (RP)
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Integrated Events Management (RP)
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Restaurant & Culinary Operations (RP)
•Wellness, Lifestyle & Spa Management (RP)
•Accountancy (SP)
•Business Administration (SP)
•Business/ Logistics & Operations
Management/ Marketing (TP)
•Retail Management (TP)
Media & Design
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Communication & Information Design (RP)
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New Media (RP)
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Media & Communication (SP)
Humanities
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Social Sciences (Social Work) (NYP)
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Health Sciences
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Gerontological Management Studies (TP)
Outdoor & Adventure Learning (RP)

• Are students allowed to transfer to different FP course or polytechnic?
Students are strongly encouraged to continue with the FP course which they enrolled in.
Appeals for transfer are assessed on case-by-case basis

• What happens when students drop out from or fail the Polytechnic FP?
Not allowed to repeat the FP
Can enroll in ITE’s Higher Nitec Programmes
-Appeal to school for admission to Sec 5

• After GCE N level, students will pursue 2year Higher Nitec course at ITE
• A place in a related Polytechnic Diploma course (either 1 st /2 nd year) is assured if qualifying GPA is met
• From 2013, no. of DES places will be doubled to 1000

Eligibility Criteria:
(1) EMB3 EL/ Math/ Best 3 raw aggregate ≤ 19
(2) Next 20% (after top 10%) of national N’ level cohort
Applied Sciences/Engineering & Info Comm
Higher Nitec DES Programmes
EL ≤ 4 and Math ≤ 4
Business & Services Higher Nitec DES Programmes
EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 4

From ITE Higher Nitec to Polytechnic (1 st / 2 nd year)
Qualifying GPA for Applied Sci, Engineering or Info-Comm
Technology:
At least ITE raw GPA 2.5 points to be assured a 1 st year place in Polytechnic Diploma
At least ITE raw GPA 3.5 points to be assured a 2 nd place in Polytechnic Diploma year
Qualifying GPA for Business & Services:
At least ITE raw GPA 3.0 points to be assured a 1 st year place in Polytechnic Diploma

4NA (2014)
O’ level EL (1 st attempt)
O’ level MT
(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)
N level Maths and
O level Maths
(1 st attempt)
Other subjects: N level

4NA (2014) 5NA (2015)
O’ level EL (1 st attempt) O’ level EL
O’ level MT
(2 nd attempt)
O’ level MT
(2 attempts: Jun / Nov) (2 attempts: Jun / Nov)
N level Maths and
O level Maths
(1 st attempt)
O level Maths
(2nd attempt)
Other subjects: N level Other subjects: O level

4NA (2014) Poly Foundation
Programme
O’ level EL (1 st attempt) EL: Use School
Preliminary exam results
(converted to N’ level grade)
O’ level MT
(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)
MT: Use O’ level Jun results or School
Preliminary exam results
(converted to N’ level grade)

4NA (2014) Poly Foundation c
Programme
Use N level results N level Maths and
O level Maths
(1 st attempt)
Other subjects: N level Use N level results

4NA (2014)
O’ level EL (1 st attempt)
Progression to 5NA
Use O’ level results
(converted to N’ level grade)
O’ level MT
(2 attempts: Jun / Nov)
Use O’ level results
(converted to N’ level grade)
Use N’ level results N level Maths and
O level Maths (1 st attempt)
Other subjects: N level Use N’ level results

From ‘O’ Level To ‘NA’ Level
Grades Mark Range Grades Mark Range
A1, A2, B3 65 - 100 1 75 - 100
B4, C5, C6
D7, E8
50 - 64
40 - 49
2
3
70 - 74
65 - 69
F9
F9
F9
35 - 39
30 - 34
0 - 29
4
5
U
60 - 64
50 - 59
0 - 49

Q & A

• Students are streamed based on
– Personal preference/choice
– Academic merits
• Impact of choice of subjects during streaming
– Subject combination at Sec 3 and 4,
– Options of tertiary education,
– Career path.

Subjects for Upper Sec Normal Academic Stream
• 2 Languages (English & Mother Tongue)
• 1 Combined Science (Phy/Chem)
• 1 Mathematics (E. Mathematics)
• 1 Humanities (SS + EL Lit)
• 1 Other subject:
•A Maths: Additional Maths
•D&T: Design & Technology
•POA: Principles of Accounts
•F&N: Food & Nutrition
•Art

• Online application via school website.
• Important Dates:
Date Event
Term 4 (TBC) Streaming Updates for Sec 2 students
(Subject combinations, admin.
Instructions)
22 Oct – 2 Nov Sec 2 Streaming Exercise
19 – 23 Nov Release of streaming results
Appeal window opens
3 Dec Release of appeal results

User Name: NRIC
Password: DDMMYYYY (DOB)

Indicate your options
View the results of the streaming exercise.
(ie: Allocated choice)
Appeal requests are done online through this portal. Click on the Appeals tab under the results

• All relevant documents are available on the school website and on the streaming portal.
• It is students’ responsibility to opt for their choice of studies.
• After making their subject choices, print out the confirmation notice for reference.
• If no option is registered by the deadline, student will be allocated to any available option.

Q & A

Mr Lim Chee Whee
(Year Head NA / NT)
– Email: lim_chee_whee@moe.edu.sg
– Office contact no.: 6594 0842