Subject Options Briefing for
Parents of Sec 2 Exp Students
24 May 2018
East Spring Secondary School
S C H O O L V I S I O N
C R EAT I V ELEARNERS
U P R I G H TC I T I Z E N S
G L O B A LTHINKERS
Curious and
open to embrace
new ideas
Respect others,
with integrityin words and action
Think critically,
question, reflect and
persevere in learning
Seek opportunities for
innovation and
excellence
Sincere in
relating to and helping others
Know, love, take pride in and
contribute to Singapore
Informed of national and
global affairs, and
appreciate diversity
Communicate effectively, and
resourceful with ICT
Resilient and seek to be
an agent of positive change
Major shifts in the way we learn
Learning Points from ESSS Alumni Name of student: Lim Kai Feng
Class: 4E1
Year of graduation: 2012
Meridian Junior College , studied H2 Physics, Chemistry, Maths, H1 Econs
NUS, Chemical Engineering
Air Force Pilot
Why did you continue to pursue higher education?
I always strive to broaden my knowledge because I am, curious about how the world works and so I decided to embark on a course of study that will no only broaden my worldview but also put my resilience and fighting spirit to the test.
Holistic education in East Spring SecCCA Grade A1Troop Leader, ScoutsChief Commissioner’s AwardDeputy Head Prefect
O Level: 6 distinctions
Learning Points from ESSS Alumni Name of student: Sayed Hamzah Bin Sayed Ali Alhabshe
Class: 4E1
Year of graduation: 2007
Temasek Polytechnic, Diploma in Cyber & Digital Security
Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Computer Science with Specialization in Information & Cyber Security
What is important in the pursuit of academic and holistic development and excellence?
Good time management – During my polytechnic and university days because I had to juggle both my studies and CCA commitments, I ensured that I always planned ahead and spent my time meaningfully. This made my journey in learning more fruitful.
Why did you continue to pursue higher education?
I wanted to continue studying simply because I wanted to learn more about my field of study. Although studying in the polytechnic does prepare you for the workforce, I believe that university reinforces the basics and equip me with the technical knowledge needed for my work.
CCA Grade A1Outstanding Cadet Award, NCC Land,Peer Support Leader
O Level: 6 distinctions
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MOE Committee of Supply Debate 2017
© MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT GROUP, 2017
Success comes in many forms and everyone will need to find their strengths and passions, and chart their own paths to realise their potential. Our education system offers many paths to recogniseand build up the different strengths, interests and attributes of our people. This will ready Singapore for the future and open up new possibilities for our people.
MOE will continue to build an inclusive education and training
ecosystem with opportunities for all, so as to nurture a nation of well-rounded, passionate, and curious lifelong learners, where every individual matters.
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Many Paths, New Possibilities
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Aptitude-Based Admissions in PSEIs
EXPANDING PATHWAYS
Raise the polytechnics’
intake allowance for the
Early Admissions Exercise
(EAE)
− Introduced in 2016, EAE
allows students to apply
for conditional admission
to polytechnics, based on
broader measures of
course-specific interests
and aptitude, apart from
academic performanceAt COS2016, we announced an increase
in the allowance for the Discretionary
Admissions Scheme (DAS) at NUS, NTU
and SMU from 10% to 15% starting from
AY2017.
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Deepening Skills Through Work-learn
Programmes
EXPANDING PATHWAYS SkillsFuture Work-Study
Degree Programmes
− Launch new work-study
degree programmes to
provide additional options
for the more technically
inclined students
− Interlace institution-based
learning with on-the-job
training
− Expand companies’ role
in the training and
learning experiences of
the student-trainees
− Offer a mix of modalities
to better meet
companies’ operational
needs
Ability-Driven Education
School Resources
Students’ Preferences
Post-Secondary
Options
31 Oct Submission of Options
8 Nov Allocation
Results
9–12 NovAppeal
14 Nov Appeal Results
Choice 1? Meet Entry Criteria? Available Slot? SlottedYesYes
Choice 2? Meet Entry Criteria? Available Slot? SlottedYesYes
No No
Choice 3? Meet Entry Criteria? Available Slot? SlottedYesYes
Available Vacancies
No No
No No
All students are ranked by merit (EMMSH Score)
Top student (by EMMSH) will be slotted first
EMMSH = EL + MT + Mathematics + Science + Humanities
(History + Geography)
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2 Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue
3 Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
SS / Geography SS / Geography SS / Geography
SS / History SS / History SS / History
Science (Phy/Chem) Science (Phy/Chem) Science (Phy/Chem)
Science (Chem/Bio) Science (Chem/Bio) Science (Chem/Bio)
Pure History
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Pure Chemistry
Pure Biology
Pure Geography
Pure Literature
Design &
Technology
Design &
Technology
Nutrition &
Food Science
Principles of
Accounting
Principles of
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SS / History
Pure Physics
Additional
Mathematics
Principles of
Accounting
Additional
Mathematics
Principles of
Accounting
SS / Geography
Art
Nutrition &
Food Science
Additional
MathematicsAdditional
Mathematics
Additional
Mathematics
Art
Pure History
Pure Geography
Pure Literature
Information aboutP o s t - S e c o n d a r yE d u c a t i o n
Post-Sec Educational Pathwaysfor Express Students
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Centralized Institute(3 years)
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Polytechnics
LaSalle /NAFA
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Course Duration (years)
Aggregate Computation
Junior College 2 L1R5
Centralized Institute 3 L1R4
Polytechnic 3 ELR2B2
ITE 2 to 4 ELR1B3 and ELR2B2
Entry CriteriaO
LE
VE
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A1
A2
B3
B4
75 – 100
70 – 74
65 – 69
60 – 64
C5
C6
55 – 59
50 – 54
D7
E8
F9
49 – 45
44 – 40
0 – 39
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75 – 100
70 – 74
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60 – 69
50 – 59
0 – 49
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75 – 100
70 – 74
3
4
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65 – 69
60 – 65
50 – 59
U 0 – 49
Eligibility Criteria to JC / CI Courses
L1 First Language - English /
Higher Mother Tongue
R5 Relevant Subject 1 - Humanities
Relevant Subject 2 - Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subject 3 - Humanities / Mathematics / Science
Relevant Subjects 4 and 5 - Humanities / Mathematics / Science / Other GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA
Subject Grade Obtained Remarks
English B4 L1
Combined Humanities B4 R
Mathematics A2 R
Additional Mathematics C5 -
Science (Phy/Chem) A2 R
Mother Tongue B3 R
Principles Of Accounting A2 R
Aggregate L1R5 = 17
How is L1R5 (JC) calculated? (Example)
L1R5 Cut-off for Junior Colleges (2018)
S/No Junior College Arts Science/IB
1 Anderson - Serangoon JC 12 12
2 Anglo-Chinese JC 10 9
3 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) - 6
4 Catholic JC 14 15
5 Eunoia JC 11 10
6 Hwa Chong Institution 5 5
7 Jurong - Pioneer JC 17 14
8 Nanyang JC 8 7
9 National JC 9 8
12 Raffles Institution 5 5
13 St. Andrew's JC 12 11
14 St Joseph’s Institution - 8
14 Tampines - Meridian JC 13 14
15 Temasek JC 11 10
16 Victoria JC 8 6
East Spring Sec students admitted to JCs
Cohort Number of students admitted to JCs
2014 14
2015 18
2016 21
2017 31
National Junior College (2)Temasek Junior College (2)Meridian Junior College (16)St Andrew’s Junior College (1)Catholic Junior College (2)Yishun Junior College (8)
Course Group
Design Related
Business Related
Science Based
Technology Based
EL English
R2 Mathematics or
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
PhysicsBiology
Sci (Phy, Chem)
Sci (Chem, Bio)
Sci (Phy, Bio)D&TArt
C. Humanities
Geography
Literature
POA
Chemistry
PhysicsBiology
Sci (Phy, Chem)
Sci (Chem, Bio)
Sci (Phy, Bio)(D&T)
(F&N)
Chemistry
PhysicsBiology
Sci (Phy, Chem)
Sci (Chem, Bio)
Sci (Phy, Bio)(D&T)(F&N)
B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
What is ELR2B2 (for Polytechnics)?
Subject Grade Remarks
English 2 EL
Mathematics 1 R
Science (Phy/Chem) 3 R
Mother Tongue 5 -
SS/Geography 2 B
Design & Technology 4 B
Aggregate ELR2B2 = 12
How is ELR2B2 calculated? (Example)
Courses Cut-Off
Business Studies (NP) 10
Psychology Studies (TP) 8
Aeronautical Engineering (SP)
Accountancy (SP)
Digital Animation (SP)
12
Marketing (TP)
Business Management (NYP)15
Retail Management (TP)Sports & Wellness Management (NYP) 17
ELR2B2 Cut-off for Polytechnics (2018)http://cutoffpoint.sg/polytechnic-courses-cut-off-point
Students who are active in their Secondary School's Co-curricularActivities (CCA) may obtain up to 2 CCA points. Students’ co-curricular attainment will be recognised according toExcellent/Good/Fair. The level of attainment will be converted tobonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/Polytechnics/ Institutes of Technical Education (JC/Poly/ITE).
Types of Bonus Points No. of Bonus Points
Excellent 2 points
Good 1 point
Fair No bonus points
CCA Bonus Points
Find out more…
Junior College (JC) / Centralised Institute (CI)http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo
PolytechnicNanyang http://www.nyp.edu.sgNgee Ann http://www.np.edu.sgRepublic http://www.rp.edu.sgSingapore http://www.sp.edu.sgTemasek http://www.tp.edu.sg
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)http://www.ite.edu.sg
Aim High
The greater danger for most of us
is not that our aim is too high and we miss it,
but that it is too low and we hit it.