education progression and pathways

Parent Engagement Talk 2020

Education Progression

andPathways

Begin with the end in mind

Understanding Singapore’s Education Landscape

What are the various

Post-Secondary School options

available?

Express Stream OptionsBased on a student’s Sec 4 O-Level exam he/she could…

enrol in a Junior College or

Millennia Institute (A-Level)

enrol in ITE (Higher Nitec). Possibility of

entering Poly if he/she does well enough

enrol in a Polytechnic (diploma)

enrol in NAFA or LaSalle (unique arts

programmes)

Available Post-Secondary School tracks

4 MAIN TYPES OF TRACKS 1. Junior Colleges (JCs)

or Millennia Institute

3. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

2. Polytechnics

Prepares students for the GCE ‘A’ level

examination

Trains students with relevant skills for the workplace in a

knowledge-based economy.Equips students with technical

knowledge and skills relevant to the industry.

4. Private Schools & Institutions (LaSalle/NAFA etc)

Curriculum is determined by the school and alternative options

are provided for students

Junior Colleges (JCs)

& Millennia Institute

Post-Secondary School Tracks


Junior Colleges (JCs) & Millennia Institute

Prepares students for ‘A’ levels and tertiary

education

Length of study:

JCs – 2 yearsMI – 3 years


What does one study at the A-Level?

H1 H2 H3Half of H2 in terms of curriculum time

Equivalent to ‘A’ level subjects prior to 2006.

Subjects with opportunity for in-depth study (e.g. advanced content, research paper, university module).

Select subjects from three levels of study:

Usual subject combination: 3H2s + 1H1Some JCs suggest: If student did not offer pure science subjects at “O” level, they are strongly advised to choose a combination that has only one science subject at H2 level.

Junior Colleges / Millennia Institute

Requirements for admission toJunior College (2-year course)

L1R5 ≤ 20 points

Requirements for admission toMillennia Institute (3-year course)

L1R4 ≤ 20 points


PolytechnicsCourses are market driven

and career oriented

Students graduate with a Diploma

Ready to enter the workforce

English(Not HMT)

2 relevant subjects

2 best subjects

Admission Criteria for Polytechnics

5 subjects

ELR2B2

Net Aggregate Score-26 points or better

Polytechnics Entry Requirements

•The requirements differ, depending on the particular polytechnic and course one wishes to enter.

Cut-off point and Entry Requirements

Institute of Technical Education

• The primary role of ITE is to ensure that its graduates have the technical knowledge and skills that are relevant to industry.

• ITE is the national authority for the setting of skills standards and the certification of skills in Singapore.

ITE Course Information

More details on the courses that ITE offer:https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/fts.ft.courses/

Admission to ITE

Type of Certification

No. of Courses General Entry Requirements

Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher Nitec)

51 GCE O- or N(Academic) - level school leavers who meet pre-requisites

National ITE Certificate (Nitec)

47 GCE O- or N-level school leavers

Level focus for ECG

Awareness Exploration Planning Decision

Awareness Exploration Planning Decision

Secondary 1

Education and career awareness

• ECG Lessons

• Introduction to ECG (Group Counselling)

Secondary 2Education and career exploration

• ECG Lessons

• In Conversations with Form Teachers

• MOE ECG Fair

• Subject Banding Awareness Talk

Secondary 4 / 5

Education and career decision

• ECG Lessons• Applied Learning

Program• Poly Visit• Visit by Industry

Speakers• Elective

Modules(for NA / NT students)

• EAE Preparation• O / N levels results

release counselling

Secondary 3

Education and career planning

• ECG Lessons

• Applied Learning Program

SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATION EXERCISE

Objectives of Sec 3

Subject Combination Exercise

• To offer subject combinations that develop students' potential, based on their interest and ability in learning the subject.

• To meet students’ post-secondary aspirations.• To identify the subjects that are relevant for the students’

career choices.

Considerations for Subject Offerings

1. Subject requirements and options for Junior College, Polytechnic and ITE courses.

2. Students’ interests and abilities (based on analysis of students’ performance, and teachers’ & students feedback).

3. Availability of school resources.4. Consider results of profiling tools administered through the MySkillsfuture portal

JC Subject Combinations in the Science Course

Chemistry is a popular subject

Entry Requirement in NUS

Faculty Entry Requirements

Medicine H2 pass in Chemistry And either Bio Or Physics

Dentistry Good H2 pass in Chemistry And Bio Or Physics

Pharmacy Good H2 pass in Chemistry And Bio Or Physics Or Math

Info updated as at 22 Jan 2019. Source: NUS Website

TPSS Sec 3 subject combinations consider the pre-requisites of IHL

Sec 3 Subject Combination Exercise Process

1. All students are offered subjects based on consideration of merit (overall sec 2 performance), interest and aptitude (relevant sec 2 subjects)

2. Subject is offered when there is a minimum class size of 8 students, depending on the nature of the subject.

SUBJECT COMBINATION FOR

SEC 3 EXPRESS

3 Express Subject Combination(Tentative)

8 Subjects (3 Pure Sciences Combination)

2 Language subjectsEnglish Language

Mother Tongue Languages

2 Mathematics subjectsElementary MathematicsAdditional Mathematics

3 Science subjects

PhysicsBiologyChemistry

1 Humanities subjectCombined Humanities (Social Studies / History) or Combined Humanities (Social Studies / Geography)


7 Subjects (2 Pure Sciences Combination)



1 Mathematics subject Elementary Mathematics

2 Science subjectsPhysics and Chemistry orBiology and Chemistry


1 Elective subjectNote:

1. SSG and Geog cannot be offered together

2. Art and DT cannot be offered together

3. Lit , Geo and Hist cannot be offered together

Eg. Additional Mathematics orLiterature orGeography or History orArt orDesign & Technology


7 Subjects (Combined Science Combination)



1 Mathematics subject Elementary Mathematics

1 Science subjectsScience (Physics / Chemistry) orScience (Biology / Chemistry)


2 Elective subjectsNote:

1. SSG and Geog cannot be offered together

2. SSH and Hist cannot be offered together

3. Art and DT cannot be offered together

4. Lit, Geo and History cannot be offered together

Eg. Additional Mathematics orLiterature orGeography or History orArt orDesign & Technology

Subject Combination Exercise Timeline

Mid-Year Exam

Subject Combi

Exercise Briefing

End-of-Year Exam

Subject talk

Online Subject

Combina-tion

Exercise

Release of Subject

Combination Exercise

Result and Appeal

May(Term 2 Week 6)

28 July(Term 3 Week 5)

October October October November

Subject Banding Preparation Talk

Polytechnic course groupingsELR2B2-B courses (Maths)

- Accounting - Banking / Finance- Business Management- Hospitality and Tourism- Sports and Wellness- Logistics and Supply Chain- Events Management

ELR2B2-A courses (English)

- Social Sciences- Languages- Advertising- Public Relations- Mass Communication- Media and Design- Creative Writing- Applied Drama

ELR2B2-C courses (Science)

- Engineering - Healthcare Services- Sports Sciences- Digital / Interactive Media- Information Technology- Biomedical Sciences- Food Sciences & Technology

ELR2B2-D courses (Arts / Design)

- Architecture- Landscaping- Interior Design- Games Design / Development- Apparel Deign- Digital Film

Subject Requirements for Polytechnic Courses

Courses Subject Combination

Social Sciences 1. English2. Maths / A Maths

3. 1 other subject and4. One subject from each box;

Languages

Advertising

Public Relations

Mass Communication

Media and Design

Creative Writing

Applied Drama

Box A Box B

English

Identified Skills- Communication

Skills- Researching Skills- Presentation Skills

List of possible careers

- Journalist- Presenter- Speech Therapist- Public Relations- Author- Secretary- Advertising

Mathematics

Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Interpreting Data- Logical Thinking- Detail Oriented- Likes Accuracy


- Accountant- Banking and Finance- Auditor- Market Researcher- Statistician- Financial Advisor- Surveyor

Science

Identified Skills- Problem Solving- Logical Thinking- Carrying Out

Experiments- Interpreting Data


Biology- Nursing- Nutritionist- Microbiologist- Veterinary Assistant- Horticulture

Chemistry- Food

Technologist- Forensic

Scientist- Pharmacist- Doctor- Chemical

Engineer- Biochemist

Physics- Astronomer- Civil

Engineer- Optometrist- Building

Technician- Computer

Programmer

Geography

Identified Skills

- Collecting and Analyzing Data

- Researching Information

- Understanding different Cultures

- Problem Solving


- Environmental Scientist- Geologist- Land Management- Soil Scientist- Meteorologist

History

Identified Skills- Memory Retention Skills- Researching Information- Clear Communication- Reading and Writing


- Archivist- Tourist Information Officer- Journalist- Art Gallery Conservator- Legal Executive- Librarian- Curator

Design and Technology

Identified Skills- Design and Planning- Creative Thinking- ICT Skills- Using of Tools


- Desk top Publisher- Photographer- Product Designer- Machinist- Sculptor- Architect

Arts

Identified Skills- Creative Thinking- Expression of Ideas- Planning- Using of various

materials- Originality


- Advertising- Fashion Designer- Arts Therapist- Architect- Stylist- Merchandiser

Guide to choosing your subjects

Choose subjects because;

- You are good at them

- You enjoy studying the subject

- It is a need for your future course choice / careers

- Gain more insight and in-depth knowledge

1https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

Introduction to Myskillsfuture Portal

Your NRIC number, e.g. T0012345K

e.g. ****12345K (**** is a four digit number your teacher will share with you)2 3

4

5

e.g. Math1234

Password is case sensitive.

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7

89

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(Your NRIC number) (new Password)

Re-directed to login page again

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Know yourself - 4 Profiling tools

- Career Interests - Skills Confidence

- Work Values - Learning Styles

World of Work - Singapore Industry Landscape

- Learn about Jobs

Education Guide- Singapore Education Landscape- Explore Educational Institutions

- Explore courses- Calendar of Events

My ProfileMy Information

My Vision Statement

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