Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School

GCE ‘N’ Level Results19 December 2019

For students planning to enter ITE

(Nitec and Higher Nitec)

Overview

ITE Technical Diploma

Nitec

Higher Nitec

Polytechnic Diploma

GCE N(T)-Levels GCE N(A)-Levels

Upon completion, students will

receive work ready qualifications.

Upon completion, students will

receive work ready qualifications.

Via DPP

How can I enter ITE?

2-year Higher Nitec courses via

DPP

2-year Nitec Traineeship

Courses

Unique scheme that offers you

an ITE education and allows you to gain real-life work

experience

2-year NitecCourses

Wide range of Nitec courses

available providing hands-on training in Engineering,

ICT and Business & Services

Sec 4N(A) results

Sec 4N(T) results

Pre-requisitesELMAB3 ≤ 19 & subject-specific minimum entry requirements

3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation

Programme

Catered for students with

0 or 1 ‘N’ Level pass

Do note that…Some courses have course-specific requirements, or might require you to go for additional interviews or tests. More information is available in the ITE Admission

Booklet.

Each Nitec course allows progression to specific Higher Nitec courses. More information is available on the ITE website.

For students intending to progress on to the polytechnics after ITE, do note that ITE courses are mapped to specific polytechnic courses. More information is

available at http://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg

For Sec 4 N(A) students planning to enter the Polytechnics

How can I enter a Polytechnic?

Using Sec 4 N(A) Level results Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Enter ITE first, then poly after completing Higher Nitec

Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)

Enter poly after completing S5N(A)

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise

(JPAE)

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later

Early Admissions Exercise (for ITE students)

How can I enter a Polytechnic?

Using Sec 4 N(A) Level results

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Who should apply: Students who meet the PFP eligibility criteria* and are certain that they wish to pursue a polytechnic education

* Eligibility Check:Sec 4N(A) student who has sat for GCE N-Level 2019Obtained ELMAB3 (English, Math, 3 Best subjects) aggregate of 12 points or less (before deduction of CCA bonus points) Obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the computation of your ELMAB3 aggregate (Note: Certain PFP courses require an EL grade of 2.)

If you can check all 3 boxes above, you’re eligible!

How can I enter a Polytechnic?

Enter ITE first, then poly after completing Higher

NitecDirect-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)

* Please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/for the mapping of DPP courses to diploma courses

DPP prepares students for Polytechnic via 2-yr Higher Nitec in ITE

Achieve minimum qualifying

Higher Nitec Grade Point Average (GPA)

Assured of a place in a mapped*

Polytechnic course

+ =

How can I enter a Polytechnic?

Enter poly after completing S5N(A)

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

Students must also qualify for the Minimum Entry Requirements for the course they want to pursue

ELR2B2 is used for admissions into the Polytechnics.

English Language2 RELEVANT subjects for the course applied for2 other best subjects

Refer to JAE booklet 2020 for details of admission criteria:http://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/joint-admissions-exercise/jae-information-booklet

How can I enter a Polytechnic?

Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

Students must obtain minimum qualifying GPA (2.0 for Higher Nitec; 3.5 for Nitec) to be eligible for

progression to the Polytechnics.

Nitec graduates are also eligible progress to Higher Nitecif they meet the minimum qualifying

GPA (2.3 for Engineering and ICT; 2.8 for Business and Services).

Net Cumulative GPA (including ITE CCA bonus points) is used for admissions into the Polytechnics.

Refer to the JPAE website for more information:https://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg

Application for DPP• Students eligible for DPP will be invited to apply

for the DPP.

• Students eligible for DPP should submit DPP applications online via the DPP application portal (www.ite.edu.sg).The application window will open at

- 2.30pm on 19 Dec 2019 – 5.00pm 23 Dec 2019

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Release of DPP Posting results• 1st phase DPP posting results will be released on

26 Dec 2019.

• Students who receive a DPP offer are required tolog on to the ITE application portal from 26December 2019 to 30 December 2019 to acceptor reject the DPP offer.

• You can also check posting results online via therespective application portals.

Accepting or Rejecting DPP• Students are required to log on to the DPP

application portal to indicate whether you wish toaccept or reject the DPP offer.

• Students who do not have a confirmed place in theDPP should report to their secondary schools on 2January 2020 for Secondary 5.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

•The PFP is a one-year foundation programme forpolytechnic-bound students offering a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers.•PFP students are given provisional places indiploma programmes, subject to them passing allmodules in the one-year PFP.

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Application for PFP• Application for PFP will commence in January

2020, on the day when the results of the GCE Ordinary Level Examinations are released. On the same day, students eligible for the PFP will receive a copy of Form P, inviting you to apply for the PFP.

• Students interested in applying to the PFP shouldfirst progress to Secondary 5 on 2 January 2020, while waiting for the outcome of the PFP posting.

For students who are only interested in the PFP:

•You should progress to Sec 5, and apply for the PFP in January. •If their application is successful, they will withdraw from Sec 5 by the end of January 2020. All PFP-bound students are required to attend classes up till the last Friday of January.• Please note: Being eligible to apply for the PFP does not guarantee

a successful placement into a PFP course.

•For students who are only interested in the DPP:•should apply for the DPP once they receive their N(A)-Level results in December. Should they accept a DPP offer, they should not return to their secondary schools for Sec 5N(A).

For students who are uncertain and/or interested in both PFP andDPP:

•If you are certain that you do not want to continue with Sec 5 andpursue the GCE O-Levels, you may apply for the DPP in December.Upon the release of the GCE O-Level results in January, eligiblestudents may apply for the PFP. If you are offered and accept a PFPplace, you may withdraw from the DPP.

Alternatively,•You may progress to Sec 5 first. Upon release of the GCE O-Levelresults in January, you may then apply for the PFP and DPPconcurrently.

19 Dec 2019Release of GCE

‘N’-results

Timeline for DPP / PFP

PFP Application

mid Dec

PFP-Eligible students receive

‘Form P’

PFP Applicants to confirm

acceptance

1st DPPApplication19 – 23 Dec

31 Jan

Last day of school for

students who accept PFP/DPP*

offers

PFP Acceptance and Appeal

Release of PFP Offers

Dec 2019 Jan 2020

DPP-Eligible students receive

‘Form N’

Release of GCE ‘O’-results

DPPAppeal & Late Applications

Late Dec

DPP Application

Window

For Sec 4 N(A) students planning to take the GCE O-Level

Progress to Sec 5 and take GCE ‘O’ Level

Upon completion, GCE ‘O’ Level holders can apply foradmission to the junior colleges, centralised institute,the polytechnics and ITE.

While taking the GCE ‘O’ Level pathway provides youwith more flexibility in your future options, you need toconsider your preferred learning styles, interests,strengths and passions. Are they aligned with Are they aligned with

your education and career goals?

For students consideringprivate education

8 Things You Should Know Before You Enroll in A Private School

For more information on post-GCE N-Level options,log on to myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

Documents you will receive today• GCE ‘N’ Level Result Slip

• Application Form for SEC 5 Normal (A) –Form A (green) & Booklist

• HIGHER NITEC/NITEC Admission Booklet & Application Form – Form N

Procedure• Check personal particulars on result slip.

• Fill in application Form A for admission to Secondary 5 NAin 2020 if eligible

• Fill in application Form B for retention in Secondary 4 NAin 2020 if eligible

• Use Form N for application to HIGHER NITEC/NITECcourses. Online application.

Procedure for Admission to Sec 5 NA• Submission deadline to school General

Office for Form A is 23 Dec (Mon) 2019, 5pm.

• A photocopy of your result slip must beattached together with Form A submission

Procedure (Repeat Sec 4NA)For students who wants to repeat:• Meet Mr. Patrick Goh on 20 Dec 2019 (Fri)

at 10 am @ the HOD room.

• Bring along :1. Form B2. a copy of your original GCE ‘N’ Level

results slip

Other InformationAppeal for Review of GCE ‘N’ Level Result• Collect appeal forms from Mr. Trevor by the end of today

• Appeal form must be commented and endorsed by Principal and subject teachers

• Pay fee of $112.35 per subject appeal (inclusive of 7% GST)

• Appeal not later than 27 Dec 2019

• Students who do not have a strong ground for submitting an appeal should be discouraged from doing so

• Outcome will be released by 30 January 2020

• Please check that your personal particulars (such asstatutory names and Hanyu Pinyin names) areprinted correctly on your certificates.

• Any request for amendments to students' personalparticulars will incur an administration charge ofS$50 per certificate.

• Please approach Mr. Trevor immediately aftercollecting your N level certificate if there is anyissue.

Other Information

Schedule for ECG counselingVenue: Auditorium 19 Dec : 3pm to 5pm ECG Counsellor: Ms. Mildred

Chan_WAN_YI_MILDRED@schools.gov.sgNote: Please email Ms. Mildred if you would require further ECG counselling.

In your email please state:a) Name & Class b) Queries that they havec) Contact details

ECG Centre @ MOE (Grange Road)• Making informed decisions is important for successful

transition from school to further education.• Speak with your teachers and ECG Counsellors (if

any) in schools, besides your parents, on the possible pathways.

• ECG counselling service is available for GCE N-Level students from 13 Dec 2019 to 27 Dec 2019 (9am-5pm).

Additional ResourcesThis e-book illustrates how 54 individuals gothrough diverse education and career pathways.There are many options that cater to thestudents’ needs to help them succeed in theirselected paths.www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward

Additional ResourcesA Guide for Parents in ECG, titled, Journeyingwith Our Children, Achieving their Aspiration isa publication intended to support parents withtips and advice on ECG, and considerations at keyeducation stages to guide their children.www.moe.gov.sg/ecg-parent-guide

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