multiple pathways of education · 2017. 5. 18. · 2-year nitec courses aggregate point (4 subj)...

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Multiple Pathways

of Education

MTP (Sec 3)

26 Feb 2016 (Fri)

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Presentation Outline

• Overview of pathways

• Looking ahead

• How the school supports your child

• How you can support your child

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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS

4 years N(A) Level 4 years N(T) Level

Polytechnic

(3 years)

JC (2 years) /

CI (3 years)

PFP

(1 year)

DPP

(2 year)

2nd year Poly

(2 years)

NITEC

(2 years)

Higher NITEC

(1 or 2 years)

University

O Level

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N(T) AND N(A)

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N(T) Level

• Institute of Technical Education (ITE):

Nitec (2 year course)

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Grading System for N(T)

GRADE POINT MARKS

A 1 ≥ 75

B 2 70 – 74

C 3 60 – 69

D 4 50 – 59

U 5 ≤ 49

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Cut-off Points of Some ITE Courses

(based on 2015 JIE ‘N’ ITE)2-Year Nitec

Courses

Aggregate

Point (4 subj)

Min Entry Requirement

Finance Services 5 – 10 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)

Aerospace 6 – 9 3 GCE N Passes (Maths/Science & 2 others)

Business Services 7 – 11 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)

Digital Audio & Video

Production

8 – 10 3 GCE N Passes (Maths & 2 others)

Technology 8 – 20

Food & Beverage 9 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)

Retail Services 10

Electronics 11 – 17 3 GCE N Passes (Maths/Science & 2 others)

Applied Food Science 13 3 GCE N Passes (Maths, Science & 1 other)

Travel and Tourism 13 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)

Nursing 14 3 GCE N Passes (English, Maths & 1 other)

Space Design 14 – 15 3 GCE N Passes (Maths & 2 others)

Culinary 14 – 17 3 GCE N Passes (English & 2 others)

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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(T)


Polytechnic

(3 years)

JC (2 years) /

CI (3 years)

PFP

(1 year)

DPP

(2 year)

2nd year Poly

(2 years)

NITEC

(2 years)

Higher NITEC

(1 or 2 years)

University

O Level

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• Promotion to Sec 5– ELMAB3 ≤ 19, or

– At least N(A)-level Grade 5 for all subjects used in computing ELMAB3

• “Through-train” to poly for eligible students– Direct Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

– Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• ITE

• Retention at Sec 4N(A)– ELMAB3 ≤ 21, or ELB3 ≤ 14, or MAB3 ≤ 14; and

– < 20 years of age as at 1 Jan 2015; and

– Sat for GCE N(A) Exam only once previously

Progression Pathways for 4N(A)

9

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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(A) -> SEC 5


Polytechnic

(3 years)

JC (2 years) /

CI (3 years)

PFP

(1 year)

DPP

(2 year)

2nd year Poly

(2 years)

NITEC

(2 years)

Higher NITEC

(1 or 2 years)

University

O Level

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SEC 5

• ELMAB3: must not exceed 19 points.

• At least N(A)-level Grade 5 for all subjects used

in computing ELMAB3

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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(A) -> DPP


Polytechnic

(3 years)

JC (2 years) /

CI (3 years)

PFP

(1 year)

DPP

(2 year)

2nd year Poly

(2 years)

NITEC

(2 years)

Higher NITEC

(1 or 2 years)

University

O Level

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Aggregate Score and Subject

Grade Requirements - DPP

• DPP eligibility:

Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score of 19 points or better

13

Science & Technology

ITE Course Type

Minimum

Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 4

Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4

Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5

Non-Science & Technology

ITE Course Type

Minimum

Required

Grades



Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5


Selected Poly Courses

Minimum

Required

Raw GPA*

Admitted into Poly 1st Year 2.5

Admitted into Poly 2nd Year 3.5

Non-Science & Technology

Selected Poly Courses

Minimum

Required

Raw GPA

Admitted into Poly 1st Year 3.0

* Required also to pass a Math elective at ITE

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Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

• 1-year programme taught by poly lecturers

before entering the relevant poly courses

• ELMAB3 must not exceed 11, among

other requirements.

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OVERVIEW OF PATHWAYS N(A) -> PFP


Polytechnic

(3 years)

JC (2 years) /

CI (3 years)

PFP

(1 year)

DPP

(2 year)

2nd year Poly

(2 years)

NITEC

(2 years)

Higher NITEC

(1 or 2 years)

University

O Level

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Aggregate Score and Subject

Grade Requirements - PFP

• PFP eligibility:

Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score of 11 points or better

16


Poly Course Type

Minimum

Required

Grades



One of the following subjects:

3

- Science (Physics, Chemistry)

- Science (Physics, Biology)

- Science (Chemistry, Biology)

- Food & Nutrition

- Design & Technology

Any two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3

Non- Science & Technology

Poly Course Type

Minimum

Required

Grades



One of the following subjects:

3

- Principles of Accounts

- Literature in English

- History

- Combined Humanities

- Art

Any two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3

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EXPRESS

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‘O’ Level

• ITE: 3 GCE ‘O’ level grades in EL and 2

other relevant subjects

• Higher Nitec (2 year course).

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‘O’ Level

• Polytechnics: ELR2B2.

Poly Course 2016 Planned Intake 2016 JAE ELR2B2

Applied Chemistry 140 10

Biomedical Science 60 7

Biotechnology 40 9

Chemical Engineering 120 12

Food, Science and

Technology

80 14

Nutrition, Health and

Wellness

40 11

Perfumery and

Cosmetic Science

40 12

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L1R5 aggregate scores (2016 Admission to JCs)

S/No Junior College Arts Science / IB

1 Anderson JC 9 8

2 Anglo-Chinese JC 7 7

3 ACS (Independent) - 5

4 Catholic JC 10 10

5 Hwa Chong Institution 4 3

6 Innova JC 20 20

7 Jurong JC 15 15

8 Meridian JC 10 10

9 Nanyang JC 7 6

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L1R5 aggregate scores (2014 Admission to JCs)

S/No Junior College Arts Science / IB

10 National JC 6 5

11 Pioneer JC 13 12

12 Raffles Institution 4 3

13 Serangoon JC 11 11

14 St Andrew’s JC 9 9

15 St Joseph’s Institution - 6

16 Tampines JC 13 13

17 Temasek JC 9 9

18 Victoria JC 6 5

19 Yishun JC 17 16

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‘A’ Level curriculum

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3 Levels of study at ‘A’ Level

H1 H2 H3

Half of H2 in terms

of curriculum time

Equivalent to ‘A’

Level subjects prior

to 2006.

Subjects with

diverse learning

opportunities for in-

depth study (e.g.

advanced content,

research paper,

university module).

You must offer the

corresponding

subject at H2 level.

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Norm workload at ‘A’ level

• Knowledge Skills subjects:

– General Paper (H1) or Knowledge & Inquiry

(H2)

– Project Work (H1)

• Languages: MTL (H1)

– Need not offer if your child has obtained at

least D7 in HMTL at ‘O’ level

• Arts & Science: 3 H2 subjects and 1 H1

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LOOKING AHEAD

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• Conversion of Grades to Bonus Points

• Bonus Points for JAE Admission to ITE, Poly & JC

• Can be used as a subject for admission to

Millennia Institute

• Can be used as testimony for application for

a) Direct School Admission to Junior College (DSA JC)

b) Direct Poly Admission (DPA)

• Most importantly, it helps your child to develop into a

Gessian of Excellence, Standing and Significance.

Importance of CCA

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• Under LEAPS 2.0

Importance of CCA

CCA RESULTS BONUS POINTS

Excellent 2

Good 1

Fair 0

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How the school supports your child

• Educational Career Guidance

– Booths and talks given by representatives

from poly & other institutions

– Talks given by professionals, e.g. in

engineering, IT consultancy, banking,

broadcasting

– Target Setting: Silver Target. Target mark in

each subject based on your child’s PSLE

aggregate

• Monitoring and support: Academic, CCA and

Form Teachers

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How you can support your child

• Educational Career Guidance:

– Who am I?

– Where am I going?

– How do I get there?

• Work with teachers:

– Attendance, Progress in class/ CCA

• Resources (Education News):

– https://www.schoolbag.sg/

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

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THANK YOU

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