WELCOME TO What comes after NLevel Overview of Pathways for NA GCE NLevel Exam 4year NA Course 2year ITE Direct Entry Scheme DES to Higher Nitec 10week Prep Programme ID: 798639
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SACSSParents’Night2 0 1 8
WELCOME TO
Slide2What comes after N-Level?
Slide3Overview of Pathways for N(A)GCE N-Level Exam4-year N(A) Course2-year
ITE Direct Entry Scheme
(DES) to
Higher
Nitec
10-week
Prep
Programme
GCE O-Level Exam 1 year at Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2-year ITE Nitec
2-year ITE Higher Nitec
NAFA/ Lasalle(3 years)
Polytechnic
(3 years)1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) /
Centralised
Institute (3 years)
REPEAT 4NA
Slide4Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)one-year programme that offers a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers to better prepare poly-bound N(A) students for entry into relevant Polytechnic Diploma coursesan alternative to the Sec 5 yearDiploma Programme at Polytechnics (3 Years)
Sec 5N(A)
Take O-Level
Sec 4(NA)
PFP (1 Year)
Top N(A) students
Alternative pathway
Slide5The PFP will be offered by all five polytechnicsMore than 70% of Polytechnic Diploma courses will be offered under the PFPPolytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
Slide6Eligibility Criteriaobtain an ELMAB3 (English + Math + Best 3 Subjects) aggregate not exceeding 11 points excluding CCA bonus points; minimum Grade 3 for each subject; and meet the subject-specific requirements of the courses they are applying for. Some courses may require relevant subjects to be less or equal to 3.Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a PFP course. Placement is subject to the availability of vacancies and in open competition with other eligible applicants based on merit.
Slide7Sec 4N(A) students who sit for GCE O-Level examination subjects in 2018 may use the following grade conversion table for computation of their ELMAB3 aggregates:GCE ‘O’ Level Grade Converted Grade A1-B31B4-C62D73
Slide8PFP : Students who fail or drop outfrom the PFPStudents who fail or drop out from the PFP can enrol in Higher Nitec courses at ITEStudents who wish to pursue the O-Level Exam may be considered for re-admission or register as O-Level private candidates
Slide9http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp/
Slide10Overview of Pathways for N(A)GCE N-Level Exam4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme
(DES) to
Higher
Nitec
10 weeks
Prep
Programme
GCE O-Level Exam
1 year Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)2 years ITE
Nitec2
years ITE Higher Nitec
NAFA/ LaSalle
(3 years)Polytechnic (3 years)
1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) /
Centralised
Institute (3 years)
Slide11ITE Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)Direct progression from a Higher Nitec course to a related Diploma course in Polytechnic.Suitable for students whose learning styles are more application-based and hands-on (70% practical training, 30%
t
heoretical lessons)
Skip the uncertainly of taking the GCE O-Level examinations and save one year
.
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Slide12Eligibility Criteria English + Math + Best 3 Subjects (ELMAB3) 19 points or better(excluding CCA bonus points)and
Slide13Eligibility CriteriaMeet the following course-specific requirements: For Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Technology courses: 2. For Business & Services courses: GCE N-Level subjects Minimum Required GradesEnglish Language Syllabus A 4 Mathematics (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4Any three other subjects excluding CCA 5
GCE N-Level subjects
Minimum Required Grades
English Language Syllabus A
3
Mathematics (Syllabus A/ Additional)
4
Any three other subjects excluding CCA
5
Slide14Qualifying Higher Nitec GPA for Progression to Poly under DPPCoursesProgress to first year in relevant Polytechnic Diploma CourseProgress to second year in relevant Polytechnic Diploma CourseApplied Sciences Higher Nitec courses *ITE raw GPA ≥2.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points)Engineering or Info-Communications Technology Higher Nitec Courses*ITE raw GPA ≥
2.5
points
(excluding CCA bonus points)
ITE
raw GPA ≥
3.5
points
(excluding CCA bonus points)Business and Services Higher Nitec Courses
ITE raw GPA ≥3.0 points (excluding CCA bonus points)N.A
Must offer and pass Maths Elective at ITE, unless exempted from Maths Elective (At least grade C for O-Level Maths)
Slide15DPP Cut-off Points (COP) 2017 pg 65Higher Nitec CourseJIE’H’ COPHigher Nitec CourseJIE’H’ COPChemical Technology8Accounting9Service Management11
Banking
Services
10
Event Management
10
Logistics for International Trade
11
Leisure &
Travel Operations11Hospitality Operations11
Business Information Systems10Cyber & Network Security10Information Technology
11Games, Art and Design 10
Civil & Structural Engineering Design10Mechatronic Engineering12Hospitality
Operations11Electrical Engineering13Mechanical Engineering11-13Electronic Engineering
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Slide16Overview of Pathways for N(A)
GCE N-Level Exam
4-year N(A) Course
2-year ITE Direct Entry Scheme
(DES) to
Higher Nitec
10-week
Prep Programme
GCE O-Level Exam
1 year at Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2-year ITE
Nitec
2-year ITE
Higher
Nitec
NAFA/ Lasalle
(3 years)
Polytechnic
(3 years)
1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) / Centralised Institute
(3 years)
REPEAT 4NA
Slide17Sec 5NAEligibility Criteria:Obtained an ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points)
Slide18Admission Criteria for JC -2-year ‘A’ Level CourseL1R5 = 1st Language + Relevant 5 subjectsL1R5 less than or equal to 20 (excluding Bonus points)
Slide19What is L1R5?
L1 – English Language / Higher Mother Tongue (HMT)
R1 – Humanities
R2 – Mathematics / Science
R3 – Mathematics / Science / Humanities
R4 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level Subject (except CCA)
R5 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level Subject (except CCA)
*To use HMT as L1, student must pass EL & HMT
*If HMT is used for computation of L1R5, then MT cannot be used
*To be eligible for HMT Bonus points (2 points), students must pass EL and HMT
*CCA Bonus Points : A1/A2 – 2 points B3 to C6 – 1 point
All Bonus points will only be considered if L1R5 of less than or equal to 20 is met
Slide20Admission Criteria for PolytechnicELR2B2 = English + Relevant 2 subjects +Best 2 subjectsELR2B2 is less than or equal to 26 points including CCA* Bonus points*CCA cannot count as a subject but bonus point(s) for CCA is considered for overall computation
Slide21What is ELR2B2?
Course Group
ELR2B2 - A
ELR2B2 - B
ELR2B2 - C
ELR2B2 - D
EL
English
English
English
English
R1
Art
Combined Humanities
Lit / Geog / Hist
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
R2
E Maths
A Maths
MT
POA
D&T
F&N
Art
Combined Humanities
POA
Lit / Geog / Hist
Science
F&N
Science
Art
D&T
F&N
B2
Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
Slide22Types of Courses in Polytechnics* CCA Bonus Points A1/A2 – 2 points B3 to C6 – 1 point* Different courses have different entry requirements which are subject-based. For example, Communications & Media Management requires a minimum of B3 in English
Course Type
A
B
C
D
Some examples
Mass Communication
Media Related
Early Childhood
Psychology
Accountancy
Finance
Business
Hospitality
Tourism
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Veterinary
Pharmaceutical
Food Science
Culinary Science
Aerospace
Clean Energy
IT related
Health Sciences
Architecture
Animation and 3D
Advertising
Game Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Slide23Overview of Pathways for N(A)GCE N-Level Exam4-year N(A) Course
2-year
ITE Direct Entry Scheme
(DES) to
Higher
Nitec
10-week
Prep
ProgrammeGCE O-Level Exam
1 year at Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2-year ITE Nitec2-year
ITE Higher Nitec
NAFA/ Lasalle(3 years)
Polytechnic (3 years)
1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) /
Centralised
Institute (3 years)
REPEAT 4NA
Slide24Retention CriteriaObtain an aggregate score of: Not exceeding 21 points for ELMAB3 i.e. (ELMAB3 ≤ 21); or Not exceeding 14 points for ELB3 (English Language and best three other subjects) i.e. (ELB3 ≤ 14);
or
Not exceeding 14 points for MAB3 (Mathematics and best three other subjects) i.e. (
MAB3
≤
14
)
Maths
can be counted as one of the Best 3 subjects.
English can be counted as one of the Best 3 subjects.
Slide25Support provided by the schoolAcademic supportRemedial lessonsSmaller class sizes/ banded classesAfternoon ConsultationsSocial-emotional supportCounsellingSchool’s partnership with parents
Slide26Important Dates (4NA)AssessmentDatesMid-Year Examination
2 –
11
May
Lessons
31 May – 6 June
7 September
N
Level English
Language Oral Examination
5
–
12 July
N
Level Mother Tongue
Languages Oral Examination
31
July – 3 August
Preliminary
Examination
6 – 20 August
N
Level Written
Examination & Listening Comprehension
*Lessons as usual from 17 – 29 September
*Dates
for Study Leave (end-Sep) will be released in Term 3
10
– 14 September
1 – 12 October
For 4NA girls offering Mother Tongue Languages at O Level
Common Test (school-based)
Written Examination
Oral Examination
12 March
28
May
4 – 14 July
For 4NA girls offering
Mother Tongue ‘B’ syllabus
Common Test (school-based)
Written Examination
Oral Examination
12 March
30 May
3 July
Slide27Important Dates (4NT)AssessmentDatesMid-Year Examination
2 –
11
May
Lessons
31 May – 4 June
N
Level English
Language Oral Examination
5
–
12 July
N
Level Mother Tongue Oral
Examination
31
July – 3
August
Preliminary Examination
6 – 20 August
N
Level Written
Examination,
Listening Comprehension & Computer Applications Practical Examination
*Lessons as usual from 19 – 29 September
*Dates
for Study Leave (end-Sep) will be released in Term 3
11
– 18 September
1 – 10 October
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