2016 SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GCE N(A) & N(T) EXAMINATIONS

19 DEC 2016, 2 PM

TODAY’S PROGRAMME FROM 2PM

Items ByWelcome & General Information Mr Eugene Lim

(ECG Coordinator)

Release of the 2016 GCE N Level Results Mrs Quek Li Gek(Principal)

Release of Result Slips & relevant forms & materials by Form / Co-Form Teachers

Form /Co-Form Teachers

Break-out ECG Info Sessions:• Sec 4 D1 - Enhanced Nitec / Nitec for 4NT• DPP eligible candidates• PFP eligible candidates

Ms Lim Lin Lin & ITE RepMr Lim/Mrs Quek

Mrs Adel Tay

BREAKOUT ECG INFO SESSIONS

Briefing for PFP-

eligible

candidates

Stage

Briefing for Sec 4D1:

Enhanced Nitec /

Nitec for 4NT

Briefing for DPP-eligible

candidates

GENERAL BRIEFING FOR ALL STUDENTS

Secondary 5 (O-levels) for 4C1Lateral Transfer to 4NA for 4D1

STEPPING UP AFTER N-LEVELSSecondary Education

Enhanced Nitec Nitec Higher Nitec

Direct entry to

Polytechnic

Programme

DiplomaPolytechnic

Foundation

Programme

• Appeal-based• Subject to MOE criteria and

approval

Tertiary Education

CHOOSING THE FAMILY CAR

CHOOSING THE FAMILY CAR

According to global marketing research company J.D. Power, here are 5 top deciding factors in choosing the family car.

1. Expected reliability

2. Attractiveness

3. Previous experience

4. Mileage

5. Reputation / Reviews

6. Personal styles

CHOOSING YOUR POST N-LEVEL PATHThese same factors could influence your decision in choosing the right path too!

1. Expected reliability

2. Attractiveness

3. Previous experience

4. Mileage

5. Reputation / Reviews

6. Personal styles

PATHWAYS AVAILABLE FOR N-LEVEL STUDENTS

GCE N-Level Exam

Nitec

Polytechnic

University

Higher NITEC

More pathways opened up through

DPP and PFP

Contributing to society through

meaningful employment

GCE O-Level Exam

WHICH PATH SHOULD I TAKE?

There are many routes tosuccess.

Explore all possible education options and look for one that best fits your needs, passion and abilities.

It may just mean taking the road less travelled.

General education with focus on•English Language•Mathematics•Science•Humanities

National exam grading system(Prelims in May 2017)

Academic-driven curriculum

A QUICK COMPARISON

Tertiary Education

Industry specific courses•Enhanced Nitec (5 courses)•Nitec (53 courses)•DPP (17 courses)•PFP (212 courses)

Module-based GPA grading system

Project-based and Practice-based curriculum

Secondary Education

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4N (ACADEMIC)

No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks

1 Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement

Apply when O-levels results are released in mid Jan 2017

2 Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly Prog (DPP) –Higher NITEC

ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement

Application from 2.30pm (Today) –22 Dec (Thu) (4 days)

3 Progression to ITE for NITEC course

Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in booklet

Same as above

4 Retain in 4NA ELMAB3 ≤ 21 orELB3 ≤ 14 orMAB3 ≤ 14 orOther prerequisites

Depends on Vacancy & students need to submit a formal appeal to school

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4N (ACADEMIC)

No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks

5 Sec 5NA ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) and at least a grade 5 for all subjused in the computation of ELMAB3

PROGRESSION PATHWAYS FOR 4N (TECHNICAL)

No Item Criteria Remarks

1 Progression to ITE for NITEC course

Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in the booklet

Application from 2.30pm (Today) –22 Dec (Thu) (4 days)

2 Enhanced NitecFoundation Programme(eNFP)1+2 =3yrs in ITE

0 or 1 N-level pass only

Application from 2.30pm (Today) –22 Dec (Thu) (4 days)

3 Transfer to 4NA • Grade A for bothEL & MA and

• Grade B or better for 1 other sub

Subject to approval from MOE

Source : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/strong-response-direct-entry-scheme-poly

Each year

Total DPP places – 1,100 only

Total PFP places – 1,200 only

4NA Only

TODAY Dec 19 2014

Straits Times Mon 21 Dec 2015

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/polytechnic-foundation-scheme-a-big-success

PUBLISHED APR 19, 2014, 7:59 AM SGT

APPLICATION MATTERS Important dates

to take note

TAKE NOTE

Check that your personal particulars (such as statutory names and Hanyu

Pinyin names) are printed

CORRECTLY on your results slips

4NA Only

Timeframe Action to be taken

Before 22 Dec 2016 Complete and submit form (Letter of Undertaking) to indicate post-N-Level Decision to General Office

FOR ALL 4 NA STUDENTS:

4NA Only

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE

PFP (1ST CHOICE) OR OTHERWISE SECONDARY 5

Timeframe Action to be taken

3 Jan 2017 Report to PL for Sec 5N after being formally accepted into

Sec 5 2017/considering PFP.

11 to 13 Jan 2017 (est.) Receive letter invitation for PFP application. Apply

thereafter.

11 Jan (2.00 pm) - 16 Jan

(4.00 pm)

PFP application via portal

19 Jan (2.00pm) to 22 Jan

(4.00pm)

PFP Posting Results /Acceptance of offer/Appeal

24 Jan (2.00pm) to 26 Jan

(4.00pm)

Outcome of Appeal/Acceptance of Appeal Outcome

31 Jan 2017 Withdraw from 5N once PFP is accepted.

4NA Only

Timeframe Action to be taken

Today to 22 Dec

2016 (by 5 pm)

Apply online through ITE website. (JIE H)

27 (9 am) to

29 Dec 2016 (3pm)

Receive application result via online

portal and accept or reject.

Appeal, if needed.

30 Dec (9 am) to

3 Jan 2017

Receive appeal result.

Accept or reject offer.

4 Jan 2017 Report to ITE College.

Do not need to report to PL for 5N on 4

Jan, if DPP offer is accepted.

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DPP

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNCERTAIN AND/OR INTERESTED IN BOTH PFP AND DPP, BUT NOT SECONDARY 5:

Apply for DPP in the first phase (between 2.30 pm on 19 December 2016 and 5.00 pm on 22 December 2016) and report to ITE on 3 Jan 2017 first.

Invitation for PFP application will be open on 11-13 Jan 2017.

On accepting the new PFP offer, you will need to apply for withdrawal from the DPP programme, & for refund of DPP enrolment fees.

If you do not apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2016), the number of vacancies open to you in the second phase (Jan 2017) will be very limited.

4NA Only

FOR 4NT STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ITE NITEC COURSES (JIE N / JIE E)

4NT Only

Timeframe Action to be taken

Today to 22 Dec

2016 (by 5 pm)

Apply online through ITE website. (JIE

N / JIE E)

23 Dec (2 pm) Release of interview details

30 Dec (from 9am) Receive application results

11 Jan 2017 (9am) Receive appeal result.

Accept or reject offer.

9 Jan 2016 Report to ITE College.

FORM NFPECE(Electronics Engineering)–Course Code

CC-AM

College Code

PROMOTION CRITERIA FROM SEC 4N(A) TO SEC 5N(A)

Sec 4N(A) students can be promoted to Sec 5N(A) if they satisfy all the following criteria:

a) ELMAB3 (English Language, Mathematics and best three other subjects) aggregate score of 19 points or less; and

b) At least an N(A)-Level grade 5 for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3.

REPEATING SEC 4N(A) IN 2017

Sec 4N(A) students are eligible to repeat their N(A)-Level examination if they satisfy all the following criteria:

a) Not exceeding 21 points for ELMAB3 (i.e. ELMAB3 ≤ 21), or

b) Not exceeding 14 points for ELB3 (English Language and best three other subjects) (i.e. ELB3 ≤ 14), or

c) iNot exceeding 14 points for MAB3 (Mathematics and best three other subjects) (i.e. MAB3 ≤ 14);

4N(A) WHO SAT FOR O-LEVEL SUBJECTS

GCE O-Level results are released only in January 2017

Use school-based O-Level preliminary examination results to compute eligibility for promotion to Sec 5N(A) or retention in Sec 4N(A)

FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING

PRIVATE EDUCATION

PRIVATE EDUCATION

The Council for Private Education (CPE) is a statutory board established in December 2009 under the MOE, to regulate private education institutions (PEIs) in Singapore.

http://www.cpe.gov.sg/

5 Tips Before Deciding on

Private Education

1. Relevance

2. Recognition

3. Get Advice

4. Finance

5. Read the Fine Prints

5 Tips Before Deciding on

Private Education

6592 2108

CPE_CONTACT@cpe.gov.sg

1 Orchard Road, #01-01, (YMCA International House), Singapore 238824

Visit www.cpe.gov.sg for the list of

registered PEIs, EduTrust-certified PEIs &

other information on private education.

Contact

the CPE Student Services Centre:

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS,LOG ON TO ECAREERS.SG

ECG CENTRE @ MOE (GRANGE ROAD)

It is critical that you make informed decisions for successful transition from school to further education.

It is strongly advised for you to 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’ and ‘O’ Level students. Appointments for ECG counselling may be made via

Website: http://goo.gl/gKQZGh

Hotline: 6831 1420

Email: moe_ecg@moe.gov.sg

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• Please see Mr Lee Wei Te or go to the office for the relevant forms

- Outcome of the Individual Appeal is expected to be released to schools by Mon, 30 Jan 2017

- Submission to office by Wed 21 Dec, 10 am

- Cost is $102.70 per subject

Proceed only if you have very STRONG grounds for appeal

APPEAL FOR REVIEW OF RESULTS

AVAILABILITY OF PCS IN SCHOOL WITH INTERNET ACCESS & PRINTERS FOR JOINT INTAKE EXERCISE (JIE) REGISTRATION

Venue: School Library

Attire: School Uniform

Dates: 20 & 21 Dec 2016 (9 am – 4 pm)

Please do not come during lunch time

(12nn – 1 pm)

TO GOD BE THE GLORY !

All the Best as you move on in the next

phase of your education …

God Bless You !