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Purpose

• Be aware of –Educational Pathways after N Level 

–Criteria for admission into the various pathways

–Examinations Calendar–Preparation & Support

Our Form Teachers

4N1 Mr Jackson LowMs Leow Shu Fen

4N2 Mdm Nur ShaikhahMr Jeremy Yong

4N3 Mrs Mita DeyMdm Asmidah

Staff Supporting Sec 4NA

Year Head (Upper Sec)

Mdm Nora

Level Mentor

Mr ArulMs Anna Cai

Career Guidance CommitteeMr Scott Chew (Head)

Mr Derek Lim (Coordinator)Ms Fathiah (Coordinator)

Mr Muhammad Shukri Mr Chia Boon Kit

Ms Jin BeihuaMs Shabrina

Ms Shirlyn Low School Counsellors

Ms Phang-Tan Jia WenMdm Kumutha

Learning Support OfficerMr Muhammad Shukri

Grading System

N LevelGrades Marks (%)

12

75 and above70-74

34

65-6960-64

5 50-59

U 49 and below

Important Note

• EMB3 (Aggregate English + Maths + Best 3 subjects)

• If EMB3 is 20 or 21– Retain in Sec 4NA

• If EMB3 is more than 21– ITE 

Educational Pathways after ‘N’ Level

Higher Nitec at ITE

(2 years)(DPP)

GCE ‘O’ LevelSec 5N(1 year)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level

Secondary 4 NA

PolytechnicFoundation Programme

(1 year)(PFP)Nitec at ITE

(2 years)

Higher Nitec at ITE

(2 years)

Polytechnics

Polytechnics

Courses are market drivenand career oriented

Students graduate with aDiploma

Ready to enter theworkforce

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• One‐year programme that offers a practice‐oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers, to better prepare polytechnic‐bound N(A) students for entry into relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses.  

• Provides an alternative to the Sec 5 year.  • Polytechnic FP students are given provisional 

places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one‐year Polytechnic FP.  

• Requirement for students to at least pass all modules is to ensure that students continue to work hard during their FP year and enhance their preparedness for polytechnic studies.  Students who apply effort should have no difficulties in meeting the requirement. 

• Cater to students in the top 10% of the Sec 4N(A) cohort. 

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

11

• Eligibility Criteria.  – ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw 

aggregate score of 11 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE ‘N’‐Level examination

– Specific Subject Requirements for Courses in Group 1 and 2

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)Courses in Group 1 

• Applied Science• Engineering• Health Sciences• Information and Digital Technologies

• Built Environment• Business & Management

• Media & Design• Maritime Studies

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)Courses in Group 1 

Subject Specific RequirementsMinimum Required 

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 3

Mathematics Syllabus A or Additional Mathematics

3

One of the following relevant subjects:‐ Design and Technology‐ Food and Nutrition‐ Science (Chemistry, Biology)‐ Science (Physics, Chemistry)

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)Courses in Group 2 

• Business & Management• Media & Design• Humanities

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)Courses in Group 2 

Subject Specific RequirementsMinimum Required 

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 2

Mathematics Syllabus A or Additional Mathematics

3

One of the following relevant subjects:‐ Art‐ Literature in English‐ Combined Humanities‐ Principles of Accounts

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

• The PFP is also available to Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students who have sat for GCE ‘O’‐Level subjects. 

• These students are allowed to combine their ‘N’‐ and ‘O’‐Level examination results to compute their eligibility. 

• If a student takes the same subject at both ‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels, only the better grade will be computed into his or her aggregate.

GCE ‘O’‐Level Grade conversion matrix for computation of aggregates for PFP

O'‐Level Grade Aggregate Point for PFP

A1 ‐ B3 1

B4 ‐ C6 2

D7 3

'O'‐Level grades E8 and F9 do not count towards either the ELMAB3 aggregate score computation or in determining if minimum entry requirements for the PFP course have been met

Educational Pathways after ‘N’ Level

Higher Nitec at ITE

(2 years)(DPP)

GCE ‘O’ LevelSec 5N(1 year)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level

Secondary 4 NA

PolytechnicFoundation Programme

(1 year)(PFP)Nitec at ITE

(2 years)

Higher Nitec at ITE

(2 years)

Institute of TechnicalEducation (ITE)

ITE College ‐ 1 College, 3 Campuses

• ITE College Central (Ang Mo Kio)

• ITE College East (Simei)

• ITE College West (Choa Chu Kang)

Institute of TechnicalEducation (ITE)

Courses that meeteconomic andglobal demands

Numerouspartnerships with

key industryplayers

Preparing you for a promisingcareer

Institute of TechnicalEducation (ITE)

For students with anaptitude for hands‐

on learningNational ITECertification

Higher National ITECertification

(Higher NITEC)(NITEC)

How to enter ITE?

3 possible options

1) Using N level results (11‐30th% of cohort) ‐ apply for the DirectEntry Scheme (DES) to Polytechnic

Programme

3) Using N level results(<2 N‐ Level Passes) ‐ apply forExtended Nitec Foundation

Programme (e‐NFP)

2) Using N level results ‐apply for a NITEC course

Nitec Courses at ITE

For Course Synopses & Career Prospects, visit http://www.ite.edu.sg.

Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)

• A guaranteed place in the Polytechnic

• A few important questions:1. Do you enjoy a hands-on learning style?2. Do you want to avoid the possibility of not

performing well in your O levels?3. Are you keen on the Higher Nitec courses that will

lead you directly to a first-year or second-year place in the Polytechnics?

Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programmes (DPP)

Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

• Eligibility Criteria.  – ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw 

aggregate score of 19 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE ‘N’‐Level examination will be eligible to apply to the DPP, provided that the student also obtained the following:• EL ≤ 4 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Applied 

Sciences, Engineering and Info‐Communications Technology Higher Nitec DPP.

• EL ≤ 3 and MA ≤ 4, to be eligible to apply to Business & Services Higher Nitec DPP.

HIGHER NITEC students who achievethe qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) scorein their course will subsequently be assured ofeither a first‐ or second‐ year place in a relatedpolytechnic course

Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

The Higher Nitec courses are of 2¼ years induration for successful ‘NA’ candidates.  Students will first need to undergo a 10‐week preparatory course before they starttheir 2‐year Higher Nitec training.

Direct Entry Scheme To Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Direct Entry to Poly Programme (DPP)

Higher Nitec Course 2015 Cut-Off-Points(EMB3)

Chemical Technology 9Civil & Structural Engineering Design 10Games Art & Design 10Accounting 11-13Banking Services 11Event Management 11Leisure & Travel Operations 11Business Information Systems 11Hospitality Operations 11

Direct Entry to Poly Programme (DPP)

Higher Nitec Course 2015 Cut-Off-Points(EMB3)

Logistics for International Trade 12Service Management 12Cyber & Network Security 12Information Technology 12-13Mechanical Engineering 12-15Mechatronics Engineering 13Electrical Engineering 14-15Electronics Engineering 14-16

Computation for Admission to full time  Nitec Courses at ITE

• Nitec Courses – Best 4 subjects at N Level• Computation of ITE Aggregate points for N Level subject grades for admission to full time Nitec courses

N Level Grade ITE Aggregate Point1,2 13 24 35 4U 5

Computation for Admission to full time  Nitec Courses at ITE

• Bonus Points

Types of Bonus Points No. of Bonus Points awarded

CCA grades:A1 - A2B3 - C6

2 points1 point

Applicants with GCE N Level grades of 1 to 5 for pre-requisite subjects (e.g. Mathematics, English and Science) for the courses applied for

2 points for each prerequisite subject, up to a maximum of 4 points for the course applied for

– Based on aggregate in best 4 subjects– Pass in EL and Maths– Some examples of cut‐off

• Finance Services  – 7 points• Digital Audio and Video Production  – 8 points• Food and Beverage Operations  – 9 points• Aerospace Technology  – 9 points• Retail Services – 10 points• Travel and Tourism Services – 13 points

Posting of Nitec Courses

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)Some factors for consideration...

When selecting Nitec courses do check tosee if there are relevant Higher Niteccourses for your child to progress to

Educational Pathways after ‘N’ Level

Higher Nitec at ITE

(2 years)(DPP)

GCE ‘O’ LevelSec 5N(1 year)

Polytechnic

University

GCE ‘N’ (Academic) Level

Secondary 4 NA

PolytechnicFoundation Programme

(1 year)(PFP)Nitec at ITE

(2 years)

Higher Nitec at ITE

(2 years)

Moving on to Sec 5,Taking the O Level Exams

Admission into Sec 5NA

• Pass at least 5 subjects• Pass EL• Pass Maths• Aggregate for English, Maths and Best

3 subjects (EMAB3) must be 19 and below

Moving on to Sec 5Some factors for consideration...

1. Is this route more suited to your child’s learning styles, strengths and passion?

1. Do take note of the minimum O level requirements for your child’s aspired education course

Consider the 5P’s when selecting a courseof study

Personal Characteristics1. How does the course of study play up to your child’s 

strengths, interests, learning styles and passions? 2. Will the course your child  has selected prepare him/her  for 

his/her career aspirations?

PracticalitiesWhat   are   the   academic   and   non‐academic   entry requirements of the school/course your child is applying for?

Consider the 5P’s when selecting acourse of study

Progression Opportunities

1.  What   will   the  qualification   allow   your child   to   do   aftergraduation?

2.  What is the industry outlook for the course of your child’s choice?

Consider the 5P’s when selecting acourse of study

Peers1. Are your child following his/her  peers blindly? 

Remember, a good fit for the peers may not be one for your child.

Plan1. Plan ahead, where does your child  see himself/herself 3 

years from now?2. What actions can your child take to increase the likelihood of 

reaching his/her destination?

Things to Consider

Everyone has their own learning style, strengths,needs and interests...

Find an educational pathway which helps your childoptimize his/her potential

Things to Consider

Question for thought:Which education pathway will best cater toyour child’s  aptitudes and needs as a learner?

Important!!!!

• Coursework subjects– Design & Technology (70%)– Food & Nutrition (60%)

• Must complete and do well in folio to be assured of at least a grade 3 at ‘N’ level

Important Dates

School Mid Year Exam 27 Apr – 12 May

‘O’ Level MTL Written MTL – 30 May

Revision June holidays‘N’ Level EL Oral ‘N’ Level MTL Oral‘N’ Level MTL Listening Comprehension‘N’ Level EL Listening Comprehension

7-14 Jul26 Jul - 1 Aug14 Sept

15 Sept

Important Dates

School Preliminary Exam 1-12 AugHot Housing (Part 1) 15 Aug – 1 SeptRevision Sep holidays‘N’ Level Written Exam 13-16 SeptHot Housing (Part 2) 19 – 29 Sept ‘N’ Level Written Exam 3-11 Oct

GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations• MTL ‘O’ Level Written Exam

– 30 May, Monday (MTL)

– Intensive revision  • 1 week before

Do it Well, Do it Once!

GCE ‘N’ Level Examinations• Release of ‘N’ Level Results

– Third week of December– Admission Exercise

• PFP• DPP (Higher Nitec at ITE)• Nitec Courses (ITE)• Sec 5NA

Preparation and Support

• School – Teachers are doing their best

– Programmes / processes are planned to help you child achieve his/her goals

• Target Setting• Learning Journeys eg Poly Open House• Intervention Programmes• Hot Housing (Exam Revision) Programme• Counselling & Discipline

What must your child do …….

Set targetsPlan actionsMonitor his/her own performanceReview his/her plans

Wish You and Your Child

A Successful 2016!