A PRESENTATION BYMINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE

Art and MusicSpecial Programmes(Secondary)

Information accurate as of Oct 2019

1 CONGRATULATIONS!

PRIMARY SCHOOL

WHAT’S NEXT?!

SECONDARY SCHOOL

SECONDARY

4-5 Years

What is the most important thing to you when choosing a secondary

school? The programme? Distance? Your friends?Or is it the school uniform??

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What subjects are you interested in?

Mathematics & Sciences

Humanities & the Arts

Languages

English,Mother Tongue,(3rd Language)

Mathematics, Science,Design & Technology,

Food & Consumer Education

History, Geography, Literature in English, Social Studies,

Art, Music

Values & Life SkillsCCA, VIA

CCE, PW, PE

Lower Secondary Curriculum• Broad-based• Holistic• Opportunities to

explore diverse interests and hone different strengths

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Art ElectiveProgramme (AEP)

Music Elective Programme (MEP)

ART

MUSIC

If you are interested in Art and

Music…

What are the options available for you?

Enhanced ArtProgramme (EAP)

Enhanced Music Programme (EMP)

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WHAT MAKES THESE PROGRAMMES

SPECIAL?

Introduced by MOE to nurture students with

passion and talent in art or music so that they

can further deepen their knowledge, skills

and appreciation in these areas.

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Enhanced Art Programme

Visit the website for more information: https://bit.ly/2JyZDuh

EAPis a

2-year art programme offered at

secondary 3 in select schools

Where are the EAP Schools?

North

Nan Chiau High Sch

From 2016Naval Base Sec Sch

Orchid Park Sec Sch

East

CHIJ Katong Convent

Ngee Ann Sec SchFrom 2016

Meridian Sec Sch(Formerly Siglap Sec Sch)

South

St Andrew’s Sec Sch

WestFrom 2017

New Town Sec Sch

Jurong West Sec Sch

Enhanced Music Programme

Visit the website for more information:https://bit.ly/35Cp6vT

EMPis a

2-year music programme offered at

secondary 3 in select schools

Where are the EMP Schools?

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF

EAP / EMP?

Gain entry into EAP/EMP schools

Competent in making and presenting art;

performing and creating music

Keen interest and willingness to commit to two

years of study in Art or Music at the upper

secondary level

Pass Selection Exercise at the end of Sec 2

Art Elective Programme (AEP)

AEPis a 4-year art programme offered from secondary 1 in select schools and centres

Visit the website for more information:

https://bit.ly/2pQz38t

Where are the AEP (Sec) Schools?

• Bukit Panjang Government High

• CHIJ (Toa Payoh) Secondary

• Hwa Chong Institution (High School)

• Nanyang Girls’ High School

• National Junior College

• Victoria School

• Zhonghua Secondary School

AEP Centre

Centre offers the programme to Sec 1 students who are not enrolled in any AEP or EAP schools.

Music Elective Programme (MEP)

MEPis a 4-year music programme offered from Secondary 1 in select schools and centres

Visit the website for more information:https://bit.ly/2Iyj9pV

Where are the MEP (Sec) Schools?MEP Centre• Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

• Catholic High School (Secondary)

• CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School (Secondary)

• Crescent Girls’ School

• Dunman High School

• Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)

• Raffles Institution

• Raffles Girls’ School

• Tanjong Katong Girls’ School

• Temasek Junior College

MEP Centre

Centres offer the programme to Sec 1 students who are not enrolled in any MEP or EMP schools.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO

APPLY FOR AEP?

Competent in making and presenting art

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of

in-depth study in Art

Pass AEP Selection Exercise, comprising the following: Draw from life/imagination Create original object(s)/image(s) using given materials Present a Portfolio comprising a range of artworks you have

done

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO

APPLY FOR MEP?

Possess a good ear

Interested to learn about different musical traditions (e.g.

Asian, Classical, Jazz, Popular)

Competent in performing and/or creating music

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of

in-depth study in Music

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO

APPLY FOR MEP?

Pass MEP Selection Exercise, comprising the following:• Listening Test• Practical Audition (2 contrasting pieces on an

instrument/voice in any style of a total duration of 5 min)• Aural Test• Interview (Applicants who have composed music could bring

along their scores/recordings for their interview. Please note that this is not a mandatory requirement.)

At the point of application, students should be able to perform or improvise competently on one musical instrument

IN SUMMARY

4-year programme starting from

Sec 1

Either enrol in a school that

offers AEP/ MEP or apply to

AEP/ MEP centre

Leads to the GCE O-Level

*Higher Art/ Music Examination

Exemption from Design &

Technology, and Food and

Consumer Education at the

lower secondary

2-year programme starting

from Sec 3

Enrol in a school that offers

EAP/ EMP

Leads either to the GCE O-

Level Art/ Music, or *Higher

Art/ Music Examination

Higher Art/ Music Examination can be used in lieu of a Humanities subject in the calculation of the L1R5 aggregate.

1 Should I take the 4-year or 2-year programme?

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I’m interested!

What do I need to do next?6

Select schools that offer the AEP/MEP as first choice in the Sec 1 Posting Exercise.

Select schools that offer the EAP/EMP as first choice in the Sec 1 Posting Exercise.

Clear Selection Exercise at end of Sec 2.

Clear Selection Exercise at the start of the Sec 1 school year.

4 Begin AEP/MEP lessons from Sec 1, Term 1.

Begin EAP/EMP lessons from Sec 3, Term 1.

Clear Selection Exercise at the start of the Sec 1 school year.

Begin AEP/MEP lessons from Sec 1, Term 2.

If choice school does not offer special programme, apply for centres through secondary school.

ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?

Other Considerations

• Time Management and Commitment Commit to the scheduled lesson timings and enrichment activities, and

coping with extended lessons, additional projects and assignments.

• Distance Students enrolled in AEP/MEP Centres would have to travel to the

centres for lessons one afternoon a week.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE(For Application to AEP/MEP Centres)

Dates (2020) Events

2 – 14 Jan Apply online for AEP/MEP Centres

29 January (PM) Phase 1 AEP Selection Exercise

Phase 1 MEP Selection Exercise cum Briefing for Applicants and their parents

Bet. 3 – 21 Feb AEP Briefing for Applicants and their parents

Phase 2 Selection Exercise for AEP and MEP

By 9 Mar Receive application outcome

From 23 Mar(Term 2, Week 1)

Commencement of programmes at AEP/MEP Centres

The online application form will be available on the respective AEP and MEP webpages by January 2020.

Art and Music Elective Programme Centres

Centres Lesson Timings for 2020 Sec 1 Cohort

AEP National Junior College

37 Hillcrest Road S 288913

Lower Sec: Tuesday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Upper Sec: Thursday

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

MEP Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

121 Dover Road S 139650

Lower Sec: Thursdays

(3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Upper Sec: Fridays

(3.00pm – 6.00pm)

Dunman High School

10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895

Lower Sec: Wednesdays

(3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Upper Sec: Wednesdays

(3.30pm – 6.30pm)

Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for students in non-AEP/MEP schools

Thank You