5. Bedok South Secondary GCE N Level Release of Results
GCE “N” Levels 2012
Bedok South Secondary
GCE N Level
Release of Results
Bedok South Secondary School
A value-added quality school

6. Programme Address by Vice Principal
Administrative Briefing by Level Head

7. Pathways for N(A) Students
2 yrs JC / 3 yrs CI
3 yrs NAFA / LaSelle
3 yrs Poly
2 yrs Poly
3 yrs Poly yr Foundation Programme
ELMAB3 ≤ 11
2 yrs ITE Nitec
Pass with
3 GCE N or
2 GCE O
2 yrs ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DPP) to Higher Nitec
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
10 wks(Jan – Mar) Prep Programme
2 yrs ITE
Higher Nitec
ER1B3 (Business)
ER2B2 (Sc &Tech)
There are 4 different pathways for NA students. If you attain EL, MA and best 3 subjs 19 points or lesser, you can be promoted to Sec 5N to take GCE O level.
Sec 5N(A) ELMAB3 ≤ 19
GCE N Level Exams - 4 years N(A) Course

8. Criteria for Promotion to Sec 5
Sec 4 NA students can be promoted to Sec 5N if they satisfy the following criteria:
ELMAB3 ≤19,
with at least N(A)-level grade 5 for all subjects in computing ELMAB3
The use of combined results is allowed for the purpose of computing the aggregate score for promotion to Sec 5N. However, students can only combine the results of 2 consecutive GCE ‘N’ Level Examination.
Registration Form (Purple) to be submitted latest by Thursday (20 Dec 2012) 10 am
Class Allocation will be announced via school website by Friday (28 Dec 2012) 5 pm
The use of combined results is allowed for the purpose of computing the aggregate score for promotion to Sec 5N.
However, students can only combine the results of 2 consecutive GCE ‘N’ Level Examination.
Preparation for O levels Starts NOW.

9. ITE DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP)
For N(A) students who are fairly strong academically
ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points
Suitable for students whose learning styles are more application-based and hands-on
Advantage of choosing DPP over Sec 5N
Direct entry to Higher Nitec, which is otherwise only available for O-level holders
Students assured of 1st or 2nd year place in related poly Diploma course, if they attain qualifying GPA scores
The use of combined results is allowed for the purpose of computing the aggregate score for promotion to Sec 5N.
However, students can only combine the results of 2 consecutive GCE ‘N’ Level Examination.
Preparation for O levels Starts NOW.

10. Criteria for Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)
For N(A) students who are academically strong and clearly polytechnic bound
ELMAB3 ≤11,
with a minimum grade of 3 for EL and MA
Only for 4NA students, not for Sec 4 Exp and 5NA students
The use of combined results is allowed for the purpose of computing the aggregate score for promotion to Sec 5N.
However, students can only combine the results of 2 consecutive GCE ‘N’ Level Examination.
Preparation for O levels Starts NOW.

11. Computation of ELMAB3 Combinations to compute ELMAB3:
a) GCE N(A)-level results only
Firm offer by 24 Dec 12 (9 am)
b) GCE N(A)-level + Prelim O-level results
Conditional offer by 24 Dec 12 (9 am), firm offer after GCE “O” release on 16 Jan 13 (2pm) tentatively
c) GCE N(A)-level + GCE O-level results
Firm offer after GCE “O” release
Students offering duplicate subjects at both N- & O-levels: ELMAB3 computation for PFP will take the better grade

12. Conversion Matrix for Sec 5
School “O” Level Prelim1 Grade
“N” Level Exam Grade
A1, A2, B3 1
B4, C5, C6 2
D7, E8 3 F9 4
GCE O Levels
More Demanding – questions ask for more than just knowledge of facts but application of knowledge
An indication is the Grade Equivalence

13. Conversion matrix for DPP
GCE N(A)-level + Prelim O-level or GCE O level results
‘O’ Level Grade
Aggregate Points for ITE
A1, A2, B3 1
B4, C5, C6 2
D7, E8 3
GCE O Levels
More Demanding – questions ask for more than just knowledge of facts but application of knowledge
An indication is the Grade Equivalence
Note: O level grade of F9 and N(A) grade of 6 will not be
used to determine DPP eligibility

14. Conversion matrix for PFP
GCE N(A)-level + Prelim O-level or GCE O level results
‘O’ Level Grade
Aggregate Points for PFP
A1 – B3 1
B4 – C6 2 D7 3
Note: ‘O’ Level grades of E8 and F9 will not be considered in both aggregate score computation as well as minimum entry requirements.

15. Computation of ELMAB3 ELMAB3 = 8+1 = 9 For example Subject
GCE N level Grade
Prelim ‘O’ Level Grade
English 2 -
Mathematics
B3 = 1
Science
Combined Humanities
Mother Tongue
ELMAB3 = 8+1
= 9

16. Can CCA points be used to compute ELMAB3?
You must achieve the minimum criteria of ELMAB3 ≤ 19 before CCA bonus points can be factored into ELMAB3 aggregate for selection and posting.
For example
CCA grade A1-A2: 2 points
CCA grade B3-C6: 1 point
Subject
Grade
English 2
Mathematics
Science
Combined Humanities
Mother Tongue
CCA A1
Raw ELMAB3 = 10
Net ELMAB3 = 10-2
= 8

17. How do I apply for the PFP/DPP?
Eligible students will receive a form with a PIN upon release of N-level results
They should use PIN to log on to PFP/DPP website to create an account
A password will then be ed to them for online application for PFP/DPP
PFP: application phase from 17 Dec – 19 Dec 12 (4 pm)
DPP: application phase from 17 Dec – 20 Dec 12 (5pm)
Release of application outcome by SMS/ on
24 Dec 12 (9 am)

18. How do I apply for the PFP/DPP?
Students to log on to account and accept/reject PFP/DPP offer from 24 Dec 12 (9 am) – 26 Dec 12 (4pm)
For further information
- On PFP:
- On DPP:

19. Application to ITE Courses (Joint Intake Exercise ‘N’)
Activity
Date (Nitec)
Date (DPP)
Application Period
Mon 17 Dec 12 (2pm) – Thu 20 Dec 12 (5pm)
Release of Course Interview Details
Fri 21 Dec 12 (2 pm)
Interview for Courses with Interview Requirement
Mon 24 Dec 12 or Wed 26 Dec 12   --
Release of Application Results
Fri 28 Dec 12 (from 9 am)  
Mon 24 Dec 12 (from 9 am)

20. Application to ITE Courses (Joint Intake Exercise ‘N’)
Activity
Date (Nitec)
Date (DPP)
Acceptance of Offer
Fri 28 Dec 12 to
Wed 2 Jan 13 (12 noon)  
Mon 24 Dec 12 to Wed 26 Dec 12 (4pm)
Registration at Colleges
Wed 2 Jan 13 to Fri 4 Jan 13
For further information refer to

21. Criteria for Retention in 4NA
a) An aggregate score not exceeding
ELMAB3 ≤ 21, or ELB3 ≤ 14, or MAB3 ≤ 14
b) Must be under 20 years of age on 1 January 2013; and
c) Sat for the GCE ‘N’ Level Examination only once
previously.
Appeal Form (Orange) to be submitted to the general office by Thursday 20 Dec 2012 (10 am)
Results and class will be announced by Friday 28 Dec (5 pm) via school website.

22. % Eligible for Sec 5 N(A)
2010
2011
2012
86.0
72.0
74.0

23. Normal (Academic) Top Student
Chan Jing Jye Jonathan (4N4)
Wan Aabrahim Shah (4N4)

24. Normal (Academic) Top Students
Tay You Jia (4N4) Teok Jun Rong Brandon (4N4) Ron Lim Jun Jie (4N2) Chan Min Rachel (4N4) Elizabeth Yeo Ka Lin (4N4) Chu Jun Hao (4N1)

25. Normal (Technical) Top Student
Marcus Kok Jiaxing (4H)

26. Normal (Technical) Top Students
Goh Chze Chuan (4H)
Pan Qiuyu Joey (4H)
Vivian Tay (4H)
Jayvin Singh Thiara (4H)
Jeric Ng Wei Jie (4H)
Kok Zhi Xiang Addy (4H)
Lim Choon Wei (4H)
Muhammad Ihsan (4H)
Ooi Yao De (4H)
Karishma Jhala (4I)
Remus Seow Yi Liang (4I) – 3As

27. ADMIN MATTERS

28. Please clear all outstanding
Admin Matters
Please clear all outstanding
Loans, Fees Arrears
and Library Books
as soon as possible.

29. Venues for collection of results
Collection venues
HALL – All Sec 4 NT and most Sec 4NA students
4N1& 4N3 – Mr Samuel Goh & Mr Hubert Song
4N2 – Mdm Norehda
4N4 – Ms Goh & Mdm Cheong
4H – Ms Sharifah Hana
4I – Mr Nicholas
Music Room (VP Ms Tan & Mdm Cheong)
Remain in the Hall (VP Mr Tan & Mrs Yee)

30. MUSIC ROOM Blassius Alfa Putra Claryl Lim Shi Qi Raden Nur Afiqa
Chu Jun Hao
Chan Jing Jye Jonathan
Chan Min Rachel
Elizabeth Yeo Ka Lin
Keefe Gh Jian Qi
Tay You Jia
Teok Jun Rong Brandon
Wan Aabrahim Shah

31. Thank you and ALL THE BEST!