1. 2018 GCE-N Level Results
17 Dec 2018
Briefing for Students

2. Programme Administrative Briefing
Education and Career Guidance Briefing
Vice-Principal’s Address
Key Results Presentation
Release of Results

3. Administrative Briefing

4. Materials to Collect Results Slip Form N Examination Certificates
ITE Admissions Booklet
ITE Traineeship Brochure
Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) Booklet

5. Materials to Collect Co-Curricular Activities Certificate
Newsletter Edition 2
NTSS Application Forms (only for students who qualify)

6. NTSS Application Forms
Students who are eligible for 5N(A)/ DPP/ PFP
Complete the attached application form.
Submit it to the General Office by 21 Dec 2018, Fri, 3.00 p.m. in person.

7. NTSS Application Forms
Students who wish to repeat 4N(A)
See Ms Tina in the General Office.
Complete and submit the application form in person.
Arrange for an appointment to see the Vice-Principals with your parents/ guardian by 21 Dec 2018, Fri, 3.00 p.m.
Eligibility does not guarantee placement

8. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Apply at with NRIC/ FIN and birthdate under Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) ‘N’.
From 17 Dec 2018, Mon, 2.30 p.m. to
20 Dec 2018, Thu, 5.00 p.m.
Check results at with Web ID and password.
On 28 Dec 2018, Fri, 9.00 a.m.

9. Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Refer to Summary and Important Dates on Pages 3 to 6 of ITE Admission Booklet.
Refer to Guide to Online Application on Pages 39 to 50 for JIE ‘N’.
Students keen to apply for the Traineeship Scheme should also be reminded to concurrently participate in the Main Application phase.

10. Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
Eligible students will receive Form N upon the release of GCE-N Level results.
Apply at under Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) ‘H’.
From 17 Dec 2018, Mon, 2.30 p.m. to
20 Dec 2018, Thu, 5.00 p.m.
More information can be found at:

11. Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
Check results at
On 28 Dec 2018, Fri, 9.00 a.m.
Accept/ reject/ appeal the offer.
If you do not accept the offer by the stipulated date, it will become void and you will be required to continue to attend Sec 5 on 2 Jan 2019, Wed.

12. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
Eligible students will receive Form P upon the release of GCE-O Level results.
Apply at on the day the GCE O-Level results are released in January 2019.
Continue to attend Sec 5 on 2 Jan 2019, Wed.
More information can be found at:

13. Certificate Amendment Request
Students who want to request for a re-print of their certificates due to misspelling of their names.
Complete the application form (from Ms Tina).
Closing date: 21 Dec 2018, Fri, 3.00 p.m.

14. Criteria For Repeat
Sec 4N(A) students are eligible to repeat their N(A)-Level examination if they satisfy all the following criteria:
(a) Obtain an aggregate score:
Not exceeding 21 points for ELMAB3, or
Not exceeding 14 points for ELB3, or
Not exceeding 14 points for MAB3.

15. Criteria For Repeat
Sec 4N(A) students are eligible to repeat their N(A)-Level examination if they satisfy all the following criteria:
(b) Will not be more than 4 years overage, for
SC/ PR , or more than 2 years overage,
for International Students.
(c) Sat for the GCE N(A)-Level Examination
only once previously.

16. Application to Repeat See Ms Tina in the General Office.
Complete the application form.
Arrange for an appointment to see the Vice-Principals with your parents/ guardian by
21 Dec 2018, Friday, 3.00 pm.
Note that eligibility does not guarantee placement.

17. Outstanding Fees Pay outstanding school fees at the General Office.
Present receipt(s) to collect result slip from Form Teacher.

18. Career Guidance Briefing
Education and
Career Guidance Briefing

19. Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways
Just-In-Time Slides for Release of GCE N-Level Exam Results

20. Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways
The 3 ECG Questions
Students might want to use these guiding questions when considering their next step forward
Who am I?
Where can I go from here?
How can I achieve my aspirations?

21. Pathways available to Sec 4N(A) Students
Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways
Pathways available to Sec 4N(A) Students
Legend:
ELMAB3 ≤ 12
ELMAB3 ≤ 15
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
ELMAB3 > 19
*Also meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements
**Aggregate Point calculated based on best 4 subjects including pre-requisites and bonus points
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)*
Eligible students:
Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)*
Sec 5N(A)
GCE O-Level
Nitec
Courses**
NAFA Foundation Programme*
Eligible students:
More information on the various educational pathways can also be found in the PSEI booklet, and the MySkillsFuture Portal.

22. For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter NAFA

23. NAFA Foundation Programme
For Students Planning to Enter NAFA
NAFA Foundation Programme
The new Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Foundation Programme (NFP) is a one-year foundation course where 4NA graduates can apply and be admitted directly to NAFA as an alternative to the GCE O-Level.
Starting in March 2019, the NFP will cover a range of subject areas to nurture students’ technical, artistic and literacy skills in preparation for a creative arts diploma at NAFA. Registration for the NFP is ongoing and will end on Saturday, 20 Jan 2018.
Find out more about NFP and the application details here:

24. For Students Planning to Enter NAFA
Mark Your Calendar!
For students keen on the NFP, NAFA will have an NFP Open House on 18 and 19 December at the Fashion Gallery, NAFA Campus 2, Level 1, 38 Bencoolen Street, Singapore
NAFA’s General Open House will be held from 18 to 20 Jan 2018.
For more information, see NAFA’s website

25. For Students Planning to Enter ITE
Nitec and Higher Nitec

26. ITE Certificate (Nitec) Higher National ITE Certificate
For Students Planning to Enter ITE
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
For students
with an aptitude for
hands-on learning
National
ITE Certificate (Nitec)
Higher National ITE Certificate
(Higher Nitec)
Graduates attain a Nitec or Higher Nitec certification and leave equipped with the technical skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors.

27. Find out more from your JIE booklet.
For Students Planning to Enter ITE
All three ITE Colleges are offering common courses such as Engineering, ICT and Business & Services.
Find out more from your JIE booklet.

28. Upon completion, students will receive work ready qualifications.
For Students Planning to Enter ITE
Overview of ITE related Pathways
ITE Technical Diploma/Work-Learn Technical Diploma
Polytechnic Diploma
Upon completion, students will receive work ready qualifications.
Higher Nitec
Nitec
Via DPP
GCE N(A)-Level Exam

29. Aptitude-based Admissions in ITE
For Students Planning to Enter ITE
Aptitude-based Admissions in ITE
ITE EAE
Conditional offers will be automatically confirmed if students meet the subject-specific MERs for ITE courses.
These students will not be allowed to take part in the JIE.
Aptitude Screening in Joint Intake Exercise (JIE)
From the 2019 JIE, aptitude screening will be expanded to more courses in the JIE. These could include interviews, aptitude tests or portfolio assessments, depending on the course.
This is an additional opportunity for students who have met the minimum entry requirements for the courses but had scored borderline grades, to gain a place on the basis of their interest and aptitude for the course
More information on which courses offer aptitude screening can be found in the JIE Booklet.
Examples of aptitude screening at the JIE:
For the Nitec in Floristry, a floral arrangement test will be introduced to assess candidates on their creativity, colour sense and overall aesthetic appreciation

30. How can I enter ITE? Sec 4N(A) results 2-year Nitec
For Students Planning to Enter ITE
How can I enter ITE?
2-year Higher Nitec courses via DPP
2-year Nitec Traineeship
Courses
Unique scheme that offers you an  ITE education and allows you to gain real-life work experience
2-year Nitec
Wide range of Nitec courses available providing hands-on training in Engineering, ICT and Business & Services
Sec 4N(A) results
Pre-requisites
ELMAB3 ≤ 19 &
subject-specific minimum entry requirements
For Option 1, highlight that Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) is an alternative to the Sec 5 year. Students who have completed their Sec 5 year should not go on to use their Sec 4N(A) results to apply for DPP.
Q: Are Secondary 5 N(A) students allowed to apply for the DPP using their GCE ‘N’ Levels results obtained in their Secondary 4 N(A) year?
A) No. The DPP provides an alternative pathway for the current Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) cohort. Students who have proceeded to Secondary 5 may subsequently apply to the polytechnics and ITE upon completion of their GCE ‘O’ Level examinations.
Source: DPP FAQs (ITE)
Please remind parents and students, especially the former, that the ITE admissions, Joint Intake Exercise (JIE), booklet provided to all students each year will have the most up-to-date cut off point figures.
For more information on ITE traineeship opportunities, refer to

31. For Students Planning to Enter ITE
Do note that
Information on course-specific requirements for ITE courses are available in the JIE Booklet.
Each Nitec course allows progression to specific Higher Nitec courses. More information is available on the ITE website.
For students intending to progress on to the polytechnics after ITE, do note that ITE courses are mapped to specific polytechnic courses. More information, including details on MERs, is available at

32. For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics

33. Students graduate with
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
Polytechnics
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma courses provides students with hands-on experience and equips them with strong skills and competencies that will prepare them for the workforce.
Students graduate with
a Diploma in a
specific area of study.

34. How can I Enter a Polytechnic?
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
How can I Enter a Polytechnic?
Using Sec 4 N(A)-Level results
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
Enter poly after completing S5N(A)
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Enter ITE first, then poly after completing Higher Nitec Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later
Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)
Early Admissions Exercise (for ITE students)
Enter ITE first, work after, then apply to poly later
Early Admissions Exercise / Direct Admissions Exercise (for working adults)
Please remind parents and students, especially the former, that the JAE/JIE booklet provided to all students each year will have the most up-to-date information.

35. Using Sec 4 N(A) Level results Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
Using Sec 4 N(A) Level results
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
Who should apply: Students who meet the PFP eligibility criteria* and are certain that they wish to pursue a polytechnic education
* Eligibility Check:
Sec 4N(A) student who has sat for GCE N-Level 2018
Obtained ELMAB3 (English, Math, 3 Best subjects) aggregate of 12 points or less (before deduction of CCA bonus points)
Obtained Grade 3 or better for all subjects used in the computation of your ELMAB3 aggregate (Note: Certain PFP courses require an EL grade of 2.)
If you can check all 3 boxes above, you’re eligible!
1. Using Sec 4 N(A) Level results: Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
A foundation year at the polytechnics that:
Prepares well-performing Sec 4N(A) students for progression into respective polytechnic diploma courses
Serves as an alternative to Sec 5
Conducted over two academic semesters (one year) at the polytechnics by polytechnic staff
Students must pass all PFP modules in order to progress to their respective diploma courses.
1,500 places offered across >80% of diploma courses at the polytechnics.
1. Students interested in applying to the PFP should first progress to Secondary 5N(A).
2. Upon the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level results in Jan, eligible N(A) students will given the option to apply for the PFP course of their choice using the issued Form P.
3. If successful, they will be notified by the end of January and they can then withdraw from Secondary 5 in end Jan.
4. Please note that being eligible to apply does not guarantee placement to a PFP course of your choice.

36. ELR2B2 is used for admissions into the Polytechnics.
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
Enter poly after completing Sec 5N(A)
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
Students must also meet the Minimum Entry Requirements for the course they want to pursue
ELR2B2 is used for admissions into the Polytechnics.
The aggregate is calculated based on O-Level subjects.
English Language
2 RELEVANT subjects for the course applied for
2 other best subjects
Refer to JAE booklet 2018 for details of admission criteria.

37. + = Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later
Direct-entry-scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
* Please refer to
for the mapping of DPP courses to diploma courses
DPP prepares students for
Polytechnic via 2-yr
Higher Nitec in ITE
Achieve minimum qualifying
Higher Nitec Grade Point Average (GPA) specific to DPP students
Assured of a place in a mapped* Polytechnic course + =
The DPP prepares Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) [N(A)] students for progression into selected polytechnic diploma courses via a two-year Higher Nitec course at ITE. DPP students who successfully complete their Higher Nitec courses and attain the required minimum qualifying Higher Nitec Grade Point Average (GPA) scores are guaranteed a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their Higher Nitec course.
Who should apply: Students who meet the DPP eligibility criteria and have an interest in an applied education pathway.
Application: Upon the release of their GCE ‘N’-Level results in Dec, eligible N(A) students will given the option to apply for the DPP course of their choice using the issued Form N.
Refer to DPP website for specific dates.

38. Net Cumulative GPA (including ITE CCA bonus points) is used
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later
Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)
Students must obtain minimum qualifying
GPA (2.0 for Higher Nitec; 3.5 for Nitec) to be eligible for progression to the Polytechnics.
Nitec graduates are also eligible to progress to Higher Nitec if they meet the minimum qualifying
GPA (2.3 for Engineering and ICT; 2.8 for Business and Services).
Net Cumulative GPA (including ITE CCA bonus points) is used
for admissions into the Polytechnics.
Refer to the JPAE website for more information:

39. Refer to the EAE website for more information:
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
Enter ITE first, then apply to poly later
Early Admissions Exercise (for ITE students)
Students are assessed on course-specific aptitudes and interests (e.g. portfolio and interviews) and given conditional offers.
Offers are confirmed if students meet minimum qualifying GPA (2.0 for Higher Nitec; 3.5 for Nitec) after final examination results are released.
Refer to the EAE website for more information:

40. Enter ITE first, work after, then apply to poly later
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnics
Enter ITE first, work after,
then apply to poly later
Early Admissions Exercise / Direct Admissions Exercise
Working adults will need to have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
They will be holistically assessed based on their interests, aptitude and relevant work experience for the course.
For applicants who have not met the academic MERs, the polytechnics will administer additional assessments for academic suitability.
… or apply for a Part-time Diploma
Working adults require a minimum of two years’ relevant minimum experience with a Nitec and GPA of 3.5 or higher; or one year’s experience with a Higher Nitec
Applicants who do not meet academic MERs will be assessed holistically for admission

41. For Students Planning to Enter the Polytechnic
Mark Your Calendar!
For students who are keen on the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP), the polytechnics will hold their open houses from 10 to 12 January 2019
For more information, please refer to the respective websites of the polytechnics

42. For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Take the GCE O- Level Exams

43. Are they aligned with your education and career goals?
For Sec 4 N(A) Students Planning to Enter GCE O-Level
Progress to Sec 5 & take GCE O-Level Exams
Upon completion, GCE O-Level holders can apply for admission to the junior colleges, centralised institute, the polytechnics and ITE. While taking the GCE O-Level pathway provides you with more flexibility in your future options, you need to consider your preferred learning styles, interests, strengths and passions.
Are they aligned with your education and career goals?

44. For Students Planning for Private Education

45. Reasons Readiness Risks Tips When Deciding on Private Education
For Students Planning for Private Education
Tips When Deciding on Private Education
Consider the 3Rs
Reasons
Readiness
Risks
Why are you furthering your studies?
How ready are you to further your studies?
Do you know the possible drawbacks?

46. 8 Things You Should Know Before You Enrol in A Private School
For Students Planning for Private Education
8 Things You Should Know Before You Enrol in A Private School
Students should also check the GES employment outcomes for PEIs, and to compare against the polys and ITE.

47. For Students Planning for Private Education

48. Useful Resources

49. For more information on post-GCE N-Level options,
Useful Resources
MySkillsFuture
For more information on post-GCE N-Level options,
visit
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Students could look at the following features on MySkillsFuture when considering post-GCE N-Level pathways.
To find out more about career interests, students could log on to MySkillsFuture and click on Know Yourself to do the Career Interest tool.
To explore Pathways, click here:
To explore Schools, click here:
To explore Courses, click here:
It may be useful for students to consider updating their references for school admissions and/or for job applications, click here:
For more information on how to transit from MySkillsFuture for Students (Secondary) to the Adult and Tertiary Students portal, click here:

50. What’s Next (after N-Levels) www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/whats-next
Resources for Parents
What’s Next (after N-Levels)
This ECG pamphlet can be found in the result release package distributed to all schools and is meant for dissemination to all graduating students.
A softcopy can be also found on MOE website at and at the MySkillsFuture portal at myskillsfuture.sg

51. The Next Step Forward www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward
Useful Resources
The Next Step Forward
This compilation of ECG narratives can be found in the result release package distributed to all schools and is meant for dissemination to all graduating students.
A softcopy can be also found on MOE website at and at the MySkillsFuture portal at myskillsfuture.sg

52. ECG Parent Guide www.moe.gov.sg/ECG-parent-guide Useful Resources
This ECG Parent Guide can be found in the result release package distributed to all schools and is meant for dissemination to all graduating students.
A softcopy can be also found on MOE website at and at the MySkillsFuture portal at myskillsfuture.sg

53. ECG Counselling with ECG Counsellor
Useful Resources
ECG Counselling with ECG Counsellor
Making informed decisions is important for successful transition from school to further education.
Discuss with your parents, teachers and ECG Counsellor on the possible pathways.
Appointments with our ECG Counsellor, Mr Teng can be made using the link/QR Code on the next slide
Mr Teng will only be in school for one day tomorrow; hence, you will need to make your appointments early

54. ECG Counsellor’s Availability (New Town Secondary School)
Pls bring the following:
Form N,
Result Slip; and
ITE Admission Booklet
18th December 2018 (Tues)
8:30am to 5pm
Location
ECG Library
Appointment with ECG Counsellor
Link:
QR Code
2019
INTAKE EXERCISE
INTAKE EXERCISE
For January 2019 Intake

55. ECG Centre @ MOE (Grange Road)
Useful Resources
ECG MOE (Grange Road)
Alternatively, you may consider ECG counselling service at ECG MOE (Grange Road)
The ECG counselling service is also available for GCE N-Level students from now till 29th Dec 2018
Details on how to make an appointment can be found in the What’s Next pamphlet distributed to you.

56. Thank you