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Briefing on Education Pathways for S3 Posting Briefing by Mrs Angeline Chan, VP1

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ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
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4. Present Education Pathways Structure
University (3 – 4 years)
GCE A-Level/Other Qualifications
Since the introduction of our Ability-Based, Aspirations-Driven model of education in 1997, the education structure has become quite different. As you can see from the diagram shown here, more educational pathways are now available.
In primary schools, the previous model of ability-based streaming in Primary 5 and 6 has been replaced with the system of subject-based banding. This enables students with uneven strengths to learn at their own pace for each subject, either at a foundation or standard level.
For secondary education, there are other options now such as the Integrated Programme Schools, Specialised Independent Schools, Specialised Schools and Privately-Funded Schools, that cater to students of different aptitudes and interest. I will elaborate on these schools in the next slide. While there is still streaming into different courses (Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)), there is more porosity, and students can transfer laterally from one course to another if they perform well.
To reduce the emphasis on examinations, we have also introduced the Direct School Admission Exercise. This gives our schools and tertiary education institutions the flexibility to admit students based on their achievements and talents in areas which are not captured by our national examinations, while maintaining meritocracy across the system.
Alternative Qualifications
Poly
(3 years) JC
(2 years)
ITE (2 years)
GCE O-Level/N-Level
IP Schools
(4 – 6 years)
Secondary Schools
(4 – 5 years)
Specialised
Independent
Schools
(4 – 6 years)
Specialised Schools
(4 years)
Privately-Funded Schools
(4 – 6 years)
Special Education
Primary School Leaving Examination
Primary School (6 years)

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6. Information on Junior Colleges
Prepare students by equipping them with the skills and knowledge required for universities or institutes of higher learning in Singapore and abroad
Offers the A-Level Curriculum
Choice of subject combinations with subjects offered at three levels of study – Higher 1 (H1), Higher 2 (H2) and Higher 3 (H3)
The H2 is equivalent to the GCE A-level subjects offered prior to 2006
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7. Admission Criteria to Junior Colleges
Aggregate range for L1R5 < 20 points*
2) Pass in English Language (A1 – C6)
*The lower the better; excludes bonus points
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8. No of Bonus Points Available
Computation of Bonus Points
S/N
Type of Bonus Points
No of Bonus Points Available 1
CCA attainment
Excellent
Good
2 points
1 point 2
Grades of A1 – C6 in both first languages
(EL + Higher MTL)
* Bonus points are given to students in the computation of net aggregate.
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9. L1R5 Aggregate Scores (With Bonus Points)
in JAE 2014 – Junior Colleges
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10. Information on Polytechnics
A polytechnic education gives students a hands-on experience within a dynamic and progressive learning environment
Five polytechnics in Singapore offering market-driven courses, which lead students to fulfilling careers, as well as preparing them for further studies
One of the features of polytechnic education is the strong emphasis on practice-based learning
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11. Admission Criteria to Polytechnics
Aggregate range for ELR2B2 < 26 points*
ELR2B2 refers to:
English Language
2 relevant subjects for the polytechnic course applied for
2 other best subjects which could be elective subjects
*includes CCA bonus points and meet minimum entry requirements of the courses
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12. Pathways for N(A) Students
Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)
ELMAB3 ≤ 11
Subject-specific minimum entry requirements
Top 10% of cohort
DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP)
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
Top 11% – 30% of cohort
Sec 5NA
Grade 5 or better for all subjects used in computation
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13. Pathways for N(A) Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
A one-year foundation programme for polytechnic- bound students offering a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers.
PFP students are given provisional places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one-year PFP.

14. Pathways for N(A) Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic (DPP)
Students accepted into the DPP will enrol into Higher Nitec courses at ITE, and are subsequently guaranteed a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their Higher Nitec, subject to them meeting the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements.
For engineering courses, outstanding students who meet the GPA requirements can be admitted into 2nd year of polytechnic course.

15. Entry to Polytechnics With N-Level Results Via DPP
Course
2014 JAE ELR2B2
2014 JIE H COP
Accounting
Games Art & Design
Mechatronics Engineering*
Central – 12
East – 14
West – 11
SP – 12
NP – 11
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SP – 17
Central – 11
SP – 19
NP – 21
Central – 13
West – 14
*Admitted into 2nd year if GPA is at least 3.5
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16. Considerations for Subject Combinations Quality Cohort
Multiple Pathways
School Resources
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17. Subject Offering (Upper Sec - Exp)
1) English Language
2) Mother Tongue Language
3) Pure Physics
4) Pure Chemistry
5) Elementary Mathematics
6) Additional Mathematics
7) Combined Humanities
8) Biology
Pure Literature
Pure Geography
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Triple Science
Double Humanities
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18. Subject Offering (Upper Sec - NA)
6-subject Combination
1) English Language
2) Mother Tongue Language
3) Combined Science
4) Elementary Mathematics
5) Combined Humanities
6) D&T
F&N
Art
7-subject combination
7) Additional Mathematics
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19. Home-School Partnership
Making Informed Decisions Together
Know your child’s strengths, interests, learning styles and passion
Discuss with your child his/her career aspirations
Consider the type of learning environment (eg. applied learning) that will be more suited for your child’s learning style, strengths
Research on the academic and non-academic entry requirements of the school/course that your child is keen on and whether it will help him/her achieve his/her career aspirations
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20. Home-School Partnership
Ensure an appropriate study environment for the child.
Reinforce good study habits and attitudes.
Facilitate homework completion, not teach content. Parents are not expected to be content experts.
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21. Homework Policy Homework as a means for character development
Ensure quality of homework
Manage quantity of homework
p.72 Student Handbook
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