2015 GCE N LEVEL

Manjusri Secondary School

PROGRESSION AFTER N LEVEL

ITE Admission Details to Note There is keen competition for places

in ITE Nitec. Not participating in the Main

application phase (1430, 17 Dec to 1700, 21 Dec) GREATLY reduces a student’s likelihood of gaining a place in ITE.

Please exercise the FULL 12 choices and include less popular options to maximise chances of a successful posting.

ITE Admission Details to Note NT students with 0 or 1 pass can

apply for e-NFP (6 options) in addition to the 12 choices for Nitec courses.

NA students are on equal footing with NT students in the ITE admission process.

Progression Pathways for 4NT Progression to ITE or Lateral transfer to Sec 4NA

Grade A for both EL and Math, and Grade B or better for one other subject at

N(T)-level in one sitting Must have at least 5 O level subjects for

the NA course

4NT students with 0 or 1 N Level Subject Pass Option to enrol in the enhanced Nitec

Foundation Programme (e-NFP) Programme will help to build

necessary literacy and numeracy foundations to successfully complete the Nitec course

3 year course JIE ‘E’ comprising a 2 year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme and a 1 year career core

4NT students with 0 or 1 N Level Subject Pass Will be considered first for eligible 2 year

Nitec courses before being considered for e-NFP courses.

Applying for eNFP improves chances of enrolling in ITE.

Nitec courses are highly sought after, easier to get into eNFP as smaller pool of applicants.

Additional year helps develop literacy and numeracy skills so that applicants have better overall chance to complete and get a Nitec certificate.

Retention of 4NT students

Students offered at least one Nitec course or the eNFP are not allowed to repeat and should enrol in ITE.

Progression Pathways for 4NA

GCE N Level Exam4 years N(A) Course

2 years ITE Direct Entry

Scheme (DES) to Higher Nitec

10 weeksPrep Programme

GCE O Level Exam 1 year Sec 5

Polytechnic (3 years)

2 years ITE Nitec

2 years ITE Higher Nitec

NAFA / LaSalle

(3 years)Polytechnic(3 years)

1 year Foundation Programme

Polytechnic

(2 years)

Junior College (2 years) /

Centralised Institute (3 years)

Progression Pathways for 4NA Promotion to Sec 5 NA

ELMAB3 ≤ 19, and At least N(A)-level Grade 5 for all subjects used

in computing ELMAB3(prior to deducting CCA bonus points)

Retention at Sec 4N(A) ELMAB3 ≤ 21, or ELB3 ≤ 14, or MAB3 ≤ 14; and Meet age requirements Sat for GCE N(A) Exam only once previously

Progression to ITE, ELMAB3 ≥ 22

Additional Pathways for 4NA

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11 & subject specific requirements

Polytechnic Foundation Programme

(PFP)

• ELMAB3 ≤ 19 & subject specific requirements

ITE Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) For NA students who are

academically strong and with blended learning styles (conceptual and applied).

A one-year foundation programme for polytechnic-bound students offering a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) PFP students are given provisional

places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one-year PFP.

Students eligible for PFP will be notified at the release of the O level results in January. You will receive a Form P.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) For students who are only interested in PFP:

Progress to Sec 5NA even if you meet PFP eligibility based on NA results.

Apply for the PFP in January upon release of O level results.

Students who have accepted their PFP offers will withdraw from Sec 5 by end of January. They need to attend classes till last Friday of January.

Note: Being eligible to apply for PFP does not guarantee a successful placement into a PFP course.

ITE DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP) - JIE ‘H’

For NA students who are fairly strong academically DPP eligibility: ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points, and meet subject-

specific Minimum Entry Requirements Suitable for students whose learning styles are more

application-based and hands-on

Advantage of choosing DPP over Sec 5NA Direct entry to Higher Nitec, which is otherwise only

available for O-level holders Students assured of a place in related poly Diploma course,

subject to them meeting the qualifying GPA (grade point average) scores

Apply online through www.ite.edu.sg Successful applicants need to attend a 10 week preparatory

course prior to starting their Higher Nitec course

ITE DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP) - JIE ‘H’

For students who are eligible and interested in the DPP, Online application - 1430, 17 Dec to 1700, 21

Dec. Application results out (online) at 0900, 23 Dec. Students to indicate either accept or reject the

offer - by 1700, 28 Dec. Students who reject their DPP offers to report

to school for Sec 5 on 04 Jan by 0730. Students who accept DPP offer are not to report

back to school.

PFP and DPP

For students who are uncertain and/or interested in both PFP and DPP : If you are certain that you do not want to continue with Sec

5 and pursue GCE O Levels, you may apply for the DPP in Dec.

If you accept DPP offer, you will be considered as graduated at Sec 4NA and will start 10 week programme in Jan 2016.

Upon release of GCE O Level results in Jan, eligible students may apply for PFP. If you are offered and accept a PFP place, you may withdraw from DPP.

Alternatively, You may progress to Sec 5NA first. Upon release of GCE O

Level results in Jan, you may then apply for PFP and DPP concurrently. If successful, you may withdraw from Sec 5 at end of Jan.

For more information

On PFP: pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg

On DPP: www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/

Students with 3 N Level Passes but did not pass Maths or Science

Students with at least 3 N Level passes but did not pass Maths or Science may take a Mathematics Qualifying Test (MQT) during the application period at ITE Customer Service Centres.

If they pass the test, they are eligible to apply for more Nitec courses.

More info is available at www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/mqt.html

Interview for selected ITE Nitec Courses Some ITE Nitec courses require

shortlisted applicants to attend interview on Wed 23 (pm), Thurs 24 (pm) or Mon 28 Dec.

These courses are reflected in the Admission Booklet. Students applying for these courses to note the interview dates.

Other deadlines to note

For students who have accepted the DPP offer, please inform office latest by 1200, 24 Dec.

For students who meet the criteria and wish to repeat Sec 4N, please see Mrs Grace Ong at the General Office for form.

Form to be returned by 1200, Tue 22 Dec.

Checking of Result Slips

Please check that your personal particulars (such as Statutory Name and Hanyu Pinyin name) are printed correctly on your result slips as the same personal particulars will be printed on your certificates.

If there is any error, please highlight to your respective form teacher by 1700, 21 Dec.

Any error for amendments to students’ personal particulars after 30 Dec will incur an administration charge of $50 per certificate.

Appeal to review results

Students who wish to appeal to review their results are to see Mrs Grace Ong at the office.

All appeals must be submitted by 1200, Wed 23 Dec.

There is payment involved and no report will be provided.

Outcome will be released in January or February 2016.

ITE General Education Programme

For students who do not meet retention criteria, you may want to consider the part time ITE General Education Programme which allows you to repeat specific subjects.

More details at www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/pts.se.gep

Handouts

ITE Traineeship Booklet 2016 Admission Booklet for ITE ECG Guide “The Next Step Forward” Handout “Resources for students” 2015 School Magazine Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic

Programme booklet (for 4B and 4C only)

Opening of Computer Lab 1

Computer Lab 1 will be opened for students wishing to use the internet to apply for ITE.

Opening Hours: 1430-1630 on 17 Dec

Education and Career Guidance Centre Students who need additional information

on education and career pathways, can make an appointment with an ECG counsellor.

Details ECG Centre@MOE located at 51 Grange Road Email : MOE_ECG@moe.gov.sg Hotline : 68311420 E Appointment : http://goo.gl/gKQZGh Refer to handout for more details

ACCOLADES!

Helena Aik Lee Fong 4A Helena is a humble student who

shows respect to both her teachers and peers. She is a good friend to all her classmates and is ever ready to render help to them. Helena displays discipline in her efforts to achieve consistently good academic results. She accepts help and advice from her teachers and peers with a positive disposition.

Helena was a member of Table Tennis from 2013 to 2015. She also represented the school in the East Zone Inter-School Table Tennis (Girls) Championship in the three years.  

Helena was also a participant of the Youth Expedition Programme to Cambodia in 2014.

Lye Jia Ni 4A Jia Ni is is task-oriented and

meticulous. A diligent and motivated student, she is well liked by her teachers and peers.

With much perseverance, she made remarkable improvement in her academic studies over time. Her enthusiasm to learn makes her a delight to teach. She remains humble in the midst of her success.

Jia Ni was an active and committed member of Table Tennis from 2013 to 2015. Zealous and dedicated to her CCA, she represented the school in the East Zone Inter-School Table Tennis Championship in 2013 and 2014 and displayed great sportsmanship in the games.

Jia Ni was also a participant of the Youth Expedition Programme to Cambodia in 2014.

Watt Lee Weng 4A Lee Weng is organised, meticulous and

an independent learner who seeks clarification when in doubt. He was attentive during lessons and conscientiously completed his assignments on time. Lee Weng was elected as a Class Leader in 2014 and 2015.

Lee Weng was a committed member of National Cadet Corps (NCC) Land since 2012, attaining the rank of Second Sergeant in 2014. He represented the school at the NCC Headquarters Part C shooting competition. A member with a strong sense of loyalty to the CCA, he gave his best in his participation. His earnest attitude helped the CCA clinch the Silver Award in 2015 and the Gold Award in 2012 and 2013 at the NCC Best Unit Competition.

Loh Li Ying 4B Li Ying demonstrates a caring

attitude towards her peers, often taking the initiative to offer assistance to anyone in need. She is receptive to advice and nd works hard to improve her results. She is steady in the face of challenges. With a lively intellectual curiosity, Li Ying is quick in grasping new concepts and is able to apply them intelligently.

As a member of the Basketball Team, Li Ying exhibited team spirit. Her commitment and determination saw her being awarded a Bronze Medal for the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) in 2014. She was appointed the Vice Captain in 2014.

Mo Jun Hao 4B Jun Hao is a reliable team player

who works well with others and is able to provide support to the people around him. Jun Hao displays the ability to make independent decisions. He approaches his studies with commendable seriousness and the willingness to work.

A member of the Basketball Team, he represented the school in the East Zone Inter-School Basketball C Division Championships in 2012. He was also a positive and cheerful senior who guided his juniors along. His commitment and determination saw him being awarded a Bronze Medal for the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) in 2014.

Muhammad Imran B Mohamed S 4B Imran is sociable and builds

strong rapport with his classmates. He does not hesitate to help those who are in need. Imran is sensitive to the needs of others and possesses the determination to give his best to any endeavour that he undertakes. A highly motivated and keen learner, Imran is serious in his work and sets high standards for himself in his academic studies. Positive and humble, he readily accepts feedback and works hard towards self-improvement.

As a Lance Corporal in NCDCC, he completed the tasks given to him with confidence and assumed his responsibilities well.

Sabrina Simmonds 4C Sabrina is a well-mannered and

sensible student who shows maturity of thought. She sets her priorities in place and is clear of her aims. Sabrina's warm-heartedness and good-natured personality have made her a well-liked person. She shows consistent progress and is steady in the face of adversity. With a lively intellectual curiosity, Sabrina is quick in grasping new concepts.

 Sabrina was a member of the Art and Craft Club from 2014 to 2015. She attended all the sessions punctually and was serious in wanting to do her best. She also exhibited great team spirit as well as a deep sense of commitment to the Club.

Ting Yeow Zhong Alfred 4C Alfred shows maturity of thought and

together with his good manners and responsible character makes him likeable and adaptable. Alfred is a highly motivated and keen learner who sets high targets for himself. Positive and humble, he readily accepts feedback and advice, and works hard towards self-improvement.

Alfred was an active and committed member of the National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) from 2012 to 2013 and the Art and Craft Club from 2014 to 2015. A member with a strong sense of loyalty to the CCA, he gave his best in his participation. He was awarded the Bronze Medal for the National Youth Achievement Award (NYAA) in 2014.

ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR FUTURE!