Briefing for

Sec 2 NT

on Subject Combinations

for Sec 3 NT (2020) 26 April 2019

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Programme Time Activity Personnel

7.00pm-7.20pm Welcome & Overview

Decision-making process

Mrs Wong Yu Ting

(School Staff

Developer)

7.20pm-7.50pm Post-Secondary Education

Institute of Technical

Education (ITE)

Aptitude-based Admissions to

ITE / Polytechnics / University

2020 3N(T) Subject Combination

Taking Higher Stream subjects

(For SBB & Non SBB Students)

Mdm Olivia Low

Mr Lam Cherng Yang

Ms Serene Seetoh

(2.7 FT/co-FTs)

Mr Tan Tiah Hui

(HOD D&T)

7.50pm-8.30pm Q & A SSD & IP MM,

2.7 FT/CTs

Welcome & Overview

Mrs Wong Yu Ting

School Staff Developer

To share with parents the many pathways

available for N(T) students to achieve

success in life.

To provide information on the subjects offer

to students for Sec 3N(T) in 2020.

To provide an avenue for dialogue &

clarification on post-Secondary matters

Purpose of Briefing

From NT to NYP

Mr Chin has gained much from his experience at MakerSpace but

has also given a lot in return with his many creations as well as

improvements to the workshop's existing tools.

PHOTO: DON WONG FOR THE STRAITS TIMES, Jan 2, 2017

ITE College CentralNiche courses :

Aerospace & Marine Technology, Business, Community & Event Services,

Creative Design & Interactive Media, and Engineering Design & Manufacturing

Technology.

ITE College EastNiche courses :Beauty & Wellness, Business & Entrepreneurship, Chemical & Life Sciences, and Healthcare Services.

ITE College WestNiche courses :

Culinary and Hospitality Services, Land Transport, Security Technology and

Service Innovation

What’s

after

N-levels?

Mr Lam Cherng Yang

Teacher

Pathways available for

students in Normal(Technical) stream

GCE N-Level Exam

2 year ITE

NITEC

Polytechnic

University

Degree

2 year ITE

Higher NITEC

Pre-requisite grades attained

Pre-requisite grades attained

Pre-requisite grades attained

Lateral Transfer from 2NT to 2NA

Lateral transfer to 2 Normal

(Academic) is to score at least

70% in ALL examinable

subjects.

Lateral Transfer from 4NT to 4NA

Lateral transfer to 4 Normal

(Academic) for those who

qualify based on N level

results*

* Terms and conditions apply

The “2018 JIE ‘N’ ITE Aggregate Point” in the table

below shows the ITE aggregate score of the lowest

ranked students who were admitted to these courses

through the 2018 Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) ‘N’, based

on best 4 GCE ‘N’ subjects including pre-requisites

and bonus points.

These aggregate scores are meant as a reference for

applicants applying to these courses and do not

constitute the admission points for subsequent

admission exercises.

2019 JIEN Booklet, p.14

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Example of Minimum Entry Requirements For Nitec Courses

2019 JIEN Booklet, p.21

Early Admissions Exercise

EAE (ITE) for Sec 4NT Students

The Early Admission Exercise (EAE) is an

aptitude and interest-based exercise that allows

your child to apply and receive conditional

offers from ITEs prior to receiving the final N-

level results, i.e. before the JIE exercise with

everyone else.

It’s for those who have aptitudes and interests in specific fields of study

• Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests

• But, non-course-specific achievements, e.g. sports, performing arts, leadership, are also considered

1

You’ll be assessed through different modes

• E.g. interviews, aptitude tests, showcasing your portfolio, depending on the course you apply for

2

All this will take place before your N-Level exams

• If your application is successful, ITE will give you a conditional offer before you take the N-Level exams

3

You’ll still have to meet the minimum entry requirements

• Most Nitec courses have subject-specific minimum entry requirements

4

But you won’t have to compete for admission to ITE strictly on the basis of how well you do academically compared to everyone else

5

(…or your offer will be revoked)

Important Links

JIE 2019 Booklet

https://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/JIEN%20Admission%

20Booklet%202018_Final.pdf

Which path should I take?

• There are many routes

to success.

• Explore all possible education options and look for one that best fits

your needs, passion

and abilities.

• It may just mean taking the road less travelled.

Taking Higher Stream Subjects

(For SBB & Non SBB Students)

Mr Tan Tiah Hui

(HOD D&T)

Briefing to Parents

1. Subject-Based Banding (SBB) development 2017-2019

2. Support for Students

3. Opportunities to take Higher Level Subjects?

4. Post-Secondary Options

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• Every student is unique and possesses different strengths. Taking subjects at a higher academic level can help students nurture their strengths and give them more opportunities throughout their educational journey, so that they are more engaged in learning.

• Previously, students in N(A) and N(T) courses can take higher-level subjects starting from Secondary 3. With SBB, your child can start doing so from the start of Secondary 1, to build a stronger foundation in subjects that they are good at.

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• Some students (and parents) have shared that SBB allows the students to challenge themselves, and to have more options for Sec 3 subject combinations and post-secondary courses.

• A strong foundation in literacy, numeracy and reasoning, would ensure students are better prepared for various post-secondary progression pathways (e.g. to ITE and Polytechnic).

“We each have our own unique personalities, strengths and areas we are not so good at. For Maths, I am on a par with the Express stream students and can do just as well as they can …. she added, I’ve become more confident and mature in thinking, and I learnt how to

manage my time better.”- Low Jie Ying, Secondary 3

Subject-based banding gives N(A) student confidence boost (interview featured on Straits Times 17 Mar 2019)

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School level

Understand rationale & intent of SBB

Bridging program

Classroom level

Academic support – group-work

Class formation and banding of classes

Social Emotional (SE) support

Focused group discussions

Mentoring (FTs), SE support

Pacing of lessons

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Q: Will my child continue with the higher-level subjects all the way to Sec 4?

• Your child may continue with the corresponding higher-level subject at upper secondary if she meets our school’s criteria at the end of Sec 2.

Taking EL / MT / E Math /Comb Sci

• School-based criteria

• Good learning attitude on the specific subject

Note:

1. Student can take up to max of 3 out-of stream subjects.

2. Normal (T) students will take only the higher stream

subject.

3. Total number of subjects taken is capped at 7 subjects

Post-secondary Educational Progression

NA to NT

(Admission to ITE)

Source: Page 17 of JIEN Information Booklet 2019

• Sec 4 N(T) students have the following progression opportunities:

• To be eligible, students must satisfy the minimum entry requirements.

• A strong literacy and numeracy foundation would ensure students are better prepared for these progression pathways.

• Therefore, students are encouraged to deepen their knowledge in English, Mathematics and Science.

Nitec Programmes

Enhanced Nitec Programmes

Traineeship Training System

Transfer to Sec 4 N(A)

• Posting is based on merit and subject to vacancies in open competition.

– Based on aggregate of the best 4 GCE ‘N’ Level subjects, including pre-requisite subjects and bonus points (where applicable); and

– Met course-specific entry requirements.

• Many Nitec courses require a pass in subjects such as English, Math and/or Science – good foundation in these subjects is critical to students performing well in the corresponding Niteccourses.

• Doing well in these subjects in secondary school, especially at the higher level, will position students better to perform well in ITE.

Please refer to

https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/pts_nitecisc_course_ca

talog for full range of courses and subject-specific

minimum entry requirements.

Course Minimum Entry Requirement

• Aerospace Machining Technology• Microelectronics• Fashion Apparel Production & Design • Opticianry• Rapid Transit Technology • Visual Production

3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in ‘Mathsor Science’, and two other subjects

OR

2 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects

• Business Services • Finance Services • Fitness Training • Hospitality Operations • Travel & Tourism Services • Visual Communication • Western Culinary Arts

3 GCE ‘N’ Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) inEnglish, and two other subjects

OR

2 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects

Thank you

Thank You

Sec 2 Parents’ Briefing on

Sec 3 Subject Combinations for 2020

Feedback

https://tinyurl.com/S3-Subject-Combi-Brief-2019

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