RELEASE OF GCE N-LEVEL ADMIN BRIEFING

19 DEC 2016

BRIEFING OUTLINE

• 4N(T) progression

• 4N(A) progression and repeat criteria

4N(T)

GCE N

Level

Exams

N(T)

Course

Sec 4N(A)

GCE N Level

[1 year]

ITE

Nitec

[2 years]

ITE

Enhanced Nitec Foundation

Programme (e-NFP)

[1 year +2 years = 3 years]

A for EL & MA and

B or better for one

other subject

ITE

Higher Nitec

[2 years]

ITE

Higher Nitec

[2 years]

ITE

Higher Nitec

[2 years]

Polytechnic

Diploma

[3 years]

Multiple Pathways for 4 Normal Technical

Must take

minimum 5

N(A) Level

subjects

Help build numeracy

and literacy to

successfully

complete Nitec

0 or 1 N Level

pass only

Sec 5N(A)

GCE O Level

[1 year]

If attain

minimum

qualifying

GPA, will be

able to go to

the

polytechnic

ITE Full-Time

Nitec Course

Application

Jan 2017 Intake

5

Application for Nitec Courses

• There is keen competition for places in ITE Nitec courses

• Not participating in the Main Application Phase reduces

a student’s likelihood of gaining a place in ITE

• Students keen to apply for the Traineeship Scheme

should also be reminded to concurrently participate in

the Main Application phase to avoid missing out a place

in ITE altogether

Application for Nitec Courses

• Students who had earlier participated in the School

College Admission Scheme (SCAS) and were

unsuccessful in their application should be reminded

to participate in the Main Application Phase to avoid

missing a place in ITE

• Students need to exercise the full 12 choices and

include less popular options to maximise their

chances of a successful posting

Application for Nitec Courses

• N(A)* students need to understand that they are on

‘an equal footing’ with N(T) students in ITE’s

admission process*applicable only for N(A) students not eligible for

progression to 5NA/DPP or not seeking retention at

4NA

Key Activity Period for 2-Year and 3-

Year Nitec Courses

Remarks

1st Phase (Main Phase)

Application Day of Release of GCE ‘N’

Results at 2.30pm to Thu 22

Dec 16 at 5pm

Apply through the Internet

at www.ite.edu.sg with

NRIC / FIN & Birthdate

Release of

ResultsFri 30 Dec 16 at 9am Check results at

www.ite.edu.sg with Web

ID & Password

Acceptance of

Course Offer

Period

Fri 30 Dec 16 - Tue 3 Jan 17 Accept course offer at

www.ite.edu.sg with Web

ID & Password

January 2017 Intake Term Commencement Date:

Mon 9 Jan 17

Key Dates for Jan 2017 Full Time Intake Exercises (1st Phase)

Key Activity Period for 2-Year and

3-Year Nitec Courses

Remarks

2nd Phase (Late Application/Appeal Phase)

Application Fri 30 Dec 16 –

Tue 3 Jan 17

Apply through the Internet at

www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC / FIN

& Birthdate

Release of

ResultsWed 11 Jan 17 at 9am Check results at www.ite.edu.sg

with Web ID & Password

Acceptance of

Course Offer

Period

Wed 11 Jan 17 – Fri 13

Jan 17

Accept course offer at

www.ite.edu.sg with Web ID &

Password

January 2017 Intake Term Commencement Date:

Mon 9 Jan 17

Key Dates for Jan 2017 Full Time Intake Exercises (2nd Phase)

Key Activity Period for 2-Year and

3-Year Nitec Courses

Remarks

3rd Phase (Final Top-up Phase)

Application Wed 11 Jan 17 -

Mon 6 Feb 17

Apply through the Internet at

www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC /

FIN & Birthdate

Release of Results From Mon 16 Jan 17 at

9 am

Check results at

www.ite.edu.sg with Web ID &

Password

Acceptance of

Course Offer Period

Mon 16 Jan 17 – Wed 8

Feb 17

Accept course offer at

www.ite.edu.sg with Web ID &

Password

January 2017 Intake Term Commencement Date:

Mon 9 Jan 17

Key Dates for Jan 2017 Full Time Intake Exercises (3rd Phase)

Go to www.ite.edu.sg

Click icon

Click ‘Application for Full-Time 2-Year Nitec Courses for

Jan 2017 Intake’ hotspot

Click icon to link to the application web site

Click ‘2-Year Nitec Courses (JIE ‘N’)’ and enter NRIC /

FIN & Birthdate to start application. Upon completion of

application, applicants will receive their Web ID &

Password

The above steps applies to all phases (refer to Slide 2 for dates)

For more details, please refer to ITE Admissions Booklet 12

Online Application Procedure (Steps for Application)

Go to www.ite.edu.sg

Click icon

Click icon

Enter Web ID & Password

Click ‘Self-Service’ followed by ‘Student Admission’

followed by ‘View Application Results’ to view the

application results and to accept course offer

The above steps applies to all phases (refer to Slide 2 for dates)

For more details, please refer to ITE Admissions Booklet13

Steps for Checking of Results / Accept Course Offer for 2 Year NitecCourses

All N(A)*/N(T) school leavers are encouraged to apply

during the 1st Phase (Main Phase) between day of

release of GCE ‘N’ results at 2.30pm to Thu 22 Dec 16 at

5pm. *applicable only for N(A) students not eligible for progression to 5NA or not seeking

retention at 4NA

Students will be contacted by the school if no

application has been made.

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N(A)* / N(T) School Leavers who Did not Apply after 22 Dec 2016

For further enquires,

contact ITE Hotline:

1800-225 5483

4N(A)

GCE N

Level

Exams

N(A)

Course

Sec 5N(A)

GCE O Level

[1 year]

Poly Foundation

Programme

(PFP)[1 year]

ITE – Higher Nitec

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly

(DPP) [2 years]

ITE - Nitec

[2 years]

Polytechnic

Diploma

[3 years]

Junior College / Centralized Institutes

GCE A Level

[2 years/3 years]

Multiple Pathways for 4 Normal Academic

Higher

Nitec after

5N(A) is

not DPP

If you meet the

qualifying GPA for the

relevant courses, you

may be considered for

direct entry to the

Polytechnic after

Nitec

• For Sec 4N(A) students who sat for the same subject at both N(A)- and O-Levels, the better of the two grades [i.e. grade from N(A)-Level exam or N(A)-Level grade converted from the O-Level preliminary exam] will be used to compute their ELMAB3

Special Consideration for N(A) students

who have sat for O-Level subjects

School O-Level Prelim

Exam Grade

N(A)-Level

Grade

A1, A2, B3 1

B4, C5, C6 2

D7, E8 3

F9 4

Conversion Table

Students can be promoted to Sec 5N(A) if they satisfy the following criteria:

• ELMAB3 (Eng, Maths and best three other subjects) aggregate score of 19 points or less

• At least an N(A)-level grade 5 for all subjects used in the computation of ELMAB3.

Criteria for Sec 4N(A) to Sec 5N(A)

• Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme(PFP)

Additional Pathways for 4N(A) graduates

DPP

Students can enroll in the DPP (Higher Nitec) at ITE

• ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or better

• Guaranteed a place in a poly diploma mapped to their Higher Nitec, subject to them obtaining a minimum GPA

• Eligible students will be able to apply for the DPP online via the ITE website

• Successful applicants will attend a 10-week prep course prior to commencing their Higher Nitec

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme(DPP)

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme(DPP)

For Applied Sciences, Engineering and ICT

courses

Minimum Required Grades

English Language Syllables A 4

Mathematics 4

Any three other subjects excluding CCA 5

Students can enrol in the DPP (Higher Nitec) at ITE if they

• Obtain ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or better

• Met the course specific requirements

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme(DPP)

For Business and Services courses Minimum Required Grades

English Language Syllables A 3

Mathematics 4

Any three other subjects excluding CCA 5

Students can enrol in the DPP (Higher Nitec) at ITE if they

• Obtain ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or better

• Met the course specific requirements

School O-Level Prelim

Exam Grade

N(A)-Level

Grade

A1, A2, B3 1

B4, C5, C6 2

D7, E8 3

Conversion Table

O-Level grades not listed above and N-Level U grade

cannot be used to determine DPP eligibility

• Students who are only interested in applying for DPP should apply for DPP once they receive their N(A)-Level results in Dec.

• Should they accept a DPP offer, they should not return to their secondary schools for Sec 5N(A).

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme(DPP)

Higher Nitec Courses Indicative COP

Chemical Technology 9

Civial & Structural Engineering

Design

10

Electrical Engineering 14

Electronics Engineering 13 – 15

Mechanical Engineering 11 – 14

Mechatronics Engineering 13 – 14

Business Information Systems 11

Logistics for International Trade 12

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme(DPP)– 2016 COP

Higher Nitec Courses Indicative COP

Cyber & Network Security 11

Games Art & Design 10

Information Technology 11 – 12

Accounting 10 – 12

Baking Services 11

Event Management 10

Hospitality Operations 11

Leisure & Travel Operations 11

Service Management 11

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme(DPP) – 2016 COP

Application Mon 19 Dec to Thurs 22 Dec (3pm)

Outcome of

Application

Tues 27 Dec to Thurs 29 Dec (3pm)

To accept course latest by Thur 29 Dec (3pm)

Late

Application/Appeal

Tue 27 Dec to Thurs 29 Dec (3pm)

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme(DPP) – Application Timeline

DPP 2017 Intake Exercise will close on Fri 27 Jan 2017 (noon)

PFP

• PFP is a one year foundation programmeat the polytechnics

• Students can enroll in PFP if ELMAB3 aggregate of 11 points or better

• Following the release of GCE O Level results, eligible students will be invited to apply for the PFP

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

For courses featured in Group 1 Minimum Required Grades

English Language Syllables A 3

Mathematics 3

One of the following relevant subjects:

• Combined Science (Physics, Chemistry)

• Food & Nutrition

• Design & Technology

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3

Students can enrol in PFP

• if they obtain ELMAB3 aggregate of 11 points or better prior to

deducting any CCA bonus points; and

• Met the following subject-specific requirements

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

For courses featured in Group 2 Minimum Required Grades

English Language Syllables A 2

Mathematics 3

One of the following relevant subjects:

• Principles of Accounts

• Combined Humanities

• Art

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3

Students can enroll in PFP

• if they obtain ELMAB3 aggregate of 11 points or better prior to

deducting any CCA bonus points; and

• Met the following subject-specific requirements

School O-Level Prelim

Exam Grade

N(A)-Level

Grade

A1, A2, B3 1

B4, C5, C6 2

D7 3

Conversion Table

O-Level grades not listed above and N-Level U grade

cannot be used to determine PFP eligibility

Interested in PFP only Interested in DPP only

• Progress to Sec 5 even if N(A) results is

eligible for PFP

• Need not return to Sec

5N(A) if accept DPP offer

• Apply for PFP upon release of GCE O-

Level results

• Apply for DPP once they

receive N(A)-Level results

• Attend Sec 5 classes till last Friday of

Jan

• Start 10 week prep

programme at ITE in Jan

• Withdraw from Sec 5 at the end of Jan

if successful for PFP

Options for 4N(A)

Interested in Both PFP & DPP

Students are certain they do not

want to continue with Sec 5

Continue with Sec 5

• Apply for DPP once receive

N(A)-Level results

• Accept DPP, then will graduate

from 4N(A)

• Start 10 week prep programme

at ITE in Jan

• At release of GCE O-Level in

Jan, if eligible, they will be

informed by school. Can apply

for PFP. If successful, can accept

PFP and withdraw from DPP.

• Start school in Sec 5N(A)

• At release of GCE O-Level in

Jan, if eligible, they can

apply for both PFP and DPP

concurrently.

• If application is successful,

will withdraw from Sec 5N(A)

by end of Jan.

Options for 4N(A)

All subjects used in the computation of the ELMAB3, ELB3 or MAB3 aggregate must be graded at least an N(A)-Level

Grade 5

If you would like proceed to Sec 5N(A)

• Complete the enrolment form for 2017

• Submit the completed enrolment form to General Office by 5pm on 21 Dec 2016

Posting results for the Sec 5N(A) classes for 2017 will be posted on the school website as well as outside the General Office by 1pm 29 Dec 2016

Progression to Sec 5N(A)

• Combined results is allowed for the purpose of computing the aggregate score for promotion to Sec 5N(A)

• Students can only combine the results of 2 consecutive GCE N(A) examinations

• Students applying for DPP/PFP cannot combine two years’ examination results

Use of Combined Results for 2 Consecutive Years

Sec 4N(A) students are eligible to repeat their N(A)-Level examination if they satisfy 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 and

(b) (i) Will not be more than 4 years overage for SC/PR (i.e. born

on or after 2 Jan 1997)

or

(ii) Will not be more than 2 years overage for International Students (i.e.

born on or after 2 Jan 1999) and

(c) Sat for the GCE N(A)-Level exam only once previously

Retention Criteria for Sec 4N(A)

If you would like to repeat, please

• meet VP Mr Goh Kee Yong at the SDC at 2:45pm

• submit the repeat form to the General Office by 5pm on 21 Dec 2016

Retention for 4N(A)

• Sec 4N(A) Retainees

• Students with ELMAB3 of 17, 18 or 19 points

At 2:45pm at SDC by VP Mr Goh Kee Yong

Briefing for the following groups:

Any Other Queries

If you have any other queries,

please approach:

• your Form Teachers or

• HOD Maths – Mdm Sandy Wong