Briefing for Sec 2 NA on Subject Combinations for Sec 3 NA (2019) 20 April 20186:30pm – 9:00pm

ProgrammeTime Activity Personnel7.00pm-7.20pm Welcome & Overview

Post – Secondary Education• Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)• Direct entry scheme to Polytechnic

Programme (DPP)

Mrs Diana Ho (Subject Head, Education and Career Guidance)

7.20pm-8.20pm Mathematics / POA Mr Wong Khai Yu (SH Maths, covering)

Humanities Mrs Koh Si Ping(SH CCE, covering)

Food & Nutrition Mrs Angullia Irene(F&N Teacher)

Science Mr Lee Wei Te(Dean IP, HOD ICT)

Taking Higher Stream subjects (For SBB & Non SBB Students)

Mr Tan Tiah Hui(HOD D&T)

8.20pm-8.45pm Q & A Dean IP, IP MMs & ST (F&N)

Welcome & Overview

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Pathways for Sec 4NA

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Pathways for Sec 4NA§ Nitec Course in ITE§ Traineeship in ITE§ Sec 5 for ‘O’ Levels§ Direct Poly Programme (DPP)§ Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

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DPP (Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Program)

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What is DPP?§ The DPP prepares 4 Normal (Academic) 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 one of the polytechnic diploma courses that are mapped to their Higher Nitec course.

DPP (Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Program)

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Key Points § ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or better§ Apply through JIE Exercise after ‘N‘ Level results§ Prep Course (10 weeks) + Higher Nitec (2 years)§ Meet ITE GPA of 2.5 points or better

PROGRESS TO POLYTECHNIC FOR DIPLOMA COURSE** : Poly Course must be mapped to their Higher Nitec Course

DPP (Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Program)

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Source: JIE 2018, Page 59

PFP (Polytechnic Foundation Programme)

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What is PFP?§ The PFP is a one-year programme specially

designed for the top ‘N‘ Level (Academic) cohort.

§ PFP students can join this programme to prepare for a pre-selected diploma course.

§ When they enrol in this programme, they will be offered a provisional place in the selected polytechnic. They will then need to pass a set of modules in the foundation year in order to progress onto the first year of that diploma course.

PFP (Polytechnic Foundation Programme)

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Who can apply for PFP?§ Raw ELMAB3 aggregate score at the GCE ‘N’ Levels

of 12 points or better (wef 2019)§ ELMAB3 = English Language + Mathematics + Best

3 subjects (which also include one of the relevant subjects based on the courses)

§ All subjects used for computation must be Grade 3 or better.

EAE(ITE) : Get A Headstart

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EAE (ITE) for Sec 4NA/4NT Students

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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

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• Focus on course-specific aptitudes and interests

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

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You’ll be assessed through different modes

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

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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

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You’ll still have to meet the minimum entry requirements

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• Most Nitec courses have subject-specific minimum entry requirements

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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

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(…or your offer will be revoked)

Provide Opportunities to explore experiences

Sec 3 Work Shadowing Programme (WSP)

Which Are The Important Subjects?(English)

Entry Requirements (JCs / MI)

JC - L1R5

MI - L1R4

Entry Requirements (Polytechnics)

ELR2B2

Entry Requirements (ITE)

ELB4ELR1B3ELR2B2

Which Are The Important Subjects?

(Mathematics)

Entry Requirements (JCs/MI)

Entry Requirements (Polytechnics)

Entry Requirements (ITE)

Post-Sec Scholarships

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Explore the Pathways Post-Sec Scholarships

http://plmgss.moe.edu.sg/programme/useful-resources/post-secondary-scholarships

• MOE Pre-University Scholarship• MOE Humanities Scholarship• Art Elective Scholarship• Language Elective Scholarships• Music Elective Scholarship• Regional Studies Prog Scholarship

DSTA Scholarship• Cluster Sponsorship - Nursing (Dip)• Polytechnic Foundation Programme

(PFP) Profession – Nursing• Sailors' Society - MaritimeONE

Scholarship (SMA-SP)• BCA-Industry Built Environment

Diploma Scholarship / Sponsorship• Scholarships Offered by Polytechnics• Scholarships Offered by Lasalle and

NaFa

• Community Development Council & Citizen's Consultative Committee-Institute of Technical Education (CDC & CCC-ITE) Scholarship

• BCA-Industry Built Environment ITE Scholarship

• Nursing Sponsorship for NITEC in Nursing

• SingHealth Nursing Sponsorship (NITEC)

• Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Sports Scholarship

• Industry Scholarships For ITE Courses

Exp / NA NT

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MOE Special AwardsThe LKY Awards

Highest accolade given to any student

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Name Class MOE Special AwardsRachel Destinee Lee @ Lee Sihui 4E1 2007 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

All-Round Excellence

Chong Cheryl 4E1 2010 Lee Kuan Yew Award for Outstanding Normal Course

Mavis Saw Kai Lin 4D1 2014 Lee Kuan Yew Award for Outstanding Normal Course

Saraniya D/O Panichelvam 4D1 2016 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

Outstanding Normal CourseHannah Quek Sihui 4A1 2017 Lee Kuan Yew Award for

All-Round Excellence

Important Links

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Important Links

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JIE 2018 Booklethttps://www.ite.edu.sg/admission/ft/JIEN%20Admission%20Booklet%202018_Final.pdf

Important Links

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JAE 2018 Booklethttps://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/jae/files/2018-jae-information-booklet.pdf

In-School ECG Counsellor

§ Our in-school ECG Counsellor, Ms Adeline Yeo, is available every WEDNESDAY.

§ Your child can make an appointment with her directly to plan post-secondary pathways.

§ Email her at yeo_may_ling_adeline@moe.edu.sg

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2018 Teacher-Meet-Parents cum ECG Post-Sec Education Fair

Date: 24 May 2018 (Thurs)Time: 8 am – 5 pm

(Staff at booths 9 am – 12 nn)Venue: Canteen, AVA, Shaw Hall Institutions: JCs- AC, NY, SA, Eunoia

Polys - RP, SP, NYP, TP, NP, ITE, Lasalle, NAFA

Subject Combinations (3 NA)Mathematics Subjects

Mr Wong Khai YuSH Maths (covering)

Key Facts – Mathematics

• Compulsory subject for GCE O Level Exam

• Admission to Post-Secondary InstitutionsØ JC / MI: Minimum grade of D7Ø Polytechnic: Minimum grade of C6 for most coursesØ ITE Higher Nitec Courses: Minimum grade of D7 for

most courses

• Conditional Admission to JC / MIØ Re-take GCE O Level Math in JC1 ¦ Failure to

obtain minimum grade of D7 ¦ Transfer to MIØ Re-take GCE O Level Math in MI1 and MI2 ¦

Failure to obtain minimum grade of D7 ¦ Leave MI

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic

‘O’ LevelMathematics/

AdditionalMathematics

Polytechnic CoursesApplied Sciences

Business & Management

Engineering

Health Sciences

Humanities

Information & Digital Technologies

Media & Design

Maritime Studies etc.

Source: ITE 2017

Direct-Entry to Polytechnic Programme

(DPP)ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects)

raw aggregate score of 19 points or less (excluding CCA bonus points)

From ‘N’ Level to ITE to Polytechnics

Direct-Entry to Polytechnic Foundation Programme

(PFP)ELMAB3 (English, Maths, Best 3 Subjects)

raw aggregate score of 11 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points)

‘N’ Level Mathematics(Min Grade 3

or less)

‘N’ Level Mathematics(Min Grade 4

or less)

Source: ITE 2017

Business & ServicesHigher Nitec DPP Courses

From ‘N’ Level to ITE to Polytechnics

Applied Sciences, Engineering andInfo-Communications Technology

Higher Nitec DPP Courses‘N’ Level Mathematics

(Min Grade 4 or less)

Source: JAE 2017

‘O’ Level Mathematics

&‘O’ Level Additional

Mathematics

‘A’ LevelH2 Mathematics

From ‘N’ Level to ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level Mathematics

‘A’ LevelH1 Mathematics

‘N’ Level Mathematics

‘N’ Level Mathematics

& ‘N’ AdditionalMathematics

Mathematics Syllabus AObjectives

• Develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving

• Make inferences and write mathematical explanation and arguments.

Mathematics Syllabus A (4045)

Paper Marks Weighting Duration

1 About 25 Short questions.

Answer fully on Qn Paper. 80 marks 50% 2 hours

2 Section A (52 marks)

- About 10 questions

- Answer ALL questions.

- Last qn will focus on applying

Mathematics to a real-world

scenario

Section B (8 marks)

- Answer 1 qn out of 2.

- 1 qn from ‘Geometry and Measurement’ strand and 1 from the ‘Statistics and Probability’ strand.

60 marks 50%

2 hours

Structure of Paper

Content Structure

MathematicsTopics

ArithmeticAlgebraMensurationFunctions and GraphsGeometryTrigonometryStatisticsProbability

(This information from SEAB is accurate as of April 2017)

Mathematics• Water Engineer• Solar Energy Systems Engineer• Baker• Food Scientist• Computer Game Programmer• Aerospace Engineer• Accountant• Data Miner• Meteorologist• Reclamation Specialist• Nanotechnologist

• Banking and Investment Manager• Demographer• Human Resources Professional• Infection Control Professional• Administrative Assistant Alternative

Energy Technologist• Purchasing Agent• Property Manager• Industrial Engineer• Electrician• Rig Technician• Research Officer

Key Facts – Principles of Accounts (POA)

• Qualifying criterion: Overall mark of 50% for Sec 2 Math

• Requires an appreciation and aptitude for numbers and theories – a combination of Math and Science

• Sharpens one’s logical and critical thinking – skills that will be useful in future even if one does not major in business-related courses

Key Facts – Principles of Accounts (POA)

• Equips one with foundational commercial understanding for post-secondary courses as follows:

Principles of Accounts

• Accountant• Banking and Investment Manager• Administrative Assistant• Purchasing Agent• Property Manager

Humanities Subjects

Mrs Koh Si PingSH CCE (covering)

2 Humanities subjects

Compulsory Humanities Subject

Humanities

Social Studies + Elective Literature

2nd Humanities subject

Pure Geography

1st Humanities Subject:Combined Humanities

50%

Social Studies

50%

Elective Literature

Combined Humanities(compulsory)

2nd Humanities Subject

First Humanities Subject(compulsory)

Second Humanities

Subject

Social Studies Elective Literature

Pure Geography

Social Studies • Prepare students to be citizens of tomorrow

by helping them to better understand the interconnectedness of Singapore and the world they live in.

• Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance• Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society• Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World

Elective LiteratureElective Literature

Paper 1:

(A) Set text (Novel)

§ 3 options given – Choose 1 (25 marks)

(B) Unseen Prose & Poetry

§ Choose 1 (25 marks)

Pure Geography

Pure Geography

1. Coasts (GI)2. Tourism (GI)3. Tectonic Hazards4. Weather and Climate5. Geography of Food6. Health and Diseases

L1R5 – Must include ONE of the Humanities

First Humanities Subject

2nd Humanities subject

Humanities

(Social Studies & Elective Literature)

Pure Geography

From ‘O’ Level to ‘A’ Level

‘O’ Level

Humanities

Pure Geography

‘A’ Level (H1/H2/H3)

Geography

History

Literature

Theatre Studies &

Drama

Note: Junior Colleges have no prerequisite for A Level Humanities subjects.

However, students who wish to apply for the Humanities Programme or study

Theatre Studies & Drama are required to read Literature at JC.

From ‘O’ Level to Polytechnic‘O’ Level

HumanitiesPure Geography

Polytechnic CoursesAccountancy & Finance,

Banking & Financial Services Business Management Mass Communications

Hospitality & Resort MgtMarketing

Sports & Wellness MgtMedia Studies Psychology

Note: To be eligible for the above mentioned polytechnic courses, students must have sat for at least ONE of the Humanities subjects.

Geography• Water Engineer• Solar Energy Systems Engineer• Tour Guide• Meteorologist• Reclamation Specialist• Demographer• Alternative Energy

Technologist

Literature

• Writer• Producer• Editor• Historian• Media specialist

Food and Nutrition

Mrs Angullia IreneTeacher

Nutrition Food Science

• Designed to provide fundamental grounding in nutrition health and food science.

• This will give them a head start for tertiary studies in applied food science and careers in health, food and beverage industries.

Introduction to F&N

Entry requirements and Demands on the Candidates

• Minimum of a Pass in Sec 2 FCE (overall grade)• F&N comprises of Coursework and Written Paper• Coursework examination

– Requires candidates to work on a long-term project (at the beginning of Sec 4)

– Conducted during curriculum time (12 hrs)– Requires diligence, discipline and good time

management skills

Assessment Weighting

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Assessment Component Food & Nutrition

Coursework 60% Research Report leading to Creation of interesting range of skilful dishes.

Written Paper 40% Food Science & Nutrition Principles

Assessment WeightingWritten Paper Weightage (80 marks)Section A 20 marks Short answer type questionsSection B 28 marks Data Response type questionsSection C 32 marks Essay questions

Coursework Weightage (60 marks)Task analysis 6 marks

Research 8 marks

Decision Making 8 marks

Planning 8 marks

Execution 24 marks

Evaluation 6 marks

Total 60 marks

F&N related courses available in the Polytechnics• Temasek Poly- Culinary & Catering Management- Applied Food Science & Nutrition- Baking & Culinary Science• Republic Poly- Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary Operation• Singapore Poly- Diploma in Nutrition, Health & Wellness- Food Science & Technology• Nanyang Poly- Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition

• Food Technician

Secondary 3 NA (2019)Science Subjects

Mr Lee Wei TeIP Dean / HOD ICT

Science Subject Combination for 2019

Students are to choose:

either

Science (Chemistry/Biology)or

Science (Physics/Chemistry)

Science: refer to hand-out

Structure of PaperCombined Science – as ONE SUBJECT

Eg. (Sc (Phy/Chem)

Paper Weighting Duration

1 Multiple-Choice (Physics)

20%

1 hour 15 minutes

2 Structured Questions (Physics)

30%

3 Multiple-Choice (Chemistry)

20%

1 hour 15 minutes4 Structured

Questions (Chemistry)

30%

Science: refer to hand-out

Assessment Weighting

Syllabus

2019 Syllabus

Knowledge with Understanding

(Recall)

Handling Information &

Solving Problems (Higher Order

Thinking Questions)

N LevelScience (Chem/Bio)Science(Phy/Chem)

50 % 50 %

Content StructureCHEMISTRY

Section TopicsI. Experimental Chemistry

1. Experimental Chemistry

II. Atomic Structure and Stoichiometry

2. The Particulate Nature of Matter

3. Formulae and and The Mole Concept

III. Chemistry of Reactions

4. Acids, Bases and Salts

IV. Periodicity 5. The Periodic Table6. Metals

V. Atmosphere 7. Air

VI. Organic Chemistry

8. Organic Chemistry (This information from SEAB is accurate as of March 2018)

Content StructureBIOLOGY

Section TopicsI. Principles of Biology

1. Cell Structure and Organisation

2. Movement of Substances

3. Biological Molecules

II. Maintenance and Regulation of Life Processes

4. Nutrition in Humans

5. Nutrition in Plants

6. Transport in Flowering Plants

7. Transport in Humans

8. Respiration in Humans

III. Continuity of Life 9. Reproduction (This information from SEAB is accurate as of March 2018)

Content StructurePHYSICS

Section TopicsI. Measurement 1. Physical Qualities, Units and MeasurementII. Newtonian Mechanics

2. Kinematics3. Dynamics4. Mass, Weight and Density5. Turning Effect of Forces6. Pressure7. Energy, Work and Power

III. Thermal Physics 8. Kinetic Model of Matter9. Transfer of Thermal Energy

10. Thermal Properties of MatterIV. Waves 11. General Wave Properties

12. Electromagnetic Spectrum13. Sound

V. Electricity and Magnetism

14. Current of Electricity15. D.C. Circuits

16. Practical Electricity

(This information from SEAB is accurate as of March 2018)

Sc(Phy/Chem)Sc(Chem/Bio)Min Requirement:

Grade 1-6

Engineering

Health SciencesInformation &

Digital Technologies

Media and Design

Built Environment

MaritimeStudies

Applied Sciences

Polytechnic courses that require components of Science

Source : JAE 2018

Chemistry• Veterinary Technician• Baker • Food Scientist• Dental Hygienist• Mental Health Counsellor• Nanotechnologist• Infection Control Professional• Alternative Energy

Technologist• Cytotechnologist• Industrial Engineer• Rig Technician

• Veterinary Technician• Food Scientist• Dental Hygienist• Mental Health Counsellor• Meteorologist• Personal Trainer• Occupational Therapist• Acupuncturist• Early Childhood Educator• Infection Control Professional• Cytotechnologist• Healthcare Aide

Biology

Physics• Water Engineer• Solar Energy Systems Engineer• Aerospace Engineer• Aircraft Mechanic• Reclamation Specialist• Set Designer• Nanotechnologist• Alternative Energy Technologist• Industrial Engineer

Subject Combinations (3 NA)Taking Higher Stream subjects (For SBB & Non SBB Students)

Mr Tan Tiah HuiHOD D&T

Briefing to Parents

Content

1. Subject-Based Banding (SBB) development 2017-2018

2. Support for Students3. Opportunities to take Higher Level Subjects?4. Post-Secondary Options

What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)?

• 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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What are the possible benefits of taking higher-level subjects?

•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).

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Some insights from 2017 implementation

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§ School level§ Understand rationale & intent of SBB§ Bridging programme

§ Classroom level§ Academic support§ Class formation and banding of classes§ Social Emotional (SE) support§ Focused group discussions

Smaller class size learning

Mentoring (FTs), SE support

Some insights from 2017 implementation

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As we don’t have many N(T) students taking N(A) Science, we relied on our N(A) friends who are in the same CCA. We

checked with them on homework and clarified doubts. They were helpful.

I love the SBB EL class a lot, as I learn different things beyond the content for N(A) stream. Being in the banded class allowed me to talk to other students in a different stream. I have made

new friends and lessons were enjoyable. It might be more difficult, but it also has a lot of fun activities.

N(T) student taking N(A) Sci

N(A) student taking Exp EL

What’s Ahead ?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.

•Student can take up to max of 3 out-ofstream subjects.

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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSION

for N(A) students

Progression opportunities for Sec 4 N(A)

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

• To apply for any of the programmes above, 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.

Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic

Programme (DPP)

Nitec Programmes Secondary 5 N(A)

• The PFP is 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.

• Polytechnic Foundation Programme(PFP)

• Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)• Students accepted into the DPP will

enrol into Higher Nitec courses at ITE.• These students are subsequently

offered a place in a polytechnic diploma course mapped to their Higher Nitec, subject to them meeting the Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements.

§ For both programmes, posting is based on merit and subject to vacancies in open competition.

§ Applicants may combine their GCE ‘O’ and ‘N’ Level results to compute their aggregate score, for merit-based admission into PFP and DPP.

Examples of PFP Courses and Requirements

Please refer to https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html for full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry requirements.

Course cluster Minimum entry requirements

• Applied Sciences • Business & Management• Built Environment • Engineering• Health Sciences• Information & Digital Technologies• Media & Design

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11• EL ≤ 3 • MA ≤ 3• Comb Sci / F&N / D&T ≤ 3• Any other two subjects ≤ 3• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

• Business & Management• Humanities• Media & Design

• ELMAB3 ≤ 11• EL ≤ 2 • MA ≤ 3• POA / E Lit / Hist / Geog / Comb Humans / Art ≤ 3• Any other two subjects ≤ 3• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

Examples of DPP Courses and Requirements

Please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des for full range of courses and subject-specific minimum entry requirements.

Course cluster Minimum entry requirements

• Applied Sciences • Engineering• Info-Communications Technology

• ELMAB3 ≤ 19• EL ≤ 4• MA ≤ 4• Any other three subjects ≤ 5• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

• Business & Services • ELMAB3 ≤ 19• EL ≤ 3• MA ≤ 4• Any other three subjects ≤ 5• Meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements

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Sec 2 Parents’ Briefing on Sec 3 Subject Combinations for 2019

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