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2018 SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GCE N(A) & N(T) EXAMINATIONS 17 DEC 2018, 2 PM

TODAY’S PROGRAMME FROM 2PM

Items By Welcome & General Information Mrs Diana Ho Release of the 2018 GCE N Level Results Mrs Quek Li Gek Release of Result Slips & relevant forms & materials by Form / Co-Form Teachers Form /Co-Form Teachers Break-out ECG Info Sessions: A

• Appeals / Review of grades
• Repeat of 4NA
• Amendments by students on documents (eg.

Certs) Mr Lee Wei Te B

• 4NT students eligible for ITE

Mrs Diana Ho C

• 4NA DPP students and students interested to

move on to Sec 5NA Mrs Quek Li Gek D

• 4NA PFP students

Ms Aileen Sim

BREAKOUT ECG INFO SESSIONS

Group D: Briefing for PFP- eligible candidates

Stage

Group B: Briefing for Sec 4D1: Enhanced Nitec / Nitec for 4NT Group C: Briefing for DPP & Sec 5 NA - eligible candidates Meet Mr Lee Wei Te outside hall Group A: Appeals / Review of grades Repeat of 4NA

GENERAL BRIEFING FOR ALL STUDENTS

Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways

The 3 ECG Questions

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Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways

Pathways available to Sec 4N(A) Students

Legend: ELMAB3 ≤ 12 ELMAB3 ≤ 15 ELMAB3 ≤ 19 ELMAB3 > 19

*Also meet subject-specific minimum entry requirements **Aggregate Point calculated based on best 4 subjects including pre-requisites and bonus points

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)* Eligible students: Direct-Entry- Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)* Eligible students: Sec 5N(A) GCE O-Level Eligible students: Nitec Courses** Eligible students: NAFA Foundation Programme* Eligible students:

More information on the various educational pathways can also be found in the PSEI booklet, and the MySkillsFuture Portal.

For Students Planning to Enter NAFA

NAFA Foundation Programme

The new Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Foundation Programme (NFP) is a one-year foundation course where 4NA graduates can apply and be admitted directly to NAFA as an alternative to the GCE O-Level. Starting in March 2019, the NFP will cover a range of subject areas to nurture students’ technical, artistic and literacy skills in preparation for a creative arts diploma at NAFA. Registration for the NFP is ongoing and will end on Saturday, 20 Jan 2018. Find out more about NFP and the application details here: https://nafa.edu.sg/courses/foundation/nafa-foundation-programme

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For Students Planning to Enter NAFA

Mark Your Calendar!

For students keen on the NFP , NAFA will have an NFP Open House on 18 and 19 December at the Fashion Gallery, NAFA Campus 2, Level 1, 38 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189654. NAFA’s General Open House will be held from 18 to 20 Jan 2018. For more information, see NAFA’s website https://nafa.edu.sg/

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General education with focus on

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities

National exam grading system Academic-driven curriculum

A QUICK COMPARISON

Poly/ITE Tertiary Education Industry specific courses

• Enhanced Nitec (5 courses)
• Nitec (53 courses)
• DPP (17 courses)
• PFP (212 courses)

Module-based GPA grading system Project-based and Practice- based curriculum Secondary Education

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Considerations for Your Education & Career Pathways

Pathways available to Sec 4N(T) Students

Legend: 0 or 1 ‘N’ Level pass 2 or more ‘N’ Level passes 3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme Eligible students: 2-year Nitec courses Eligible students:

Both 2-year Nitec courses and 3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme allow progression to Higher Nitec and Polytechnic courses.

More information on the various educational pathways can also be found in the PSEI booklet, and the MySkillsFuture Portal.

FOR STUDENTS WHO APPLIED FOR ITE EAE

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

Your place will be confirmed when your N level results meet the Minimum Entry Requirements. You need not score an aggregate point of ‘8’.

Your place is secured if you meet the Minimum Entry Requirements.

E.g. If you applied for Business Services at College Central

NOTE: If you’ve already accepted your EAE offer, you will NOT be eligible for JIE.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 4NA PATHWAYS

No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks 1 Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) ELMAB3 ≤ 12 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement Apply when O-levels results are released in mid Jan 2019 2 Direct-Entry- Scheme to Poly Prog (DPP) – Higher NITEC ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement Application from 2.30pm (Today) – 20 Dec (Thu) (4 days) 3 Progression to ITE for NITEC course Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in booklet Same as above 4 Retain in 4NA ELMAB3 ≤ 21 or ELB3 ≤ 14 or MAB3 ≤ 14 or Other prerequisites Depends on Vacancy & students need to submit a formal appeal to school

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 4NA PATHWAYS

No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks 5 Sec 5NA ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) and at least a grade 5 for all subj used in the computation of ELMAB3

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR 4NT PATHWAYS

No Item Criteria Remarks 1 Progression to ITE for NITEC course Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in the booklet Application from 2.30pm (Today) – 20 Dec (Thu) (4 days) 2 Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (eNFP) 1+2 =3yrs in ITE 0 or 1 N-level pass

• nly

Application from 2.30pm (Today) – 20 Dec (Thu) (4 days) 3 Transfer to 4NA

• Grade A for both

EL & MA and

• Grade B or better

for 1 other sub Subject to approval from MOE

Source : http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/strong- response-direct-entry-scheme-poly Each year Total DPP places – 1,200 only Total PFP places – 1,500 only

4NA Only TODAY Dec 19 2014

Straits Times Mon 21 Dec 2015

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/polytechnic-foundation-scheme-a-big-success

PUBLISHED APR 19, 2014, 7:59 AM SGT

For Students Planning for Private Education

Tips When Deciding on Private Education

Why are you furthering your studies? How ready are you to further your studies? Do you know the possible drawbacks? Consider the 3Rs

Reasons Readiness Risks

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For Students Planning for Private Education

8 Things You Should Know Before You Enrol in A Private School

ECGC SUPPORT AT PLMGS

• Approach your school teachers for general advice on education

progression and course selection

• For additional support on education and course exploration, book an

appointment with ECG Counsellor, Ms Ginn Tue (18 Dec): 830am to 1230pm Wed (19 Dec): 830am to 1230pm Venue: Shakespeare Room @ Library Please book your session using the online form: https://tinyurl.com/PLMGS-ECG-Booking Please bring along:

• 2019 JIE Booklet
• Result Slip
• Form N
• Prelim result slip (if you take

‘O’ level subjects) Before the session:

• Do your course exploration and shortlisting
• Jot down any questions
• Find out your CCA grade

ECGC SUPPORT @ ITE

51 Grange Road, Blk 1, #01-03/04, Singapore 249564 Email: MOE_ECG@moe.gov.sg Hotline: +65 68311420 Sessions are strictly by appointment only. Book at http://bit.ly/moe_ecg Open from 10 to 29 Dec 2018, 9am to 5pm

ECGC SUPPORT @ MOE ECG CENTRE

ITE Hotline: 1800-2222 111 ITE Campus: https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/contactus ITE Learning Accessibility Office [Students with SEN]: https://tinyurl.com/learning-accessibility

APPLICATION MATTERS

Important dates to take note

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?

1.Refer to JIE 2018 booklet 2.Open both Results Slip and Form N 3.List interested courses and choice of schools 4.Calculate points based on selected courses 5.Take note of course criteria 6.Take note of important dates 7.Ensure that your personal particulars (valid email address, mobile number, residential address) are updated for the application of courses online. Passwords, interview shortlist results and the letter of enrolment will be sent to your email address.

WHEN APPLYING FOR YOUR COURSES, NOTE THE FOLLOWING

All application is done online on the ITE website (Refer to JIE booklet for more information) When ranking course choices, list down all 12 options Ranking of courses is important. Base your ranking on your level of interest and confidence in getting in, e.g. aggregate score and MERs. Your first choice should be the one that you are most interested and most confident in getting in. If you have NOT met aggregate points, do not waste your choice as allocation will be based on merit. Application is NOT on first-come-first-serve basis. Think carefully and consult with your parents/teachers before indicating your 12 choices.

TAKE NOTE

Check that your personal particulars (such as statutory names and Hanyu Pinyin names) are printed

CORRECTLY

• n your results slips

4NA Only

Timeframe Action to be taken Before 28 Dec 2018 Friday by 12 noon Complete and submit form to indicate post-N-Level Decision to General Office

FOR ALL 4 NA STUDENTS:

DOCUMENTS GIVEN OUT TODAY

Result Slip CCA Cert Results Cert Form N

DOCUMENTS GIVEN OUT TODAY

You will be receiving the N-level cert together with the Result slip If student drops subject after the timeline set by SEAB, the subject with a ‘dash’ for grade, will be shown in the result slip. However, this subject will not be reflected in the SGC.

FORM N

FPECE (Electronics Engineering)– Course Code CC-AM College Code

AVAILABILITY OF PCS IN SCHOOL WITH INTERNET ACCESS & PRINTERS FOR JOINT INTAKE EXERCISE (JIE) REGISTRATION

Venue: School Library Attire: School Uniform Dates: 17 to 20 Dec 2018 (9 am – 4 pm) Please do not come during lunch time (12nn – 1 pm)

For 4NT Students eligible for ITE Group B

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Key Pointers for Students on ITE’s Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) for Admission to Nitec Courses

Secondary ITE 8 things you should know

Key Dates for Jan 2019 Full-Time Intake Exercise

Key Activity Period for 2-Year and 3-Year Nitec Courses Remarks 1st Phase (Main Phase) Application Mon 17 Dec 2018 (2.30pm) to Thu 20 Dec 2018 (5pm) Apply through the Internet at https://www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC / FIN and Date of Birth. You may also apply using SingPass. Release of Results Fri 28 Dec 2018 at 9am Check results at https://www.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password Acceptance of Course Offer Period Fri 28 Dec 2018 to Wed 2 Jan 2019 Accept course offer at https://www.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password 2nd Phase (Late Application/Appeal Phase) Application 28 Dec 2018 to 2 Jan 2019 Apply through the Internet at https://www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC / FIN and Date of Birth. You may also apply using SingPass. Release of Results 9 Jan 2019 at 9am Check results at https://www.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password Acceptance of Course Offer Period 9 Jan 2019 to 11 Jan 2019 Accept course offer at https://www.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password 3rd Phase (Final Top-up Phase) Application 1st Top-up Phase Application - 9 Jan to 17 Jan 2019 2nd Top-up Phase Application - 22 Jan to 7 Feb 2019 Apply through the Internet at https://www.ite.edu.sg with NRIC / FIN and Date of Birth. You may also apply using SingPass. Release of Results 1st Top-up Phase - 14 Jan to 21 Jan 2019 2nd Top-up Phase - 22 Jan to 13 Feb 2019 Check results at https://www.ite.edu.sg with web ID and password Acceptance of Course Offer Period 1st Top-up Phase - 14 Jan to 21 Jan 2019 2nd Top-up Phase - 22 Jan to 13 Feb 2019 Accept course offer at https://www.ite.edu.sg with Web ID and Password Jan 2019 Intake Term Commencement Date: 7 Jan 2019

FOR 4NT STUDENTS APPLYING FOR ITE NITEC COURSES (JIE N / JIE E)

Timeframe Action to be taken Today to 17 – 20 Dec 2018 (by 5 pm) Apply online through ITE website. (JIE N / JIE E) 26 & 27 Dec 2018 Shortlisting for interview 28 Dec (from 9am) Receive application results 28 Dec - 2 Jan 2019 Application to appeal for another course 7 Jan 2019 Report to ITE College.

For 4NA DPP Students & going to Sec 5NA Group C

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FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNCERTAIN AND/OR INTERESTED IN BOTH PFP AND DPP, BUT NOT SECONDARY 5:

• Apply for DPP in the first phase (between 2.30 pm on 17

December 2018 and 5.00 pm on 20 December 2018) and report to ITE on 2 Jan 2019 first.

• Invitation for PFP application will be open on 14 Jan 2019 (tbc).
• On accepting the new PFP offer, you will need to apply for

withdrawal from the DPP programme, & for refund of DPP enrolment fees.

• If you do not apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2018), the

number of vacancies open to you in the second phase (Jan 2019) will be very limited.

4NA Only

Timeframe Action to be taken Today to 20 Dec 2018 (by 5 pm) Apply online through ITE website. (JIE H) 28 Dec 2018 (3pm) Receive application result via online portal and accept or reject. Appeal, if needed. 28 Dec (9 am) to 2 Jan 2019 Receive appeal result. Accept or reject offer. 2 Jan 2019 Report to ITE College. Do not need to report to PL for 5N on 2 Jan, if DPP offer is accepted.

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DPP

For 4NA PFP Students Group D

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4NA Only

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE PFP (1ST CHOICE) OR OTHERWISE SECONDARY 5

Timeframe Action to be taken 2 Jan 2019 Report to PL for Sec 5N after being formally accepted into Sec 5 2019/considering PFP. 14 Jan 2019 (tbc) Receive letter invitation for PFP application. Apply thereafter. 14 Jan 2019 (tbc) PFP application via portal PFP Posting Results /Acceptance of offer/Appeal Outcome of Appeal/Acceptance of Appeal Outcome Withdraw from 5N once PFP is accepted.

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNCERTAIN AND/OR INTERESTED IN BOTH PFP AND DPP, BUT NOT SECONDARY 5:

• Apply for DPP in the first phase (between 2.30 pm on 17

December 2018 and 5.00 pm on 20 December 2018) and report to ITE on 7 Jan 2019 first.

• Invitation for PFP application will be open on 14 Jan 2019 (tbc).
• On accepting the new PFP offer, you will need to apply for

withdrawal from the DPP programme, & for refund of DPP enrolment fees.

• If you do not apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2018), the

number of vacancies open to you in the second phase (Jan 2019) will be very limited.

4NA Only

For Students planning to repeat 4NA, appeal /review of grades Group A

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• Please see Mr Lee Wei Te or go to the office

for the relevant forms

• Outcome of the Individual Appeal is expected

to be released to schools by Tues, 30 Jan 2019

• Submission to office by Friday 21 Dec, 10 am
• Cost is $112.35 per subject

Proceed only if you have very STRONG grounds for appeal

APPEAL FOR REVIEW OF RESULTS