4NT Parents’ Night 23 February 2018

Agenda Important dates Post-secondary education Elective Modules Private institutions

Important Dates (4NA) Assessment Dates Mid-Year Examination 2 – 11 May Lessons 31 May – 6 June 7 September N Level English Language Oral Examination 5 – 12 July N Level Mother Tongue Languages Oral Examination 31 July – 3 August Preliminary Examination 6 – 20 August N Level Written Examination & Listening Comprehension *Lessons as usual from 17 – 29 September *Dates for Study Leave (end-Sep) will be released in Term 3 10 – 14 September 1 – 12 October For 4NA girls offering Mother Tongue Languages at O Level Common Test (school-based) Written Examination Oral Examination 12 March 28 May 4 – 14 July For 4NA girls offering Mother Tongue ‘B’ syllabus 30 May 3 July

Important Dates (4NT) Assessment Dates Mid-Year Examination 2 – 11 May Lessons 31 May – 4 June N Level English Language Oral Examination 5 – 12 July N Level Mother Tongue Oral Examination 31 July – 3 August Preliminary Examination 6 – 20 August N Level Written Examination, Listening Comprehension & Computer Applications Practical Examination *Lessons as usual from 19 – 29 September *Dates for Study Leave (end-Sep) will be released in Term 3 11 – 18 September 1 – 10 October

Post-secondary Education & Pathways Eligibility criteria Courses and subject combinations www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary

Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (e-NFP) New initiative to help N(T) students with no or 1 GCE N-Level pass build the necessary literacy and numeracy foundations that will enable them to successfully complete their Nitec courses. Nitec Career Core Year 2 Foundation Year 1 Nitec Career Core Year 3 Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme Year 2 Year 1

Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme (e-NFP) In addition to hands-on training, the e-NFP will help students with Maths and EL to improve their self-confidence and motivation. 4 technical modules over 4 semester (2 years) Integrated technical foundation modules in EL and Maths Innovative pedagogies Thinking skills Character Education Motivational camps and Team-bonding Activities

Elective Modules Attendance is compulsory Period: 19-22 Mar 2018 Objectives : Extend and build on the learning objectives of existing N(A)/N(T) subjects through applied learning; Introduce students to a course of study in post-sec education institutes; and/or, Expose students to possible career paths. Attendance is compulsory Period: 19-22 Mar 2018 Total cost $300 – MOE subsidises $270, Students pay $30 through semestral fee

Elective Modules Levels Courses Location 4N 1) Video production 2) My first Business Tool ITE East (19-22 Mar 2018) 2) Design your own home 3) Interior Design Ideas ITE Central (19-22 Mar 2018) * Students will report directly to venue and attendance will be taken. Full details will be given nearer to the actual date.

Entry into Lasalle, NAFA, etc Students can apply directly to the schools Please visit their websites for more information concerning enrolment matters LaSalle - www.lasalle.edu.sg/ NAFA - www.nafa.edu.sg

Council for Private Education To Note For students who wish to pursue their studies at private institutions, please refer to the Council for Private Education http://www.cpe.gov.sg/