Talk for Secondary Two Parents 13 January 2012 (Friday) 7 pm – 8.30 pm

Objectives Update parents on: the various academic pathways for NA students. Sec 2 streaming – subject combinations for Sec 3NA

Through-Train Pathways to Polytechnic & ITE Higher Nitec

(A) Progression to Sec 5NA Eligibility criteria: EMB3 (English/ E Maths/ Best 3) ≤ 11 points

(B) Polytechnic Foundation Programme After GCE N level exams, eligible students will complete 1-year foundation programme (FP) at the polytechnics, before embarking on a 3-year diploma course. Offered in 2013

(B) Polytechnic Foundation Programme (FP) Eligibility Criteria: EMB3 (EL /Math / Best 3) raw aggregate ≤ 11 Top 10% of national N’ level cohort Technology/ IT/ Engineering courses --- EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 3 Business/Humanities --- EL ≤ 2 and Math ≤ 3

(B) Polytechnic Foundation Programme (FP) From FP to 3-year polytechnic diploma course: Students who pass all modules during their Polytechnic FP course will be admitted into the first year of their pre-selected* polytechnic courses (*selection: upon release of GCE N level results)

FP: EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 3 Applied Sciences Molecular Biotechnology (NYP) Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology (NYP) Pharmaceutical Sciences (NYP) Biologics & Process Technology (NYP) Chemical & Green Technology (NYP) Food Science & Nutrition (NYP) Medicinal Chemistry (NYP) Biomedical Science (NP) Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (NP) Landscape Design & Horticulture (NP) Molecular Biotechnology (NP) Pharmacy Science (NP) Environmental Science (RP) Materials Science (RP) Pharmaceutical Sciences (RP) Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science (SP) Biomedical Science (SP) Biotechnology (SP) Chemical Engineering (SP) Food Science & Technology (SP) Materials Science (SP) Nutrition, Health & Wellness (SP) Perfumery & Cosmetic Science (SP) Applied Food Science & Nutrition (TP) Baking & Culinary Science (TP) Health Sciences Nursing (NYP) Dental Hygiene & Therapy (NYP) Health Sciences (Nursing) (NP) Optometry (NP) Health Management & Promotion (RP) Sports & Exercise Sciences (RP) Healthcare Administration (RP) Optometry (SP) Engineering Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering (NYP) Mechatronics Engineering (NYP) Manufacturing Engineering (NYP) Biomedical Engineering (NYP) Digital & Precision Engineering (NYP) Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology (NYP) Aerospace Systems & Management (NYP) Nanotechnology & Materials Science (NYP) Telematics & Media Technology (NYP) Multimedia & Infocomm Technology (NYP) Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design (NYP) Aerospace Electronics (NP) Automation & Mechatronic Systems (NP) Aerospace Technology (NP) Audio-visual Technology (NP) Biomedical Engineering (NP) Clean Energy Management (NP) Electronic & Computer Engineering (NP) Engineering with Business Management (NP) Electrical Engineering (NP) Mechanical Engineering (NP) Common Engineering Programme (RP) Aeronautical Engineering (SP) Aerospace Electronics (SP) Bioengineering (SP) Clean Energy (SP) Computer Engineering (SP) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (SP) Info-Communication Engineering & Design (SP) Mechanical Engineering (SP) Mechatronics & Robotics (SP) Engineering with Business (SP) Common Engineering Programme (TP)

FP: EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 3 Information & Digital Technologies Digital Visual Effects (NYP) Digital Entertainment Technology (NYP) Information Technology (NYP) Engineering Informatics (NYP) Business Enterprise IT (NYP) Information Security (NYP) Business Informatics (NYP) Financial Informatics (NYP) Information Technology (NP) Multimedia & Animation (NP) Financial Informatics (NP) Network Systems & Security (NP) Interactive & Digital Media (RP) Information Technology (RP) IT Service Management (RP) Business Applications (RP) Business Information Systems (RP) Digital Media (SP) Infocomm Security Management (SP) Information Technology (SP) Cyber & Digital Security (TP) Digital Forensics (TP) Information Technology (TP) Interactive Media Informatics (TP) Mobile & Network Services (TP) Games & Entertainment Technology (TP) Business & Management Business Information Technology (NP) Business Information Technology (SP) Financial Informatics (SP) Financial Business Informatics (TP) Built Environment Environmental & Water Technology (NP) Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (NP) Real Estate Business (NP) Sustainable Urban Design & Engineering (NP) Architecture (SP) Landscape Architecture (SP) Civil Engineering with Business (SP) Environmental Management & Water Technology (SP) Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management (SP) Integrated Events & Project Management (SP) Media & Design Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design (NYP) Digital Media Design (Interaction Design) (NYP) Digital Media Design (Games) (NYP) Digital Media Design (Animation) (NYP) Industrial Design (NYP) Space & Interior Design (NYP) Visual Communication (NYP) Product Design & Innovation (NP) Games Design & Development (SP) Digital Animation (SP) Experience & Product Design (SP) Interior Design (SP) Visual Communication & Media Design (SP) Visual Effects & Motion Graphics (SP) Maritime Studies Marine & Offshore Technology (NP) Marine Engineering (SP) Maritime Business (SP)

FP: EL ≤ 2 and Math ≤ 3 Business & Management Business Management (NYP) Marketing (NYP) Sport & Wellness Management (NYP) Accountancy & Finance (NYP) Banking & Financial Services (NYP) Fund Management & Administration (NYP) Hospitality & Tourism Management (NYP) Mass Media Management (NYP) Food & Beverage Business (NYP) Accountancy (NP) Business Studies (NP) Logistics Management (NP) International Supply Chain Management (NP) Sports & Leisure Management (RP) Customer Relationship & Service Management (RP) Hotel & Hospitality Management (RP) Integrated Events Management (RP) Restaurant & Culinary Operations (RP) Wellness, Lifestyle & Spa Management (RP) Accountancy (SP) Business Administration (SP) Business/ Logistics & Operations Management/ Marketing (TP) Retail Management (TP) Media & Design Communication & Information Design (RP) New Media (RP) Media & Communication (SP) Humanities Social Sciences (Social Work) (NYP) Gerontological Management Studies (TP) Health Sciences Outdoor & Adventure Learning (RP)

FAQs about FP Are students allowed to transfer to different FP course or polytechnic? Students are strongly encouraged to continue with the FP course which they enrolled in. Appeals for transfer are assessed on case-by-case basis

FAQs about FP What happens when students drop out from or fail the Polytechnic FP? Not allowed to repeat the FP -Can enroll in ITE’s Higher Nitec Programmes -Appeal to school for admission to Sec 5

(C) ITE >> Direct Entry Scheme to (DES) Polytechnic After GCE N level, students will pursue 2-year Higher Nitec course at ITE A place in a related Polytechnic Diploma course (either 1st/2nd year) is assured if qualifying GPA is met From 2013, no. of DES places will be doubled to 1000

(C) ITE >> Direct Entry Scheme to (DES) Polytechnic Eligibility Criteria: EMB3 EL/ Math/ Best 3 raw aggregate ≤ 19 (2) Next 20% (after top 10%) of national N’ level cohort Applied Sciences/Engineering & Info Comm Higher Nitec DES Programmes - EL ≤ 4 and Math ≤ 4 Business & Services Higher Nitec DES Programmes - EL ≤ 3 and Math ≤ 4

(C) ITE >> Direct Entry Scheme to (DES) Polytechnic From ITE Higher Nitec to Polytechnic (1st / 2nd year) Qualifying GPA for Applied Sci, Engineering or Info-Comm Technology: At least ITE raw GPA 2.5 points to be assured a 1st year place in Polytechnic Diploma At least ITE raw GPA 3.5 points to be assured a 2nd year place in Polytechnic Diploma Qualifying GPA for Business & Services: At least ITE raw GPA 3.0 points to be assured a 1st year place in Polytechnic Diploma

NA Curriculum in BPGHS 4NA (2014) O’ level EL (1st attempt) O’ level MT (2 attempts: Jun / Nov) N level Maths and O level Maths (1st attempt) Other subjects: N level

NA Curriculum in BPGHS 4NA (2014) 5NA (2015) O’ level EL (1st attempt) (2nd attempt) O’ level MT (2 attempts: Jun / Nov) N level Maths and O level Maths (1st attempt) Other subjects: N level Other subjects: O level

Poly Foundation Programme NA Curriculum in BPGHS 4NA (2014) Poly Foundation Programme O’ level EL (1st attempt) EL: Use School Preliminary exam results (converted to N’ level grade) O’ level MT (2 attempts: Jun / Nov) MT: Use O’ level Jun results or School Preliminary exam results

Poly Foundation Programme NA Curriculum in BPGHS 4NA (2014) Poly Foundation Programme N level Maths and O level Maths (1st attempt) Use N level results Other subjects: N level c

NA Curriculum in BPGHS 4NA (2014) Progression to 5NA O’ level EL (1st attempt) Use O’ level results (converted to N’ level grade) O’ level MT (2 attempts: Jun / Nov) N level Maths and O level Maths (1st attempt) Use N’ level results Other subjects: N level

Conversion for NA Students From ‘O’ Level To ‘NA’ Level Grades Mark Range A1, A2, B3 65 - 100 1 75 - 100 B4, C5, C6 50 - 64 2 70 - 74 D7, E8 40 - 49 3 65 - 69 F9 35 - 39 4 60 - 64 30 - 34 5 50 - 59 0 - 29 U 0 - 49

Q & A

Sec 2 Streaming Process (Normal Academic)

Importance of Streaming Students are streamed based on Personal preference/choice Academic merits Impact of choice of subjects during streaming Subject combination at Sec 3 and 4, Options of tertiary education, Career path.

Subjects for Upper Sec Normal Academic Stream 2 Languages (English & Mother Tongue) 1 Combined Science (Phy/Chem) 1 Mathematics (E. Mathematics) 1 Humanities (SS + EL Lit) 1 Other subject: A Maths: Additional Maths D&T: Design & Technology POA: Principles of Accounts F&N: Food & Nutrition Art

How is streaming carried out? Online application via school website. Important Dates: Date Event Term 4 (TBC) Streaming Updates for Sec 2 students (Subject combinations, admin. Instructions) 22 Oct – 2 Nov Sec 2 Streaming Exercise 19 – 23 Nov Release of streaming results Appeal window opens 3 Dec Release of appeal results

User Name: NRIC Password: DDMMYYYY (DOB)

View the results of the streaming exercise. (ie: Allocated choice) Indicate your options Appeal requests are done online through this portal. Click on the Appeals tab under the results View the results of the streaming exercise. (ie: Allocated choice)

Important All relevant documents are available on the school website and on the streaming portal. It is students’ responsibility to opt for their choice of studies. After making their subject choices, print out the confirmation notice for reference. If no option is registered by the deadline, student will be allocated to any available option.

Q & A

My Contact Mr Lim Chee Whee (Year Head NA / NT) Email: lim_chee_whee@moe.edu.sg Office contact no.: 6594 0842

Thank you