1. Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)
For Express Students in non-AEP/MEP Schools
Integrity, the Foundation  People, our Focus  Learning , our Passion  Excellence, our Pursuit
All Rights Reserved Student Development Curriculum Division. Arts Education Branch.

2. Mathematics & Sciences
Welcome to the Secondary School Journey!
Mathematics & Sciences
Humanities & the Arts
Languages
Lower Secondary Curriculum
Broad-based
Holistic
Opportunities to explore diverse interests and hone different strengths
Values &
Life Skills
CCA, VIA
CCE, PW,
NE, PE
English
Mother Tongue
(3rd Language)
Mathematics, Science
Design & Technology
Food & Consumer Education
Congratulations!
Welcome to this next stage of your/your child’s school life.
The Secondary curriculum presents lots of opportunities for learning in various diverse areas that are altogether broad-based and holistic.
These various diverse opportunities allow you to explore diverse interests and build up your strengths.
Here, I would like to share learning opportunities in art and music that started since 2016.
History, Geography,
Literature in English
Art, Music

3. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ART AND MUSIC…
What are the options available for you?
ART ELECTIVE
PROGRAMME (AEP)
MUSIC ELECTIVE
PROGRAMME (MEP)
ART
MUSIC
For those of you interested in art or music, there are special MOE programmes called the Art and Music Elective Programmes.

4. What are the Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)?
Special MOE programmes started since 1982 for students with passion and abilities in art/music
Provide enriched art/music learning environment
Provide in-depth study into art/music
These are special Programmes that have started since 1982 for students with passion and abilities in art/music.
The Programmes provide enriched art/music learning environment for students to pursue in-depth study into art/music making, performing, theory and history
These programmes provide additional curriculum time for art/music, enrichment, additional art/music teachers, and specialised facilities and equipment for the learning of art/music.

5. Art Elective Programme (AEP)
MEP
Art Elective Programme (AEP)
AEP
is a
4-year art programme offered from secondary 1 in select schools
The 4-year AEP provides an in-depth art learning in art forms, media, processes, history & theory.
At the end of 4 years, students sit for O-level Higher Art, a more in-depth study of art than O-Level Art.
Visit the website for more information:

6. Where are the AEP (Sec) Schools?
MEP
Where are the AEP (Sec) Schools?
Bukit Panjang Government High
CHIJ (Toa Payoh) Secondary
Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
Nanyang Girls’ High School
National Junior College
Victoria School
Zhonghua Secondary School
AEP Centre
The AEP is only offered at these schools. If students are interested in the Programme, students will need to be enrolled in the schools and pass an internal selection test.
Since 2016, the Secondary AEP at National Junior College also offers the programme to Sec 1 Express students who are not in any AEP or Enhanced Art Programme (EAP) schools.
(Info for sch –
The EAP schools are
CHIJ Katong Convent
Jurong West Secondary School*
Meridian Secondary School*^
Nan Chiau High School
Naval Base Secondary School*
New Town Secondary School*
Ngee Ann Secondary School
Orchid Park Secondary School*
St Andrew’s Secondary School
new from 2017
^The EAP at Siglap Secondary School will move to Meridian Secondary School following its merger with Coral Secondary School.)
- See more at:

7. Music Elective Programme (MEP)
AEP
MEP
Music Elective Programme (MEP)
MEP
is a
4-year music programme offered from Secondary 1 in select schools
The 4-year MEP provides an in-depth music learning in different musical genres and traditions, music history and theory.
At the end of 4 years, students sit for the GCE O-level Higher Music Exam, a more in-depth study than O-Level Music.
Visit the website for more information:

8. Where are the MEP (Sec) Schools?
AEP
MEP
Where are the MEP (Sec) Schools?
MEP Centre
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Catholic High School (Secondary)
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School (Secondary)
Crescent Girls’ School
Dunman High School
Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
Raffles Institution
Raffles Girls’ School
Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
Temasek Junior College
The MEP is only offered at these schools. If students are interested in the Programme, students will need to be enrolled in the schools.
Since 2016, 2 schools, Anglo-Chinese School [ACS(I)] and Dunman High School also offer the programme to Express students who are not enrolled in MEP or Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) schools. Both schools accept boys and girls into the programme.
(For schools’ info:
The EMP schools are
Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School *
Chung Cheng High School (Main)
St Margaret’s Secondary School
Yuhua Secondary School*
new from 2017)
- See more at:

9. Art and Music Elective Programme Centres
AEP
MEP
Art and Music Elective Programme Centres
Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for Express students in non-AEP/MEP schools
Centres
Lesson Timings
AEP
National Junior College
37 Hillcrest Road S
Tuesdays
3 – 6 pm
MEP
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
121 Dover Road S
Thursdays
3.30 – 5.30 pm
Dunman High School
10 Tanjong Rhu Road S
The weekly AEP and MEP lessons will be held at the respective centres in the afternoons during the week.
The AEP lessons will be conducted at National Junior College (NJC) on Tuesday afternoons from 3 – 6 pm.
MEP lessons will be conducted at
Anglo-Chinese School (ACS) [ACS(I)] (in the West) on Friday afternoon, 3 – 5 pm, or
Dunman High (in the East) on Monday afternoon, 3.30 – 5:30 pm

10. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF AEP?
MEP
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF AEP?
Qualify for Express stream
Good in making and presenting art
Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of in-depth study in Art or Music
Pass selection exercise, e.g.
Draw from life/imagination
Create original object(s)/image(s)
Present a Portfolio
To enrol in Art Elective Programme, you need to meet these requirements :
First, you must qualify for Express stream
If you’re not enrolled in an EAP school, you can apply to offer the programme at the AEP centre at the National Junior College (NJC)
You have to be good at making and presenting your art.
You also have to pass a selection test.
Once you are successfully enrolled, you must also be prepared to stay on and complete the 4-year programme.
The selection exercises on 25 January 2017 may consist of a few drawing and artmaking activities.
Successful applicants from this round will be invited to the second round of selection which comprise a portfolio interview.

11. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?
AEP
MEP
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?
Qualify for Express stream
Good in performing and creating music
Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of in-depth study in Music
Similarly for the Music Elective Programme,
You must qualify for Express stream;
If you’re not enrolled in an EMP school, you can apply to offer the programme at the MEP centres at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) [ACS(I)] and Dunman High School (DHS).
You have to be good in performing and creating music.
Once you are successfully enrolled, you must also be prepared to stay on and complete the 4-year programme.

12. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?
AEP
MEP
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?
Students have to sit for the MEP Selection Exercise if they are applying for the MEP Centres
They should also have obtained a pass in Grade Three Practical and Theory/Practical Musicianship exams of the ABRSM or the equivalent standard from other exam boards;
OR in the absence of the above qualifications,
Pass the Selection Exercise
Applicants for the MEP centres should possess Grade 3 music qualifications or the equivalent.
All MEP applicants will need to sit for selection exercise on 23 Jan 2017.

13. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?
AEP
MEP
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP?
The Selection Exercise comprises the following:
Listen and analyse two musical extracts and answer a series of questions
Music Theory
Practical Audition (2 contrasting pieces on an instrument/voice in any style of a total duration of 5 min)
Interview
The Selection Exercise on 23 January 2017 will comprise
Music listening and analysis
Music theory
Successful applicants from this round will be invited to the second round of selection which comprise a
Practical audition, and
Interview

14. ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?
Consider the following:
1. Curriculum
AEP/MEP
How Long ? Four-year programme (Sec 1 – 4)
What would you learn? Broad and In-depth study in Art/Music making, performing, theory and history
What else? Not having to take Food and Consumer Education and Design & Technology at the Lower (and possibly Upper) Secondary
Any examination? School-based exams each year and the GCE O-Level Higher Art/Music Examination at the end of Secondary 4
Before you apply, these are some information you need to take note of:
On duration. These start from sec 1 and you are expected to stay in the programme and complete the four-year course.
Next, you have to think about what you would learn in the programme.
AEP/MEP provides a more in-depth study into Art/Music making, performing, theory and history
One other thing to note is that For AEP and MEP, because the extended lessons starts from Sec 1, you will not need to take subjects like i.e. Design & Technology and Food and Consumer Education that all your other friends will take.
Also, for both programmes, you are expected to sit for exams at various stages and the GCE O level at Secondary 4.

15. ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?
Consider the following:
2. Time Management and commitment
Coping with extended lessons, additional projects and assignments
3. Distance
Travelling to schools (especially for external AEP/MEP students)
Other things you may want to think about and discuss with your parents is how being in the AEP/MEP centres will affect your time and commitment as a whole.
For example, if you have other enrichment programmes outside school, or if you’re interested in a CCA that requires a lot of practice or rehearsal time, you need to think how being in the AEP/MEP will affect how you spend your time.
Another important consideration is the travelling arrangement, and the travelling distance and time to the AEP/MEP centres. For example, are you able to travel to the centres and back home on your own by public transport within the given time?

16. I’m interested! What do I need to do next? 1 2 3 2018 Lessons start!
SELECTION
EXERCISE
APPLICATION
RESULTS
Submit an application online to take up AEP/MEP as an external student. Print out a copy of your application, which is to be signed by your parent. Submit this signed copy to your Secondary school’s Art/Music Coordinator.
Applicants will be shortlisted and notified to attend the selection in January – February 2018.
Notification of results
Successful applicants will start lesson at respective AEP/MEP centres in Term 2, 2018
If you’re interested, you can get the application form from ____________ (schools to designate)
Please ensure that in your selection of CCAs and other programmes, your other commitments do NOT clash with the AEP/MEP lessons.
Please submit the form by 16 January to the teacher in charge. The form must be endorsed by your school.
(Schools are to submit the applications by 17 Jan)
Shortlisted applicants will be notified to attend the selection which will take place from 26 January to 28 February.
The outcomes of the selection will be made known by 9 March.
Successful applicants will attend lessons from the first week of Term 2, or the week starting from 20 March.
26 January –
28 February
By 9 March
From 20 March
2 – 15 January
2018

17. IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE (For Application to AEP/MEP Centres)
Events
2 – 15 Jan
E-Application Opens
15 Jan
Deadline to submit hard copy e-application to your own Secondary School
26 Jan –
8 Feb
Phase 1 Selection Exercise
AEP – 26 Jan
MEP – 8 Feb
20 – 28 Feb
Phase 2 Selection Exercise
By 9 Mar
Notification of Results
From 20 Mar
(Term 2, Week 1)
Commencement of programmes at AEP/MEP Centres
Here are some important dates if you’re thinking of applying for the AEP/MEP Centres.

18. Interested to find out more about these programmes?
Find out about the AEP and MEP and apply online at the MOE AEP and MEP websites :
and / or
Get an information sheet from your school teacher-in-charge, Ms Jocelyn Yeow (AEP) and Mr Chua Chang Fong (MEP)
If you’re interested to find out more, please get the application form from ____________ (schools to designate).
You can find the following from the forms:
MOE websites on the Programmes
Links for the online application
Some frequently asked questions
MOE contact
Thank you.