1. WELCOME TO
SACSS
Parents’
Night

2. What comes after N-Level?
PFP
DPP/
Higher Nitec 5N 4N
Nitec

3. Overview of Pathways for N(A)
GCE N-Level Exam
4-year N(A) Course
2-year ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Higher Nitec
10-week
Prep Programme
GCE O-Level Exam
1 year at Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2-year ITE Nitec
2-year ITE Higher Nitec
NAFA/ Lasalle
(3 years)
Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) / Centralised Institute
REPEAT 4NA

4. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
one-year programme that offers a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers
to better prepare poly-bound N(A) students for entry into relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses
an alternative to the Sec 5 year
Diploma Programme at Polytechnics (3 Years)
PFP (1 Year)
Sec 5N(A)
Take O-Level
Alternative pathway
Top N(A) students
Sec 4(NA)

5. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
The PFP will be offered by all five polytechnics
More than 70% of Polytechnic Diploma courses will be offered under the PFP

6. Eligibility Criteria
obtain an ELMAB3 (English + Math + Best 3 Subjects) aggregate not exceeding 11 points excluding CCA bonus points;
minimum Grade 3 for each subject; and
meet the subject-specific requirements of the courses they are applying for. Some courses may require relevant subjects to be less or equal to 3.
Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a PFP course. Placement is subject to the availability of vacancies and in open competition with other eligible applicants based on merit.

7. Sec 4N(A) students who sit for GCE O-Level examination subjects in 2018 may use the following grade conversion table for computation of their ELMAB3 aggregates:
GCE ‘O’ Level Grade
Converted Grade
A1-B3 1
B4-C6 2 D7 3

8. PFP : Students who fail or drop out from the PFP
Students who fail or drop out from the PFP can enrol in Higher Nitec courses at ITE
Students who wish to pursue the O-Level Exam may be considered for re-admission or register as O-Level private candidates

10. Overview of Pathways for N(A)
GCE N-Level Exam
4 years N(A) Course
2 years ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Higher Nitec
10 weeks
Prep Programme
GCE O-Level Exam
1 year Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2 years ITE Nitec
2 years ITE Higher Nitec
NAFA/ LaSalle
(3 years)
1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) / Centralised Institute

11. ITE Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)
Direct progression from a Higher Nitec course to a related Diploma course in Polytechnic.
Suitable for students whose learning styles are more application-based and hands-on (70% practical training, 30% theoretical lessons)
Skip the uncertainly of taking the GCE O-Level examinations and save one year.

12. 19 points or better Eligibility Criteria
English + Math + Best 3 Subjects (ELMAB3)
19 points or better
(excluding CCA bonus points)
and

13. Eligibility Criteria Meet the following course-specific requirements:
For Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Technology courses:
2. For Business & Services courses:
GCE N-Level subjects
Minimum Required Grades
English Language Syllabus A 4
Mathematics (Syllabus A/ Additional)
Any three other subjects excluding CCA 5
GCE N-Level subjects
Minimum Required Grades
English Language Syllabus A 3
Mathematics (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4
Any three other subjects excluding CCA 5

14. Qualifying Higher Nitec GPA for Progression to Poly under DPP
Courses
Progress to first year in relevant Polytechnic Diploma Course
Progress to second year in relevant Polytechnic Diploma Course
Applied Sciences Higher Nitec courses *
ITE raw GPA ≥2.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points)
Engineering or Info-Communications Technology Higher Nitec Courses*
ITE raw GPA ≥3.5 points (excluding CCA bonus points)
Business and Services Higher Nitec Courses
ITE raw GPA ≥3.0 points (excluding CCA bonus points)
N.A
Must offer and pass Maths Elective at ITE, unless exempted from Maths Elective (At least grade C for O-Level Maths)

15. DPP Cut-off Points (COP) 2017 pg 65
Higher Nitec Course
JIE’H’ COP
Chemical Technology 8
Accounting 9
Service Management 11
Banking Services 10
Event Management
Logistics for International Trade
Leisure & Travel Operations
Hospitality Operations
Business Information Systems
Cyber & Network Security
Information Technology
Games, Art and Design
Civil & Structural Engineering Design
Mechatronic Engineering 12
Electrical Engineering 13
Mechanical Engineering
11-13
Electronic Engineering

16. Overview of Pathways for N(A)
GCE N-Level Exam
4-year N(A) Course
2-year ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Higher Nitec
10-week
Prep Programme
GCE O-Level Exam
1 year at Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2-year ITE Nitec
2-year ITE Higher Nitec
NAFA/ Lasalle
(3 years)
Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) / Centralised Institute
REPEAT 4NA

17. Sec 5NA Eligibility Criteria:
Obtained an ELMAB3 aggregate of 19 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points)

18. Admission Criteria for JC - 2-year ‘A’ Level Course
L1R5 = 1st Language + Relevant 5 subjects L1R5 less than or equal to 20 (excluding Bonus points)

19. What is L1R5? L1 – English Language / Higher Mother Tongue (HMT)
R1 – Humanities
R2 – Mathematics / Science
R3 – Mathematics / Science / Humanities
R4 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level Subject (except CCA)
R5 – Any GCE ‘O’ Level Subject (except CCA)
*To use HMT as L1, student must pass EL & HMT
*If HMT is used for computation of L1R5, then MT cannot be used
*To be eligible for HMT Bonus points (2 points), students must pass EL and HMT
*CCA Bonus Points : A1/A2 – 2 points B3 to C6 – 1 point
All Bonus points will only be considered if L1R5 of less than or equal to 20 is met

20. Admission Criteria for Polytechnic
ELR2B2 = English + Relevant 2 subjects +
Best 2 subjects
ELR2B2 is less than or equal to 26 points
including CCA* Bonus points
*CCA cannot count as a subject but bonus point(s) for CCA is considered for overall computation

21. What is ELR2B2? Course Group ELR2B2 - A ELR2B2 - B ELR2B2 - C
ELR2B2 - D EL
English R1
Art
Combined Humanities
Lit / Geog / Hist
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics R2
E Maths
A Maths MT
POA
D&T
F&N
Science B2
Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

22. Types of Courses in Polytechnics
Course Type A B C D
Some examples
Mass Communication
Media Related
Early Childhood
Psychology
Accountancy
Finance
Business
Hospitality
Tourism
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Veterinary
Pharmaceutical
Food Science
Culinary Science
Aerospace
Clean Energy
IT related
Health Sciences
Architecture
Animation and 3D
Advertising
Game Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
* CCA Bonus Points A1/A2 – 2 points B3 to C6 – 1 point * Different courses have different entry requirements which are subject-based. For example, Communications & Media Management requires a minimum of B3 in English

23. Overview of Pathways for N(A)
GCE N-Level Exam
4-year N(A) Course
2-year ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Higher Nitec
10-week
Prep Programme
GCE O-Level Exam
1 year at Sec 5
Polytechnic (3 years)
2-year ITE Nitec
2-year ITE Higher Nitec
NAFA/ Lasalle
(3 years)
Polytechnic
1 year Foundation Programme
Polytechnic (2 years)
Junior College (2 years) / Centralised Institute
REPEAT 4NA

24. Retention Criteria Obtain an aggregate score of:
Not exceeding 21 points for ELMAB3 i.e. (ELMAB3 ≤ 21); or
Not exceeding 14 points for ELB3 (English Language and best three other subjects) i.e. (ELB3 ≤ 14); or
Not exceeding 14 points for MAB3 (Mathematics and best three other subjects) i.e. (MAB3 ≤ 14)
Maths can be counted as one of the Best 3 subjects.
English can be counted as one of the Best 3 subjects.

25. Support provided by the school
Academic support
Remedial lessons
Smaller class sizes/ banded classes
Afternoon Consultations
Social-emotional support
Counselling
School’s partnership with parents
Set 1

26. 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

27. 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