2020 dialogue with n(a) parents

2020 Dialogue with N(A)

Parents

21 July 2020

Speakers for Today

• Jonathan Ang, 4G1 of 2018 DPP Mechanical Engineering at ITE College Central

• Jonathan’s mother, Ms Valencia Loh

• Leong Kit Ming, 4G2 of 2017 PFP Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Hotel and Leisure Facilities Management

• Kit Ming’s father, Mr Leong Wing Chung

• Ashley Teo, 4G1 2013 PFP Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Digital Visual Effects professional photographer

Subject-Based Banding

• Beyond the start of Sec 1, students who do well in school-based examinations may be considered for higher-level subjects if found suitable to do so by our school.

• Eligible N(A) students will receive an application form together with the Sec overall (year-end) results, based on the following criteria:– 75% or higher in the subject; – 60% or higher in the overall average; and – Positive learning attitude to cope with the higher

academic demand• Our school will provide support through bridging

programmes for these new SBB students.

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Lateral Transfer to Express

• Students in Sec 1 or 2 N(A) can be promoted to Sec 2 or 3 Express respectively if they have performed very well in the assessments and are strongly recommended by teachers

• Overall score > 70%

• English, Mathematics and Science > 70%

Sec 1N(A) Sec 2Exp -> Sec 3 triple science Among the top students at O-Level ACS(I) IB among the top scorers

Netball

Participated in the Singapore Mathematics Olympiad Competition, Chemistry Olympiad Competition and National Junior College Mathematics Challenge

Edusave Scholarship 2014, 2016, 2017

Katelyn Lim (4E, 2017)

https://fairfieldmethodistsec-moe-edu-sg-admin.cwp.sg/fmss/main-features/2020-term-2/katelyn-lim-blessed-to-be-a-blessing-to-the-community

EMB3 ≤ 12

3 yrs NAFA / La Salle

• EL+ Maths +Best 3 Subjects ≤ 19provided also that • EL ≤ 5• MA ≤ 5

Students take the O-Level at the end of Sec 5 and compete with Express students for polytechnic places

Promotion Criteria from Sec 4N(A) to Sec 5N(A)

Entry Criteria For Polytechnics for O-Level students

Generally the following applies: At least a C6 in English Language for Non-

Technology Courses

At least a D7 in English Language & C6 in

Mathematics for Technology Courses D7 in Mathematics – only limited courses E8 in Mathematics – not eligible for poly courses

L1 - ELR2 – Relevant 2 subjectsB2 – Best 2 other subjects L1 + R2 + B2 of about 26 points (vary from year to year)

Net L1R2B2 Range for 2020 JAESingapore Polytechnic

Diploma in Biomedical Science 3-8

Diploma in Applied Chemistry 3-10

Common Business Programme 4-12

Diploma in Banking & Finance 7-12

Diploma in Media & Communication 7-12

Diploma in Accountancy 5-13

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering 4-14

Diploma Information Technology 4-14

Common Engineering Programme 4-16

Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering 8-19

Net L1R2B2 Range for 2020 JAENgee Ann Polytechnic

Diploma in Biomedical Science 3-8

Diploma in Mass Communication 3-8

Diploma in Film, Sound & Video 4-8

Diploma in Banking & Finance 4-10

Common Business Programme 6-11

Common ICT Programme 5-11

Diploma in Aerospace Engineering 6-11

Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education 3-17

Common Engineering Programme 6-19

Diploma in Electrical Engineering 11-21

Diploma in Nursing 4-28

Net L1R2B2 Range for 2020 JAERepublic Polytechnic

Diploma in Biomedical Science 8-12

Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science 5-14

Diploma in Mass Communication 8-17

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science 11-17

Diploma in Aviation Management 11-20

Common Engineering Programme 11-26

Diploma in Green Building Energy Management 11-26

Diploma in Health Services Management 12-26

Common Business Programme 13-26

Common ICT Programme 13-26

Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management 14-26

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)• One-year programme that offers a practice-oriented

curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers to prepare N(A) students for entry into the relevant Polytechnic Diploma courses

• PFP students are given provisional places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one-year PFP.

• About 1,500 places set aside each year by all five Polytechnics, spanning more than 80% of diploma course offerings

• 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.

• https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/index.html

Criteria for Polytechnic Foundation Programme

For Courses featured in Group 1Minimum Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 3

Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 3

One of the following relevant subjects:- Design and Technology- Food and Nutrition- Science (Chemistry, Biology)- Science (Physics, Biology)- Science (Physics, Chemistry)

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3

Obtain an ELMAB3 aggregate not exceeding 12 points prior to deducting CCA bonus points; and

Criteria for Polytechnic Foundation Programme

For Courses featured in Group 2Minimum Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 2

Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 3

One of the following relevant subjects:- Art- Literature in English- History- Combined Humanities- Geography- Principles of Accounts

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3

Obtain an ELMAB3 aggregate not exceeding 12 points prior to deducting CCA bonus points; and

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

• Prepares Sec 4N(A) students for progression into selected polytechnic diploma courses via a 2-year Higher Nitec programme at ITE, and a 10-week DPP preparatory course

• About 1,200 places offered across 18 Higher Nitec courses

• https://www.ite.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-courses/higher-nitec/direct-entry-scheme-to-polytechnic-programme

• Students who attain required Higher Nitecgrade point average (GPA) scores are guaranteed a place in one of the polytechnic diploma courses mapped to the Higher Niteccourse.– Applied Sciences GPA ≥ 2.5– Engineering & Infocomm Technologies GPA ≥ 2.5– Business & Services GPA ≥ 3.0

Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

Criteria for Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

For Applied Sciences, Engineering and Info-Communications Technology courses:• ELMAB3 ≤ 19provided also that • EL ≤ 4 • MA ≤ 4• 3 other best subjects ≤5

Bonus points will be awarded for good CCA grades, which canbe used, provided the student has already met the criteria.

Criteria for Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)

For Business & Services courses:• ELMAB3 ≤ 19provided also that • EL ≤ 3 • MA ≤ 4• 3 other best subjects ≤5

Bonus points will be awarded for good CCA grades, which canbe used, provided the student has already met the criteria.

Chemical Technology East 8

Business Information Systems East 10

Leisure and Travel Operations West 11

Hospitality Operations West 11

Financial Services Central 11

Service Management West 12

Accounting All 10-12

IT Applications Development All 10-12

Mechanical Engineering All 12-15

Electronics Engineering All 13-15

Cut-Off Points for 2019 JIE for Higher NITEC Courses (ELMAB3)

Ms June HengEducation & Career Guidance (ECG) CounsellorMondays at Counselling room

Heng_win_june@schools.gov.sg