Aims

This is a one-stop service provided to:

• help you get the necessary information about post-secondary courses


• allow you to access the website at your own pace and convenience


• ensure you are given enough help to excercise the right choices for Joint Admission Exercise

IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN YOU PLAN TO FAIL

Guide to career options

If you make NO decision, it's a POOR decision. If you make a decision with little/no information , it's also a POOR decision.

Log onto https://ecareers.sg/G_Login_SG/ecareersLogin.asp with your IC no. and find out more about your education and career options.

Log into career compass for a better understanding of opportunities in jobs. http://www.careercompass.gov.sg/Pages/Home.aspx

Articles which you may find useful:

Tips for interview

Tips for resume (what not to put in your resume!)

For more information on MBTI- taking theinformal online Personality Test (the Cognitive Style Inventory)to verify your Myers-Briggs personality type:
http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory2.html

For more information on DISC- identify your behavioural profile and improve your interpersonal relationships: http://www.onlinedisc.com/whatisdisc.htm

TRANSITION LEARNING
Information Seeking
Job Seeking Skills
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Leadership & Teamwork Skills
Work Habits & Ethics § IT Skills

Above all, you will need these self-management skills…
• Character development and maturity
• Management of emotions (such as dealing with disappointment, being self-motivated, etc.)
• Dealing with people
• Managing interpersonal relationships

Guide to post-secondary options

Guide to post-secondary options
Singapore Education Landscape


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Pre-University (JC and MI)

Pre-University Education prepares students for the GCE “A” Level examination at the end of the 2-year junior college or 3-year centralised institute course. Students who completed their pre-university education will receive a School Graduation Certificate

Click here for the guide by MOE on A level Subject combinations

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Click here for direct school admission for JC

Polytechnics

Polytechnics were set up with the mission to train middle-level professionals to support the technological and economic development of Singapore . Reflecting the wide range of abilities, aptitudes and interests of their students, the polytechnics seek to train students with relevant and specific skills for the workplace to give Singapore a competitive edge as we move into a knowledge-based economy. Today, polytechnic graduates are valued as practice-oriented and knowledgeable middle-level professionals, much sought after by industry.

The polytechnics are also a significant provider of continuing education and post employment professional development programmes and services.

There are currently five polytechnics in Singapore :
Singapore Polytechnic (SP), please log on to: http://www.sp.edu.sg/SPweb/appmanager/home/default
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), please log on to: http://www.np.edu.sg/Pages/default.aspx
Temasek Polytechnic (TP), please log on to: http://www.tp.edu.sg/
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), please log on to: http://www.nyp.edu.sg/
Republic Polytechnic (RP), please log on to: http://www.rp.edu.sg/

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Entry requirements for the different Polytechnics in pdf format(this is just a guide based on 2007):
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic

Click here on Direct Polytechnic Admission

ITE

The Institute of Technical Education is an alternative path for students who are more interested in a hands-on approach. The following information will enlighten you on the different ITE colleges in Singapore and types of courses of courses offered. Doing well in the ITE education will provide you with the opportunity to continue with a diploma education in the polytechnic.

The Institute of Technical Education, Singapore, or ITE was established as a post-secondary technical education institution in 1992. ITE is Singapore's principal provider of technical education and the principal authority in developing national occupational skills certification and standards to enhance Singapore's workforce competitiveness.

ITE has 3 Colleges as follows :
• ITE College Central - Bedok, Bishan, MacPherson, Tampines & Yishun Campuses
• ITE College East
• ITE College West - Ang Mo Kio, Balestier, Bukit Batok, Clementi & Dover Campuses


The link below will provide useful information for those who are interested in an ITE education after you have completed your secondary education and would want to find out the types of courses offered and life in the ITE.
Please click on the link http://www.ite.edu.sg/ to access for more information.
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