Subject Options Briefing for

Parents of Sec 2 Exp Students

24 May 2018

East Spring Secondary School

S C H O O L V I S I O N

C R EAT I V ELEARNERS

U P R I G H TC I T I Z E N S

G L O B A LTHINKERS

Curious and

open to embrace

new ideas

Respect others,

with integrityin words and action

Think critically,

question, reflect and

persevere in learning

Seek opportunities for

innovation and

excellence

Sincere in

relating to and helping others

Know, love, take pride in and

contribute to Singapore

Informed of national and

global affairs, and

appreciate diversity

Communicate effectively, and

resourceful with ICT

Resilient and seek to be

an agent of positive change

Major shifts in the way we learn

Learning Points from ESSS Alumni Name of student: Lim Kai Feng

Class: 4E1

Year of graduation: 2012

Meridian Junior College , studied H2 Physics, Chemistry, Maths, H1 Econs

NUS, Chemical Engineering

Air Force Pilot

Why did you continue to pursue higher education?

I always strive to broaden my knowledge because I am, curious about how the world works and so I decided to embark on a course of study that will no only broaden my worldview but also put my resilience and fighting spirit to the test.

Holistic education in East Spring SecCCA Grade A1Troop Leader, ScoutsChief Commissioner’s AwardDeputy Head Prefect

O Level: 6 distinctions

Learning Points from ESSS Alumni Name of student: Sayed Hamzah Bin Sayed Ali Alhabshe

Class: 4E1

Year of graduation: 2007

Temasek Polytechnic, Diploma in Cyber & Digital Security

Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Computer Science with Specialization in Information & Cyber Security

What is important in the pursuit of academic and holistic development and excellence?

Good time management – During my polytechnic and university days because I had to juggle both my studies and CCA commitments, I ensured that I always planned ahead and spent my time meaningfully. This made my journey in learning more fruitful.

Why did you continue to pursue higher education?

I wanted to continue studying simply because I wanted to learn more about my field of study. Although studying in the polytechnic does prepare you for the workforce, I believe that university reinforces the basics and equip me with the technical knowledge needed for my work.

CCA Grade A1Outstanding Cadet Award, NCC Land,Peer Support Leader

O Level: 6 distinctions

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MOE Committee of Supply Debate 2017

© MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT GROUP, 2017

Success comes in many forms and everyone will need to find their strengths and passions, and chart their own paths to realise their potential. Our education system offers many paths to recogniseand build up the different strengths, interests and attributes of our people. This will ready Singapore for the future and open up new possibilities for our people.

MOE will continue to build an inclusive education and training

ecosystem with opportunities for all, so as to nurture a nation of well-rounded, passionate, and curious lifelong learners, where every individual matters.

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Many Paths, New Possibilities

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Aptitude-Based Admissions in PSEIs

EXPANDING PATHWAYS

Raise the polytechnics’

intake allowance for the

Early Admissions Exercise

(EAE)

− Introduced in 2016, EAE

allows students to apply

for conditional admission

to polytechnics, based on

broader measures of

course-specific interests

and aptitude, apart from

academic performanceAt COS2016, we announced an increase

in the allowance for the Discretionary

Admissions Scheme (DAS) at NUS, NTU

and SMU from 10% to 15% starting from

AY2017.

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Deepening Skills Through Work-learn

Programmes

EXPANDING PATHWAYS SkillsFuture Work-Study

Degree Programmes

− Launch new work-study

degree programmes to

provide additional options

for the more technically

inclined students

− Interlace institution-based

learning with on-the-job

training

− Expand companies’ role

in the training and

learning experiences of

the student-trainees

− Offer a mix of modalities

to better meet

companies’ operational

needs

Ability-Driven Education

School Resources

Students’ Preferences

Post-Secondary

Options

31 Oct Submission of Options

8 Nov Allocation

Results

9–12 NovAppeal

14 Nov Appeal Results

Choice 1? Meet Entry Criteria? Available Slot? SlottedYesYes

Choice 2? Meet Entry Criteria? Available Slot? SlottedYesYes

No No

Choice 3? Meet Entry Criteria? Available Slot? SlottedYesYes

Available Vacancies

No No

No No

All students are ranked by merit (EMMSH Score)

Top student (by EMMSH) will be slotted first

EMMSH = EL + MT + Mathematics + Science + Humanities

(History + Geography)

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2 Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue Mother Tongue

3 Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics

SS / Geography SS / Geography SS / Geography

SS / History SS / History SS / History

Science (Phy/Chem) Science (Phy/Chem) Science (Phy/Chem)

Science (Chem/Bio) Science (Chem/Bio) Science (Chem/Bio)

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Pure Chemistry

Pure Biology

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

Design &

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Design &

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Nutrition &

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Principles of

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Principles of

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Additional

Mathematics

Principles of

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Additional

Mathematics

Principles of

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SS / Geography

Art

Nutrition &

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Additional

MathematicsAdditional

Mathematics

Additional

Mathematics

Art

Pure History

Pure Geography

Pure Literature

Information aboutP o s t - S e c o n d a r yE d u c a t i o n

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Centralized Institute(3 years)

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LaSalle /NAFA

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Course Duration (years)

Aggregate Computation

Junior College 2 L1R5

Centralized Institute 3 L1R4

Polytechnic 3 ELR2B2

ITE 2 to 4 ELR1B3 and ELR2B2

Entry CriteriaO

LE

VE

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A1

A2

B3

B4

75 – 100

70 – 74

65 – 69

60 – 64

C5

C6

55 – 59

50 – 54

D7

E8

F9

49 – 45

44 – 40

0 – 39

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70 – 74

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50 – 59

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75 – 100

70 – 74

3

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65 – 69

60 – 65

50 – 59

U 0 – 49

Eligibility Criteria to JC / CI Courses

L1 First Language - English /

Higher Mother Tongue

R5 Relevant Subject 1 - Humanities

Relevant Subject 2 - Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subject 3 - Humanities / Mathematics / Science

Relevant Subjects 4 and 5 - Humanities / Mathematics / Science / Other GCE ‘O’ Level subjects excluding CCA

Subject Grade Obtained Remarks

English B4 L1

Combined Humanities B4 R

Mathematics A2 R

Additional Mathematics C5 -

Science (Phy/Chem) A2 R

Mother Tongue B3 R

Principles Of Accounting A2 R

Aggregate L1R5 = 17

How is L1R5 (JC) calculated? (Example)

L1R5 Cut-off for Junior Colleges (2018)

S/No Junior College Arts Science/IB

1 Anderson - Serangoon JC 12 12

2 Anglo-Chinese JC 10 9

3 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) - 6

4 Catholic JC 14 15

5 Eunoia JC 11 10

6 Hwa Chong Institution 5 5

7 Jurong - Pioneer JC 17 14

8 Nanyang JC 8 7

9 National JC 9 8

12 Raffles Institution 5 5

13 St. Andrew's JC 12 11

14 St Joseph’s Institution - 8

14 Tampines - Meridian JC 13 14

15 Temasek JC 11 10

16 Victoria JC 8 6

East Spring Sec students admitted to JCs

Cohort Number of students admitted to JCs

2014 14

2015 18

2016 21

2017 31

National Junior College (2)Temasek Junior College (2)Meridian Junior College (16)St Andrew’s Junior College (1)Catholic Junior College (2)Yishun Junior College (8)

Course Group

Design Related

Business Related

Science Based

Technology Based

EL English

R2 Mathematics or

Additional Mathematics

Chemistry

PhysicsBiology

Sci (Phy, Chem)

Sci (Chem, Bio)

Sci (Phy, Bio)D&TArt

C. Humanities

Geography

Literature

POA

Chemistry

PhysicsBiology

Sci (Phy, Chem)

Sci (Chem, Bio)

Sci (Phy, Bio)(D&T)

(F&N)

Chemistry

PhysicsBiology

Sci (Phy, Chem)

Sci (Chem, Bio)

Sci (Phy, Bio)(D&T)(F&N)

B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA

What is ELR2B2 (for Polytechnics)?

Subject Grade Remarks

English 2 EL

Mathematics 1 R

Science (Phy/Chem) 3 R

Mother Tongue 5 -

SS/Geography 2 B

Design & Technology 4 B

Aggregate ELR2B2 = 12

How is ELR2B2 calculated? (Example)

Courses Cut-Off

Business Studies (NP) 10

Psychology Studies (TP) 8

Aeronautical Engineering (SP)

Accountancy (SP)

Digital Animation (SP)

12

Marketing (TP)

Business Management (NYP)15

Retail Management (TP)Sports & Wellness Management (NYP) 17

ELR2B2 Cut-off for Polytechnics (2018)http://cutoffpoint.sg/polytechnic-courses-cut-off-point

Students who are active in their Secondary School's Co-curricularActivities (CCA) may obtain up to 2 CCA points. Students’ co-curricular attainment will be recognised according toExcellent/Good/Fair. The level of attainment will be converted tobonus point(s) which can be used for admission to Junior Colleges/Polytechnics/ Institutes of Technical Education (JC/Poly/ITE).

Types of Bonus Points No. of Bonus Points

Excellent 2 points

Good 1 point

Fair No bonus points

CCA Bonus Points

Find out more…

Junior College (JC) / Centralised Institute (CI)http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo

PolytechnicNanyang http://www.nyp.edu.sgNgee Ann http://www.np.edu.sgRepublic http://www.rp.edu.sgSingapore http://www.sp.edu.sgTemasek http://www.tp.edu.sg

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)http://www.ite.edu.sg

Aim High

The greater danger for most of us

is not that our aim is too high and we miss it,

but that it is too low and we hit it.