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Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Sharing Unity Secondary School Sec 4E/5N Parents’ Briefing
Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Sharing
Unity Secondary School
Sec 4E/5N Parents’ Briefing
Name: Mr Teng, ECG Counsellor
Email: [email protected]
Venue: ECG Room, Level 2 (Beside Art Room)
Day: Every Monday
Time: 8am to 5pm
ECG Counsellor Contact Details
How to find me?1. Email (State your school)2. Walk-in (if I am available)3. Go through Teachers
Who am I?Where am
I going?How do I
get there?
Recap : 3 ECG Questions
ValuesInterestsPersonalitiesSkills
Where am I going?
Typical Secondary 4E5N Timeline
Jan 19
Jan 20
Joint Admission
Exercise (JAE)
Oct-Nov 19Main O-level
papers
May 19 to Aug 19DSA-JC
Jun 19 to Aug 19Poly
Early Admission Exercise (EAE)
ITEHigher Nitec(JAE/EAE) /
Nitec (JIE ‘O’/EAE)
PolytechnicDiploma
(JAE/EAE)
Secondary School (GCE O-Levels)
JC/MIA-Level/
IB Diploma(JAE/DSA-JC)
Arts InstitutionsNAFA/LASALLE
Diploma(Apply direct)
University (Degree)
JAE: Joint Admission Exercise EAE: Early Admission ExerciseJIE: Joint Intake Exercise DSA-JC: Direct School Admission-JC
Work and Lifelong Learning
Polytechnic Early Admission Exercise (EAE)
• Aptitude-based admission to Poly
– Course-specific aptitudes and interests
– Non-course requirements (eg. Sports/Arts/Leadership etc) also considered
– Portfolios; Interviews; Aptitude tests
• Provisional Offering of a place in Poly prior to O-level exams
• Net ELR2B2 score ≤ 26 + Minimum Entry Requirements
• 6,250 offers made for EAE admission 13,900 applicants in 2018 (45% offered)
• Application Period: End June 2019 (tentative)
• EAE Parent Talks by the Polys: Around June timeframe
Two more IP Schools for 2019 JAE Admission
1. Dunman High School
2. River Valley High School
4 merged JCs are to commence operations in 2019
Merged JC Website QR Code
https://asrjc.moe.edu.sg/
https://jpjc.moe.edu.sg/
https://tmjc.moe.edu.sg/
https://yijc.moe.edu.sg/
New 2019 Poly Courses
Niche Polytechnic Diplomas
Note: Always check for updates at the Polytechnic websites
Changes to ITE Courses
New Renamed Removed
Higher Nitec in Motion Graphics
Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology- renamed from Space Design Tech
Nitec in Visual Effects
Higher Nitec in Visual Effects
Higher Nitec in Beauty & Wellness Management- renamed from Beauty & Spa Management
Nitec in Facility Technology (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration)
Nitec inVideo Production
Nitec in Mechatronics & Robotics- Renamed from Mechatronics
Nitec in Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
Nitec inBuilt Environment (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
Nitec in Built Environment (Vertical Transport)- Renamed from Facility Technology (Vertical Transport)
Nitec in Urban Greenery & Landscape- Renamed from Facility Technology (Landscaping Services)
How do I get there?
Selecting Post-Secondary Institutions
Selecting Post-Secondary Institutions
Selecting Post-Secondary Institutions
Subject/Course Interest
Culture
CCA/Niche Programme
Distance
Grades /Subject Pre-requisite
Non-academic Requirement
People to consult with
Lecturer (Open House)
Industry Professionals
ECG Counsellor Teacher
Balanced ViewOpen Mind
Resources
1. MySkillsFuture Portal
https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/secondary
Know YourselfBrowse OccupationsA B
Useful ECG Resource
2. Joint Polytechnic Portal of Singapore
http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/
Useful ECG Resource
4. JIE ‘O’ 2019
http://v.ht/aPTq
Useful ECG Resource
NoteContains Higher Nitec & Nitec information
• 3 ECG Question recap
• Where am I going? (Education Pathways)
• How do I get there? (Planning & Support)
• ECG Resources
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