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Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Briefing
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Page 1: Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) BriefingPFP application via portal 19 Jan (2.00pm) to 22 Jan (4.00pm) PFP Posting Results /Acceptance of offer/Appeal 24 Jan (2.00pm) to 26 Jan

Polytechnic Foundation

Programme (PFP)

Briefing

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Progression Pathways for 4N (Academic)

No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks

1 Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement

Apply when O-levels results are released in mid Jan 2017

2 Direct-Entry-Scheme to Poly Prog (DPP) –Higher NITEC

ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA pts) + course entry requirement

Application from 2.30pm (Today) –22 Dec (Thu) (4 days)

3 Progression to ITE for NITEC course

Prerequisites & bonus pts stated in booklet

Same as above

4 Retain in 4NA ELMAB3 ≤ 21 orELB3 ≤ 14 orMAB3 ≤ 14 orOther prerequisites

Depends on Vacancy & students need to submit a formal appeal to school

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Different pathways to Poly/Uni

Year To 5NA To PFP To DPP

2016 4NA 4NA 4NA

2017 5NA – O Lvl PFP DPP (HIGHER NITEC)

2018 Poly Yr 1 Poly Yr 1 DPP (HIGHER NITEC)

2019 Poly Yr 2 Poly Yr 2 *Poly Yr 2

(GPA≥3.5)

Poly Yr 1

(GPA≥2.5 or 3)

2020 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 2

2021 Move on to University Yr 1 Poly Yr 3

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What’s PFP?

• A diploma-specific foundation programme

conducted over two academic semesters

• Practice-oriented curriculum

• Given provisional places in diploma

programmes, subject to them passing all

modules in the one-year PFP

• Offered by 5 Polys

• About 1,200 PFP places

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A Glimpse

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Eligibility

• Obtain an ELMAB3 aggregate not

exceeding 11 points prior to deducting

CCA bonus points; and

• Meet the subject-specific requirements of

the courses they are applying for.

• Eligibility does not guarantee placement

in a PFP course.

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Eligibility

• More information on eligibility

requirements for the PFP can be found at

the following URL:

https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_elig

ibility.html.

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Subj-Specific Requirements

For Courses featured in Group 1Minimum Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 3

Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 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

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Subj-Specific Requirements

For Courses featured in Group 2Minimum Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 2

Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 3

One of the following relevant subjects:

-Principals of Accounts

-Literature in English

-History

-Combined Humanities

-Geography

-Art

3

Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3

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Group 1 & 2 Courses

Group 1 Group 2

• Applied Sciences

• *Health Sciences

• Engineering

• Information & Digital

Technologies

• Built Environment

• Maritime Studies

• *Business & Management

• *Media & Design

• *Health Sciences

• *Business &

Management

• *Media & Design

• Humanities

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Group 1 & 2 CoursesGroup 1 Group 2

Health Sciences

Health Management and Promotion

Health Sciences (Nursing)

Health Services Management

Nursing

Optometry

Oral Health Therapy

Sports and Exercise Sciences

Sports Coaching

Social Sciences (Social Work)

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Group 1 & 2 CoursesGroup 1 Group 2

Business & Management

Aviation Management

Business Informatics

Business Process & Systems

Engineering Financial Informatics

Industrial and Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Accounting

Banking & Finance

Business & Social Enterprise Business / Logistics &

Operations Management / Marketing

Business Adm/ Mgmt /Studies

Business Innovation and Design

Communications & Media Mgmt Consumer Behaviour

and Research

Culinary & Catering Mgmt

Customer Experience Mgmt

Food & Beverage Business

Fund Management & Administration Hospitality &

Tourism Mgmt; Resorts Mgmt

Human Resource Mgmt with Psychology

Integrated Events Mgmt; Leisure & Events Mgmt

International Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt

Law & Mgmt

Outdoor and Adventure Learning

Restaurant and Culinary Operations; Retail Mgmt

Social Enterprise Mgmt; Sport & Wellness Mgmt

Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Mgmt

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Group 1 Group 2

Media & Design

3D Interactive Media Technology

Animation

Apparel Design & Merchandising

Communication Design

Design for User Experience

Digital Animation

Digital Film & Television

Digital Game Art & Design

Environment Design

Experience & Product Design

Games Design and Development

Interaction Design

Interactive & Digital Media

Interior Architecture & Design

Interior Design

Product & Industrial Design

Sonic Arts

Spatial Design

Visual Communication & Media Design

Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Arts and Theatre Management

Film, Sound & Video

Mass Communication Media

Production and Design

Visual Effects

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How do I know if I’m eligible?

• Upon release of GCE O Level results,

PFP-eligible students will receive Form P

containing a PFP Pin that allows them to

apply for the PFP at:

• www.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP

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What do I do next?

• Select up to 5 choices

• Provide updated contact details

• You’ll receive a SMS reminder on the morning of

the release of the PFP posting results

• 3 working days to

a) Accept the offer;

b) Reject your offer and continue with Sec 5; or

c) Appeal for a change of course through the

Centralised Appeals System.

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Appeals • Check your results three days after the close of

the appeals window.

• Those who are successful in their appeal and

are offered a new PFP course will forgo their

original PFP offer regardless of whether they

accept their new offer

• Students will have three working days to accept

or reject their new PFP offer via the PFP portal.

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What happens next?

• If you accept the offer, you will receive an

enrolment package from Polys in

Feb/March 2017

• PFP will begin in April 2017

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Special Considerations

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Students with ‘O’ Level Subjs

• Allowed to combine their ‘N’- and ‘O’-Level

examination results to compute their

eligibility.

• If a student takes the same subject at both

‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels, only the better grade

will be computed into his or her aggregate.

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GCE ‘O’-Level Grade

conversion matrix

'O'-Level GradeAggregate Point

for PFP

A1 - B3 1

B4 - C6 2

D7 3

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Student Movement in

December / January

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4NA Only

Timeframe Action to be taken

3 Jan 2017 Report to PL for Sec 5N after being formally

accepted into Sec 5 2017/considering PFP.

11 to 13 Jan 2017 (est.) Receive letter invitation for PFP application. Apply

thereafter.

11 Jan (2.00 pm) - 16 Jan

(4.00 pm)

PFP application via portal

19 Jan (2.00pm) to 22 Jan

(4.00pm)

PFP Posting Results /Acceptance of offer/Appeal

24 Jan (2.00pm) to 26 Jan

(4.00pm)

Outcome of Appeal/Acceptance of Appeal Outcome

31 Jan 2017 Withdraw from 5N once PFP is accepted.

For students who are interested in the PFP orotherwise Secondary 5:

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For students who are uncertain and/or

interested in both PFP and DPP, but not

Secondary 5:

• Apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2016) and report to

ITE on 3 Jan 2017 first.

• Invitation for PFP application will be open on 11-13 Jan

2017.

• On accepting the new PFP offer, you will automatically

withdraw from the DPP programme.

• If you do not apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2016),

the number of vacancies open to you in the second

phase (Jan 2017) will be very limited.

4NA Only

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• All Secondary 4N(A) students who do not have a

confirmed place in the DPP, but are eligible for

progression to Secondary 5, should report to their

secondary schools on 3 January 2017 (Tue) to continue

with Secondary 5.

• Students who have been offered a place in the DPP

under the final application phase should report to ITE on

20 January 2017 (Fri), upon acceptance of their DPP

course offer.

• The last day of school for Secondary 5 students who

have accepted a place in the PFP is 27 January 2017

(Fri).

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Refer to Handout

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All students who qualify

for PFP (top 10% of

cohort)

should take up the offer

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Each year

•Total DPP places – 1,200 only

•Total PFP places – 1,200 only, spanning more than 80% of diploma course offerings at the polytechnics.

4NA Only

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Helpful Websites

PFP

http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp/

Respective polytechnic websites

DPP

http://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/

Respective polytechnic websites

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