Sec 4 NA Parent-Teacher Meeting

12 March 2015

GCE N-Level Exam 4 yrs N(A) Course

2 yrs ITE Direct Entry Scheme (DES) to Higher Nitec 10 weeks Prep Programme

GCE O-Level Exam 1 yr Sec 5

Polytechnic (3 yrs)

2 yrs ITE

Nitec 2 yrs ITE Higher Nitec

NAFA/ LaSalle (3 yrs)

Polytechnic (3 yrs) 1 year Foundation Programme

Polytechnic (2 yrs)

Junior College (2 yrs) / Centralised Institute (3yrs)

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3

2

4 6

5

Pathways for Sec 4NA

Comparison of Pathways 1 /2 /3 Pathway No. of years

P1

PFP

P2

DPP

P3

Sec 5

Sec 5 --- --- --- 1

Higher Nitec @ ITEs --- 2 2 ---

Foundation Programme 1 --- --- ---

Diploma @ Polytechnic (depending on GPA attained in ITEs)

3 2 3 3

No. of years used to

obtain Poly Diploma 4 4 5 4

Admission to Polytechnics with ‘N(A)’ Level Certificate

1. Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

- for top 10% of cohort

2. Direct Entry Scheme-to-Poly Programme

(DPP)

- for next top 20% of cohort

Course Structure for

Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

1-year foundation programme

+

3-year diploma course

Admission Criteria for

Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

1. Aggregate in EL + Math + Best 3

(EL MA B3) at ‘N(A)’ Level ≤ 11

2. Grade 1 to 2/3 for EL

3. Grade 1 to 3 for Math

4. Grade 1 to 3 in some subjects

Admission Criteria for Poly Foundation Programme (PFP)

Science & Technology Poly Course

Type

Minimum

Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 3

Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 3

One of the following subjects:

3

- Science (Physics, Chemistry)

- Science (Physics, Biology)

- Science (Chemistry, Biology)

- Food & Nutrition

- Design & Technology

Any two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3

Non- Science & Technology Poly Course

Type

Minimum

Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 2

Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 3

One of the following subjects:

3

- Principles of Accounts

- Literature in English

- History

- Combined Humanities

- Art

Any two other subjects (excl. CCA) 3

Aggregate in EL + Math + Best 3

(EL MA B3) at ‘N(A)’ Level ≤ 11

Course Structure for

DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP)

10-week preparatory programme @ ITEs

+

2-year Higher Nitec course @ ITEs

+

2/3-year diploma course @ Poly

Admission Criteria for

DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP)

1. Aggregate in EL + Math + Best 3

(EL MA B3) at ‘N(A)’ Level ≤ 19

2. Grade 1 to 3/4 for EL

3. Grade 1 to 4 for Math

4. Grade 5 in 3 other subjects

Admission Criteria for DES-to-Poly Programme

(DPP)

Aggregate in EL + Math + Best 3

(EL MA B3) at ‘N(A)’ Level ≤ 19

Science & Technology ITE Course Type

Minimum

Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 4

Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4

Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5

Non-Science & Technology ITE Course Type

Minimum

Required

Grades

English Language Syllabus A 3

Math (Syllabus A/ Additional) 4

Any three other subjects (excl. CCA) 5

Science & Technology Selected

Poly Courses

Minimum

Required Raw

GPA*

Admitted into Poly 1st Year 2.5

Admitted into Poly 2nd Year 3.5

Non-Science & Technology

Selected Poly Courses

Minimum

Required

Raw GPA

Admitted into Poly 1st Year 3.0

* Required also to pass a Math elective at ITE

Advantages of Choosing

Poly Foundation Programme (PFP) Over Sec 5 Direct entry to Poly, which is otherwise only available for

‘O’ level holders

No need to bridge the gap between GCE ‘N’ Level and

GCE ‘O’ Level subjects

No need to compete with Sec 4Exp pupils for places in

Poly, especially for courses with stringent cut-off point

Advantages of Choosing

DES-to-Poly Programme (DPP) Over Sec 5

Direct entry to Higher Nitec, which is otherwise only

available for ‘O’ level holders

Assured of 1st/2nd year place in related poly diploma

course, if student attains qualifying GPA scores

Admission to Polytechnics with ‘O’ Level Certificate

Aggregate in EL R2 B2 @ ‘O’ Level

• 1st Relevant Sub: Math (except Course Group A)

• 2nd Relevant Sub: depends on course

applied for

Course

Group

Hum / Media

Courses

(ELR2B2 – A)

Business-Related

Courses

(ELR2B2 – B)

Sci & Tech

Courses

(ELR2B2 – C)

Design

Courses

(ELR2B2 – D)

EL EL

R2 1st Comb Hum

Geo / His / Lit

Art

Math

A Math

2nd Math / A Math

Comb Hum

Geo / His / Lit

Art / D&T / F&N

Art

Combined Hum

Geo / His

Lit

Phy

Chem

Bio

D&T / F&N

Sci

Phy

Chem

Bio

Art / D&T / F&N

Sci

B2 Best 2 other subjects (excluding CCA)

Admission to Polytechnics with ‘O’ Level Certificate

Admission Criteria to Junior Colleges / Millennia Institute (5NA – GCE ‘O’ Level Cert)

Admission Criteria to JCs / MI

JCs: Aggregate in L1R5 = 20 or below

MI: Aggregate in L1R4 = 20 or below

Bonus Points System

Scenario No. of Bonus Points

Pass in EL & HMTL 2 (for JC/MI)

CCA Grade A1 / A2 2 (for JC/Poly/ITE)

CCA Grade B3 to C6 1 (for JC/Poly/ITE)

MAXIMUM of 4 Bonus Points for JC

• Character & Life Skills

•Positive Attitude & Good Habits

•Teach them to fish rather than

fish for them

•Be independent & self-motivated

Desired Outcomes of Education

School Values

1. Respect

2. Responsibility

3. Resilience

4. Compassion

5. Integrity

6. Passion for Learning

Programmes Term and Week Dates

CCA Stand-Down T2W4 17/4

Self Study Programme Round 2 T2W2 to T2W5 30/3 – 24/4

Mid-Year Exam T2W6 to T2W8 30/4 – 13/5

4NA Intensive Revision Mid Year Holidays 3/6 – 9/6

N-Level EL Oral T3W2 to T3W3 7/7 – 14/7

Self Study Programme Round 3 T3W2 to T3W4 6/7 – 24/7

EL NA level Oral Exams T3W2 – T3W5 7/7 – 31/7

Night Study Programme T3W3 to T3W5

T4W2 to T4W3

13/7 - 31/7 (Tentative)

21/9 – 2/10 (Tentative)

4NA Prelim Exam T3W6 to T3W7 3/8 – 13/8

Graduation Day cum

Resilience Walk

T4W2 23/9

GCE ‘N’ Level Exam T4W4 to T4W5 6/10 - 14/10

Role of Students: Managing Stress Well

• accept that stress is necessary & inevitable

• start revision early

• plan revision

• constantly seek advice/ assistance from teachers, parents & siblings

• work together with classmates

• set realistic & challenging targets

• learn from mistakes & failures

• believe in your capacity & capability

What can parents do to help their child cope with exam stress? Help your child organise study space

• Think about where is the best place for study. The study environment should be comfortable (not too cold, hot or noisy) for your child.

• Separate the studying space from the relaxing space so that your child can concentrate and keep distractions away.

Help your child organise time

• Make a list of what to study. Encourage your child to make a tick against each completed item so as to have a sense of achievement.

• Draw up a revision schedule and be realistic about how much can be achieved.

Help your child stay motivated

• Establish a work routine and help your child to follow faithfully.

• Start with the easier or more interesting subjects for revision.

Help your child improve concentration

• Encourage your child to take short breaks when tired eg, Go for a stroll or jog to distress.

• Eat healthily and exercise regularly.

Role of Parents: Strengthening Partnership with School

“BE THERE” for your child

• Believe in your child; emphasise on his/her strengths.

• Encourage your child to give his/her best.

• Treasure the process of learning, not just focus on the results.

• Help your child develop a structure and routine for studying.

• Expect realistically what your child is capable of and help him/her experience success.

• Recognise the symptoms of stress/anxiety and address them.

• Empathise with your child regarding the challenges he/she is facing.

Work with school closely : FEEDBACK LOOP

Follow-Up Actions

1. find out more about subject(s) from HODs/SHs

2. do more research on subject(s)

3. discuss your options with family members & friends

4. work out study plan to achieve your desired choice

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