Briefing on
Sec 2NT
Streaming
Friday 4 March 2016
Programme
Time Item
6.15 pm Registration
6.30 pm Principal’s Address
6.40 pm Sec 1 Prize Giving Ceremony
7.00 pm Tea Break
2E/NA (School Hall) 2NT (i-Space)
7.15 pm Polytechnic Education
Talk by Nanyang
Polytechnic
Briefing on Sec 2
Streaming
7.45 pm Briefing on Sec 2
Streaming
End of Briefing
8.30 pm Q&A
8.45 pm End of Briefing
Outline of Briefing
• Promotion Criteria
• Subject Combinations 2017
• Streaming Process
• Post Secondary Education
Promotion Criteria
Pass in two subjects, one of which should be EL or Math
Sec 2 Normal (Technical)
to
Sec 3 Normal (Technical)
CRITERIA FOR PROMOTION FOR SEC 2 N(T)
YES
NO
Sec 2 N(T)
•Pass in two subjects, one of which should be
EL or Math
Sec 2
N(A)
Sec 3
N(T)
70% or higher in the average of all subjects
Repeat
• Subject
Combinations
for 2017
Compulsory Subjects for
Secondary 3 Normal (Technical)
• Basic English Language • Basic Mother Tongue Language • Basic Mathematics • Computer Applications • Elements of Business Administration
• Design & Technology
• Science
• Music
Other Subjects
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Streaming
Process
Streaming depends on
• Number of places
available in each subject
combination
• Your options
• Specific additional
criteria
Streaming is based on MERIT!
Your overall results matters!
Overall Mark = CA1 (20%) + SA1 (20%)
+ CA2 (20%) + SA2 (40%)
Streaming Exercise
• Actual Streaming Exercise will be conducted in after EOY Exams in Term 4. Again, an On-line will be used.
• Make use of all your options
• Results of Streaming will be released in early November (during school holidays)
• There is no best combination for all students.
• When choosing the options, do consider the following factors:
- Career Aspirations
- Interest
- Aptitude
- Ability
Points to Note
Post-Secondary
Education
Institute of Technical Education
• Full-time Training
– Higher National ITE Certificate
– National ITE Certificate
• Traineeship scheme
Benefits of an ITE Education
• Provides knowledge, skills & work attitudes
for productive employment and careers
• Choice between full-time study or
apprenticeship programme
• Possibility of upgrading
• Practical application
• Good job prospects & salaries
National ITE Programme
(for “N” & “O” Leavers) • Applied Food Science
• Chemical Process Technology
• Nursing
• Beauty Therapy
• Service Skills (Tourism)
• Digital Animation
• Interactive Media Design
• Electronics
• Aerospace Avionics
• Mechantronics
• Rapid Transit Technology
• Asian Culinary Arts
• Pastry & Baking
Entry Requirements
• Based on aggregate of best four GCE “N”
subjects, including pre-requisite subjects
and bonus points where applicable
• Subject to availability of vacancies
Traineeship Scheme • Immediate entry into the career of your choice.
• Receive a monthly salary.
• Enjoy the same benefits as the other employees in the company.
• Receive a nationally recognised certificate at the end of training.
• Gain relevant work experience which would give you an edge in
terms of job prospects.
Others • Specialised Training
– Art Schools ( LaSalle-SIA, NAFA)
– Computer Schools (Informatics ...)
– Tourism & Hospitality (SHATec, CTRS)
• If I am unsuccessful in first choice subject combination, how does it affect my chances of getting the second choice?
FAQs
It does NOT affect your chances of getting
into your second choice. Streaming is
based on merit – the best students get
streamed into their choice of subject
combination first.
Does ITE have any cut-off points?
There are minimum criteria for entry into various courses in ITE. As number of places are limited, entry is subject to competition among applicants.
Useful Websites
• www.ite.edu.sg
• www.sha.org.sg
• Briefing slides will be uploaded into the school website by next week.
Thank You