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i. ELMAB3 (English, Mathematics, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 12 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE 'N'-Level examination; and
ii. the following subject-specific requirements:
2. These requirements are in place to ensure that students have the necessary academic foundation to successfully complete the PFP.
3. Bonus points will be awarded for good CCA grades. These bonus points will be used in computing the ELMAB3 net aggregate score for course posting within the PFP.
4. Please note that eligibility to apply for the PFP does not guarantee placement in the a PFP course. Placement is subject to the availability of vacancies, and in open competition with other eligible applicants based on merit.
Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) Students who have sat for GCE ‘O’ Level Examination subjects
The PFP is also available to Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students who have sat for GCE ‘O’-Level subjects. These students are 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.
The following GCE ‘O’-Level Grade conversion matrix will be adopted during the computation of aggregates.
'O'-Level grades not listed above cannot be used to determine PFP eligibility (i.e. 'O'-Level grade 9 does
not count towards either the ELMAB3 aggregate score computation or in determining if minimum entry requirements for the PFP course have been met).
Courses with additional requirements for polytechnic Year 1
Eligibility Criteria
1. To be eligible to apply for the PFP in the current year, students must have sat for their GCE ‘N’-level examination in the preceding year as a Secondary 4 N(A) school candidate, and met both of the following requirements:i. ELMAB3 (English, Mathematics, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 12 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE 'N'-Level examination; and
ii. the following subject-specific requirements:
| 1.Design, Engineering & Technology Cluster 2.Design Sub-cluster 3.Engineering & Technology Sub-cluster 4.Sciences Cluster 5.Diploma in Nursing |
Minimum Required Grades |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 3 |
| One of the following relevant subjects: - Design and Technology - Food and Nutrition / Nutrition and Food Science - Science (Chemistry, Biology) - Science (Physics, Biology) - Science (Physics, Chemistry) |
3 |
| Any two other subjects excluding CCA | 4 |
| 1.Humanities, Art, Media & Business Cluster 2.Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education 3.Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education* |
Minimum Required Grades |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 3 |
| One of the following relevant subjects: - Art - Geography - History - Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) - Humanities (Social Studies, History) - Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English) - Literature in English - Principles of Accounts |
3 |
| Any two other subjects excluding CCA | 4 |
| *Students applying to the Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education must also obtain one of the following scores: • Grade B4 for O-level Higher Tamil Language • Grade B3 for O-level Tamil Language • Grade1 for N(A)-level Tamil Language. |
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3. Bonus points will be awarded for good CCA grades. These bonus points will be used in computing the ELMAB3 net aggregate score for course posting within the PFP.
4. Please note that eligibility to apply for the PFP does not guarantee placement in the a PFP course. Placement is subject to the availability of vacancies, and in open competition with other eligible applicants based on merit.
Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) Students who have sat for GCE ‘O’ Level Examination subjects
The PFP is also available to Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students who have sat for GCE ‘O’-Level subjects. These students are 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.
The following GCE ‘O’-Level Grade conversion matrix will be adopted during the computation of aggregates.
| 'O'-Level Grade | Aggregate Point for PFP |
|---|---|
| A1 - B3 | 1 |
| B4 - C6 | 2 |
| D7 | 3 |
| E8 | 4 |
Courses with additional requirements for polytechnic Year 1
| Course | Additional requirement |
|---|---|
| Humanities, Arts, Media and Business Cluster | |
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Diploma in Mass Communication (RP) Diploma in Communications & Media Management (TP) Diploma in Law & Management (TP) |
At least Grade B for both modules during the PFP:
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| Diploma in Chinese Studies (NP) Diploma in Chinese Media & Communication (NP) |
Obtained one of the following:
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| Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education (NP) |
Obtained one of the following:
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| Sciences Cluster | |
| Diploma in Oral Health Therapy (NYP) | Pass a manual dexterity test |
| Design, Engineering and Technology Cluster | |
| Diploma in Nautical Studies (SP) | Pass an interview and an eyesight test |