POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS (Express)

1. POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONS (Express) By Fathul Rahman HOD Student Development

2. At the Crossroads….

3. The chosen subject combination may affect post-secondary education options. • Have a clear idea which pathway child aspires to go when choosing subject combination. • A child’s motivation may increase if he has clear goals and he sees the relevance of his studies

4. The Singapore Education Journey

5. Four Possibilities • JC/CI • Polytechnic • ITE • NAFA/LaSalle College of the Arts

6. Junior College/CI Education • Academic-oriented and rigorous/challenging • Broad-based, multidisciplinary • Holistic development • Most direct route to University

7. Entry Requirements • JC • L1 + R5  20 pts • Plus • EL  C6 • Math, MT  D7 or a pass for syllabus B • R5 must include • Humanities • Math / Science • CI • L1 + R4  20 pts • Plus • EL  C6 • Math, MT  D7 • R4 must include • 2 from H / M / S • (CCA may be used)

8. Framework of the A Level Curriculum

10. JC / CI Culture • Uniforms & rules • Independence • CCA • Variety • Challenges • Leadership

11. Our track record • 69% of Bedok View students from the 4E cohort were eligible for JC in 2011. (national average is 60%) • 94% of Bedok View students from the 4E cohort were eligible for CI in 2011. (national average is 79%)

12. Polytechnic Education • 3 Year Diploma Course • Courses are market-driven and career-oriented • Trains students with specific skills to become mid-level professionals • Opportunities for further development in studies & career

13. Benefits of a Polytechnic Education • Practice-based learning • Emphasis on Lifeskills • Communication • Problem-solving • Lecturers who have industry experience

14. Entry requirements • Vary from course to course, poly to poly • L1 + R2 + B2  26

15. ELR2B2: Subjects offered at Bedok View for Polytechnic Courses

16. Our track record • 100% percent of the 2011 Sec 4E cohort from Bedok View were eligible for Polytechnic Education

17. Others • Specialised Training • Art Schools ( LaSalle, NAFA) • Wide range of courses in media, design, fine arts and performing arts • Cater to creative students

18. Entry Requirements • 5 O Level Passes including English • Pass entrance exam or audition • A talent and passion for the arts

19. Information on entry requirements / cut off points can be obtained from JAE Booklet.

20. Can be downloaded from here:

21. All our subject combinations will give your child a broad range of options for post-secondary education • Choose one that matches his • Ability • Interest • Ambition

22. Discuss with child about career exploration and planning • Help child understand strengths and interests • Use career self-assessment tools ecareers.sg

23. Bottom-line • If child aspires to go University, then JC pathway is the most direct route. • Consider the subjects they wish to offer at JC. • Polytechnic prepares graduates for world of work. • Consider the field he wants to get into (science-technology based, business-related, design etc) • Identify relevant subjects for the desired courses.

24. There is no Best Combination • The best choice is the one that suits your child’s strengths, interests and maximises his potential.

25. Follow Your Strengths Fulfil Your Potential