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Overview

Part-Time ITE Certificate and WSQ Diploma holders may apply for admission through the following admission exercise:

 

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE):

Part-Time ITE Certificate holders who have met the following requirements:

  • Minimum GPA requirement:
    Higher NITEC in Services/Technology holders – GPA 2.0 and above
    NITEC in Services/Technology holders – GPA 3.5 and above
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience

Relevant WSQ Diploma holders (or higher) who have met the following requirements:

  • Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA) and Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience

For more information, access the DAE Admission Guide.

Who May Apply

APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS ADDITIONAL INFO

Part-Time ITE Certificate holders

Part-Time ITE Certificate holders who have met the following requirements:
  • Minimum GPA requirement:
    Higher NITEC in Services/Technology holders – GPA 2.0 and above
    NITEC in Services/Technology holders – GPA 3.5 and above
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience
Relevant WSQ Diploma holders (or higher) Relevant WSQ Diploma holders (or higher) who have met the following requirements:
  • Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA) and Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience

When and How to Apply

11 Jan to 16 Jan 2024 (tentative)
  • Submit your application via our Online Applicant Portal.
  • After login to Online Applicant Portal, click on ‘Apply Now’ for Entry Qualification ‘Singapore ITE (Part-Time)’ or ‘Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ)’.
  • Submit your supporting documents here (applicable to WSQ holders only) or here (applicable to PT-ITE holders only) :

    • A copy of Singapore NRIC (front & reverse)
    • A copy of Malaysia NRIC (for SPR with Malaysia nationality) or Passport (for SPR with other nationalities)
    • A copy of Malaysia NRIC (for Malaysians) or Passport (for foreigners)
    • A copy of ITE certificate and transcript (applicable to Part-Time ITE applicants only) or
    • A copy of WSQ Certificate and transcript
    • WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Statement of Attainment (Level 6) (applicable to WSQ applicants only)
    • Other testimonials or supporting documents such as employer recommendation or employment letter and details.

Note: Applicants may apply up to 3 course choices. All documents submitted are non-returnable.

Application Process and Outcome

Admissions Criteria

 

Academic results and/or interview/test where applicable and subject to the availability of vacancies.

 

 

Notification of Application Outcome 

 

Application outcome by 1 Apr 2024.

Medical Requirements & Support for Students with Special Educational Needs

Information on Medical Requirements can be found here (PDF: 92KB).

 

Special Educational Needs

For enquiries on support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), applicants may refer to SEN website.

FAQ

What are the courses offered by TP?

What are the courses offered by TP?

Click here for the list of courses offered by TP.

Which Admissions Exercise do I qualify for? When and how do I apply?

Which Admissions Exercise do I qualify for? When and how do I apply?

You may retrieve information on the respective admissions exercises (grouped by entry qualifications), eligibility criteria, application period and other information from the respective admissions exercises web pages.

GCE 'O' Level

GCE 'N(A)' Level

ITE Certificate Holders

GCE 'A' Level

Applicants with working experience

IP / IB (DAE-Local)

Foreign Qualifications (DAE-Foreign)

Part-Time ITE Certificate Holders & WSQ Diploma Holders

Can I apply for admission while I am serving my NS in Singapore?

Can I apply for admission while I am serving my NS in Singapore?

Yes, you may. The Polytechnic will reserve a place for successful male applicants who are unable to obtain approval to defer or be disrupted from their Singapore full-time National Service (NS) to join the current intake. Reservation of a place is only applicable to male Singaporeans and Singapore PRs who are required to serve NS and are admitted to a polytechnic course for the first time.

I am an International Student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information? Also, what do I need to know before applying to TP?

I am an International Student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information? Also, what do I need to know before applying to TP?

Holders of international qualifications may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Foreign Qualifications). Information pertaining to accommodation, programmes and part-time employment is available here.

How many intakes are there per year?

How many intakes are there per year?

1 intake (course commences in April).

Can I combine my GCE ‘O’ Level results to apply for admission?

Can I combine my GCE ‘O’ Level results to apply for admission?

Applicants are allowed to combine their GCE 'O' level results of up to two sittings (e.g. 2015 and 2017) when seeking admission to the Polytechnic.

I failed my GCE 'O' Level English. Can I still apply?

I failed my GCE 'O' Level English. Can I still apply?

I failed my GCE 'O' Level Maths. Can I apply or appeal?

I failed my GCE 'O' Level Maths. Can I apply or appeal?

You may wish to consider the following TP courses that accept Grade D7 for Mathematics. Please check that you meet the other entry requirements for the courses. Information on the entry requirements is available by clicking on the respective course names.

Course code

Course name

T20

Apparel Design & Merchandising

T71

Common Design Programme

T59

Communication Design

T40

Communications & Media Management

T23

Digital Film & Television

T22

Interior Architecture & Design

T35

Product Experience & Design

T48

Psychology Studies

T53 Social Sciences in Gerontology

T09

Law & Management

 

What are my chances of getting into the course of my choice?

What are my chances of getting into the course of my choice?

For your top few choices for JAE, you may wish to select those TP courses that you are passionate about and for which your net ELR2B2 aggregate score is less than or equal to the previous year’s highest aggregate score of the course or not too far above the highest score.

To maximise the likelihood of being posted to a course of your JAE choices, you should ensure that, for some of your selected courses, your net ELR2B2 aggregate score falls below the previous year’s highest aggregate scores of those courses.

I am an IP Year 4 student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

I am an IP Year 4 student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

Students who have completed Year 4 of the Integrated Programme (IP) in Singapore may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Local).

I have obtained an IB Diploma. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

I have obtained an IB Diploma. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

Students who have completed Year 6 of the Integrated Programme (IP) in Singapore and have obtained an IB Diploma may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Local). Students with IB Diploma may also apply for selected diploma courses which allow them to complete the course in 2 or 2.5 years, provided they meet the entry requirements.

I have received my GCE ‘A’ Level examination results. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

I have received my GCE ‘A’ Level examination results. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?

You may apply through the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Local). Students with GCE ‘A’ Level qualification may also apply for selected diploma courses which allow them to complete the course in 2 or 2.5 years, provided they meet the entry requirements.

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