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TP provides the international student with a caring environment, an excellent academic experience, a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art facilities, an opportunity to share diverse ethnic cultural practices, and hands-on experience through projects and the Student Internship Programme.

Our International Students Office coordinates the recruitment of international students and organises immersion and cultural programmes to facilitate your smooth transition to life in Singapore and at TP.

In March 2007, TP was named the Best Host for International Students Studying in Singapore at the inaugural Singapore Education Awards organised by the Singapore Tourism Board.

  International Students

Who Can Apply?

The minimum requirement for entry into a diploma programme is a College or High School Certificate, equivalent to the Singapore-GCE "O" level Certificate.

Intake And Application Period

Intake

Application Period

Types of full -time Diplomas (3-year programmes)

October 2008

1 Mar 2008 to 15 Apr 2008

Engineering Courses:

  • Diploma in Electronics/Media & Communication Technology/Computer Engineering/Microelectronics
  • Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology
  • Diploma in Mechatronics

April 2009

1 Sep 2008 to 15 Oct 2008

All Courses

Note :

  1. Please submit application form strictly during the application period as stated above. Early or late application forms will not be accepted.
     
  2. The 7 diplomas listed below are offered as a common course in the first year. Students will choose their specialisation at the end of their first year based on their interests and results obtained in their studies.
    • Business/Logistics & Operations Management/Marketing
    • Electronics/Media & Communication Technology/Computer Engineering/ Microelectronics

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Country Requirement

Please provide certified true copies of your certificates with detailed results in English language.

Country

QualificationMinimum Scores

Australia

High School Certificate or Senior Certificate (year 12) EL > 70%
Maths > 70%
Relevant subject (^) > 70%
Overall score > 70%

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate issued by The Board Of Intermediate & Secondary Education.

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

1st division pass
Maths > 70%
Relevant subject (^) > 70%
Overall score > 70%

Brunei

GCE 'O' LevelThe minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examinations results.

Canada

  1. Alberta (General High School Diploma)
  2. British Columbia (Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma)
  3. Manitoba (High School Graduation Diploma)
  4. New Brunswick (High School Graduation Diploma)
  5. Newfoundland (High School Graduation Diploma)
  6. NW Territories (General High School Diploma)
  7. Nova Scotia (High School Completion Certificate)
  8. Ontario (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
  9. Prince Edward Island (High School Graduation Diploma)
  10. Quebec (High School Diploma/Diplome d’Etudes Secondaires (DES)/ Secondary Grade V Certificate)
  11. Saskatchewan (Secondary Graduation Diploma)
  12. Yukon Territory (Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma)

EL > 70%

Maths > 70%

Relevant subject (^) > 70%

Overall score > 70%

China

National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), also known as 'GAO KAO'.

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

Maths > 65%
Relevant subject Combination (^) > 65%
NCEE score > 66.6% (e.g. 500/750 or 600/900 or better)

Others

Equivalent to the United Kingdom GCE 'O' Level Examinations.The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examinations results.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Certificate of Education (HKCEE) with English Language (Syllabus B)The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examinations results except for English Language Syllabus B where Grade 6 is required when the minimum EL grade for GCE 'O' Level is 7.

India

  1. Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Exam
  2. All India Secondary School Exam (CBSE) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education
  3. Secondary School Leaving Certificate Standard 10/12 awarded by the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam
  4. All Anglo-Indian School Leaving Certificate Standard 10/12 awarded by the Board of Anglo-Indian School leaving Certificate Examination, Tamil Nadu
  5. Matriculation Examination Certificate Standard 10/12 awarded by the Board of Matriculation, Tamil Nadu
  6. Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Maharashtra State Board
  7. Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLE) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Kerala State

Standard 10
EL > 70%

Maths > 80%

Relevant subject (^) > 80%

Overall score > 70%

OR

Standard 12
EL > 65%

Maths > 70%

Relevant subject (^) > 75%

Overall score > 65%

Indonesia

National Final Evaluation Examinations (SMA or SMU Ebtanas)

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

Maths > 70% or 7/10
Relevant subject (^) > 70% or 7/10
Overall score > 70% or 46/70

Malaysia

  1. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
    (SPM) /STPM or
  2. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Qualifications
The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examinations results except for Bahasa Inggeris(Paper 122/322)/ Communication English (for SPM) and English Language (for UEC) where Grade 6 is required where the minimum EL grade for GCE 'O' Level is 7.

Myanmar

Basic Education High School Examination Certificate (B.E.H.S)/ Matriculation - (Standard 10)

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

Maths > 70%
Relevant subject (^) > 70%
Overall score > 70%

Nepal

Proficiency Certificate (previously known as the Intermediate Examination)

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

Division 1 - Overall score > 70%
Maths > 70%
Relevant subject (^) > 70%

Pakistan

Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) issued by The Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

Overall score >70%
Maths > 70%
Relevant subject (^) > 70%

Philippines

High School Diploma/Certificate with :

  1. National Secondary Assessment Test (NSAT)
    OR
  2. High School final year results

NSAT
English > 70%
Maths > 70%
Relevant subject (^) > 70%
Overall score > 70%

High School final year results + Interview (Pass)
English > 85%
Maths > 85%
Relevant subject (^) > 85%
Overall score > 85%

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka GCE 'O' Level ExaminationEL: Distinction
Maths: Distinction
Relevant subject (^): Distinction
2 other subjects: Credit

Thailand

Mathayom 6 (M6)
MAW 6 - Grade 12

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

Maths > 70% or 2.8/4
Relevant subject (^) > 70% or 2.8/4
Overall score > 70% or 2.8/4

USA

  1. High School Graduation Diploma
    or
  2. Year 12
EL > 70%
Maths > 70%
Relevant subject (^) > 70%
Overall score > 70%

Vietnam

'Bang Trung Hoc Pho Thong' (commonly known 'Bang Tu Tai' or 'Baccalaureate')

English Proficiency : One of the following:

i) IELTS 5.0/ 5.5*
ii) TOEFL 500/ 550*
iii) GCSE Grade 6 (C) or better
iv) Must have passed the English Test and/or Interview conducted by Temasek Polytechnic

Maths > 70% or 7/10
Relevant subject (^) > 70% or 7/10
2 other subjects > 70% or 7/10

Others

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Grading Scale :

Highest Grade (7)

Lowest Grade (1)

EL > Grade 5 out of 7 (71%)

Maths > Grade 5 out of 7 (71%)

Relevant subject (^) > Grade 5 out of 7 (71%)

Overall score > 25 (for 5 subjects)

Legend

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Minimum EL grade required for Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' LevelGrade C6 or D7
Required minimum IELTS and TOEFL scoresIELTS 5.0/ TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL 550
 
  • Please refer to the Minimum Entry Requirement for English for the respective diplomas either from the course brochures or from the "Full-time Courses" section.
  • Kindly note that IELTS/TOEFL tests must be taken within two years from the date of application.
  • If you are submitting TOEFL score, please request Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send your result directly to Temasek Polytechnic. Our institutional code is 8176

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Course GroupCourse Group
Technology coursesAny Science subjects (Note: For Engineering courses, the Science subject must have Physics component)
Architectural Technology courses (for Design courses)Any Science or Art subjects
Business-Related courses Any Humanities subjects

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How to Apply?

  1. The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.
     
  2. Attached photocopies of the following supporting documents listed below. Please do not send your original documents as any documents submitted to us are non-returnable.
    1. Photocopy of your Passport or Identity Card (if applicable).
    2. Photocopy of your academic qualification (please refer to the table above on Country Requirements).
    3. Please include your educational certificates with detailed results in English translation.
       
  3. You may submit the duly completed form and supporting documents by registered mail or in person to the following address:
     
    International Students Office
    (located inside Professional Development Centre)
    Temasek Polytechnic
    Lift Lobby E, Level 3
    21 Tampines Avenue 1
    Singapore 529757

    An inaccurately completed form or an incomplete form will render your entire application invalid. Applications without supporting documents or applications received outside the application period will not be processed.
     
  4. Admission is based on merit. Please note that only One application form should be submitted. Duplicate forms received will void your entire application for the intake.
     
  5. All applications must be submitted on the hardcopy application form. We do not accept application sent via email attachments or through fax.
     
  6. There is no application fee.
  7. There is no age limit for international students.

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Release of Results of Application Status

Applicants are to check their application status online at https://bluesky.tp.edu.sg/WebUIRO/RO/CASEE/CASEELogin.aspx during the following periods:

1. October 2008 Intake : 1 July 2008 to 30 September 2008

2. April 2009 Intake : 1 January 2009 to 31 March 2009

If the application status is 'Under Consideration', it means we are still processing the application. Please continue to check online until the final outcome which is either 'Successful' or 'Unsuccessful'.

All applicants will also be informed of the outcome of their application by email and post latest before the end of the release of the application period.

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Enquiries

Email : isohotline@tp.edu.sg
(please indicate the subject title as 'DAE Enquiry (your country_your name)

Telephone : +65 - 6780 5970
(Kindly note that we are unable to return call to overseas telephone numbers)

Office Hours : Monday to Friday - 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
(closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)

Information as at 8 Nov 06. The Polytechnic reserves the right to amend the information provided without prior notice.

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