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 Mar 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.

Direct Admission Exercise – Foreign Qualifications (DAE-FQ)

Holders of international qualifications (regardless of nationality) can apply for admission to Temasek Polytechnic under the Direct Admission Exercise (Foreign Qualifications).

Exclusion:

If you are holding the following qualifications issued by the Singapore Ministry of Education, please refer to the application details under the different admission exercises at http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions.htm :

Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level
Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level
Singapore ITE certificates

Courses Available

Intake

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

Apr

All Courses

Oct

Only 4 types of Engineering Courses:

Diploma in Electronics/ Media & Communication Technology/ Computer Engineering/ Microelectronics (This grouping is known as ETCM. The 4 courses 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 interest and results obtained in their examination.)
Diploma in Green Building and Sustainability;
Diploma in Infocomm and Network Engineering; and
Diploma in Mechatronics

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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. Applicants who met the minimum entry requirement listed under the Country Requirement are eligible to apply for a course of study at Temasek Polytechnic.

Country Requirement

Country

Qualification

Minimum Scores

When & How to Apply

Australia

New South Wales (Higher School Certificate)
Northern Territory (South Australian Certificate of Education - Northern Territory - Year 12)
Queensland (Queensland Certificate of Education- Year 12)
South Australian (South Australia Certificate of Education Record of Achievement)
Tasmania (Tasmanian Certificate of Education - Higher School Certificate, Year 12)
Victorian (Victoria Certificate of Education - Year 12)
Western Australia (Western Australian Certificate of Education)

English - 70%

Maths - 70%

Relevant subject (^) - 70%

Overall score - 70%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Bangladesh

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/ Intermediate Certificate

Grading Scheme:

1^st division pass (60 - 100%)
2^nd division pass (45 - 59%)
3^rd division pass (33 - 44%)
Fail (0 - 32%)

English Proficiency: One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better

1^st division pass

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

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Brunei

GCE O Level

The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level Examination results

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Canada

Alberta (General High School Diploma)
British Columbia (Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma)
Manitoba (High School Graduation Diploma)
New Brunswick (High School Graduation Diploma)
Newfoundland (High School Graduation Diploma)
NW Territories (General High School Diploma)
Nova Scotia (High School Completion Certificate)
Ontario (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)
Prince Edward Island (High School Graduation Diploma)
Quebec (High School Diploma/Diplome d’Etudes Secondaires (DES)/ Secondary Grade V Certificate)
Saskatchewan (Secondary Graduation Diploma)
Yukon Territory (Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma)

English - 70%

Maths - 70%

Relevant subject (^) - 70%

Overall score - 70%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

China

National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), also known as 'Gao Kao'

English Proficiency :
One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better

Maths - 65%

Relevant subject Combination (^) - 65%

NCEE score - 66% (e.g. 500/750 or 600/900 or better)

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)

The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level Examinations results except for English Language.

The minimum requirement for English Language is Grade 6 where the minimum grade for GCE ‘O’ Level is 7

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

India

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Exam
All India Secondary School Exam (CBSE) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary School Leaving Certificate Exam
All Anglo-Indian School Leaving Certificate Standard 10/12 awarded by the Board of Anglo-Indian School leaving Certificate Examination, Tamil Nadu
Matriculation Examination Certificate Standard 10/12 awarded by the Board of Matriculation, Tamil Nadu
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Maharashtra State Board
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Standard 10/12 awarded by the Kerala State

Standard 10

English - 70%
Maths - 80%
Relevant subject (^) - 80%
Overall score - 70%

Standard 12

English - 65%
Maths - 70%
Relevant subject (^) - 75%
Overall score - 65%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Indonesia

National Final Examinations (SMA, SMU Ebtanas OR UAN)

English Proficiency:

One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better
Maths - 70%

Relevant subject (^) - 70%

Overall score - 70% (eg. 46/70 or better)

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Korea

College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

English Proficiency

One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL*
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better

Maths – 90^th percentile

Relevant subject (^) – 90^th percentile

Overall score – 90^th percentile

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period

Malaysia

SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM)/STPM

The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level Examinations results except for English Language.
The minimum requirement for English Language is Grade 6 where the minimum grade for GCE O Level is 7.

For SPM results, pure Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) is preferred for the relevant subject.

April 2012 intake

20 March – 27 March 2012

(Subject to change, depending on the release date of 2011 SPM examination results.)

Apply online here

(only during application period).

Note:

In your application, please select “Malaysian SPM” as your entry qualification. Please also provide a valid email address for corresponding purpose.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Malaysia

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 English Language.
The minimum requirement for English Language is Grade 6 where the minimum grade for GCE O Level is 7.

For SPM results, pure Science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) is preferred for the relevant subject.

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Myanmar

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

English Proficiency:
One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better

Maths - 70%

Relevant subject (^) - 70%

Overall score - 70%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Nepal

Proficiency Certificate (previously known as the Intermediate Examination)

Grading Scheme

Division I – 60% and above

Division II – 45 –59%

Division III – 32 –45%

English Proficiency:
One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better

Division 1:

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

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Pakistan

Intermediate/ Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)

Grading Scheme

A1 : 80 - 100% : (Outstanding)
A: 70 - 79% : (Excellent)
B: 60 - 69% : (Very Good)
C: 50 - 59% : (Good)
D: 40 - 49% : (Satisfactory)
E: 33 - 39% : (Pass)
F: 32 and below : (Fail)

English Proficiency:
One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better
Overall score - 70%
Maths - 70%
Relevant subject (^) - 70%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Philippines

High School Diploma/Certificate with either of the following:

National Secondary Assessment Test (NSAT)
High School final year results
National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE)

NSAT or NCAE

English -86%
Maths - 86%
Relevant subject (^) - 86%
Overall score - 86%

High School final year results

English - 85%
Maths - 85%
Relevant subject (^) - 85%
Overall score - 85%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)

Grading Scheme (%)

75 - 100 Distinction (D) : A1

50 - 74 Credit (C) : A2-C6

35 - 49 Pass (P) : E8

English : Distinction

Maths: Distinction

Relevant subject (^): Distinction

2 other subjects: Credit

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Thailand

Mathayom 6 (M6)

MAW 6 – Grade 12

English Proficiency:
One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better

Maths - 70%

Relevant subject (^) - 70%

Overall score - 70%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)

The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE “O” Level Examination results.

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

USA

High School Graduation Diploma

Year 12

English - 70%

Maths - 70%

Relevant subject (^) - 70%

Overall score - 70%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Vietnam

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

English Proficiency:
One of the following:

IELTS *
TOEFL *
GCSE - Grade 6 (C) or better

Maths - 70%

Relevant subject (^) - 70%

2 other subjects - 70%

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Others

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) / Other GCE “O” Level certificates

The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE “O” Level Examination results.

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

The minimum entry requirements are the same as that of holders of Singapore-Cambridge GCE “O” Level Examination results.

April 2012 intake

30 January – 3 February 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Completed Senior High School Education – Year 12

A good pass in English, Maths, Relevant subject and Overall score.

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Grading Scale :

Highest Grade (7)
Lowest Grade (1)

English - 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)

April 2012 intake

Application has closed.

October 2012 intake

1 March – 15 April 2012

The application form can be downloaded here two weeks before the application period.

Legend

*	Minimum EL grade required for Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level	Required minimum IELTS and TOEFL scores
	Grade C6	IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL 550
	Grade D7	IELTS 5.0/ TOEFL 500

^	Course Group	Relevant Subject
	Science & Technology courses	Any Science subjects (Note: For Engineering courses, the Science subject must have Physics component)
	Design courses	Any Science or Art subjects
	Arts & Humanities/Business-Related courses	Any Humanities subjects

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Notes on Submission of Hardcopy Application Form (except for MalaysiaSPM/STPM for April Intakes)

Fill in the duly completed application form (from page 1 to 3).
Attached the following supporting documents listed below.
- Photocopy of your Passport or Identity Card (if applicable).
- Photocopy of your educational certificates with detailed results in English translation. (please refer to the table above on Country Requirements).
- Optional - Applicants applying for Design courses who wish to submit their portfolios may submit them in CD format.
  
  Please do not send your original documents. All documents and CD submitted to us are non-returnable.
Submission of duly completed application form and supporting documents:

You may send us your application by courier (if sending from overseas) or by registered mail (if sending from Singapore) to the following address:

International Students Office
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757

You may send us your application in person to the following address:

International Students Office
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Ave 1
Student Development Centre
Blk 30 Level 1
Singapore 529757
(The office is next to the bookshop)
An inaccurately completed form or an incomplete form will render your entire application invalid. Applications without supporting documents will not be processed.
Please submit application form strictly during the application period. Early or late application forms will not be accepted.
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.
All applications must be submitted on the hardcopy application form. We do not accept application sent via email attachments or through fax.
Acceptance of an application does not imply any commitment to admit an applicant.

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Application Status

Application outcome will be released in batches before course commencement. Applicants may check their application status at http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/admissions/adm_status.htm

Intake	Qualification	Release of Online Application Status
April 2012	Malaysia SPM / STPM	To be announced later.
April 2012	Malaysia UEC	From 1 March 2012
April 2012	IGCSE	From 1 March 2012
April 2012	Other international qualifications	From 1 February 2012
October 2012	All international qualifications	From 1 August 2012

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)

Related link:

Singapore Education website

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