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Overview

Foreign or International Qualification holders (including Returning Singapore Citizens) may apply for admission through the following pathways:

 

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Foreign):
 

  • The DAE-Foreign allows applicants with foreign or international qualifications (including Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) who are not eligible to participate in the JAE, EAE and JPAE to apply for the TP course of their interest. 

Who May Apply?

For information on the Aggregate Type & Relevant Subject(^) required for the respective courses, please click here.

 

Country Requirements:

 

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

  • English: Min. grade 3 
  • Mathematics: Min. grade 3
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade 3

* Category A subjects only

Scores for HKCEE should be similar to those of the HKDSE

  
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE; until 2011)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

  • English: Min. grade 3 
  • Mathematics: Min. grade 3
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade 3

* Category A subjects only

Scores for HKCEE should be similar to those of the HKDSE

  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Brunei General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Levels Same MER as GCE ‘O’ Level  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Same MER as GCE 'O' level  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE)

The Central Board of Secondary Education Examinations (CBSE)
  • English: Min. 70%
  • Mathematics: Min. 70%
  • 1 relevant subject and 2 best subjects^: Min. 70%
  
Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year 12)
  • English: Min. 70%
  • Mathematics: Min. 70%
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. 70%
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Completed Year 12 of High School
  • English: Min. grade B
  • Mathematics: Min. grade B
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade B
 Assessed on a case-by-case basis, but should have completed Year 12 of High School
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Completed Year 10 of High School or equivalent
  • English: Min. grade B
  • Mathematics: Min. grade B
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade B
 Assessed on a case-by-case basis, but should have completed Year 10 of High School or equivalent to GCE ‘O’ level
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Basic Education High School Certificate (BEHS)/ Matriculation – (Standard 10)
  • English: Min. grade 70% 
  • Mathematics: Min. grade 70% 
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade 70%
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Year 12 High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination
  • English: Min. grade 7
  • Mathematics: Min. grade 7
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade 7
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
High School Diploma (Year 12)
  • English: Min. 85%
  • Mathematics: Min. 85%
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. 85%
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Mathayom 6 (Year 12)
  • English: Min. grade 3.0 (70%)
  • Mathematics: Min. grade 3.0 (70%)
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade 3.0 (70%)
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
National Final Evaluation Examinations
  • Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN)
  • Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
  • SMU Ebtanas
  • English: Min. grade 7
  • Mathematics: Min. grade 7
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects: Min. grade 7
  
Year 11 Semester 2 Indonesian High School results taken in the current year or Indonesian High School results (from 2021 onwards)
  • English: Minimum 70%
  • Mathematics: Minimum 70% 
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects: Minimum 70%
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Same MER as GCE 'O' level  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
High School Diploma (Year 12)
  • English: Min. grade B
  • Maths: Min. grade B
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade B
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
  • Same MER as GCE ‘O’ Level
  • GCSE/IGCSE Grades A to C is comparable to GCE O-Level Grades 1 to 6, and IGCSE/GCSE Grade D is comparable to GCE O-Level Grade 7.
  • New GCSE/IGCSE Grades 9 to 4 is comparable to GCE O-Level Grades 1 to 6, and IGCSE/GCSE Grade 3 is comparable to GCE O-Level Grade 7.
 English must be taken as First Language
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education – Ordinary Level Examination
  • English: Min. B
  • Mathematics: Min. B
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: B
  
Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education – Advanced Level Examination
  • English: Min. B
  • Mathematics: Min. B
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: B
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

All requirements to be for Standard Level:

  • English: Min. grade 5
  • Mathematics: Min. grade 5
  • 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^: Min. grade 5
  
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MER) REMARKS
'Gaokao' or National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) – Year 12
  • Min. 60% for English
  • Min. 60% for Mathematics
  • Min. 60% for 1 relevant and 2 best subjects^

Only consider Year 2020 and after “Gaokao” or NCEE results for AY2024 intake

Senior Middle 2 Semester 2 Results (Yet to Take NCEE)

 
  • Min. 60% English
  • Min. 60% Mathematics
  • Min. 60% 1 relevant and 2 best subjects
  

When and How to Apply

3 Years Full-time Diploma Courses

 

No.

Qualifications

Application period

How to Apply

Release of Application Outcome

1

All foreign or international qualifications holders, including:

  • Returning Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents with foreign or international qualifications
  • International students with foreign or international qualifications
  • Applicants who have obtained IGCSE, IB, Malaysia  SPM examination results
  • Home-schooled students who have completed Year 10 and attained qualifications equivalent to G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Certificate

21 Oct to 1 Nov 2024

Apply at Online Applicant Portal during the application period

By 1 Apr 2025

2

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - Malaysia

17 Jan to 23 Jan 2024

Apply at Online Applicant Portal during the application period

By 1 Apr 2024

3

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

17 Jan to 25 Jan 2024 

Apply at Online Applicant Portal during the application period

By 1 Apr 2024

4

International Baccalaureate (IB)

11 Jan to 16 Jan 2024

Apply at Online Applicant Portal during the application period

By 1 Apr 2024

5

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)


11 Jan to 16 Jan 2024 [For applicants with school results (trial/prelim results)]

Apply at Online Applicant Portal during the application period (for applicants with school results – trial/ prelim): select `Other Qualifications’ when applying)

By 1 Apr 2024

Note: Applicants may apply up to 3 course choices and will only receive 1 offer if the application is successful.

 

Application Process and Outcome

Documents Required for Submission

 

Applicants to submit the following documents here.
 

1. Identification card and/or Passport

 

Singapore Citizens

Photocopy of Singapore NRIC (front and reverse side)

Singapore Permanent Residents

Photocopy of Singapore PR NRIC (front and reverse side) and passport

Foreigners

Photocopy of identity card and passport (if any)

2. Certified true copy of your country’s national detailed examination results and certificate.
 

No.

Qualifications

Supporting Documents

1

Malaysia (UEC)

UEC results slip

2

Malaysia (SPM)

SPM results slip

3

China (NCEE)

Year 2023 NCEE detailed results with indication of
a) the full marks of each subject, and
b) proof of Arts or Science Combination

4

IGCSE/ GCSE

Statement of results

5

Others

Detailed examination results and certificate awarded

Note: Results should be submitted with information of the subject maximum score and grading scheme/scale.  A notarized English translation is required if the qualification/ results is printed in a language other than English.

 

 

Entrance Tests

 

The harmonised entrance tests are jointly organised by the five Polytechnics in Singapore. Applicants may be shortlisted to sit for the entrance tests for English and/or Mathematics and/or Science if they meet the Minimum Entry Requirements of the course applied for.

 

Shortlisted applicants will receive an email invitation for Entrance Tests by 6 December 2024. The Online Entrance Tests will be held on 22 January 2025.

 

 

Syllabus

 

English Mathematics Science

Syllabus for English

 

Syllabus for Mathematics

Syllabus for Biology

Syllabus for Chemistry

Syllabus for Physics

 

Sample Entrance Test Papers

 

English Mathematics Science

English Entrance Test Sample Paper

 

Mathematics Entrance Test Sample Paper

Biology Entrance Test Sample Paper

Chemistry Entrance Test Sample Paper

Physics Entrance Test Sample Paper

 

 

Applicants applying with any of the following 5 qualifications are not required to sit for the entrance tests:

  • IGCSE
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Year 12
  • Malaysia SPM
  • Malaysia UEC
  • Brunei Cambridge GCE O-Level

 

Notification of Application Results

 

Please refer to the respective release of application outcome period listed in the table above. Applicants may check their application outcome (application status) through the Online Applicant Portal*.

 

* Applicants who have provided a valid email address in their application may expect to receive an auto-generated email when there is a change in their application status.

 

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

 

 

Successful Applicants

 

Successful applicants will receive an e-Enrolment Package to confirm their acceptance of the offer through Online Applicant Portal. Please refer to Course Acceptance and Enrolment for more information.

 

The period between receiving the e-Enrolment Package and the online course acceptance can be as short as 1 or 2 days.  It is important that successful applicants do not delay the acceptance of the offer through the Online Applicant Portal.
 

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?

You may wish to consider the following TP courses that accept Grade D7 for English. 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

T50

Aerospace Electronics

T51

Aerospace Engineering

T20

Apparel Design & Merchandising

T69

Applied Artificial Intelligence

T29

Architectural Technology & Building Services

T04

Aviation Management

T60

Big Data & Analytics

T38

Biomedical Engineering

T43

Business Process & Systems Engineering

T33

Chemical Engineering

T71

Common Design Programme

T56

Common Engineering Programme

T63

Common ICT Programme

T70

Common Science Programme

T59

Communication Design

T13

Computer Engineering

T62

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

T23

Digital Film & Television

T65

Electronics

T26

Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science

T58

Immersive Media & Game Development

T30

Information Technology

T28

Integrated Facility Management

T22

Interior Architecture & Design

T66

 Mechatronics

T64

Medical Biotechnology

T25

Pharmaceutical Science

T35

Product Experience & Design

T45

Veterinary Technology

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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Contact Details

For enquiries related to DAE (Foreign)

Email: isohotline@tp.edu.sg

 

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