PostSecondary Education Bringing out Your Best with Different Learning Styles
Are you about to complete your secondary school education and standing at the crossroads of your learning journey? Which path should you take? What courses should you pursue next? Which institution will best suit your talents? You need to make some important decisions. Start by getting to know the different post-secondary educational institutions and see where your strengths fit in.
CONTENTS Singapore’s Education System: An Overview
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Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute
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Polytechnics 08 Institute of Technical Education
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Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts/ LASALLE College of the Arts
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Universities
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Private Education
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Fees and Financial Aid
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For more information on post-secondary institutions, visit the website of the Ministry of Education (MOE) at www.moe.edu.sg/education/post-secondary/.
Singapore’s Education System: An Overview
Singapore’s Education System: An Overview
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POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute • 12 Junior Colleges, 7 Integrated Programme schools, 1 Centralised Institute • A holistic approach • Over 100 different subjects, electives and CCAs • More than 30,000 students
Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute Our Junior Colleges (JCs) and Centralised Institute (CI) prepare students by equipping them with the skills and knowledge required for universities or institutes of higher learning in Singapore and abroad.
GCE A-level curriculum
LANGUAGES
Most JCs/ CI offer the GCE A-level curriculum, which provides students with learning opportunities in three areas: life skills, knowledge skills and subject disciplines. There is flexibility and diversity in your choice of subject combinations with subjects offered at three levels of study – Higher 1 (H1), Higher 2 (H2) and Higher 3 (H3). The H2 is equivalent to the GCE A-level subjects offered prior to 2006. They provide the foundational knowledge and skills to prepare you for a university education. A few Integrated Programme (IP) schools also offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma*.
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Mother Tongue Languages 3rd Languages Knowledge Skills
humanities & the arts
GP
LIFE SKILLS CCA,CDP, Civics, PCCG, NE, PE
E.g. Art, Economics, Literature in English, Geography, History, Music, Theatre Studies & Drama
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PW
Mathematics & sciences
E.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computing
* These schools are ACS(I) and SJI(JC)
Legend CCA Co-Curricular Activities CDP Character Development Programme PCCG Pastoral Care & Career Guidance NE National Education PE Physical Education GP General Paper PW Project Work KI Knowledge & Inquiry
Wide ranging elective programmes If you have a passion for art, music, drama, the humanities and languages, our JCs and CI offer a wide variety of special elective programmes that cater to your interests. Special Programmes Art Elective Programme Bicultural Studies Programme Regional Studies Programme Music Elective Programme Language Elective Programme (English) Language Elective Programme (Chinese) Language Elective Programme (Malay) Language Elective Programme (French/ German/ Japanese) Humanities Programme
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Developing holistically The JC and CI education focuses on self-development, critical thinking, intellectual analysis, and communication and interpersonal skills that prepare you for higher learning at the universities and beyond. While education in the JCs and CI is academically challenging, holistic development is emphasised through various elective programmes and CCAs. Whether you like kicking a ball in a field, clearing hurdles on a track or swinging a racket in a court, sportsrelated CCAs give you a chance to play and grow together with fellow students. If putting up a play or making music is what you enjoy, there is also a whole host of clubs and societies to choose from.
Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute What are the requirements?
Where do I go after I graduate?
• A L1R5 aggregate of 20 or less for IP schools and JCs, or a L1R4 aggregate of 20 or less, for the CI.
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Admission to schools is based on Cut-Off Points set by the demand of applicants and the places available. How to enrol? •
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With your GCE A-level certificate/ International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, you can seek admission to a university or a specialised institute of higher learning, locally or abroad.
Need to know more before making a decision? Visit the MOE’s website and click on ‘Pre-University Education’ at www.moe.edu.sg/education/pre-u/.
To gain admission to a JC/ CI, you can take part in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) conducted annually after the release of the GCE O-level examination results. Visit the MOE’s JAE website at www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae for more information.
• Alternatively, you can participate in the Direct School Admission-JC Exercise, where JCs admit some of their students using school based criteria that recognise a wider range of student achievements and talents. Click www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/ dsa-jc/ for the eligibility criteria. You can also submit your participation records for CCA, Community Involvement Programme (CIP) and other out-of-curriculum pursuits to the JC of your interest to indicate your relevant strengths or talents.
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Polytechnics • 5 polytechnics • More than 35 different courses per polytechnic • Over 70,000 students
Polytechnics A polytechnic education gives you hands-on experience within a dynamic and progressive learning environment. There are five polytechnics in Singapore offering market-driven courses, which lead students to fulfilling careers, as well as preparing them for further studies. The five are: Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), Republic Polytechnic (RP), Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP). Engineered for excellence
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Minding your business Polytechnics in Singapore can prepare you to manage the intricacies of business administration and finance. You will learn to balance budgets and impress your future boss with your business savvy. Relevant courses: Business Management (NYP), Business Studies (NP), Customer Relationship and Service Management (RP), Business Administration (SP), and Accounting & Finance (TP).
Discover the world of engineering where you can unravel the mysteries of electronic devices and design your own electronic marvels. Enrol in a course at any of the polytechnics where you will uncover what goes into the latest machines and be part of the workforce in the technology-based sector. Relevant courses: Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering (NYP), Electrical Engineering (NP), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (RP and SP), and Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme (TP). Are you game enough? Take your gaming passion to the next level with a game design course that allows your imagination to run wild. You will learn 2D and 3D modelling and imaging, as well as animation and game engine creation, in games design and development. Upon graduation, you can have a shot at an industry that is worth more than US$15 billion a year. Relevant courses: Digital Game Art & Design (NYP), Animation & 3D Arts (NP), Game Design (RP), Games Design & Development (SP), and Game Design & Development (TP).
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Making a difference with science
Other courses offered:
In applied sciences, you will use science to solve problems in society and improve lives. If you have always wanted to work with animals, dreamt of creating a new food product, or wondered how pharmaceutical drugs are developed, the world of applied sciences has much to offer.
• Advertising & Public Relations, Child Psychology & Early Education, Creative Writing for TV & New Media, Landscape Design & Horticulture, Digital & Precision Engineering, Nanotechnology & Materials Science, Optometry, Nursing, Outdoor & Adventure Learning, Tourism & Resort Management, and more.
Relevant courses: Food Science & Nutrition (NYP), Veterinary Bioscience (NP), Pharmaceutical Sciences (RP), Nutrition, Health & Wellness (SP), and Veterinary Technology (TP).
Practice-based learning One of the features of polytechnic education is the strong emphasis on practice-based learning. Work attachments with industry partners are part of the curriculum and can vary in duration from six weeks to six months or longer for selected courses. These work attachments will enable you to gain valuable on-the-job experience and provide you with opportunities to work with industry experts.
Polytechnics What are the requirements? •
For GCE O-level holders, the requirements vary from course to course. Do some research on the courses you have shortlisted before applying for the course of your choice.
For the aggregate scores of the lowest ranked students who were admitted to the courses through the most recent Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) of each polytechnic, visit www.polytechnic.edu.sg/polyguide. How to enrol? •
To gain admission to a polytechnic, you can take part in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) conducted annually after the release of the GCE O-level examination results.
Visit the MOE’s JAE website at www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae for more information. • Or, you can take part in the Joint Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise (JPSAE), for students with special aptitudes and talents.
Polytechnics will consider students who demonstrate a strong passion or aptitude through their participation in activities such as work attachments, sustained involvement in course-related projects, and outstanding performance in competitions like the Mathematics or Science Olympiads.
In addition, students with outstanding talents/ achievements in leadership, community service, entrepreneurship, sports, artistic and creative areas will also be considered.
Up to 5 per cent of the polytechnics’ annual student intake may be admitted via the JPSAE.
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An alternative admission route is the Direct Polytechnic Admission (DPA) Exercise, which gives the polytechnics greater flexibility to select students based on criteria other than examination results.
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Students accepted to polytechnics through the DPA can also benefit from special preparatory programmes in the polytechnics, before the start of their formal calendar.
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Secondary 4 N(A) students who do well in their GCE N(A)-level examination may be invited to apply for the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP).
Top Secondary 4 N(A) students will be prepared for enrolment to the relevant diploma courses at the polytechnics through the one-year PFP. For more information, visit the PFP website at www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp. Where do I go after I graduate? • A polytechnic education, with its practice oriented training and industry internships, will facilitate your entry into the workforce. In 2013, more than 90 per cent of polytechnic graduates found jobs within six months or less. • Although the majority will join the workforce upon graduation, some may choose to apply for a place in a university or other institutions of higher learning, such as at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), to further their studies. The SIT was set up in 2009 to provide an additional pathway for polytechnic graduates to upgrade to degrees. More details on the SIT can be found on page 19. More information on the unique strengths of each polytechnic are available on their websites: q Nanyang Polytechnic – www.nyp.edu.sg q Ngee Ann Polytechnic – www.np.edu.sg q Republic Polytechnic – www.rp.edu.sg q Singapore Polytechnic – www.sp.edu.sg q Temasek Polytechnic – www.tp.edu.sg You can also visit www.polytechnic.edu.sg to access the joint portal of the polytechnics in Singapore.
The DPA Exercise also allows students who are interested in, and who have the aptitude for applied learning, to confirm their places in polytechnic courses prior to sitting for their GCE O-level examination.
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Institute of Technical Education • 3 ITE campuses from east to west • More than 90 full-time Nitec and Higher Nitec courses • 25,000 students
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The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) aims to equip its students with the technical skills and knowledge to meet the workforce needs of various industry sectors. Whether you aspire to be a technician, an engineering assistant or even a chef, you will find many interesting courses to choose from at the ITE. You will be able to discover and develop your talents, learn new skills and have fun at the same time. Making waves in the classroom
Just the right ingredients
Do you want to learn about and harness the latest marine technology? The ITE offers courses in marine engineering.
Have you always been drawn to the kitchen? Do you like to create new dishes, or improvise on local cuisine? Put on your chef’s hat and start dicing, stirring, slicing or perhaps even try a flambÊ.
Come take your dreams to the seas and be part of a specialised team that designs and maintains vessels and other marine machinery. It could be an educational experience that takes you places. Relevant courses: Higher Nitec in Marine & Offshore Technology, Marine Engineering, and Offshore & Marine Engineering Design.
The ITE offers courses that will hone your culinary skills and teach you the essentials of managing a food & beverage business. Running your own successful restaurant could one day become a reality. Relevant courses: Nitec in Pastry & Baking, Asian Culinary Arts, and Food & Beverage Operations.
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On the frontline of healthcare Do you have a calling to reach out to those in need? If you possess a pair of healing hands, an eye for the intricacies of opticianry, or a clearheadedness that can help save lives in critical situations, the ITE’s courses in health sciences may provide some options for you. There are also courses in community and social services. These options will equip you with the skills to serve Singapore’s growing healthcare sector. Relevant courses: Nitec in Nursing, Nitec in Opticianry, Higher Nitec in Paramedic & Emergency Care and Nitec in Nursing (Dual Certification course). Other courses offered: • Accounting, Applied Food Science, Automotive Technology, Electronics, Rapid Transit Technology, Info-Communications Technology, Early Childhood Education, Fitness Training, Hospitality Operations, Space Design, and more.
Applied learning The ITE employs the latest technology and teaching methods to ensure that its courses stay up to date and relevant to industry demands. The numerous partnerships that the ITE has with key industry players will lend immediate relevance to the skills picked up, priming you for the working world.
Institute of Technical Education
What are the requirements? • An aptitude for hands-on learning. • For Nitec courses – GCE N- or O-level graduates who meet course-specific entry requirements. • For Higher Nitec courses – selected Secondary 4N(A), GCE O-level and Nitec graduates who meet course-specific entry requirements. • Some courses require additional prerequisites like pre-course interviews and medical checks. • For more details on entry requirements for each of the courses, visit www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/what-to-study/. How to enrol? •
To gain admission to Nitec courses, you can participate in the Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) conducted by the ITE after the release of the GCE N- and GCE-O level examination results. To find out about the courses offered under JIE and application instructions, please visit www.ite.edu.sg. Alternatively, you can approach the ITE’s customer service centres for assistance.
• To gain admission to Higher Nitec courses, you can take part in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) conducted annually after the release of the GCE O-level examination results. Visit the MOE’s JAE website at www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae for more information.
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• Secondary 4N(A) students who do well in their GCE N-level examination can apply for admission to Higher Nitec courses under the ITE’s Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP). Students under the DPP are also assured of a place in a relevant polytechnic diploma course if they meet the qualifying Grade Point Average (GPA) requirements when they graduate from the ITE. Visit www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/ for more information. Where do I go after I graduate? •
Your participation in internship programmes, local events and overseas exchange programmes can place you in the thick of the action in your chosen industry, giving you exposure and better employability.
In 2013, close to 90 per cent of the ITE graduates found jobs within six months of graduation. • Thinking of furthering your education? The ITE graduates who do well can apply for a place in a polytechnic. Still need more information? Visit www.ite.edu.sg to learn more about the exciting opportunities that await you at the ITE.
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Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and LASALLE College of the Arts • 2 specialised arts schools • More than 50 diploma and degree courses • Over 4,000 students
NAFA and LASALLE
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The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) offer specialist creative education to stretch your artistic potential.
Passion for the arts Both NAFA and LASALLE offer a wide range of design, media, fine arts and performing arts courses to inspire the most creative minds. Transform your vision into breathtaking forms with courses in graphic design and fine arts. Stage your own play or develop your musical repertoire with courses in theatre and music.
The stage is yours
What are the requirements?
Your work deserves attention. NAFA and LASALLE have designed their academic calendars with this in mind. Students are thrust into the spotlight through performing arts showcases. You can be part of the next generation of artistic talents contributing to Singapore’s growing creative industries.
• A talent and passion for the arts.
Learn through engaging and richly stimulating courses. Find new avenues to express yourself and gain inspiration and experience that will be invaluable to your artistic pursuit. If you want to put your passions to the test, enrol at either one of these two schools. Courses offered: •
NAFA – Advertising, Dance, Fashion Design, Furniture & Spatial, Object & Jewellery, Landscape & Architecture, Screen Media, Illustration Design with Animation, Theatre, and more.
• LASALLE – Fashion, Animation, Music, Broadcast Media, Interior Design, Audio Production, and more.
• 5 GCE O-level passes (including English) or a Nitec/ Higher Nitec certificate. • You also need to pass an entrance exam or audition, which may include performing a musical piece or submitting a portfolio. • For more details on the entry requirements for the two institutions, visit: q NAFA: www.nafa.edu.sg/StudyWithUs EntryRequirements/Diploma.html q LASALLE: www.lasalle.edu.sg/ Admissions/Why-LASALLE How to enrol? • You can apply directly to NAFA and LASALLE. Check their respective websites for the enrolment deadlines. Where do I go after I graduate? •
Internship opportunities, along with NAFA’s and LASALLE’s practice-oriented education, taught by faculty who continue to practise as artists, will prepare you for entry into the creative industries and beyond.
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Besides diploma programmes, NAFA and LASALLE offer degree courses for further development in your field. LASALLE also offers masters courses.
For more information on employment opportunities after graduation, visit NAFA’s and LASALLE’s websites at: q www.nafa.edu.sg q www.lasalle.edu.sg POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Universities • Distinct faculties offering a multitude of degree and masters programmes • Over 50,000 students enrolled
Universities
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Aiming for the university? There are different routes for you to consider. The four local autonomous universities in Singapore – the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) – offer specialised courses across diverse disciplines. The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has evolved to become our fifth autonomous university. The SIT and SIM University (UniSIM) offer degree programmes that are more applied in nature, as both cater to diverse learning needs and aspirations.
National University of Singapore The NUS aims to provide a balanced, high quality education that nurtures a spirit of inquiry and initiative through its wide range of degree courses. The strength of the NUS lies in its education, research and enterprise. Enjoy flexibility in the undergraduate curriculum, which allows you to pursue other interests beyond your chosen field of specialisation. Its University Town provides a residential learning experience, while the Yale-NUS College offers access to a liberal arts education – the first of its kind in Asia. www.nus.edu.sg
Nanyang Technological University The NTU is a research-intensive university with globallyacknowledged strengths in science and engineering. If you are tech-savvy, innovative and relish being at the cutting edge of technology, this is the place for you. You can benefit from the broad-based education, internship opportunities and undergraduate research projects that the NTU has to offer. The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, a collaboration between the NTU and Imperial College London, began admitting undergraduates in 2013. www.ntu.edu.sg
Singapore Management University The SMU offers a broad-based, business-focused curriculum. If you see yourself directing strategies in a boardroom, the SMU may be the start of the corporate journey you have always wanted to embark on. You can help shape your own learning in an environment that encourages inquiry, participation and teamwork. You can also benefit from the small class sizes and a dynamic exchange of ideas at the SMU. www.smu.edu.sg
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Singapore University of Technology and Design The SUTD focuses on technology-intensive, design education in engineering and architecture. If you are creative and enjoy the challenge of translating ideas from the drawing board into the real world, the SUTD is the place for you. At the SUTD, you will benefit from a high-quality curriculum developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the involvement of top MIT faculty who co-teach the programmes. You will also gain insights into China through electives developed by Zhejiang University and internship opportunities with some of China’s leading corporations. www.sutd.edu.sg
Singapore Institute of Technology The SIT is Singapore’s new autonomous university of applied learning, which began offering applied degree programmes in its own name in 2014. Its own applied degree programmes feature a unique pedagogy that integrates work and study. The SIT offers industry-focused degree programmes targeted at growth sectors of the economy. It also offers specialised degree programmes in partnership with world-class overseas universities and the five local polytechnics. Through the SIT, polytechnic graduates can enjoy the convenience of studying in Singapore, while pursuing rigorous degree programmes offered by overseas universities such as the Newcastle University (UK), Technische Universität München, and the DigiPen Institute of Technology, amongst others. If you are keen to further your studies in Physical Science & Engineering, Food Science & Chemical Engineering, Information Communications & Computing, Health Sciences, and Design, Education & Social Sciences, you may wish to consider the SIT. It offers a unique blend of full-time work and study where students will be able to gain real work experience through the course of their studies and apply classroom learning in authentic work settings. www.singaporetech.edu.sg
SIM University The UniSIM is Singapore’s only local, non-profit private university dedicated to the education and lifelong learning of working professionals and adult learners. It offers a wide range of part-time degree programmes that are based on the latest industry needs and professional trends. Its flexible and modular programmes enable students to balance their career, family and studies. The UniSIM also offers full-time applied degree programmes for fresh school leavers in areas such as accounting and finance. If you are interested in gaining experience in the career of your choice even as you work towards completing your degree, you may wish to consider the UniSIM. www.unisim.edu.sg
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Private Education • Offers alternative options for those seeking to further their studies or upgrade their skills Before signing up with any private school, it is important for you to find out more about the school and the courses it offers, and consider the relevance of these courses and the qualifications they confer to your career plans and further education. Do visit the website of the Council for Private Education (CPE) at www.cpe.gov.sg to check whether the private schools and courses you are considering are on the lists of registered private education institutions and permitted courses. The CPE website also provides advice on private education (e.g. crucial factors to look out for in selecting private schools and courses, and common misconceptions about private education) to help prospective students make more informed decisions. For further advice, you can contact or visit the CPE Student Services Centre (SSC). The SSC provides education counselling services to students on private education options and school registration procedures. You can visit www.cpe.gov.sg/for-students/cpe-student-services-centre for details.
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Fees and Financial Aid Fees for Singaporean students at the JCs/ CI, ITE, polytechnics, SIT, autonomous universities and the arts institutions (NAFA and LASALLE) are highly subsidised to ensure that no deserving student is deprived of a post-secondary education. Financial assistance schemes and scholarships are also available for students who need additional assistance.
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Annual School Fees at Government and Government-aided Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute for Academic Year 2014 Singapore Citizens
JCs/ CI
$72
Singapore Permanent Residents
$1,920
International Students ASEAN $8,400 Non-ASEAN $12,000
Annual Tuition Fees at ITE, Polytechnics and Publicly-Funded Degree Courses for Academic Year 2014 Singapore Citizens
Singapore Permanent Residents
International Students
Nitec
$310
$4,150
$10,350
Higher Nitec
$560
$7,450
$18,650
Polytechnics
$2,400
$4,800
$8,000
Autonomous Universities (Undergraduate)
$7,850 to $31,500
$11,000 to $44,100
$15,700 to $63,000
SIT
$7,860 to $15,300
$15,720 to $30,600
$28,800 to $45,900 (no subsidy)
UniSIM (Full-time Programmes)*
$30,000 to $32,000
$60,000 to $64,000
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UniSIM (Part-time Programmes)*
$13,230 to $20,200
$23,520 to $35,910
$29,400 to $44,890
Arts Institutions (Diploma)
$4,550 to $5,550
$7,000 to $7,100
$9,000 to $9,300
Arts Institutions (Degree)
$10,400
$14,600
$23,000 to $31,500 (no subsidy)
ITE
Notes: Independent Schools, Singapore Sports School and School of the Arts have their own fees schemes. Please refer to their website for information on their fees. The tuition fees listed above for ITE, polytechnics, AUs, SIT, Arts Institutions and UniSIM are AY2014 figures. Malay Singapore Citizen students in Government and Government-aided JCs/ CI and ITE are eligible for fee waivers. Miscellaneous fees may also apply for the above post-secondary education institutions. The autonomous universities refer to the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), the Singapore Management University (SMU), and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). * The fees for UniSIM are estimated fees for the whole full-time and part-time degree programmes. The amount of course fees payable each semester/year depends on the number of courses that students take in that semester/year. The Arts institutions refer to the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and the LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE). All the above tuition fees are subsidised, except for the fees for international students enrolled in the SIT, NAFA, LASALLE and UniSIM degree programmes, which MOE does not fund. For updated annual tuition fees for ITEs, polytechnics and publicly-funded degree programmes, please refer to the website of the respective institutions. POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Ministry of Education Financial Assistance Schemes (MOE FAS) for General Education Schools The MOE provides financial assistance to Singaporean students who study in government schools, government-aided schools and Independent Schools. Students who wish to apply for financial assistance can obtain the application form from their schools. They are to submit the application form together with the relevant documents to their schools. The schools will inform them of the outcome of their application. MOE FAS for Government and Government-Aided Schools The income criteria are as follows: a. The family’s gross household income (GHI) does not exceed $2,500 per month; or b. The family’s per capita income (PCI)* does not exceed $625 per month. The types of assistance given to needy students in government or government-aided junior colleges and centralised institute under this financial assistance scheme are shown in the table below: *
PCI is defined as the monthly gross household income divided by the number of members in the household
Financial assistance to students
School Fees
Standard Miscellaneous Fees
100% subsidy of school fees
100% subsidy of standard miscellaneous fees
Bursary
Examination Fees
$750
75% subsidy of national exam fees [100% subsidy for students under the Ministry of Social and Family Development’s (MSF) Public Assistance Scheme]
MOE Independent Schools Bursary (ISB) From 2014, the qualifying criteria for assistance given to junior college-level students in Independent Schools under the ISB are shown in the table below: Income Limits# (Meet one of the following criteria) Monthly Gross Household Income (GHI)
Per Capita Income (PCI)
Financial Assistance for Students at Junior College-Level+
100% subsidy of feesm Not exceeding $2,500
Not exceeding $625
$750 bursary 75% subsidy of national examination fees (100% subsidy for students under the MSF Public Assistance Scheme)
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+
m
$2,501 - $4,000
$626 - $1,000
90% subsidy of feesm
$4,001 - $5,000
$1,001 - $1,250
70% subsidy of feesm
$5,001 - $6,000
$1,251 - $1,500
50% subsidy of feesm
$6,001 - $7,200
$1,501 to $1,800
33% subsidy of feesm
The Singapore Sports School and School of the Arts have their own schemes to provide financial assistance for students. Refer to their website for details.
An ISB recipient who is eligible for partial subsidy of school fees and is also a recipient of an MOE scholarship, special award or bursary which provides part payment of school fees, the total fee subsidy received by him will be capped at the annual school fees charged by each independent school less the annual amount of school and standard miscellaneous fees payable if he were in a government/ government-aided school.
Fees include school and miscellaneous fees.
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Financial Assistance Schemes for Post-Secondary Education Both the government and institutions of higher learning offer assistance for needy students to pursue their postsecondary education at the publicly-funded institutions. The various schemes are listed in the table below. Visit the respective website of universities, polytechnics and ITE colleges for more information.
Scheme
Edusave Merit Bursary
Application Eligibility
Quantum Per Year (for ITE students)
Quantum Per Year (for diploma students)
$500
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Quantum Per Year (for autonomous university undergraduates)
• Full-time students who are Singapore Citizens at JC/ CI and ITE • Monthly household income below $5,000 or per capita income of $1,250 • Within top 25% of each level and course in your school • Singapore Citizens
CDC/ CCC Bursary
• Monthly household per capita income ≤ $570 • Singapore Citizens • Monthly household per capita income above $570 and up to $950
MOE Bursary (cannot hold concurrently with the CDC/ CCC Bursary) Tuition Fee Loan Scheme
• Singapore Citizens • Monthly household per capita income ≤ $1,400 • Singapore Citizens • Monthly household per capita income above $1,400 and up to $1,900
$1,200 $2,000
$3,600
$450
$1,500
$2,600
$300
$750
$1,300
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Up to 75% of tuition fee
Up to 90% of tuition fee
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Up to 25% of tuition fee plus living allowance of $2,000 per annum
Up to 10% of tuition fee plus living allowance loan of $3,600 per annum
$900
• Full-time diploma students at polytechnics • Full-time undergraduates at the autonomous universities • Full-time Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident undergraduates at SIT • Full-time diploma students at polytechnics who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
Study Loan Scheme
• Full-time undergraduates, regardless of nationality • Must have taken up the maximum Tuition Fee Loan first • Monthly household per capita income ≤ $2,400
Notes: Household per capita income is defined as the total gross monthly income of immediate and non-immediate family members divided by the total number of immediate and non-immediate family members. Diploma students include those engaged in full-time MOE subsidised diplomas at NAFA and LASALLE, unless otherwise specified in the eligibility criteria. Full-time diploma and undergraduate students at publicly-funded institutions who are CPF members or dependants of CPF members can also tap into the CPF Education Scheme, which can cover up to 100% of tuition fees. Malay Singapore Citizens enrolled full-time at our polytechnics and autonomous universities, with gross monthly per capita household income of $1,500 and below, can also tap into the Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy Scheme by Yayasan Mendaki. This covers up to 100% of tuition fees depending on household income.
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
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Acknowledgement The photos on the cover and inside pages are courtesy of Anderson Junior College, Millenia Institute, St Andrews Junior College, Victoria Junior College, Institute of Technical Education, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, LASALLE College of the Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology, and SIM University.