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I am interested in Ngee Ann Polytechinc's Diploma in Chinese Studies programme and would like to apply for MOE's sponsorship. What is the application procedures like? |
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Candidates who are interested in MOE sponsorship for the Diploma in Chinese studies programme may apply directly to MOE via http://www.moe.gov.sg/teach/Olevels.htm. Candidates who are short-listed will be invited to attend an interview by senior education officers and CHS lecturers.
The following groups of candidates who's not interested in MOE sponsorship are invited to apply for the Diploma in Chinese Studies programme through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) only:-
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Candidates interested in the media track only; |
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Candidates interested in the teaching track but do not require MOE sponsorship; and |
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Candidates who wish to decide on which track to take later in the course. |
Application through the JAE and JPSAE will be open after the release of 'O' Level results. |
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What are the requirements for students who are interested in this scheme? |
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The entry requirements are:
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At least C6 for 'O' Level English Language (EL1); |
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At least B4 for Higher Chinese Language or A2 for Chinese Language at 'O' level; and |
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At least passes in 3 other subjects (excluding CCA). |
Candidates will also have to pass an interview by senior education officers and CHS lecturers. The interview panel will assess your communication skills, interest in teaching, and your willingness to learn. |
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Will MOE consider other types of qualifications other than GCE 'O' level? |
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You must have the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' level certificate or the equivalent, e.g. the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). |
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Is there an age limit? |
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Age is not a deciding factor. However, if you have been away from school too long, you might not be able to cope with the pace and rigor of training in NP and NIE. There is also a 5-year bond to serve after graduating from NIE. |
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Would I receive any financial aid during the course of study? |
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MOE will pay the course fees of all successful candidates selected after the interview. In addition, students would receive monthly bursary in the first three years at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP). For information on remuneration, please click here. |
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Is there a bond obligation? |
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Yes. All candidates who take up MOE sponsorship will have to serve a 5-year bond upon graduating from NP and NIE. This includes those who apply and are awarded sponsorship in their second of third year. They will be deployed to teach CL in a primary school. |
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How many students will be offered the MOE Teaching Bursary under the CL Teacher Specialisation Scheme? |
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Each year, 30 to 40 bursaries will be awarded. Those interested in the teaching bursaries must apply directly to MOE and be selected via an interview conducted jointly by MOE and NP's CHS staff. More details are available at http://www.moe.gov.sg/teach/Olevels.htm. |
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For those students not offered the MOE bursary, can they still go into teaching? |
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Students in the Diploma in Chinese Studies course not on MOE Bursary are welcome to apply for teaching even after they graduate. They will be considered in competition with other teaching applicants. |
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Is this bursary scheme the same as the MOE teaching bursary for "A" Level and degree holders? If not, how different is it? |
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The CL Teacher Specialisation Scheme sponsors students through their Diploma in Chinese Studies course in NP, as well as their Diploma in Education programme in NIE. For candidates already holding a degree, diploma or "A" level certificate, MOE will only sponsor them for their teacher training programmes in NIE. For details, please check on the FAQs at http://www.moe.gov.sg/teach/FAQ.htm. |