Since 2007, the polytechnics in Singapore have allowed students to apply for a place in a course of their choice through the Direct Poly Admission exercise even before they take the "O" levels.

For its part, Ngee Ann's School of InfoComm Technology has attracted a good pool of highly motivated and talented students for its three courses: Diploma in Information Technology, Diploma in Multimedia & Animation, and Diploma in Financial Informatics.

A recent survey asked these students for their impression of ICT and the learning experiences they've gone through. Here's a sample of the findings:

"It's a fun and lively place.  We're expected to behave like young adults, and from day 1 we found ourselves shouldered with greater responsibilities."          
                - Patricia Andrea Koswanto, DPA 2007
 
"ICT provides an extremely conducive environment for studies."   
                - Foong Jing Fang, DPA 2008

"I'm impressed.  Facilities are state-of-the-art and within easy reach."
                - Lim Chin Wee, DPA 2007

"We particularly enjoyed the field trips.  They gave us an insight on how various companies from different industries operate and compete in the market."  
                - Sia Wei KIat DPA 2007, Eric Lee Zheng Xian, DPA 2008

"I've learned a lot here.  Most valuable skills I picked up are thinking creatively and how to be a good leader."                
                - Yong Shan Xian, DPA 2008

"The Poly Preparatory Programme was very effective.  It helped us get accustomed quickly to poly life in Ngee Ann".
                - Chan Jia Wen, DPA 2008, Ow Yun Da, DPA 2008

(Posted 9 July 2009)