EAE Assessment Criteria

How Am I being Assessed?

Business & Accountancy

Interview
  • Thinking, analytical and communication skills
  • Interest in the industry or field of study
  • Awareness of current affairs and global issues
  • Demonstration of entrepreneurial/innovative and global mindset through an individual pitch and Q&A session

Portfolio
  • Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts
  • Evidence of participation in any business related courses or activities such as business ventures and competitions
  • Evidence of participation in community service and/or Advanced Elective Modules

Aptitude Test

Leadership, teamwork and course-specific traits and qualities such as (not exhaustive):

  • Possess business sense
  • Optimistic & positive in face of adversity
  • Have high Emotional Quotient (EQ)
  • Have awareness of use of technology in business through a discussion of a business case
    Online pre-interview Questionnaire
    • Ability to reflect on a business case in writing
    • Ability to express career goals
    • Experience in community service, part-time work, internship, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
    Interview
    • Thinking, analytical and communication skills
    • Interest in the industry or field of study
    • Awareness of current affairs and global issues
    • Demonstration of entrepreneurial/innovative and global mindset through an individual pitch and Q&A session

    Portfolio
    • Certificates of achievement/awards, CCA transcripts
    • Evidence of participation in any accounting or accounting-related courses, activities or competitions
    • Evidence of participation in community service and/or other relevant events

    Aptitude Test

    Leadership, teamwork and course-specific traits and qualities such as (not exhaustive):

    • Possess business/financial sense
    • Possess good numeracy skills
    • Possess an eye for detail
    • Optimistic & positive in face of adversity
    • Have high Emotional Quotient (EQ)
    • Have awareness of use of technology in business through a discussion of a business case
      Online pre-interview Questionnaire
      • Ability to reflect on a business case in writing
      • Ability to express career goals
      • Experience in community service, part-time work, internship, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
      Interview
      • Thinking, analytical and communication skills
      • Interest in the industry or field of study
      • Awareness of current affairs and global issues
      • Demonstration of entrepreneurial/innovative and global mindset through an individual pitch and Q&A session

      Portfolio
      • Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts
      • Evidence of participation in any business related courses or activities such as business ventures and competitions
      • Evidence of participation in community service and/or Advanced Elective Modules"

      Aptitude Test

      Leadership, teamwork and course-specific traits and qualities such as (not exhaustive:

      • Possess business sense
      • Optimistic & positive in face of adversity
      • Have high Emotional Quotient (EQ)
      • Have awareness of use of technology in business through a discussion of a business case
        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
        • Ability to reflect on a business case in writing
        • Ability to express career goals
        • Experience in community service, part-time work, internship, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
        Interview
        • Thinking, analytical and communication skills
        • Interest in the industry or field of study
        • Awareness of current affairs and global issues/financial news
        • Demonstration of entrepreneurial/innovative and global mindset through an individual pitch and Q&A session

        Portfolio
        • Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts
        • Evidence of participation in any finance related courses or activities such as investment related competition and hackathon
        • Evidence of participation in community service and/or Advanced Elective Modules

        Aptitude Test

        Leadership, teamwork and course-specific traits and qualities such as (not exhaustive):

        • Possess business/financial sense
        • Possess good numeracy skills
        • Have 'think out of the box' mindset
        • Ability to seek out risk and returns opportunities
        • Optimistic & positive in face of adversity
        • Have high Emotional Quotient (EQ)
        • Have awareness of use of technology in business through a discussion of a business case
          Online pre-interview Questionnaire
          • Ability to reflect on a business case in writing
          • Ability to express career goals
          • Experience in community service, part-time work, internship, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
          Interview
          • Thinking skills, analytical skills and communication skills
          • Interest in the industry or field of study
          • Awareness of current affairs and global issues
          • Demonstration of entrepreneurial/innovative and global mindset through an individual pitch and Q&A session
            Portfolio
            • Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts
            • Evidence of participation in any business-related courses or activities such as business ventures and competitions
            • Evidence of participation in community service and/or Advanced Elective Modules

            Aptitude Test

            Leadership, teamwork and course-specific traits and qualities such as (not exhaustive):

            • Possess business sense
            • Comfortable with changes and uncertainties
            • Optimistic & positive in face of adversity
            • Have high Emotional Quotient (EQ)
            • Have awareness of use of technology in business through a discussion of a business case
              Online pre-interview Questionnaire
              • Ability to reflect on a business case in writing
              • Ability to express career goals
              • Experience in community service, part-time work, internship, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience"
              Interview
              • Thinking skills, analytical skills and communication skills
              • Interest in the industry or field of study
              • Awareness of current affairs and global issues
              • Demonstration of entrepreneurial/innovative and global mindset
              • Demonstration of service orientation through an individual pitch and Q&A session

                Portfolio
                • Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts and
                • Evidence of participation in any business/tourism related courses or activities such as business ventures and competitions
                • Evidence of participation in community service and/or Advanced Elective Modules

                Aptitude Test

                Leadership, teamwork and course-specific traits and qualities such as (not exhaustive):

                • Possess business sense
                • Optimistic & positive in face of adversity
                • Have high Emotional Quotient (EQ)
                • Have awareness of use of technology in business through a discussion of a business case
                  Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                  • Ability to reflect on a business case in writing
                  • Ability to express career goals
                  • Experience in community service, part-time work, internship, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience

                  Design & Environment

                  Interview
                  • Strong interest in Design / Architecture
                  • Ability to articulate reasons for applying for the course
                  • Ability to articulate, express and describe ideas
                    Portfolio
                    • Samples of school work or personal works in art and design, including but not limited to, drawings, sketches, digital works, paintings, craftwork, visual diaries, etc

                    Aptitude Test
                    • Strong ability in creative conceptualisation
                    • Evidence of analytical and critical thinking skills
                    • Ability to generate new ideas
                      Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                      • Traits and qualities of an effective learner
                      • Evidence of analytical thinking or problem-solving skills
                      • Key takeaways from CCAs
                      Interview
                      • Strong interest in hospitality / facilities management (smart/sustainable technologies)
                      • Ability to articulate why you want to take up the diploma
                      • Ability to showcase group and individual work via group interview
                        Portfolio
                        • Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts
                        • Evidence of participation in any hospitality and facilities management-related courses or activities such as part-time work
                        • Evidence of participation in community service and/or Advanced Elective Modules
                          Aptitude Test
                          • Traits and qualities of an effective learner
                          • Evidence of analytical thinking or problem-solving skills
                          • Key takeaways from CCAs, part-time work, community service, etc.
                          • Knowledge about the diploma and its career prospects
                            Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                            • Numeracy competency and language proficiency
                            • Key takeaways from CCAs, part-time work, community service, etc
                            Interview
                            • Strong interest in real estate and asset management
                            • Ability to articulate reasons for applying for the course and career aspirations
                              Portfolio
                              • Evidence of participation in any activities/competition related to real estate or built environment
                              • Evidence of participation in community service and/or AEMs
                                Aptitude Test
                                • Numeracy competency and language proficiency
                                  Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                  • Basic knowledge of real estate & numeracy skill

                                  Engineering

                                  Interview
                                  • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the engineering industry as an engineer
                                  • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                  • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                    Portfolio
                                    • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                    • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                      Aptitude Test
                                      • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                        • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                        • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                        • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                        Interview
                                        • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the aerospace and aviation industry as an engineer
                                        • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                        • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                          Portfolio
                                          • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                          • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                            Aptitude Test
                                            • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                              Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                              • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                              • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                              • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                              Interview
                                              • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the automation industry as an engineer
                                              • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                              • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector"
                                                Portfolio
                                                • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                                • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                                  Aptitude Test
                                                  • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                                    Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                    • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                                    • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                                    • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                                    Interview
                                                    • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the biomedical engineering / healthcare industry as an engineer
                                                    • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                                    • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                                      Portfolio
                                                      • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                                      • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                                        Aptitude Test
                                                        • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                                          Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                          • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                                          • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                                          • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                                          Interview
                                                          • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the electrical engineering industry as an engineer
                                                          • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                                          • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                                            Portfolio
                                                            • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                                            • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                                              Aptitude Test
                                                              • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                                                Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                                                • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                                                • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                                                Interview
                                                                • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the electronics / computer engineering industry as an engineer
                                                                • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                                                • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                                                  Portfolio
                                                                  • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                                                  • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                                                    Aptitude Test
                                                                    • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                                                      Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                      • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                                                      • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                                                      • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                                                      Interview
                                                                      • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the industry as an engineer
                                                                      • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                                                      • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                                                        Portfolio
                                                                        • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                                                        • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                                                          Aptitude Test
                                                                          • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                                                            Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                            • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                                                            • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                                                            • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                                                            Interview
                                                                            • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the marine and offshore industry as an engineer
                                                                            • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                                                            • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                                                              Portfolio
                                                                              • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                                                              • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                                                                Aptitude Test
                                                                                • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                                                                  Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                  • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                                                                  • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                                                                  • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?
                                                                                  Interview
                                                                                  • Ability to demonstrate passion to join the mechanical engineering industry as an engineer
                                                                                  • Ability to show a general understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles
                                                                                  • Ability to articulate understanding of the course, career and industry sector
                                                                                    Portfolio
                                                                                    • Evidence of relevant awards, prizes, certificates, related work attachments, research projects
                                                                                    • Evidence of participation in Advanced Elective Modules and competitions (eg: WorldSkills), community service or entrepreneurial activities
                                                                                      Aptitude Test
                                                                                      • Knowledge of engineering and numerical concepts, as well as logical and spatial reasoning
                                                                                        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                        • What do you think are the roles and responsibilities of people working in this field/industry (referring to your preferred Engineering diploma)?
                                                                                        • What have you done that is related to your preferred Engineering diploma? Can you share some examples?
                                                                                        • What do you hope to do after you graduate with this Engineering diploma?

                                                                                        Film & Media Studies

                                                                                        Interview
                                                                                        • Knowledge of the media industry and understanding of the media production profession
                                                                                        • Ability to articulate with clarity and good organisation of thoughts
                                                                                        • Ability to work well in a team setting
                                                                                          Portfolio
                                                                                          • Evidence of aptitude through relevant personal works and experiences in areas such as creative writing, newsletter writing, photography, audio or video production, art & design, stage management etc
                                                                                          • Evidence of leadership in CCA, student council, etc
                                                                                          • Evidence of service to the community
                                                                                          • Evidence of innovation or an entrepreneurial spirit
                                                                                            Aptitude Test
                                                                                            • General knowledge of the media industry and digital media
                                                                                            • Evidence of communication skills
                                                                                            • Evidence of teamwork or collaboration
                                                                                            • Evidence of creativity
                                                                                              Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                              • Traits and qualities of an effective learner
                                                                                              • Evidence of analytical thinking or problem-solving skills
                                                                                              • Key takeaway from CCAs
                                                                                              Interview
                                                                                              • Knowledge of the media industry and understanding of the media production profession
                                                                                              • Ability to articulate with clarity and good organisation of thoughts
                                                                                              • Ability to work well in a team setting
                                                                                                Portfolio
                                                                                                • Evidence of aptitude through relevant personal works and experiences in areas such as creative or applied writing, photography, audio or video production, art & design, etc
                                                                                                • Evidence of leadership in CCA, student council, etc
                                                                                                • Evidence of service to the community
                                                                                                • Evidence of innovation or an entrepreneurial spirit
                                                                                                  Aptitude Test
                                                                                                  • General knowledge of the media industry and digital media
                                                                                                  • Evidence of communication skills
                                                                                                  • Evidence of teamwork or collaboration
                                                                                                  • Evidence of creativity
                                                                                                    Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                    • Traits and qualities of an effective learner
                                                                                                    • Evidence of analytical thinking or problem-solving skills
                                                                                                    • Key takeaway from CCAs
                                                                                                    Interview
                                                                                                    • Knowledge of current affairs and understanding of the media industry / profession
                                                                                                    • Ability to articulate with clarity and good organisation of thoughts
                                                                                                      Portfolio
                                                                                                      • Evidence of aptitude through relevant personal works and experiences in areas such as creative writing, newsletter writing, art & design, photography, video production, etc
                                                                                                      • Evidence of leadership in CCA, student council, etc
                                                                                                      • Evidence of service to the community
                                                                                                      • Evidence of innovation or an entrepreneurial spirit
                                                                                                        Aptitude Test
                                                                                                        • General knowledge of media industry and digital media
                                                                                                        • Evidence of communication skills
                                                                                                        • Evidence of teamwork or collaboration
                                                                                                        • Evidence of creativity
                                                                                                          Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                          • Traits and qualities of an effective learner
                                                                                                          • Evidence of analytical thinking or problem-solving skills
                                                                                                          • Key takeaway from CCAs
                                                                                                          Interview
                                                                                                          • Knowledge of the media industry and understanding of the media production profession
                                                                                                          • Ability to articulate with clarity and good organisation of thoughts
                                                                                                            Portfolio
                                                                                                            • Evidence of aptitude through relevant personal works and experiences in areas such as photography, audio or video production, art & design, stage management etc
                                                                                                            • Evidence of leadership in CCA, student council, etc
                                                                                                            • Evidence of service to the community
                                                                                                            • Evidence of innovation or an entrepreneurial spirit
                                                                                                              Aptitude Test
                                                                                                              • General knowledge of the media industry and digital media
                                                                                                              • Evidence of communication skills
                                                                                                              • Evidence of teamwork or collaboration
                                                                                                              • Evidence of creativity
                                                                                                                Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                • Traits and qualities of an effective learner
                                                                                                                • Evidence of analytical thinking or problem-solving skills
                                                                                                                • Key takeaway from CCAs

                                                                                                                Health Sciences

                                                                                                                Interview
                                                                                                                • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                • Ability to indicate interest in what they may want to do in the industry in future
                                                                                                                  Portfolio
                                                                                                                  Certificates of achievements/ participation/awards, or samples of school work/personal work showing:
                                                                                                                  • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                  • Evidence of interest and skills related to healthcare or helping professions, such as:
                                                                                                                    • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                    • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, community service, and/or scientific competitions at school/national level
                                                                                                                    Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                    • Passion and interest in Nursing
                                                                                                                    • Customer orientation (empathetic, caring and personable)
                                                                                                                    • Communication skills
                                                                                                                    • Ability to work in a group
                                                                                                                      Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                      • Passion and interest in learning and working as a nurse
                                                                                                                      • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                      • Critical thinking, problem solving, and customer orientation skills in situational judgement tasks
                                                                                                                      Interview
                                                                                                                      • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                      • Ability to indicate interest in what they may want to do in the industry in future
                                                                                                                        Portfolio
                                                                                                                        Certificates of achievements/ participation/awards, or samples of school work/personal work showing:
                                                                                                                        • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                        • Evidence of interest and skills related to healthcare or helping professions, such as:
                                                                                                                          • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                          • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, community service, and/or scientific competitions at school/national level
                                                                                                                          Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                          • Passion and interest in Optometry
                                                                                                                          • Customer orientation (empathetic, caring and personable)
                                                                                                                          • Communication skills
                                                                                                                          • Ability to work in a group
                                                                                                                            Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                            • Passion and interest in learning and working as an optometrist
                                                                                                                            • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                            • Critical thinking, problem solving, and customer orientation skills in situational judgement tasks

                                                                                                                            Humanities & Social Sciences

                                                                                                                            Interview
                                                                                                                            • Passion and interest to be part of the arts industry
                                                                                                                            • Familiarity with different art forms and the local/overseas arts scene
                                                                                                                            • Communication skills
                                                                                                                              Portfolio
                                                                                                                              • Relevant documents and materials (artefacts) that demonstrate interest/strength in the arts
                                                                                                                              • Portfolio materials / artefacts to include any of the following:
                                                                                                                                • Participation in arts-based CCAs
                                                                                                                                • Evidence of teamwork
                                                                                                                                • Evidence of leadership skills
                                                                                                                                • Evidence of volunteering activities and relevant projects
                                                                                                                                Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                • An innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
                                                                                                                                • Critical thinking skills
                                                                                                                                • Evidence of teamwork or collaboration
                                                                                                                                  Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                  • Experience in volunteering, project, community service, CCAs, part-time work, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
                                                                                                                                  • Ability to demonstrate capability in reflecting and extracting learning from a project, community involvement, volunteering, CCAs, part-time work or entrepreneurial experience
                                                                                                                                  • Able to articulate how diploma will help advance career aspirations
                                                                                                                                  Interview
                                                                                                                                  • Knowledge of current affairs and understanding of the Chinese media industry
                                                                                                                                  • Ability to articulate the different Chinese language content (new and traditional media)
                                                                                                                                  • An innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
                                                                                                                                  • Good organisation of thoughts and critical thinking skills
                                                                                                                                    Portfolio
                                                                                                                                    • Evidence of aptitude through relevant personal works and experiences in areas such as creative or applied writing, photography, audio or video production, art & design, etc
                                                                                                                                    • Relevant documents and materials (artefacts) that demonstrate interest/strength in Chinese media and aptitude in the Chinese language
                                                                                                                                    • Portfolio materials / artefacts to include any of the following:
                                                                                                                                      • Participation in CCAs
                                                                                                                                      • Evidence of teamwork
                                                                                                                                      • Evidence of leadership skills
                                                                                                                                      • Evidence of volunteering or service to the community
                                                                                                                                      • Evidence of creativity, innovation or an entrepreneurial spirit
                                                                                                                                      Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                      • Effective communication skills in Mandarin and English
                                                                                                                                      • Critical thinking skills
                                                                                                                                      • Evidence of teamwork and collaboration
                                                                                                                                      • A creative, innovating and entrepreneurial mindset
                                                                                                                                      • Knowledge of Chinese media industry and Chinese language content in digital media
                                                                                                                                        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                        • Articulate key takeaways from community involvment, volunteering, CCAs, projects, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
                                                                                                                                        • Display creativity, analytical thinking or problem-solving skills
                                                                                                                                        • Able to articulate how diploma will help advance career aspirations
                                                                                                                                        • Proficiency in Mandarin
                                                                                                                                        Interview
                                                                                                                                        • Critical thinking skills
                                                                                                                                        • Evidence of teamwork or collaboration
                                                                                                                                        • Familiarity with Chinese texts, history, culture
                                                                                                                                        • Proficiency in Chinese language
                                                                                                                                        • An innovative mindset
                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge of current affairs including China and SEA
                                                                                                                                          Portfolio
                                                                                                                                          • Relevant documents and materials (artefacts) that demonstrate interest/strength in Chinese Studies and proficiency in Chinese language
                                                                                                                                          • Portfolio materials / artefacts to include any of the following:
                                                                                                                                            • Participation in CCAs
                                                                                                                                            • Evidence of teamwork
                                                                                                                                            • Evidence of leadership skills
                                                                                                                                            • Evidence of volunteering activities, relevant projects and competitions/awards
                                                                                                                                            Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                            • Language proficiency and communicative competency in Mandarin
                                                                                                                                            • Critical thinking skills
                                                                                                                                            • Evidence of teamwork and collaboration
                                                                                                                                            • Care for community and empathy
                                                                                                                                            • An innovating and entrepreneurial mindset
                                                                                                                                            • Maturity and values of being an educator
                                                                                                                                              Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                              • Experience in volunteering, project, community service, CCAs, part-time work, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
                                                                                                                                              •  Able to reflect and extract learning from a project, community involvement, volunteering, CCAs, part-time work or entrepreneurial experience
                                                                                                                                              • Able to articulate how diploma will help advance career aspirations
                                                                                                                                              • Proficiency in Mandarin
                                                                                                                                              Interview
                                                                                                                                              • Passion and interest to work with disadvantaged communities and the community at large
                                                                                                                                              • Communication skills
                                                                                                                                              • Emotional Intelligence
                                                                                                                                              • Relevant career aspirations and choice of further studies (if any)
                                                                                                                                                Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                • Relevant documents and materials (artefacts) that demonstrate interest in working with disadvantaged groups and the community at large
                                                                                                                                                • Portfolio materials / artefacts to include any of the following:
                                                                                                                                                  • Participation in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of teamwork
                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of leadership skills
                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of volunteering activities, relevant projects and competitions/awards
                                                                                                                                                  Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                  • Familiarity with different social issues in Singapore
                                                                                                                                                  • An innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
                                                                                                                                                  • Critical thinking skills
                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of teamwork or collaboration
                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of resilience and emotional maturity in the face of challenges
                                                                                                                                                    Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                    • Experience in volunteering, project, community service, CCAs, part-time work, entrepreneurial or other relevant experience
                                                                                                                                                    • Able to reflect and extract learning from a project, community involvement, volunteering, CCAs, part-time work or entrepreneurial experience
                                                                                                                                                    • Able to articulate how diploma will help advance career aspiration
                                                                                                                                                      Interview
                                                                                                                                                      • Passion to nurture, inspire, educate and care for young children
                                                                                                                                                      • Potential to do well as an early childhood educator
                                                                                                                                                      • Positive attributes desirable of an early childhood educator, such as a keenness to learn, ability to work well in teams, with good values and social skills
                                                                                                                                                        Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                        • Relevant documents (e.g. CCA Records, photo/work samples in working with young children)
                                                                                                                                                          Aptitude Sought
                                                                                                                                                          • Passion and Interest in Early Childhood Industry
                                                                                                                                                          • Potential as a Early Childhood Student
                                                                                                                                                          • Positive Attributes such as leadership, teamwork
                                                                                                                                                            Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                            Nil
                                                                                                                                                              Interview
                                                                                                                                                              • Passion to nurture, inspire, educate and care for young children
                                                                                                                                                              • Potential to do well as an early childhood educator
                                                                                                                                                              • Positive attributes desirable of an early childhood educator, such as a keenness to learn, ability to work well in teams, with good values and social skills
                                                                                                                                                              • Proficiency in Tamil Language
                                                                                                                                                                Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                                • Relevant documents (e.g. CCA Records, photo/work samples in working with young children)
                                                                                                                                                                  Aptitude Sought
                                                                                                                                                                  • Passion and Interest in Early Childhood Industry
                                                                                                                                                                  • Potential as a Early Childhood Student
                                                                                                                                                                  • Positive Attributes such as leadership, teamwork
                                                                                                                                                                    Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                    Nil

                                                                                                                                                                      InfoComm Technology

                                                                                                                                                                      Interview
                                                                                                                                                                      • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                                                                      • Knowledge of your career prospects
                                                                                                                                                                      • A deeper interest in a particular area
                                                                                                                                                                      • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in this topic
                                                                                                                                                                        Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                                        • Samples of school work or personal works related to ICT that showcase your passion & aptitude for the courses
                                                                                                                                                                        • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                        • Evidence of interest and ability, such as:
                                                                                                                                                                          • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                          • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                          • Examples of personal IT projects with explanations of the thought processes involved)
                                                                                                                                                                          Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                          • Verbal comprehension
                                                                                                                                                                          • Numerical ability
                                                                                                                                                                          • Logical reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                          • Perceptual reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                          • Familiarity with course-related knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                            Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                            • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in ICT
                                                                                                                                                                            • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                                                                            Interview
                                                                                                                                                                            • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                                                                            • Ability to indicate interest in what they may want to do in the industry in future
                                                                                                                                                                            • Interest in a particular area beyond that of a lay person
                                                                                                                                                                            • What they have done/how far they have gone to pursue this interest
                                                                                                                                                                              Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                                              • Samples of school work or personal works related to IT that showcase your passion and aptitude for the course
                                                                                                                                                                              • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                              • Evidence of interest and ability, such as:
                                                                                                                                                                                • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                • Examples of personal IT projects with explanations of the thought processes involved
                                                                                                                                                                                Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                • Verbal comprehension
                                                                                                                                                                                • Numerical ability
                                                                                                                                                                                • Logical reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                • Perceptual reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                • Familiarity with course-related knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                                  Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of passion and interest in IT
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ability to articulate career goals"
                                                                                                                                                                                  Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Knowledge of your career prospects
                                                                                                                                                                                  • A deeper interest in a particular area
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in this topic
                                                                                                                                                                                    Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Samples of school work or personal works related to IT that showcase your passion and aptitude for the course
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Evidence of interest and ability, such as:
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Examples of personal IT projects with explanations of the thought processes involved
                                                                                                                                                                                      Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Verbal comprehension
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Numerical ability
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Logical reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Perceptual reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Familiarity with course-related knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                                        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in this topic
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Insights into the cyber security profession
                                                                                                                                                                                        Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge of your career prospects
                                                                                                                                                                                        • A deeper interest in a particular area
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in this topic
                                                                                                                                                                                          Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Samples of school work or personal works related to IT or data analysis that showcase your passion and aptitude for the courses
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Evidence of interest and ability, such as:
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Examples of personal IT projects with explanations of the thought processes involved
                                                                                                                                                                                            Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Verbal comprehension
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Numerical ability
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Logical reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Perceptual reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Familiarity with course-related knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                                              Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in IT or data analytics
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                                                                                              Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Knowledge of your career prospects
                                                                                                                                                                                              • A deeper interest in a particular area
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in this topic
                                                                                                                                                                                                Portfolio
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Samples of design-related school work or personal works that showcase your passion and aptitude for the course
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Evidence of interest and ability, such as:
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Examples of personal creative projects
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Verbal comprehension
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Numerical ability
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Logical reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Perceptual reasoning
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Familiarity with course-related knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Evidence of what you have done to pursue your interest in design
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ability to articulate career goals

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Knowledge of the field of study or industry in the area of biomedical and pharmaceutical science
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Discipline, knowledge and soft skills such as data analysis, communication skills, critical thinking, and teamwork
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Community service or entrepreneurial experiences
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Knowledge of your career aspirations
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Portfolio

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts or other evidence showing:

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in community service / entrepreneurship
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Case study to assess the applicant’s analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • General knowledge of Science and Technology, pattern observation and analysis, logical thinking and reasoning skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Experience in leadership/ community service and/or arts/sports competitions at School Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge of the field of study or industry
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Discipline, knowledge and soft skills such as data analysis, communication skills, critical thinking, and teamwork
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Community service or entrepreneurial experiences
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge of your career aspirations
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Portfolio

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts or other evidence showing:

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Evidence of leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in community service / entrepreneurship
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Case study to assess the applicant’s analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • General knowledge of Science and Technology, pattern observation and analysis, logical thinking and reasoning skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Experience in leadership/ community service and/or arts/sports competitions at School Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Interest in matters pertaining to the industry (pharmaceutical, clinical pharmacy, research, biopharmaceutical, allied health sciences)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Participation in science competitions, workshops, enrichment programmes, research programmes, work attachments, learning journeys, community services etc related to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Discipline, knowledge and soft skills such as data analysis, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork
                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Knowledge of your career aspirations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Portfolio

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts or other evidence showing:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in related Advanced Elective Module or other workshops/training/events/programmes/activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school/national level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in community service / entrepreneurship
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Scenario-based questions to assess the applicant’s interest and awareness of Pharm-related current affairs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge related to Pharmaceutical Science and Healthcare
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Logical thinking & analysis and reasoning skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Highlights in the participation of relevant projects/work attachments/scientific competitions/workshops etc
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Experience in leadership/ community service and/or arts/sports competitions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ability to articulate career goals/aspirations (Give examples of the potential careers and job roles)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Interest in matters pertaining to the industry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Discipline, knowledge and soft skills such as data analysis, communication skills, critical thinking, and teamwork
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Community service or entrepreneurial experiences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge of your career aspirations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Portfolio

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts or other evidence showing:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school/national level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in community service / entrepreneurship
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • A simple test will be conducted to assess applicant's basic analytical skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • General knowledge of Science and Technology, pattern observation and analysis, logical thinking and reasoning skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Experience in leadership/ community service and/or arts/sports competitions at School Level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Interest in matters pertaining to the landscape industry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Discipline, knowledge and soft skills such as data analysis, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Community service or entrepreneurial experiences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Career goal(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Portfolio

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts or other evidence showing:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school/national level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in community service / entrepreneurship
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Participation in any gardening/horticulture/design related activities and/or competitions. Activities/competitions can be those organised by the landscape industry or personal/self-initiated/voluntary activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Design/art works and achievements, if any
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • A simple plant-related activity to assess the applicant's confidence, ability and comfort working with plants
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • General knowledge of Science and Technology, pattern observation and analysis, logical thinking and reasoning skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Experience in leadership/ community service and/or arts/sports competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ability to articulate career goals
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Interview
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Interest in matters pertaining to the industry
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Discipline, knowledge and soft skills such as data analysis, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Community service or entrepreneurial experiences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Knowledge of your career aspirations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Portfolio

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Certificates of achievements/awards, CCA transcripts or other evidence showing:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Leadership and team skills in CCAs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in related Advanced Elective Modules or other workshops/training/events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school/national level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Participation in community service / entrepreneurship
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Aptitude Test
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • A simple activity to access the analytical and logical reasoning skills of the applicants. This activity will assess the applicant's confidence, ability and comfort working with engineering concepts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Online pre-interview Questionnaire
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • General knowledge of Science and Technology, pattern observation and analysis, logical thinking and reasoning skills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Participation in relevant projects, work attachments, and/or scientific competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Experience in leadership/ community service and/or arts/sports competitions at school level
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ability to articulate career goals

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