YOUR GUIDE TO PFP
Heard about the new cluster-based admissions for PFP? Instead of selecting a specific diploma after your GCE N(A)-Level Examinations, you can choose a cluster and select your preferred diploma at the end of your PFP year.
Choose from these 3 clusters:
| Polytechnic Year 1 Course Cluster | Code |
|---|---|
| Sciences | NP1 |
| Humanities, Art, Media & Business (HAMB) | NP2 |
| Design, Engineering & Technology (DET) | NP3 |
You can continue to apply directly to the following specific diploma:
| Polytechnic Year 1 Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Nursing | NP6 |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education | NP7 |
| Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education | NP8 |
PFP Admissions Exercise
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Secondary 4 N(A) student
- Obtain an ELMAB3 (English Language, Mathematics, Best 3 subjects) raw aggregate score of 12 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points); and
- Meet the minimum grade requirements for specific subjects (see tables below):
| Sciences Cluster Design, Engineering & Technology Cluster Diploma in Nursing | Humanities, Art, Media & Business Cluster Diploma in Early Childhood Development & Education Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education* | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Minimum Grade | Subject | Minimum Grade |
| English Language Syllabus A | 3 | English Language Syllabus A | 3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 3 | Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 3 |
One of the following relevant subjects:
| 3 | One of the following relevant subjects:
| 3 |
| Any two subjects (excluding CCA) | 4 | Any two subjects (excluding CCA) | 4 |
* Students applying to the Diploma in Tamil Studies with Early Education must also obtain one of the following scores:
- Grade B4 for O-level Higher Tamil Language
- Grade B3 for O-level Tamil Language
- Grade1 for N(A)-level Tamil Language
You are granted CCA bonus points if you obtained the following CCA grade:
- Excellent (A1 to A2) = 2 points
- Good (B3 to C6) = 1 point
If you sat for certain subject(s) in the GCE O-Level examination, the following conversion matrix will be adopted during the computation of aggregate.
| GCE O-Level Grade | Converted Grade |
|---|---|
| A1 - B3 | 1 |
| B4 - C6 | 2 |
| D7 | 3 |
| E8 | 4 |
Apply online at the PFP portal using your Singpass. You can choose up to 5 eligible clusters / courses across all polytechnics. Application period is 6 calendar days starting from the release of GCE O-Level results.
Posting Results
- Results will be released online at the PFP Portal seven days after the close of the application window.
- If your result is successful, please indicate acceptance within three working days after results released. Once accepted, you will be withdrawn from Secondary 5.
- If you have accepted the posting, you will receive an enrolment package in 3 to 4 weeks with instructions on how to enrol for your course online via eEnrol portal.
Appeal
- To appeal for a transfer, submit up to 3 course choices across all 5 polytechnics via the PFP Appeal Exercise after the posting results are released.
- Appeal results will be released online at the PFP Appeal Exercise Portal.
- If your appeal is successful, please accept within three working days after appeal results are released. Your original PFP posting will be revoked.
- More details on the timeline will be made available on the PFP portal following the release of the GCE O-Level results.
If the appeal is unsuccessful, you have 2 options:
- Accept the original PFP offer, OR
- Reject the offer and continue with Secondary 5 and try again via the Early Admissions Exercise or the Joint Admissions Exercise after taking your ‘O’ levels.
Full-Time Diploma Courses
Sciences Cluster
School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology
|
School of Health Sciences
Design, Engineering & Technology Cluster
School of Design & Environment
School of Engineering
School of InfoComm Technology
Humanities, Art, Media & Business Cluster
School of Business & Accountancy
School of Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies
|
School of Design & Environment
School of Film & Media Studies
Courses with diploma-specific admission
Courses with Additional Requirements
Refer to the table below for additional grade requirements for progression to Diploma courses.
| Course | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|
| Humanities, Art & Business Cluster | |
| Mass Communication | At least Grade B for both modules during the PFP:
|
| Chinese Studies | Obtain one of the following:
|
| Chinese Media & Communication | |
| Tamil Studies with Early Education | Obtain one of the following:
|
Courses with medical requirements
Curriculum Structure
NP’s enhanced cluster-based curriculum gives you more time to explore your interests while equipping you with in-demand skills in innovation and next-gen technologies.
You will take four core modules and a minimum of two cluster modules each semester.
| Core Modules |
| ||
| Cluster Modules | Sciences (including Nursing) | Design, Engineering & Technology (DET) | Humanities, Arts, Media & Business (including Early Childhood) |
| Cell Biology & Microbiology | Fundamentals of Digital Skills | Fundamentals of Business 1 | |
| Principles of Chemistry | Physics in Daily Life | Understanding Human Behaviour | |
| Core Modules |
| ||
| Cluster Modules | Sciences (including Nursing) | Design, Engineering & Technology (DET) | Humanities, Arts, Media & Business (including Early Childhood) |
| Fundamentals of Digital Skills | Fundamentals of Innovation by Design | Fundamentals of Business 2 | |
| Introduction to Human & Plant Physiology | Fundamentals of Computing | Introduction to Media | |
| Fundamentals of Digital Skills | |||
What are the tuition fees?
2026/2027 - Annual Tuition Fees per student
Course fees for Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) - New Students Enrolling in AY2026
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| Type of Fee | Singapore Citizens (S$) | Singapore Permanent Residents (S$) | International Students |
| Tuition Fee Payable | $370.00 | $4,150.00 | $12,140.00 |
Notes:
- MOE will provide GST subsidies on tuition fees for subsidised SC and PR students on the PFP.
- International Students will pay the non-subsidised fees inclusive of 9% GST.
- Students who officially inform NP of the change in their citizenship AFTER the commencement of the semester will have their fees adjusted with effect from the NEXT/FOLLOWING semester. No refund will be made for the difference in fees already paid in the current semester.
- Please click here for procedures to follow if your citizenship has changed.
Course fees for Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) - New Students Enrolling in AY2025
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| Type of Fee | Singapore Citizens (S$) | Singapore Permanent Residents (S$) | International Students |
| Tuition Fee Payable | $360.00 | $3,850.00 | $11,840.00 |
| Other Fees (inclusive of GST) | $66.60 | $99.30 | $157.10 |
| Course Fees Per Academic Year | $426.60 | $3,949.30 | $11,997.10 |
Notes:
1. The Government will continue to absorb the GST on tuition fees payable by SC and PR.
2. The tuition fees for International Students are inclusive of 9% GST.
3. Students who officially inform NP of the change in their citizenship AFTER the commencement of the semester will have their fees adjusted with effect from the NEXT/FOLLOWING semester. No refund will be made for the difference in fees already paid in the current semester.
4. Please click here for procedures to follow if your citizenship has changed.
Financial Schemes & Eligibility
We offer various forms of financial support to our students to finance their tuition fees.
| ELIGIBILITY ON THE FINANCIAL SCHEMES | ||
| Course | Citizenship | Financial Scheme |
| Poly Foundation Programme (PFP) | Singaporean | PSEA |
| Permanent Resident (PR) | Not eligible for any financial scheme | |
| International (IS) | Not eligible for any financial scheme | |
Eligibility
- Singapore Citizen students with balance in their PSEA (Edusave) accounts; OR
- Students with Singapore Citizen siblings with balance in their PSEA (Edusave) accounts
Coverage / Value
- Up to 100% of tuition fee and other fees, subject to sufficient balance in the account
How to Apply
- Check available balance in your PSEA account, and/or your sibling's if you are using their PSEA account
- Applicants using the funds in their own PSEA account must submit their applications online. If the applicant is above 21 years of age, please login with your own SingPass. If you are below 21 years old, your parent or legal guardian must complete the form on behalf of the applicant.
- Please note that legal guardians will be required to upload supporting documents as proof that they have the legal authority to decide on behalf of the student. Should further verification be required, NP will contact the student to furnish additionals documents.
- Applicants using the funds in their siblings' PSEA account must submit their online applications.
- Find out more information about PSEA and usage of funds.
Application Period
- Refer to Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) Scheme for the application period. If an application is submitted past the closing date for the semester, it is deemed to be an application for the following semester's fees unless informed otherwise via email to fin_student@np.edu.sg
- For enquiries about using PSEA to pay for your tuition and other fees at NP, please email fin_student@np.edu.sg
- To check on your PSEA account balance or make enquiries, contact the PSEA Scheme Hotline: 6260 0777.
Eligibility
- Singapore Citizens
Value of Award
- PCI less than $751 or GHI less than $3,001: $1,300
Disbursement of Award
- Approved applicants will receive the bursary award in two tranches
- The award will be disbursed via GIRO credited to bank account, minus any outstanding tuition fees at point of disbursement
How To Apply
- Apply via NPal Student Portal
- For more information on application procedures and checklist of required supporting documents, please refer to the application guide
Application Period
- Refer to Overview of Bursaries & Grants for the application period.
Eligibility
The Study Award will be awarded to top students who have completed their first semester of the Polytechnic Foundation Programme with the highest cumulative GPAs.
Terms
- Bond-free
- Concurrent hold of a bursary is allowed
- Concurrent hold of another scholarship is NOT allowed, both in naming and in monetary terms
- Refund of disbursed scholarships may be required for recipients who terminate or are terminated from their studies prematurely
Benefits
- $340 for tuition fees
Applying for the Award
The awardees will be determined by the Student & Alumni Services Office.