THE NP XTRA
Giving You Your Winning Edge
Shape Your Own Learning Pathway
Graduate with a Diploma + Minor, take university modules, pursue extended internships, go on overseas programmes, or explore a second major in Business! NP offers 8 Go FLEX pathways for you to choose what, how and where you learn – so you get a head start on your career and further studies.
Get global-ready with exciting overseas programmes
From study trips, overseas immersion programmes, to internships in bustling cities like Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh, look forward to expanding your horizons and building cross-cultural intelligence. Plus, gain the savvy to explore a global career with NP's highly regarded Global Entrepreneurial Internship Programme (GEIP)!
South-east Asia Immersion Leadership (SAIL) Programme
"The SAIL programme is unique in that we visited two countries on a single trip. Interacting with youths from Ho Chi Minh City and Surabaya has helped me to appreciate how varied South-east Asia is! Apart from gaining new perspectives, I learnt how to step out of my comfort zone to connect with people."
Juan Carlos Garcia Mojica (centre right)
Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management, Year 2
Overseas Immersion Programme
"Although I had been to Thailand previously, the OIP in Bangkok gave me new insights about the Thai people. Despite the language barrier and cultural differences, I managed to have meaningful interactions with the local students. It was refreshing to experience a different way of life, and I’m now more confident when I meet foreigners!"
Alyssa Zainal (far right)
Diploma in Arts Business Management, Class of 2023
Formerly from Tampines Secondary School
"As an entrepreneur with plans to expand my business to South-east Asia, living in Indonesia helped me gain an understanding of the work culture and business landscape there. This solo adventure also meant I got to pick up life skills – including cooking for myself!"
Perren Ong (leftmost)
Diploma in Business Studies, Class of 2025
Formerly from ITE College East
Perren is the co-founder of The Podables, a start-up that creates eco-friendly soap. As part of the GEIP, he lived in Jakarta from Sep 2024 to Feb 2025.
Broaden your skill sets with a Minor
As the first poly to offer a minor programme, NP's Personalised Learning Pathway (PLP) lets you choose from 12 minors and more than 50 learning units. You’ll gain a unique combination of skills – your "superpower"! – to navigate a fast-changing world. Find out more here.
Creating Designs that Connect
"Learning about psychology has influenced my design thought process. I now prioritise how my creation would make the end user feel. This has helped me to create more appealing and meaningful designs!"
Damien Loo
Diploma in Landscape Design & Horticulture, Class of 2025
Graduated with a Minor in Applied Psychology
Formerly from ITE College Central
Connecting the Dots between Media & Business
"The Minor in Entrepreneurship helped me gain a deeper understanding of how I can use my Mass Communication course skills to develop more effective social media marketing strategies for e-commerce. Working with peers across various disciplines also built my confidence and made me a better team player."
Vievienne Chua
Diploma in Mass Communication, Class of 2025
Graduated with a Minor in Entrepreneurship
Formerly from Bukit Batok Secondary
Applying Multi-Disciplinary Skills
"I chose a Minor in User Experience Design to broaden my knowledge and supplement my Diploma in Community Development! With my newly acquired design-thinking skills, I was able to create prototypes for an app designed to address the circumstances of youths suffering from depression and social isolation. It felt great to be able to apply the skills I learnt from my minor directly on my diploma!"
Camelia Sephiana Binte Nor Azmi
Diploma in Community Development*, Class of 2024
Formerly from Woodlands Ring Secondary
*Renamed as Diploma in Psychology & Community Development
Building Connections Across the Globe
"With the world becoming an increasingly connected place, I wanted to expand my knowledge beyond my diploma to prepare myself for future opportunities. The Minor in Global Readiness was a great way for me to improve communication with individuals across the globe. I was even able to partake in a Shanghai immersion programme and learn first-hand about their cultures and traditions!"
Ryan Soh
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Class of 2023
Graduated with a Minor in Global Readiness
Formerly from Chua Chu Kang Secondary School
That's not all! Click here for more info about Go FLEX.
Stretch Your Potential
Achieve greater heights with NP's talent development and Service-Learning programmes designed to develop your talent and make an impact on the community!
The Christieara Programme (TCP)
NP's signature talent development programme, The Christieara Programme, opens doors to specially curated leadership and personal development programmes.
From dialogues with Ministers and eminent speakers, learning journeys, mentorship programmes, to networking sessions with successful alumni, you’ll glean insights that impact your leadership journey.
"The Christieara Programme gave me loads of opportunities to broaden my horizons. I got to take part in the inaugural Singapore Young Leaders Programme and the Polytechnic Forum. Both experiences gave me the chance to interact with other like-minded youths and learn new skills in important fields such as sustainability!"
Arash Nur Iman (centre)
Diploma in Infocomm Technology, Class of 2025
Formerly from School of Science & Technology, Singapore
Service-Learning @ NP
What better way to serve the community than using the course skills that you are developing? Through Service-Learning modules in your course, you will get to meet real community needs as you sharpen your diploma skills and develop soft skills like empathy and teamwork.
"Participating in Service-Learning gave me the chance to use my skills to support seniors at the TRANS Family Centre in Bukit Timah. Apart from sharing my knowledge about medication safety and stress management, I got to interact with them and better understand what it is like to work with seniors."
Jonathan Wee
Diploma in Nursing, Year 3
Formerly from ITE College East
Overseas Merit Fellowship (OMF)
This prestigious talent development programme is awarded to students interested in global issues and current affairs. During the two-week overseas trip, participants will go on field trips where they learn from experts in areas that are in line with the theme of the trip. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
"Thanks to the OMF, I got to explore Australia’s arts scene. What struck me was how art in the form of graffiti and sculptures is thoughtfully incorporated into urban spaces. The concept of placemaking was also brought to life through Aboriginal motifs and local artworks that highlighted the community identity of the region, inspiring me to use art as a tool to build more inclusive and connected communities."
Phoebe Chen (centre, middle row)
Diploma in Arts Business Management, Class of 2025
Formerly from School of Science & Technology, Singapore
Fast Track Your Start-up Dreams
Take your business idea further at NP, well known for being the polytechnic for budding innovators and entrepreneurs. Through NP's The Sandbox, you will be part of a vibrant and thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem with access to signature entrepreneurship programmes, funding initiatives, incubator spaces, mentorship, networking sessions and more.
Psst! You just might start the next Carousell, Carro and Secretlab – all of which are founded by NP alumni!
SPARK! NP x Carousell Sustainability Lab
Dedicated to housing and nurturing student start-ups, this is where you can gain access to resources — such as complimentary CarouBiz accounts! — that will help you explore your sustainability-focused business ideas.
AGILE Incubator Space
Set up with the support of UOB Bank, this space helps graduate entrepreneurs to take their start-ups to the next level. Meet and mingle with some of them to get inspired!
"NP's Be Your Own Boss competition turned our dreams into reality as we were given the opportunity to start our own business. With funding support, our snack store Hummie's Delights is now open on campus! We are glad to offer timeless classics such as sandwiches and cookies, and even an online pre-order system so that students can beat the crowd."
Co-founders: Shermaine Cheang and Carol Lee (centre & right)
Diploma in Chinese Studies, Class of 2025