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
Full-Time Diploma Courses
Sciences Cluster
Design, Engineering & Technology Cluster
Humanities, Art, Media & Business Cluster
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:
|
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.
What are the tuition fees?
2026/2027 - Annual Tuition Fees per student
| Type of Fee | Singapore Citizens (S$) | Singapore Permanent Residents (S$) | International Students (S$) |
| Tuition Fee Payable | $370.00 | $4,150.00 | $12,140.00 |
| Other Fees (inclusive of GST) | $67.50 | $100.20 | $158.00 |
| Course Fees Per Academic Year | $437.50 | $4,250.20 | $12,298.00 |
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 | |