Outreach Programmes

Courses & Admissions:

• What are the entry requirements and course intake for full-time diploma courses in NP?

  For course entry requirements, please visit the individual course pages for more information here.
  In general, the NP intake is around 4,500-5,000 per year.

• When can my students apply for EAE/EAE(i)?

  Applications for EAE will open in late June.
  For more information, please visit the EAE page here.

  Application for EAE(i) will open in early June.
  For more information, please visit the EAE(i) page here.

• My student has been offered a course under EAE, can he change the course after his O-level results are out?

  No. Once a student has accepted the EAE offer and met the admissions criteria for the polytechnic course, they will not be able to switch courses within or across polytechnics.
  EAE is targeted at students who are interested in a particular course, and admission is based on the student’s suitability. If your students are still discovering and/or developing their strengths and interests, they can apply through the JAE.

• My student has been accepted by JC under the DSA scheme. Can he still apply for a poly course when his O-level results are out?

  Yes, your student can still apply for a poly course through JAE. However, they should only accept either a polytechnic or junior college offer. Students who accept both offers will be disqualified from both JAE and DSA, unless they cancel one of the offers before the end of the Acceptance Stage.

• What is PFP about and how can the programme benefit my students?

  The Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) is a one-year programme, specially designed for the top Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students. These students will not need to sit for the GCE ‘O’ Levels in Secondary 5.

  Once enrolled into the PFP, students will gain provisional admission to specific diploma courses. At the end, the polytechnics will assess students’ performance before they progress to the diploma course.

  The PFP offers a practice-oriented curriculum taught by the respective polytechnic faculty, which prepares them for entry into relevant diploma courses.
  For more information, please visit the PFP page here.

• Who can my students approach if they need advice on choice of course and career?

  They can approach our Education and Career Guidance (ECG) team, who provide professional advice to students with support in education and career related matters.
  For more information, please visit the ECG page here.

• What are the differences among the courses with similar names offered by the five polys?

  Although the content of these courses are generally similar, there might be differences in the topics and elective, module, or specialisation options offered.

Student Development:

• How can I prepare my students for poly education?

  Start by helping your students to find out their interests and aspirations. Encourage them to attend school programmes and events offered by the polys.

  Poly education focuses heavily on practice-based learning and hands-on training, so it is important for students to be comfortable with such a learning style.

  Poly adopts the GPA system for grading, so they need to be disciplined to maintain a consistent GPA through their three years.

• What kind of students does NP aim to develop after 3 years of education?

  NP aims to cultivate these three hallmarks in all our graduates — a passionate learner, a big-hearted person and a global-smart professional.
  Find more about NP here.

• What is the learning approach that NP adopts?

  A poly education is about applying what is learnt in classrooms to real world situations. NP students are exposed to various applied and experiential learning approaches that are technology-enabled.

  In addition to about 25 to 30 hours of lectures, tutorials and workshops per week, they will be exposed to industry-based projects and workplace internships. Ranging from six weeks to six months, these internships, which can include overseas immersion, let students put their learning into practice.

• Are there any opportunities for students to go overseas during their course of study in NP?

  Yes. At NP, every student gets the chance to go on at least one overseas stint during their three years here. The overseas exposure could be an internship, immersion, exchange programme or community service trip.

• What are the CCAs available for my students?

  Our CCAs range from arts & culture, sports to special interest and community service. There are more than 100 CCAs to choose from.
  Click here for a full listing of the CCAs.

Student Programmes:

• What programmes can I consider if I want my students to experience campus life in NP and also learn more about the different courses offered?

  We offer exclusive campus tours, talks and career exhibitions to help students gain insights into more than 40 ​courses that we have. Besides, you can also register your students for enrichment programmes that are specially designed to suit their interests and let them experience how our students live and learn in NP!
  Click here to find out more about the programmes we offer.

Facilities and Support:

• Are there any special assistance to help students with special needs?

  Yes. NP promotes a culture of openness, understanding and mutual support to students with Special Education Needs (SEN).
  Click here for more information on the range of support services available.

• Are there any vegetarian/halal food stalls available for students?

  Yes. There are halal food stalls at most of the canteens and food places that NP has. Vegetarian food is available at ‘Makan Place’ in NP.

• Are there any financial schemes available to assist students?

  In addition to the loan schemes, such as the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme and Government Study Loan Scheme, we also offer needy students bursaries and study grants to help them with their educational expenses.
  Click here to find out more about the bursaries and financial help.

• What scholarships do NP offer?

  At NP, we are on the constant lookout for students with excellent academic results, leadership qualities and diverse talents.
  Click here for an overview of the scholarships available.