Entry Requirements and Application Period
The Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) is for those who wish to apply for admission to Full-Time Diploma Courses:
Applying for Nautical Studies
Entry Requirement
Applicants holding the following qualification may apply for Nautical Studies:
- Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level
- Relevant ITE qualification with minimum GPA of 2.0 (Higher Nitec) and 3.5 (Nitec)
- Other qualifications
Must meet the minimum entry requirements and eyesight requirements. Shortlisted candidates who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents are required to attend and pass an interview. International students must be sponsored by a Singapore shipping company.
Relevant ITE Qualifications applying for Media, Art & Design and Nautical Studies
| Entry Requirement | Application Period |
|---|---|
| To be eligible, relevant ITE qualification holders must have attained the following minimum GPA requirement:Higher Nitec holders – 2.0.Nitec holders – 3.5.Shortlisted candidates are required to attend and pass an aptitude test cum interview with portfolio review. Please check the individual courses for details. | 21 to 25 February |
Integrated Programme (IP)
| Entry Requirement | Application Period |
|---|---|
| Must have completed IP Year 4 (or Sec 4 equivalent). Candidates must produce school results and recommendations (if any). Candidates may be required to undergo tests and / or interviews. | 22 February to 7 March |
International Baccalaureate (IB)
| Entry Requirement | Application Period |
|---|---|
| The criteria areMinimum Grade ‘5’ for English (Standard Level)Minimum Grade ‘5’ for Mathematics (Standard Level)Minimum Grade ‘5’ for 1 relevant subject (Standard Level)Minimum Grade ‘5’ for 2 other subjects (Standard Level) | 22 February to 7 March |
Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels
Entry RequirementApplication PeriodApril Intake
Using GCE ‘O’ Level results
- Entry to 3-year course – All full-time diploma courses. Please check the individual courses for the entry requirements.
Using GCE ‘A’ Level results
- Entry to 2-year course:
- Diploma in Applied Chemistry
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Food Science & Technology
- Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology
- Diploma in Perfumery & Cosmetic Science
Click here for the admissions criteria. Candidates to also provide GCE ‘O’ Level results. Please check the individual courses for details.
After enrolment, you may apply for module exemption for these SP modules: Communicating for Personal and Team Effectiveness (CPT), Communicating for Project Effectiveness (CPR), Critical and Analytical Thinking (CAT) and Narrative Thinking (NAT). Refer to the module exemption form for more details (Course-related > Application for Module Exemption).
October Intake
Using GCE ‘A’ Level results
- Click here for the list of diploma courses offered and the admissions criteria. Please check the individual courses for details.
After enrolment, you may apply for module exemption for these SP modules: Communicating for Personal and Team Effectiveness (CPT), Communicating for Project Effectiveness (CPR), Critical and Analytical Thinking (CAT) and Narrative Thinking (NAT). Refer to the module exemption form for more details (Course-related > Application for Module Exemption).
Applicants with Work Experience
Entry RequirementApplication Period
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with at least 2 years of relevant work experience are invited to apply.
Candidates will be assessed based on work experience, course academic entry requirements [e.g., English, Maths, relevant subject(s)], interview and other assessments.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with relevant WSQ Diploma (or higher)
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience
- Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with relevant part-time Higher Nitec in Technology / Services
- Attained final net GPA of 2.0 or better
- With at least 1 year of relevant work experience
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with relevant part-time Nitec in Technology / Services
- Attained final net GPA of 3.5 or better
- With at least 1 year of relevant work experience
GCSE / IGCSE / GCE (non-Singapore-Cambridge)
Entry RequirementApplication PeriodPlease refer to the individual course pages for the entry requirements.
A ‘B’ average overall would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application.IGCSE holders from the following local schools are also invited to apply:
- ACS (International)
- Hwa Chong (International)
- SJI International
Note: IGCSE / GCSE Grades A to C is comparable to GCE ‘O’ levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade D is comparable to GCE ‘O’ Grade 7.(For those with new IGCSE / GCSE Grades 9 to 1, Grades 9 to 4 would be comparable to GCE ‘O’ levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade 3 is comparable to GCE ‘O’ Grade 7).
Malaysia Qualifications (SPM/STPM/UEC)
| Entry Requirement | Application Period |
|---|---|
| Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)Please check individual course pages for more details (for consideration of entry into 3-year or 2-year diploma courses). Click here: Full-Time Courses | 12 to 17 January |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)Please check individual course pages for more details (for consideration of entry into 3-year or 2-year diploma courses). Click here: Full-Time Courses | 12 to 17 January |
Local Polytechnics – Ex-Polytechnic Students
Entry RequirementApplication Period
For the minimum entry requirements, please refer to individual courses.
International Qualifications
Entry RequirementApplication Period
In general, applicants should have completed Year 12 and have the following:
- Minimum Grade ‘B’ for English
- Minimum Grade ‘B’ for Mathematics
- Minimum Grade ‘B’ for relevant subject
- Minimum Grade ‘B’ for 2 other subjects
Shortlisted candidates will be required to take entrance tests in English, Mathematics and Science for consideration of entry into 3-year diploma courses.For more information, please visit the following page.8 to 22 November 2021
Returning Singaporeans
Entry RequirementApplication PeriodMust have completed at least Year 10. Application will be assessed on a case by case basis. Qualification attained must be equivalent to the GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate.
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for English
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for Mathematics
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for relevant subject
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for 2 other subjects
Applicants shortlisted will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.
Home Schooled Students
Entry RequirementApplication PeriodApplication will be assessed on a case by case basis. Qualification attained must be equivalent to the GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate.
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for English
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for Mathematics
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for relevant subject
- Minimum grade ‘B’ for 2 other subjects
Applicants shortlisted will be required to sit for an Entrance Test in English (written), Mathematics and Science. The Entrance Test will be conducted in Singapore.8 to 22 November 2021