Early Admissions Exercise
Starting from Academic Year 2021, the polytechnics will open the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) to working adults. This is part of the broader effort to expand polytechnic admissions pathways for working adults.
You must be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident with local or other education qualification and a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience. Local qualifications include Singapore-Cambridge GCE O' Level, Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level, Full-Time Higher NITEC / NITEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma and Integrated Programme Year 4, part-time ITE qualification and WSQ diplomas. Other qualifications include SPM.
Working adults applying for EAE can view what constitutes as relevant work experience for each course here.
You will be notified during the selection stage if you are shortlisted for an interview. You will need to submit employment records together with your application, academic transcripts and employer recommendations where available. You may be required to take supplementary assessments like Numeracy or English Literacy to demonstrate that you have acquired the competency level for the chosen course.
Final selection is based on interview performance and portfolio. Check your application results in the EAE portal. If you accept the offer, you will receive an enrolment package before the Academic Year.
Direct Admissions Exercise
You must be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident with local or other education qualification and a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience. Local qualifications include Singapore-Cambridge GCE O' Level, Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level, Full-Time Higher NITEC / NITEC, International Baccalaureate Diploma and Integrated Programme Year 4, part-time ITE qualification and WSQ Diplomas. Other qualifications include SPM.
Working adults can view what constitutes as relevant work experience for each course here.
- Apply via the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) Portal.
- Application period is from 10 January 2025, Friday to 15 January 2025, Wednesday 4pm.
- Your supporting documents* should be uploaded to the DAE portal during the online application.
* Both sides of NRIC, academic results, proof of relevant working experience, NS ORD certificate or expected ORD date and other relevant documents.
Shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview. You may also be required to take supplementary assessments like Numeracy or English Literacy to demonstrate that you have acquired the competency level for the chosen course.
The outcome of your application will be released online through the DAE portal by 1 April 2025, Tuesday.