Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Briefing - pLmgss
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Polytechnic Foundation
Programme (PFP)
Briefing
Progression Pathways for 4N (Academic)
No Item Eligibility Criteria Remarks
1 Polytechnic ELMAB3 ≤ 11 (Excl CCA Apply when O-levels
Foundation pts) + course entry results are released
Programme (PFP) requirement in mid Jan 2017
2 Direct-Entry- ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (Excl CCA Application from
Scheme to Poly pts) + course entry 2.30pm (Today) –
Prog (DPP) – requirement 22 Dec (Thu) (4 days)
Higher NITEC
3 Progression to ITE Prerequisites & bonus Same as above
for NITEC course pts stated in booklet
4 Retain in 4NA ELMAB3 ≤ 21 or Depends on Vacancy
ELB3 ≤ 14 or & students need to
MAB3 ≤ 14 or submit a formal
Other prerequisites appeal to school
Different pathways to Poly/Uni
Year To 5NA To PFP To DPP
2016 4NA 4NA 4NA
2017 5NA – O Lvl PFP DPP (HIGHER NITEC)
2018 Poly Yr 1 Poly Yr 1 DPP (HIGHER NITEC)
2019 Poly Yr 2 Poly Yr 2 *Poly Yr 2 Poly Yr 1
(GPA≥3.5) (GPA≥2.5 or 3)
2020 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 3 Poly Yr 2
2021 Move on to University Yr 1 Poly Yr 3
What’s PFP? • A diploma-specific foundation programme conducted over two academic semesters • Practice-oriented curriculum • Given provisional places in diploma programmes, subject to them passing all modules in the one-year PFP • Offered by 5 Polys • About 1,200 PFP places
A Glimpse
Eligibility • Obtain an ELMAB3 aggregate not exceeding 11 points prior to deducting CCA bonus points; and • Meet the subject-specific requirements of the courses they are applying for. • Eligibility does not guarantee placement in a PFP course.
Eligibility • More information on eligibility requirements for the PFP can be found at the following URL: https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_elig ibility.html.
Subj-Specific Requirements
Minimum Required
For Courses featured in Group 1
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 3
Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 3
One of the following relevant subjects:
- Design and Technology
- Food and Nutrition
- Science (Chemistry, Biology) 3
- Science (Physics, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3Subj-Specific Requirements
Minimum Required
For Courses featured in Group 2
Grades
English Language Syllabus A 2
Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 3
One of the following relevant subjects:
-Principals of Accounts
-Literature in English
-History 3
-Combined Humanities
-Geography
-Art
Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3Group 1 & 2 Courses
Group 1 Group 2
• Applied Sciences • *Health Sciences
• *Health Sciences • *Business &
• Engineering Management
• Information & Digital • *Media & Design
Technologies • Humanities
• Built Environment
• Maritime Studies
• *Business & Management
• *Media & DesignGroup 1 & 2 Courses
Group 1 Group 2
Health Sciences
Health Management and Promotion Social Sciences (Social Work)
Health Sciences (Nursing)
Health Services Management
Nursing
Optometry
Oral Health Therapy
Sports and Exercise Sciences
Sports CoachingGroup 1 Group 2
Group 1 && Management
Business 2 Courses
Aviation Management Accounting
Business Informatics Banking & Finance
Business Process & Systems Business & Social Enterprise Business / Logistics &
Engineering Financial Informatics Operations Management / Marketing
Industrial and Operations Management Business Adm/ Mgmt /Studies
Supply Chain Management Business Innovation and Design
Communications & Media Mgmt Consumer Behaviour
and Research
Culinary & Catering Mgmt
Customer Experience Mgmt
Food & Beverage Business
Fund Management & Administration Hospitality &
Tourism Mgmt; Resorts Mgmt
Human Resource Mgmt with Psychology
Integrated Events Mgmt; Leisure & Events Mgmt
International Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt
Law & Mgmt
Outdoor and Adventure Learning
Restaurant and Culinary Operations; Retail Mgmt
Social Enterprise Mgmt; Sport & Wellness Mgmt
Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa MgmtGroup 1 Group 2
Media & Design
3D Interactive Media Technology Arts and Theatre Management
Animation Film, Sound & Video
Apparel Design & Merchandising Mass Communication Media
Communication Design Production and Design
Design for User Experience Visual Effects
Digital Animation
Digital Film & Television
Digital Game Art & Design
Environment Design
Experience & Product Design
Games Design and Development
Interaction Design
Interactive & Digital Media
Interior Architecture & Design
Interior Design
Product & Industrial Design
Sonic Arts
Spatial Design
Visual Communication & Media Design
Visual Effects & Motion GraphicsHow do I know if I’m eligible? • Upon release of GCE O Level results, PFP-eligible students will receive Form P containing a PFP Pin that allows them to apply for the PFP at: • www.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP
What do I do next? • Select up to 5 choices • Provide updated contact details • You’ll receive a SMS reminder on the morning of the release of the PFP posting results • 3 working days to a) Accept the offer; b) Reject your offer and continue with Sec 5; or c) Appeal for a change of course through the Centralised Appeals System.
Appeals • Check your results three days after the close of the appeals window. • Those who are successful in their appeal and are offered a new PFP course will forgo their original PFP offer regardless of whether they accept their new offer • Students will have three working days to accept or reject their new PFP offer via the PFP portal.
What happens next? • If you accept the offer, you will receive an enrolment package from Polys in Feb/March 2017 • PFP will begin in April 2017
Special Considerations
Students with ‘O’ Level Subjs • Allowed to combine their ‘N’- and ‘O’-Level examination results to compute their eligibility. • If a student takes the same subject at both ‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels, only the better grade will be computed into his or her aggregate.
GCE ‘O’-Level Grade
conversion matrix
Aggregate Point
'O'-Level Grade
for PFP
A1 - B3 1
B4 - C6 2
D7 3Student Movement in December / January
4NA Only
For students who are interested in the PFP or
otherwise Secondary 5:
Timeframe Action to be taken
3 Jan 2017 Report to PL for Sec 5N after being formally
accepted into Sec 5 2017/considering PFP.
11 to 13 Jan 2017 (est.) Receive letter invitation for PFP application. Apply
thereafter.
11 Jan (2.00 pm) - 16 Jan PFP application via portal
(4.00 pm)
19 Jan (2.00pm) to 22 Jan PFP Posting Results /Acceptance of offer/Appeal
(4.00pm)
24 Jan (2.00pm) to 26 Jan Outcome of Appeal/Acceptance of Appeal Outcome
(4.00pm)
31 Jan 2017 Withdraw from 5N once PFP is accepted.4NA Only For students who are uncertain and/or interested in both PFP and DPP, but not Secondary 5: • Apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2016) and report to ITE on 3 Jan 2017 first. • Invitation for PFP application will be open on 11-13 Jan 2017. • On accepting the new PFP offer, you will automatically withdraw from the DPP programme. • If you do not apply for DPP in the first phase (Dec 2016), the number of vacancies open to you in the second phase (Jan 2017) will be very limited.
• All Secondary 4N(A) students who do not have a confirmed place in the DPP, but are eligible for progression to Secondary 5, should report to their secondary schools on 3 January 2017 (Tue) to continue with Secondary 5. • Students who have been offered a place in the DPP under the final application phase should report to ITE on 20 January 2017 (Fri), upon acceptance of their DPP course offer. • The last day of school for Secondary 5 students who have accepted a place in the PFP is 27 January 2017 (Fri).
Refer to Handout
All students who qualify
for PFP (top 10% of
cohort)
should
take up the offer4NA Only Each year •Total DPP places – 1,200 only •Total PFP places – 1,200 only, spanning more than 80% of diploma course offerings at the polytechnics.
Helpful Websites PFP http://www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp/ Respective polytechnic websites DPP http://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-des/ Respective polytechnic websites
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