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Full-Time Higher Nitec | Full-Time Nitec | Special Admission Exercise | ITE Special College Admissions Scheme | Traineeship Scheme | On-going ITE Students |  NS Deferment

Congratulations to all GCE 'O' and 'N' level graduates for completing your secondary school education!


Now you can embark on a successful career by enrolling in the post-secondary ITE courses. With a wide range of Applied & Health Sciences, Business & Services, Design & Media, Electronics & Info-Comm Technology and Engineering courses to choose from, you can be certain of finding one that's right for you.

ITE conducts full-time courses which lead to certification at the Nitec and Higher Nitec levels. The number of courses offered under each level of certification together with the general entry requirements are listed below:

 Type of Certification
No. of Courses
General Entry Requirements

Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher Nitec)

32
GCE 'O' or 'N(Academic)' level school leavers who meet pre-requisites
National ITE Certificate (Nitec)
49
GCE 'O' or 'N' level school leavers

In order that students admitted can benefit from ITE training, it is important that you are physically and medically fit to pursue the courses offered. Applicants with existing physical/medical conditions may be considered for other courses more suitable than the courses offered, where appropriate.

APPLICATION FOR ITE COURSES

April 2010 Intake Advertisements:
11 Jan 2010, The Straits Times
11 Jan 2010, The New Paper

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Please click here for the Academic Calendar for full-time courses.


FULL-TIME HIGHER NATIONAL ITE CERTIFICATE (HIGHER NITEC) COURSES

FULL-TIME HIGHER NATIONAL ITE CERTIFICATE (HIGHER NITEC) COURSES FOR DIRECT ENTRY TO HIGHER NITEC COURSE FOR N(A) STUDENTS

During January 2010 Joint Intake Exercise in December 2009

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are issued with Form N by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or if you are a Singaporean or Permanent Resident without Form N but possess the pre-requisite GCE N(A) qualifications, you can submit your application via Internet. Instructions for Internet application are as follows:

Go to http://www.ite.edu.sg and click on the hotspot 'Application for Full-Time Higher Nitec Courses for January 2010 Intake'.
Click 'Apply Online Now'
Click 'Apply for ITE Courses'.
Click 'ITE Full-Time Education Courses'.
Click 'January Intake Higher Nitec Courses (JIE 'H') Exercise'.
Enter your NRIC/FIN and Birthdate. Click 'I want to submit an application' to logon for application.

You are to check the result of your application at http://estudent.ite.edu.sg.

For more details on January 2010 Joint Intake Exercise, you may also refer to the Admission Booklet (please click here).

 

During 2010 Joint Admissions Exercise in April 2010

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a school candidate who had sat for the 2009 Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations or a Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident with valid Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination results, please submit your application via Internet at www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae. You can log in to apply for courses using your JAE PIN (Form A holders only)/SingPass. If you are a Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident with valid Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examination results who wish to participate in JAE but do not have a JAE PIN/SingPass, you could submit your application at the MOE Customer Service Centre at 1 North Buona Vista Drive. You have to bring with you your Identity Card, original GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate(s)/Result Slip(s) and Secondary School Report Book. An application fee of $7 will be charged for your first application and $10 for amendment made to your submitted application. All JAE application fees incurred will be collected by the institution that you are enrolled in, after the exercise.

If you are an international applicant who had sat for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level Examination as a school candidate before 2009 or have sat for it as a private candidate, please apply at the ITE Customer Service Centre at 10 Dover Drive. You have to bring with you your Student Pass/Dependent Pass, Passport and original GCE 'O' Level Certificate(s)/Result Slip(s).

 

FULL-TIME NATIONAL ITE CERTIFICATE (NITEC) COURSES

During January 2010 Joint Intake Exercise in December 2009

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are issued with Form N by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or if you are a Singaporean or Permanent Resident without Form N but possess the pre-requisite GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' level qualifications, you can submit your application via Internet. Instructions for Internet application are as follows:

Go to http://www.ite.edu.sg and click on the hotspot 'Application for Full-Time Nitec Courses for January 2010 Intake'.
Click 'Apply Online Now'
Click 'Apply for ITE Courses'.
Click 'ITE Full-Time Education Courses'.
Click 'January Intake Nitec Courses (JIE 'N') Exercise'.
Enter your NRIC/FIN and Birthdate. Click 'I want to submit an application' to logon for application.

You are to check the result of your application at http://estudent.ite.edu.sg.

For more details on January 2010 Joint Intake Exercise, you may also refer to the Admission Booklet (please click here).

During April 2010 Joint Intake Exercise in January 2010

HOW TO APPLY
If you are issued with Form J by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or if you are a Singaporean or Permanent Resident without Form J but possess the pre-requisite GCE 'O' or GCE 'N' level qualifications, you can submit your application via Internet. Instructions for Internet application are as follows:

Go to http://www.ite.edu.sg and click on the hotspot 'Application for Full-Time Courses for April 2010 Intake'.
Click 'Apply Online Now'.
Click 'Apply for ITE Courses'.
Click 'ITE Full-Time Education Courses'.
Click 'April Intake (JIE 'O') Exercise'.
Enter your NRIC/FIN and Birthdate. Click 'I want to submit an application' to logon for application.

You are to check the result of your application at http://estudent.ite.edu.sg.

COMBINED RESULTS

SC/PR applicants who wish to combine GCE 'O'/'N' examination results of 2 sittings should bring both result slips and apply over the counter at the campus offering your first choice course.

If you are an international applicant without Form N/J, please see Information for International Students.


For more details on the application procedure, please refer to the Admission Booklet available at the ITE campuses.

For application at the College, you must bring the following documents:

Your NRIC/Passport
Your Examination Results Slip/Certificate
Your ECA/CCA Certificate

For more details on April 2010 Joint Intake Exercise, you may also refer to the Admission Booklet (please click here).

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS EXERCISE

During January 2010 Joint Intake Exercise in December 2009

Application for the Nitec in Beauty Therapy and Nitec in Hair Fashion & Design courses offered at ITE College East are conducted under the Special Admissions Exercise. Interested applicants are to apply personally at ITE College East by the closing date (same closing date as Joint Intake Exercise) during office hours (Mon to Fri, 8 am to 6 pm). Applicants may receive offers from both Special Admissions Exercise and Joint Intake Exercise but they are allowed to accept only one offer. All offers that are not taken up by the stipulated date given will lapse.

Applicants for Nitec in Beauty Therapy and Nitec in Hair Fashion & Design courses will need to possess a strong interest in beauty and wellness and hairdressing industries respectively as well as affinity towards customer service. Shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview and pass a medical examination.

 

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS EXERCISE FOR HIGHER NITEC COURSES FOR APRIL 2010 INTAKE

Dual Certification Course for Higher Nitec in Paramedic & Emergency Care and Nitec in Nursing

Application for admission to the 3-year and 3-month dual certificate course for Higher Nitec in Paramedic & Emergency Care and Nitec in Nursing is ONLY conducted through the Special Admissions Exercise (SAE) administered by ITE College East for those who possess a passion for wanting to save lives and a strong interpersonal, critical thinking and decision making skills.  Applicants who are interested to apply for the course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour appreciation deficiency and may check directly with ITE College East for more information. Shortlisted candidates have to attend and pass an interview.  Due to the special requirements of the healthcare profession and in the delivery of direct patient care, all applicants have to pass a pre-admission medical examination and be free from physical and mental handicap to ensure suitability. Whilst not comprehensive, the following medical conditions will lead to non-acceptance into the course:

Colour-blindnessColour Appreciation Deficiency Uncontrolled DiabetesUncontrolled Diabetes
EpilepsyEpilepsy Uncontrolled HypertensionUncontrolled Hypertension
Legal BlindnessLegal Blindness HBsAg Positive / Hepatitis B CarrierHBsAg Positive / Hepatitis B Carrier

Active TubercolosisActive Tuberculosis

Mobility Restricted (Hindering Performance)Mobility Restricted (Hindering Performance)
Profound DeafnessProfound Deafness Physical Dependence Upon Mobility EquipmentPhysical Dependence Upon Mobility Equipment
Psychiatric ConditionPsychiatric Condition Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive (HIV +ve)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive (HIV +ve)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Uncontrolled AsthmaUncontrolled Asthma  

Interested applicants are to apply personally at ITE College East.

Higher Nitec in Beauty & Spa Management

Besides the JAE, ITE College East also conducts a Special Admissions Exercise (SAE) for those who possess a good service mindset, pleasant disposition and good skin complexion and enjoy working in the beauty and spa industry to apply for Higher Nitec in Beauty & Spa Management. Applicants who are interested to apply for the course may check directly with ITE College East for more information. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview before the final selection. All applicants also have to pass a pre-admission medical examination.

Interested applicants are to apply personally at ITE College East.

 

Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Sport Management)

Besides the JAE, ITE College East also conducts a Special Admissions Exercise (SAE) for those who possess a strong sports background and healthy lifestyle mindset to apply for Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Sport Management). Applicants who are interested to apply may check directly with ITE College East for more information. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview before the final selection.

Interested applicants are to apply personally at ITE College East.

 

Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations

Besides the JAE, ITE College West (Clementi Campus) also conducts a Special Admissions Exercise (SAE) for those who possess a strong affinity towards customer service and have an outgoing personality to apply for Higher Nitec in Hospitality Operations. Applicants who are interested to apply may check directly with ITE College West (Clementi Campus) for more information. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview before the final selection.

Interested applicants are to complete the application form and submit it to ITE College West (Clementi Campus).

 

Higher Nitec in Leisure & Travel Operations

Besides the JAE, ITE College West (Clementi Campus) also conducts a Special Admissions Exercise (SAE) for those who possess the right service attributes and a pleasant disposition, are outgoing and enjoy working in the tourism industry to apply for Higher Nitec in Leisure & Travel Operations. Applicants who are interested to apply may check directly with ITE College West (Clementi Campus) for more information. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview before the final selection.

Interested applicants are to complete the application form and submit it to ITE College West (Clementi Campus).

 

Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising

Besides the JAE, ITE College Central (Bishan Campus) also conducts a Special Admissions Exercise (SAE) for those who possess a passion for designing window and in-store displays to apply for Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising. Applicants applying for this course must ensure that they do not suffer from colour appreciation deficiency. Applicants with partial colour appreciation deficiency may apply. Applicants who are interested to apply for the course may check directly with ITE College Central (Bishan Campus) for more information. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an aptitude test and interview before the final selection.

Interested applicants are to complete the application form and submit it to ITE College Central (Bishan Campus).

 

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS EXERCISE FOR NITEC COURSES FOR APRIL 2010 INTAKE

Application for the Nitec in Beauty Therapy course offered at ITE College East is conducted under the Special Admissions Exercise. Interested applicants are to apply personally at ITE College East by the closing date (same closing date as Joint Intake Exercise) during office hours (Mon to Fri, 8.30 am to 5 pm). Applicants may receive offers from both Special Admissions Exercise and Joint Intake Exercise but they are allowed to accept only one offer. All offers that are not taken up by the stipulated date given will lapse.

Applicants for Nitec in Beauty Therapy course will need to possess a strong interest in beauty and wellness industry as well as affinity towards customer service. Shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview and pass a medical examination.

 

ITE SPECIAL COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCHEME

The ITE Special College Admissions Scheme (SCAS) provides flexibility for ITE Colleges (ITE College Central, ITE College East and ITE College West) to consider students with special talents and achievements, for direct admission into ITE full-time Higher Nitec and Nitec courses.  This will provide applicants under SCAS, the advantage of admission into an ITE College and course of their choice.  The scheme is now open for application for admission to courses for year 2011 intakes.

 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students with special talents and achievements in the following areas may apply for admission into ITE full-time Higher Nitec and Nitec courses under SCAS:

 Areas
Criteria

Sports

Students who have obtained awards or achievements at national or international level

Performing & Visual Arts

Students who have obtained awards or achievements at national or international level

Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Students who have obtained awards or achievements at national or international level, or who have held key role/leadership positions in community

Course-related Skills

Students who have exhibits abilities, talents and interest for course applied through awards and/or personal portfolio

To ensure that students admitted through SCAS will be able to cope with the ITE courses, they are expected to meet the minimum entry requirements of their respective Higher Nitec and Nitec courses based on their GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ level results.  Successful applicants are also expected to pass the colour vision test and/or medical check for admission into selected courses.

See Entry Requirements for Higher Nitec Courses and Entry Requirements for Nitec Courses.

 

SCHEDULE

The key dates for SCAS are as follows:

 Phase
Period

Application Closing Date

Submit by 13 August 2010

Notification of Application Outcome

Mid October 2010

 

APPLICATION

Application is open to final-year secondary school students from the Normal (Technical), Normal (Academic) and ‘O’ level streams, as well as past-year secondary school leavers.  Applicants are advised to submit their application by 13 August 2010, to be considered for admission into the following year's intakes.

Interested applicants may download the Application Form, or obtain a hardcopy of the Application Form, from any of the ITE College campuses during office hours.

Students may apply for up to a maximum of 3 courses offered at each ITE College.  Separate application forms are required for application to the respective ITE Colleges.  Students are to submit their Application Form direct to the ITE College of their choice.  Each ITE College will notify short-listed applicants the interview dates.

 

SELECTION AND OFFER

In selecting the students, ITE Colleges will take into account, their suitability and motivation for admission to the course applied for, based on their CCA records, personal portfolio of achievements and performance at interview.

Final-year secondary school students without their GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ level examination results, and who are selected, will be given a conditional offer of a place in ITE.  Confirmation of admission will be based on students meeting the minimum entry requirements for the selected courses, when the final GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ level examination results are released.  Students, who have applied to more than one ITE College, may receive offers from more than one ITE College.  However, they can accept only one offer.

For more information, please click here for FAQs on the ITE SCAS.

 

TRAINEESHIP SCHEME

HOW TO APPLY:
You are to attend a briefing at the following address before submitting your application:

Customer Service Centre
ITE Headquarters
Podium B,  2nd Storey
10 Dover Drive
Singapore 138683

You must bring the following documents:

NRIC/Passport
Examination Results Slip/Certificate
ECA/CCA Certificate

 

 

ON-GOING ITE STUDENTS

On-going ITE students who wish to seek course transfer to another ITE course are to approach their Class Advisor or Section Head to apply for the transfer and not to submit their application in the intake exercise.

 

NS DEFERMENT

National Service liable persons for full-time courses only:

· Male applicants who will be 19 years old and above (for Secondary 4 Express and Secondary 4 Normal stream students) or 20 years old and above (for Secondary 5 Normal stream students) as at 1 January of the year of admission and are liable for National Service (NS) will have to apply for NS Deferment at the Central Manpower Base (CMPB), Deferment Office.

· Approval must be obtained from MINDEF before you can enroll in the full-time ITE course.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

Customer Service Centre
ITE Headquarters
Podium B,  2nd Storey
10 Dover Drive
Singapore 138683

Tel:  1800 CALL ITE (1800 2255 483)
Fax:  6872 4379
Email:  training@ite.edu.sg. We shall reply to your email within two working days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Last updated on 9 July 2010