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General Education (Sec 1N to GCE 'N'/'O' Level)

Attain academic qualifications from Secondary One Normal (Academic) to GCE 'O' level.

Last updated 16 September 2025

The General Education (GE) Programme provides opportunities for adult learners to upgrade their academic qualifications from Secondary One Normal (Academic) to GCE 'O' level.

Registration

The 2025 GE intake is closed. The next GE intake is tentatively scheduled in Jan 2026.

STEP (Skills Training & Enhancement Portal) is a one-stop portal to manage all course applications for continuing education and training across ITE and the 5 polytechnics. 

For company-sponsored applications, please onboard to STEP first, then log in to STEP Company Portal using your company’s Corppass.

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Course structure and schedule

Course fees and funding support (General Education)

Entry requirements (General Education)

Secondary 1 Normal (Academic)

Secondary 2 Normal (Academic)

Secondary 3 Normal (Academic)

Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) / GCE 'N' Level

Secondary 5 Normal (Academic) / GCE 'O' Level

GE vacation date

Mon 16 Jun - Sun 22 Jun 2025

Examination

Sec 1N to Sec 3N

Sec 4N and Sec 5N

  • Students are required to register for GCE 'N' / 'O' level examinations as private candidates

  • Singaporeans are to register with ITE; and PR/International students are to register directly with SEAB

Study centres

Classes are conducted at the following ITE Colleges and CET centres:

Opening hours

  • Monday to Friday: 6.45pm to 9.45pm

  • Saturday/Sunday: 9.00am to 12.00pm or 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Application for Trainer

Suitable candidates with NIE qualifications and relevant teaching experience at secondary schools may apply as part-time trainers in the GE Programme. Please submit your application with supporting documents.