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Work-Study Diploma

The ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) integrates classroom learning with on-the-job training, providing graduates with practical experience and a nationally recognized diploma.

Last updated 27 August 2025

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Recruit and retain talent with the ITE Work-Study Diploma
Who can participate in the programme?
Benefits and funding support for employers
Programme fees and costs

Recruit and retain talent with the ITE Work-Study Diploma

The ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) Programme offers a valuable opportunity for organisations to develop talent pipelines and enhance succession planning. This scheme allows businesses to recruit skilled ITE graduates and provide them with a blend of on-the-job and classroom training.

Who can participate in the programme?

The programme is open to ITE Nitec and Higher Nitec graduates with two to four years of foundational skills, who will join your organisation as full-time employees while pursuing their Diploma studies. This approach allows participants to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios, enhancing their learning experience. Additionally, in-service workers nominated by participating companies, who have substantial experience and wish to further their academic qualifications, are also eligible, providing opportunities for skills enhancement and career advancement.

Benefits and funding support for employers

Employers can attract, recruit, and retain work-ready staff through the ITE WSDip Programme. This partnership enables companies to develop their existing workforce, provide career advancement opportunities, and boost productivity and overall business performance. Moreover, eligible employers can access funding support of up to $15,000 per participant.

List of benefits and funding support

Category

Allowances and grants

Details

Capability Building

Mentorship Allowance

$5,000 per trainee upon completion of at least 50% of the course

OJT Blueprint Development Grant

$5,000 per blueprint for a unique job role

(one-time claim per course)

Administrative

Administrative Grant

$4,000 per trainee upon completion of at least 50% of the course

Recurrent / Opportunity Cost

Overseas Attachment Grant

Reimbursement of up to 90% of actual cost, capped at $8,000 per trainee

*Overall Cap for Employer is $15,000 per eligible trainee

Programme fees and costs

Programme Fees and Off-JT Training Material Costs are sponsored by the employer. Payment of course fee will be made in three tranches at the beginning of each academic year.

Programme fees and costs

AY 2025 intake

Singapore Citizen

Singapore
Citizen
SC >= 40

Singapore
Permanent Resident 

Total Programme Fee*
(Inclusive of prevailing GST)

$3,776.85 per trainee

$2,538.07 per trainee

$10,195.86 per trainee

Off-JT Training Material Costs

$250 - $700 per trainee
(only applicable to selected WSDip courses and on reimbursement basis)

* All fees are subsidised and subject to revision.

Notes:

1. Billing and Payment

  • Programme Fees are billed in three annual 3 tranches, at start of each Academic Year.

  • Companies are responsible for paying the Programme Fees for their sponsored employees.

  • Year 1 Fees include a one-time Administration Fee of $59.95 (inclusive of 9% GST).

2. Programme Fee Policy

  • Full Academic Year Programme Fees apply once programme commences.

  • Programme Fees are non-refundable, non-cancellable, and not subject to pro-ration if sponsored employee withdraws from the Programme during the Academic Year.

3. Citizenship Status and Fee Adjustments

  • Programme Fees are based on the sponsored employee's citizenship status at the start of each Academic Year.

  • For changes to Singapore Citizen (SC) status:

    • If documentation is submitted to ITE before the Academic Year starts: Fees will be adjusted to SC rates for that Academic Year.

    • If documentation is submitted to ITE after the Academic Year starts: SC rates will apply from the next Academic Year.

4. General information

  • Programme Fees are subject to annual revision

  • Programme Fees reflect significant government subsidies

  • LTVP+ holders are not eligible for government subsidies

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For more details on the WSDip courses that may be relevant to the job role you are providing, please click here.