OVERVIEW
Students who possess international qualifications may be considered for admission into our Full-Time Diploma Courses. The minimum entry requirements and application procedures are listed below.
APPLICATION DATES
| S/N | Qualification | Application
Period | Notify Entrance
Test @
| Outcome
Date |
|---|
| 1 | All International Qualifications | 21 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 | By 2 Dec 2024 | By 1 Apr 2025 |
| 2 | SPM / STPM | 21 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 | By 2 Dec 2024 | By 1 Apr 2025 |
| 3 | UEC | 21 Oct - 1 Nov 2024 | By 2 Dec 2024 | By 1 Apr 2025 |
| 4 | International Baccalaureate (IB)* | Jan 2025 | Not Applicable | By 1 Apr 2025 |
| 5 | GCSE / IGCSE / GCE (non Singapore-Cambridge) | 23 Jan - 3 Feb 2025 | Not Applicable | By 1 Apr 2025 |
* Application will typically open upon the release of the examination results.
@ If applicable.
SP may consider your school-based results if your national exams/results have been delayed due to the pandemic situation. Candidates are required to sit for Online
Entrance Tests. Should there be sufficient candidates, SP may conduct online Entrance Tests in neighbouring home countries.
Interested applicants may complete the electronic application form (E-Form) and submit the required supporting documents (Refer to
How to Apply for details) by the application deadline. Should the qualifications be printed in a language other than English, please provide an English translation.
Returning Singaporeans
Must have completed at least Year 10. Application will be assessed on a case by case basis. Qualification attained must be equivalent to the GCE 'O' Level Certificate.
- Minimum grade B for English
- Minimum grade B for Mathematics
- Minimum grade B for the relevant subject
- Minimum grade B for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
Brunei
General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Levels
For entry requirements, please refer to the individual course pages: Full-Time Courses.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Minimum score of 3 for English
- Minimum score of 3 for Mathematics
- Minimum score of 3 for the relevant subject
- Minimum score of 3 for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
India
| Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) - Year 10
| - Minimum 70% for English
- Minimum 70% for Mathematics
- Minimum 70% for the relevant subject
- Minimum 70% for 2 other subjects
|
| Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) - Year 10 |
| Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year 12) |
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science.
Indonesia
National Final Evaluation Examinations
- Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN)
- Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
- SMU Ebtanas
| - Minimum score of 7 for English
- Minimum score of 7 for Mathematics
- Minimum score of 7 for the relevant subject
- Minimum score of 7 for 2 other subjects
|
| High School Results (from 2021 onwards) | - Minimum score of 70% for English
- Minimum score of 70% for Mathematics
- Minimum score of 70% for the relevant subject
- Minimum score of 70% for 2 other subjects
|
| High School Year 11 Semester 2 results |
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
Malaysia
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Please check individual course pages for more details (for consideration of entry into 3-year or 2-year diploma courses). Click here: Full-Time Courses
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Please check individual course pages for more details (for consideration of entry into 3-year or 2-year diploma courses). Click here: Full-Time Courses
Myanmar
Basic Education High School (BEHS)
- Minimum 70% for English
- Minimum 70% for Mathematics
- Minimum 70% for the relevant subject
- Minimum 70% for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
New Zealand
National Certificate in Educational Achievement - Level 2
- Minimum 'A' for English
- Minimum 'Merit' for Mathematics
- Minimum 'Merit' for the relevant subject
- Minimum 'Merit' for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in Mathematics and Science.
Philippines
High School Diploma (Year 12)
- Minimum 85% for English
- Minimum 85% for Mathematics
- Minimum 85% for the relevant subject
- Minimum 85% for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
People's Republic of China
| National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) or 'Gaokao'
| - Minimum 60% for English
- Minimum 60% for Mathematics
- Minimum 60% for the relevant subject
- Minimum 60% for 2 other subjects
|
| Senior Middle 2 Semester 2 results |
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science.
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Singapore
Integrated Programme (IP)
Students from Integrated Programme (IP) Schools in Singapore who have completed the equivalent of Sec 4 as well as those who have graduated from IP schools can be considered for admission.
Eligibility is similar to GCE 'O' level (please refer to
Full-Time Courses). Eligible candidates will be assessed based on their school performance, recommendations, tests and / or interviews.
Sri Lanka
| Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination
| - Minimum grade B for English
- Minimum grade B for Mathematics
- Minimum grade B for the relevant subject
- Minimum grade B for 2 other subjects
|
| Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination |
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
Thailand
Mathayom (MAW6) - Year 12
- Minimum Grade Point of 3.0 (70%) for English
- Minimum Grade Point of 3.0 (70%) for Mathematics
- Minimum Grade Point of 3.0 (70%) for the relevant subject
- Minimum Grade Point of 3.0 (70%) for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
United States
Year 12 High School Diploma
- Minimum grade B for English
- Minimum grade B for Mathematics
- Minimum grade B for the relevant subject
- Minimum grade B for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in Mathematics and Science.
Vietnam
Year 12 High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination
- Minimum score of 7 for English
- Minimum score of 7 for Mathematics
- Minimum score of 7 for the relevant subject
- Minimum score of 7 for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
GCSE/IGCSE/GCE (non Singapore-Cambridge)
GCSE/IGCSE/GCE (non Singapore-Cambridge)
For entry requirements, please refer to the individual course pages: Full-Time Courses
A 'B' average overall would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application. We only accept English as 1st Language.
Note: IGCSE / GCSE Grades A to C is comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade D is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7.
(For those with new IGCSE / GCSE Grades 9 to 1, Grades 9 to 4 would be comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade 3 is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7).
International Baccalaureate (Local and Overseas)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Year 12
- Minimum Grade '5' for English (Standard Level)
- Minimum Grade '5' for Mathematics (Standard Level)
- Minimum Grade '5' for 1 relevant subject (Standard Level)
- Minimum Grade '5' for 2 other subjects (Standard Level)
Other Qualifications not listed above
Other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, but should generally have the following:
Completed High School (Year 12)
- Minimum grade B for English
- Minimum grade B for Mathematics
- Minimum grade B for the relevant subject
- Minimum grade B for 2 other subjects
Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test
in English, Mathematics and Science.
Notes:
- For enquiries, please email to contactus@sp.edu.sg.
- The polytechnic reserves the right to amend the information provided without prior notice. Those residing overseas offered entrance tests in Singapore have to make their own arrangements if they wish to sit for the test. The above closing dates still apply.
- Meeting the minimum entry requirements is not a guarantee that a candidate will be shortlisted or selected. Shortlisting / selection will depend on competition for limited course vacancies in the year of application.
- Those offering GCE / GCSE / IGCSE qualifications will be assessed fully on this qualification and no entrance tests will apply. It cannot be used in combination with any other qualification for entrance test subject exemption.
- An applicant is deemed to have attained a sufficient level of Proficiency in the English Language if he / she attains a TOEFL minimum score of 78 [internet-based], or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 6.0 (overall and for all the components) or passes our English Language entrance test. Our English entrance test is only offered to selected / shortlisted applicants.
Please also note that TOEFL scores must be received directly from ETS (Educational Testing Service) otherwise it will not be considered. (The code for Singapore Polytechnic: 8510).