The course entry criteria varies depending on the qualification you possess.
Students holding GCE 'O' or 'A' Levels (Singapore Cambridge), Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) or ITE qualifications, please refer to www.sp.edu.sg for admission procedure.
To find out about the entry criteria relevant to your qualification, please select from the list below:
Completed and obtained the minimum English, Maths and a Relevant subject grades (in 1 sitting) for the respective courses. Please refer to entry requirement for respective courses. A 'B' average would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application.#
English must be taken as a first language. Applications using
English as a 2nd language will not be considered.
#Please note:
GCSE/IGCSE grades A to C is comparable to GCE 'O' levels grades 1 to 6.
GCSE/IGCSE grade D is comparable to GCE 'O' levels grade 7
Completed IB Diploma (Middle Years Programme is not considered): Minimum Grade 4 (1st Language) or Grade 5 (2nd Language) for English is required except for Media & Communication and Applied Drama & Psychology courses where a Grade 5 (1st Language) or Grade 6 (2nd Language) for English is required. Minimum Grade 5 for Maths and a Relevant subject . The overall aggregate should be at least 22 (based on 5 subjects including English, Maths & the Relevant subject).
- Completed Year 10
Obtained from:
- Indian Certification of Secondary Education (ICSE) issued by Council for the Indian Certificate Examinations
- Central Board of Secondary Education Examinations (CBSE)Completion of year 10 School Certificate with
- minimum grade of B1 for English, A2 for Mathematics and A2 for a Relevant Subject, B1 for 2 other subjects
Obtained from:
- Indian Standard 10 (State and other Boards apart from ICSE and CBSE)
- Completion of Year 10 School Certificate with minimum scores of 80% for English,90% for Mathematics and 90% for a relevant Subject, 80% for 2 other Subjects and overall for 5 subjects of at least 85%.
- OR
- Completed Year 12
Obtained from:
- Senior School Certificate with minimum scores of 70% for English, 75% for Mathematics, 75% for a Relevant subject and 70% in 2 other subjects. The overall for 5 subjects should be at least 70%. This applies to all Examination Boards.
- Applicants fulfilling the above qualification criteria will be required to sit for entrance tests in English (written), Mathematics and Science organised by SPI.
SMA UAN / STTB SMA / SMA / SMU Ebtanas
Completed Senior High School (Year 12), passed the Evaluation Examination (SMA or SMU Ebtanas) or STTB SMA or SMA Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN) attaining minimum scores of 6 for English, 7 for Maths & 7 for a Relevant Subject and 6 for the remaining subjects. For SMA UAN, the minimum overall score based on 6 subjects including English, Maths and Relevant subject should be at least 40. For STTB SMA or SMA/ SMU Ebtanas, the overall score based on 7 subjects should be at least 46.
Applicants fulfilling the above qualification criteria will be required to sit for entrance tests in English (written), Mathematics and Science organised by SPI.
Gao Kao* (also known as National College Entrance Examination (NCEE)
Must meet 2011 Tier 2 China University admission cut-off points as well as obtained a minimum score of 60% for English; 60% for Mathematics, 60% for a Relevant Subject (Combined Science/Combined Arts) and 60% for 2 other subjects (or 60% for 1 other subject if NCEE has only 4 subjects).
Gao Kao taken in Jiangsu*
Must meet Jiangsu Province 2011 Tier 2 China University admission cut-off points as well as obtained a minimum score of 60% for English, 60% for Mathematics, a grade B for a Relevant subject (Science/Arts) and a grade B for other subjects.
* Applications only open to students holding 2012 NCEE results.
NCEE students from the Arts stream and students who did not take the relevant Science subject in NCEE would not be eligible for Engineering/Technology courses.
高考 (NCEE)**
符合2012二批录取分数线, 同时达到
- 英文: 60%
- 数学: 60%
- 一门相关科目: 60% (综合理科 / 综合文科)
- 其他2项科目: 60% （如NCEE只有4项科目，只需1科）
江苏省高考 (NCEE)**
符合江苏省2011二批录取分数线, 同时达到
- 英文: 60%
- 数学: 60%
- 一门相关科目(综合理科 / 文科): B
- 其他科目: B
**只招收持有2012年高考成绩的学生。
Applicants fulfilling the above qualification criteria will be required to sit for entrance tests in English (written and oral), Mathematics and Science organised by SPI.
Basic Education High School (BEHS)
A minimum overall score of 70% for 5 subjects as well as a minimum score of 60% for English and 75% for Mathematics, 75% for a Relevant Subject and 60% for 2 other subjects.
Applicants fulfilling the above qualification criteria will be required to sit for entrance tests in English (written), Mathematics and Science organised by SPI.
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (O.L.) Examination
A minimum overall of 70% (grade B average) is required for 5 subjects as well as minimum score of grade C (60%) for English, grade A (75%) for Maths & a Relevant Subject and grade C (60%) for 2 other subjects.
| Score | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| 75% - 100% | A | Distinction |
| 65% - 74% | B | Very Good Pass |
| 50% - 64% | C | Credit |
| 35% - 49% | S | Pass |
| 0% - 34% | F | Fail |
Applicants fulfilling the above qualification criteria will be required to sit for entrance tests in English (written), Mathematics and Science organised by SPI.
Completed Maw 6 (Year 12)
A minimum grade point of 2.0 (60%) for English and 3.0 (70%) for Mathematics, 3.0 (70%) for a Relevant subject and 2.0 (60%) in 2 other subjects. An overall 3.0 (70%/Good) minimum is required.
Applicants fulfilling the above qualification criteria will be required to sit for entrance tests in English (written), Mathematics and Science organised by SPI.
Completed Year 12 High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination
An overall average mark of at least 7 and minimum scores of 6 for English, 7 for Mathematics, 7 for a Relevant subject and a 6 for 2 other subjects.
Applicants fulfilling the above qualification criteria will be required to sit for entrance tests in English (written), Mathematics and Science organised by SPI.
Will be assessed based on its equivalence to the GCE 'O' or 'A' Level examinations
Applicants will most likely have to sit for entrance tests in English (written and oral), Mathematics, and Science organised by SPI.
Notes:
1. The English Entrance Test may be waived for applicants who offer the following:
- TOEFL score
Paper Based (TOEP) Computer Based (TOEC) Internet based (TOEI) Minimum score: 550 213 79
Applicants who are submitting TOEFL score, please request Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send the result directly to Singapore Polytechnic. (Singapore Polytechnic's code: 8510) Applicants must sit for the English entrance test if the official results from ETS are not received by Singapore Polytechnic 3 days before the entrance tests.
- IELTS score
Minimum overall score 6.0 Minimum score for reading and speaking 6.0
2. The following can be offered in support of application:
- SATI score
Minimum score: Verbal - 560, Math - 600
- SATII score
Minimum score: Physics/Chemistry - 600
Applicants who are submitting SATI or SATII score, please request College Board to send the official score report directly to Singapore Polytechnic. (Singapore Polytechnic's code: 5648) Applicants must sit for the English entrance test if the official results from College Board are not received by Singapore Polytechnic 3 days before the entrance tests.
3. | Submission of TOEFL, IELTS, SATI or SATII scores does not automatically exempt a shortlisted applicant from the entrance tests. |
4. Relevant Subject differs with course choice.
5. All applicants have to sit for entrance tests in English, Mathematics and Science unless notified by SPI.