What are the courses offered by TP?
- What are the courses offered by TP?
For information on the Aggregate Type & Relevant Subject(^) required for the respective courses, please click here.
Country Requirements:
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Application Guide for Foreign/International Qualification Holders (DAE-Foreign)
Overview
Foreign or International Qualification holders (including Returning Singapore Citizens) may apply for admission through the following pathways:
Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE-Foreign):
- The DAE-Foreign allows applicants with foreign or international qualifications (including Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) who are not eligible to participate in the JAE, EAE and JPAE to apply for the TP course of their interest.
Documents Required for Submission
Applicants to submit the following documents here.
1. Identification card and/or Passport
Singapore Citizens |
Photocopy of Singapore NRIC (front and reverse side) |
Singapore Permanent Residents |
Photocopy of Singapore PR NRIC (front and reverse side) and passport |
Foreigners |
Photocopy of identity card and passport (if any) |
2. Certified true copy of your country’s national detailed examination results and certificate.
No. |
Qualifications |
Supporting Documents |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Malaysia (UEC) |
UEC results slip |
2 |
Malaysia (SPM) |
SPM results slip |
3 |
China (NCEE) |
Year 2023 NCEE detailed results with indication of |
4 |
IGCSE/ GCSE |
Statement of results |
5 |
Others |
Detailed examination results and certificate awarded |
Note: Results should be submitted with information of the subject maximum score and grading scheme/scale. A notarized English translation is required if the qualification/ results is printed in a language other than English.
Entrance Tests
The harmonised entrance tests are jointly organised by the five Polytechnics in Singapore. Applicants may be shortlisted to sit for the entrance tests for English and/or Mathematics and/or Science if they meet the Minimum Entry Requirements of the course applied for.
Shortlisted applicants will receive an email invitation for Entrance Tests by 6 December 2024. The Online Entrance Tests will be held on 22 January 2025.
Syllabus
| English | Mathematics | Science |
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Sample Entrance Test Papers
| English | Mathematics | Science |
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English Entrance Test Sample Paper
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Biology Entrance Test Sample Paper |
Applicants applying with any of the following 5 qualifications are not required to sit for the entrance tests:
- IGCSE
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Year 12
- Malaysia SPM
- Malaysia UEC
- Brunei Cambridge GCE O-Level
Notification of Application Results
Please refer to the respective release of application outcome period listed in the table above. Applicants may check their application outcome (application status) through the Online Applicant Portal*.
* Applicants who have provided a valid email address in their application may expect to receive an auto-generated email when there is a change in their application status.
If the application status is “Under Consideration”, it means we are still processing the application. Please continue to check online until the final outcome is either “Successful” or “Unsuccessful”.
Successful Applicants
Successful applicants will receive an e-Enrolment Package to confirm their acceptance of the offer through Online Applicant Portal. Please refer to Course Acceptance and Enrolment for more information.
The period between receiving the e-Enrolment Package and the online course acceptance can be as short as 1 or 2 days. It is important that successful applicants do not delay the acceptance of the offer through the Online Applicant Portal.
Medical Requirements & Support for Students with Special Educational Needs
Information on Medical Requirements can be found here (PDF: 92KB).
Special Educational Needs
For enquiries on support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), applicants may refer to SEN website.
Which Admissions Exercise do I qualify for? When and how do I apply?
- Which Admissions Exercise do I qualify for? When and how do I apply?
Can I apply for admission while I am serving my NS in Singapore?
- Can I apply for admission while I am serving my NS in Singapore?
I am an International Student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information? Also, what do I need to know before applying to TP?
- I am an International Student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information? Also, what do I need to know before applying to TP?
How many intakes are there per year?
- How many intakes are there per year?
Can I combine my GCE ‘O’ Level results to apply for admission?
- Can I combine my GCE ‘O’ Level results to apply for admission?
I failed my GCE 'O' Level English. Can I still apply?
- I failed my GCE 'O' Level English. Can I still apply?
I failed my GCE 'O' Level Maths. Can I apply or appeal?
- I failed my GCE 'O' Level Maths. Can I apply or appeal?
What are my chances of getting into the course of my choice?
- What are my chances of getting into the course of my choice?
I am an IP Year 4 student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?
- I am an IP Year 4 student. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?
I have obtained an IB Diploma. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?
- I have obtained an IB Diploma. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?
I have received my GCE ‘A’ Level examination results. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?
- I have received my GCE ‘A’ Level examination results. Where can I find out about application/admission-related information?
Contact Details
For enquiries related to DAE (Foreign)
Email: isohotline@tp.edu.sg
- admissions@tp.edu.sg
- 67804201
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8.30 am to 6:00 pm (Mon to Thu)
8.30 am to 5.30 pm (Fri)
Closed on Sat, Sun & Public Holidays -
Student Services
Temasek Polytechnic
Admin Block 9, Level 2 (Lift Lobby C)
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
