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Pathway Explorer (SEC 2028) v2.7

Explore how your Sec 3 & 4 subject bands (G1, G2, G3) open doors to Junior College, Polytechnic, ITE, and Arts Institutions under Full SBB. Fully aligned with official MOE 2028 PSE admission criteria. This is NOT an MOE webapp.

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CONFIGURATION

Subjects & Results

Choose subjects, their levels (G3 G2 G1), and pass/fail to evaluate pathways.

STEP 2 • ELIGIBILITY

Post-Secondary Pathways

Explore pathways matching your subject combination and grades.

G3 to G2 Grade Conversion (Poly, PFP & ITE 2-Yr)

G3 / O-LevelA1 · A2 · B3B4 · C5 · C6D7E89
G2 / N(A)-Level12345 (ITE only; not Poly/PFP)

G3 Grade 9 and G2 Grade 5 & 6 cannot be used for ELR2B2 (Poly) or ELMAB3 (PFP).

Official ITE 3-Year Aggregate Points Scale (MOE 2028)

ITE Points1 Point2 Points3 Points4 Points5 Points
G3A1 to D7E89——
G21, 2, 3456—
G1ABCDE

CCA Bonus: Excellent = -2 pts, Good = -1 pt off gross aggregate score for posting.

5th Year Secondary (Sec 5) MOE 2028 Criteria

Pathway ConditionMOE Full SBB Eligibility Requirement
Criterion 1 (≥3 G3 Passes)≥ 3 G3 Passes, and not qualifying for JC, MI, or Poly (e.g. net ELR2B2 ≥ 23)
Criterion 2 (≤2 G3 Passes)≤ 2 G3 Passes & (Gross ELMAB3 ≤ 21 OR ELB3 ≤ 14 OR MAB3 ≤ 14 at G2)
All-G3 Subject ProgressionRequires Gross ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (at least Grade 5 at G2 for all subjects)

Mother Tongue Language (MTL) at Post-Sec

PathwaySubject MER CheckAggregate Computation
JC & MI✓ G1 A–D, G2 1–5, G3 A1–D7, or HMTL A1–E8 (offers MTL 'B' if G1)✕ All L1R4 subjects must be G3
Poly DiplomaNot required for most diplomas✕ B2 allows G2 or G3 MTL (Grades 1–4)
PFP (Foundation)Not compulsory✕ Only G2/G3 MTL (Grades 1–4)
ITE 2-Yr / 3-Yr✓ G1 A–D meets subject MER✓ Fully counted (1–5 ITE points)
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Stage 1: Foundational Practice

Island Title

Institution
Study Duration
3 Years
Cumulative Years
3 Years from Sec 4
Qualification & Role
Role
💰 Salary, Stipends & Sponsorship

📘 What You Will Learn & Attachments

🎯 SEC 2028 Minimum Entry Requirements (MER)

🩺 Nursing Career Pathway: Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse & Degree

If a student qualifies for the 3-Year Higher Nitec pathway, Singapore offers a structured, progressive career ladder from an Enrolled Nurse (EN) up to a Registered Nurse (RN) and a University Degree. No student is locked out of a nursing career!

Stage 1 • Duration: 3 Years

ITE 3-Year Higher Nitec in Nursing

Campus: ITE College East (School of Health Sciences)

  • Year 1: Broad-based foundational healthcare and biological science modules.
  • Years 2 & 3: Core nursing specialization, high-tech simulation ward practice, and extensive hospital postings.
  • Outcome: Graduate with Higher Nitec in Nursing; eligible to register with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) to practise as a licensed Enrolled Nurse (EN).
Stage 2 • Duration: 2 to 3 Years

Diploma in Nursing → Registered Nurse (RN)

Two distinct pathways to upgrade to a Registered Nurse (RN):

  • Route A: Full-time Polytechnic Diploma at NYP or NP (2 to 3 years). With GPA ≥ 3.0, graduates qualify for advanced placement into an accelerated 2-year or 2.5-year route.
  • Route B: ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) in Nursing (3 years). Work as an Enrolled Nurse earning full salary while fully sponsored for part-time diploma training!
Stage 3 • Duration: 2 to 3 Years

University Degree in Nursing (Optional)

Institutions: National University of Singapore (NUS) or Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT).

  • Programme: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Duration: 2 to 3 years (diploma graduates receive credit exemptions).
  • Outcome: Direct progression to Senior Staff Nurse, Nurse Clinician, Nurse Educator, or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN).

📊 Total Years & Career Milestone Summary

Stage / Qualification Duration Cumulative Years Career Milestone
ITE 3-Year Higher Nitec in Nursing 3 years 3 years Enrolled Nurse (EN)
Polytechnic Diploma / ITE Work-Study Diploma 2 – 3 years 5 – 6 years Registered Nurse (RN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Optional) 2 – 3 years 7 – 9 years Staff / Senior Nurse / APN
💡 Did You Know? Public healthcare clusters (SingHealth, National Healthcare Group, and NUHS) offer full sponsorship packages and monthly training allowances. For Enrolled Nurses, the ITE Work-Study Diploma lets you earn full pay while the hospital pays for your diploma!

Overview of Post-Secondary Admissions

POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS
Taking at least 3-Yr Higher Nitec2-Yr Higher NitecNAFA (NFP) Arts Inst.Poly (PFP)Poly Year 1 Millennia Inst.Junior College
5 G3 subjects✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
4 G3 + 1 G2✓✓✓✓✓✓
5 G2 subjects✓✓✓✓
4 G1 subjects✓✓*

*Students offering 4 G1 subjects enter Year 1 of 3-Year Higher Nitec and can qualify for an accelerated 2-year route based on Year 1 Sem 1 exam results.

Reference: MOE Post-Secondary Admissions Overview Reference
For more information: MOE Full Subject-Based Banding Resources

Glossary of Terms (MOE 2028 Admissions Framework)

SEC
Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (taken at the end of Secondary 4 from 2027/2028 under Full SBB).
G1, G2, G3
General 1, 2, and 3 under Full SBB. G3 is Express standard, G2 is N(A) standard, and G1 is N(T) standard.
L1R4 (JC & MI)
All 5 subjects must be taken at G3 level. Gross L1R4 ≤ 16 for JC, ≤ 20 for MI. G3 English A1–C6 and Math A1–D7 compulsory. Max 3 ordinary bonus points (CCA + HMTL + Affiliation) plus 2 LEP bonus points.
ELR2B2 (Poly Year 1)
English + 2 Relevant + Best 2 other subjects. EL, R1, R2, B1 use G3 grades; B2 can be G2 or mapped from G3 (grades 1–4). Net score ≤ 22 (Nursing ≤ 24) after CCA deduction. G3 grade 9 and G2 grades 5 & 6 cannot be used.
ELMAB3 (PFP & ITE 2-Yr)
English + Mathematics + Best 3 other subjects using G2 equivalent grades. PFP requires gross ELMAB3 ≤ 12 (grades 5 & 6 barred). 2-Year Higher Nitec requires gross ELMAB3 ≤ 19 (G3 9 mapped to 5 and G2 6 can be used for aggregate).
ITE 3-Year Point Scale
Official MOE conversion: G3 A1–D7 / G2 1–3 / G1 A = 1 pt; G3 E8 / G2 4 / G1 B = 2 pts; G3 9 / G2 5 / G1 C = 3 pts; G2 6 / G1 D = 4 pts; G1 E = 5 pts. CCA Bonus: 1 or 2 pts deducted for net aggregate score.
5th Year Secondary (Sec 5)
Eligible under MOE Full SBB if meeting Criterion 1 (≥3 G3 passes, not qualifying for JC/MI/Poly) OR Criterion 2 (≤2 G3 passes with gross ELMAB3 ≤ 21, ELB3 ≤ 14, or MAB3 ≤ 14 at G2). Gross ELMAB3 ≤ 19 allows offering all subjects at G3 in Sec 5.
G1 Mother Tongue
Grade A to D satisfies the subject entry requirement for JC and MI (students will offer MTL 'B'). It cannot be computed into L1R4, ELR2B2, or PFP aggregates, but counts 1–4 points for ITE 3-Year Higher Nitec.
MTL 'B'
A pre-university Mother Tongue syllabus at JC and MI with greater emphasis on practical listening and spoken skills, offered to students who took G1 Mother Tongue in secondary school.
Gross vs Net
JC (≤16), MI (≤20), PFP (≤12), and ITE 2-Year (≤19) use gross scores for admission eligibility. Poly Year 1 (≤22) uses net aggregate after deducting up to 2 CCA bonus points.
HMTL
Higher Mother Tongue Language (G3). Passing both G3 English and HMTL awards 2 bonus points for JC admission when English is L1 (capped at 3 total bonus points).
Science at our school
Our school offers Double Science (split into 2: Chemistry, Physics, Biology) and Combined Science. Triple Science is not offered.
Computing & Business
Our school offers Computing across G1, G2, and G3 levels. Computing directly qualifies as a relevant subject for Polytechnic Information & Digital Technologies diplomas (ELR2B2-C), ITE Infocomm courses (R1B3-B), and counts towards JC/MI L1R4. Business (EBS) is offered at G1 level.
Enrolled Nurse (EN)
A licensed healthcare professional registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) via the ITE 3-Year Higher Nitec in Nursing (College East). ENs deliver vital patient care and can upgrade to Registered Nurse via Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Work-Study Diploma.
Registered Nurse (RN)
A professional nurse registered with SNB after completing a Polytechnic Diploma in Nursing, ITE Work-Study Diploma, or University Degree.
Work-Study Diploma (Nursing)
A 3-year fully sponsored upgrading diploma by ITE in partnership with public healthcare clusters. Enrolled Nurses work full-time earning a regular monthly salary while completing part-time diploma training to upgrade to Registered Nurses.
Project Attribution

Credits & Acknowledgements

This educational planning tool builds upon foundational Full SBB post-secondary evaluation models, significantly expanded for Secondary 2 streaming and goal-oriented pathway planning.

Evan Liao

Sec 2 Adaptation, Feature Engineering & UI
  • Reverse Planning Engine: Designed the destination-first explorer with course cluster bubbles, search filters, course requirements inspector, side-by-side comparison table, and 1-click subject combination injector.
  • Sec 2 Subject Combi System: Engineered dynamic elective selectors, Core Science split logic (Combined vs Pure Double Science with limit validation), and multi-band Computing (G1–G3) based on own school needs.
  • Healthcare & Nursing Ladder: Created the structured career progression module mapping Enrolled Nurse (ITE) to Registered Nurse (Poly / Work-Study Diploma) and University degrees.
  • Interactive In-Text Glossary: Developed the live text-annotation engine and hover/touch definition tooltip system.
  • UI & Mobile Responsive Overhaul: Built the dark glassmorphic interface, sample combination presets, and the mobile 3-tab navigator.

Mathew Lim

Original Prototype & Core Evaluation Architecture
  • Core Algorithmic Model: Conceived the initial Post-Secondary Pathway Explorer prototype evaluating Full SBB G1/G2/G3 passes against post-secondary pathways.
  • Grade Mapping Architecture: Established the foundational conversion logic mapping G3 fail grades (D7/E8) to G2 pass equivalents.
  • Admissions Data Baseline: Formulated the baseline eligibility data structures for JC, MI, Poly Year 1, PFP, and Higher Nitec.
Institutional Frameworks: Admission requirements and aggregate scoring criteria (L1R4, ELR2B2, ELMAB3, R1B3) are based on official guidelines from the Ministry of Education (MOE), SEAB, Singapore Nursing Board (SNB), and respective post-secondary institutions.
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