Teacher Training Schemes for ‘O’ Level Holders
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Art and Music Teacher Training Scheme (NAFA)
The Art & Music Teacher Training Scheme is designed for GCE ‘O’ Level holders who wish to become Art or Music teachers in our secondary schools.
This is a 4-year diploma course and students will study for the first 3 years at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) and the final year at the National Institute of Education (NIE).
Students will graduate with a Diploma in Art (Teaching) or a Diploma in Music (Teaching) from NAFA and a Diploma in Art Education or Diploma in Music Education from NIE. Graduates from this scheme will be deployed to teach Art or Music in Secondary schools.
Admission Criteria
- At least 5 GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English as a First Language.
- Music admission: Good grades (e.g. at least Grade 6 Practical and Grade 5 Theory) from acceptable music examination boards or a pass in GCE ‘O’ Level Music. Applicants who are involved in musical groups and play a musical instrument are welcomed to apply. Applicants who are selected after MOE’s interview must also pass NAFA’s music audition.
- Art admission: Good grades in Art at the GCE ‘O’ Levels. Applicants who have external Art qualifications and Art portfolio are welcomed to apply. Shortlisted applicants are expected to present their Art portfolio to the recruitment panel during the interview. Applicants who are selected after MOE’s interview are also required to pass NAFA’s drawing test.
- Male candidates must have completed National Service or have already been granted deferment.
Course Structure
Year 1 to 3 of the course will be held at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Year 4 will be held at the National Institute of Education (NIE).
Course Details
Music (Year 1 to 3)
- Principal Study
- Performance Skills
- Percussion Ensemble
- Instrumental Teaching
- Harmony
- Aural and Sight-Singing
- Form and Analysis
- Composition
- Music and Movement
- Music Technology
- Music History
Art (Year 1 to 3)
- Drawing Skills
- Ceramics
- Printmaking Art
- Digital Photography
- Desktop Publishing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Web Design
- Anatomy
- Art History
In addition, Art and Music students will study pedagogy courses in their 4th year at NIE to prepare them to teach in Secondary Schools.
Please note that the course details serve mainly as a guide and is subjected to changes.
Teaching Level and Subjects
Successful candidates will be deployed to teach Art or Music in secondary schools upon completion of their training in NIE.
Co-curricular Activities (CCA)
All teachers have to undertake CCA as assigned by the school principal.
Teaching Bond
Tuition fees for all trainee teachers are fully paid by the Ministry of Education. The total training period under this scheme is 4 years. While undergoing training at NAFA during the first 3 years, candidates will receive a monthly bursary of $800. During the 4th year at NIE, trainee teachers will receive a monthly salary (inclusive of CPF and year-end bonus). Upon the completion of their NIE training, they will serve a 5-year teaching bond, teaching Art or Music in our secondary schools. A trainee teacher who fails to graduate from NIE or whose service is terminated before fully discharging the teaching bond will have to pay liquidated damages to the Ministry.
Visit the Salary Scale for ‘O’-Level Programmes webpage for more information.
Home Economics Teacher Training Scheme (TP)
The Home Economics Teacher Training Scheme is designed for GCE ‘O’ Level holders who wish to become Home Economics teachers in our secondary schools.
This is a 4-year diploma course and students will study for the first 3 years at Temasek Polytechnic (TP) and the final year at the National Institute of Education (NIE).
Students will graduate with a Diploma in Consumer Science and Technology from TP and a Diploma in Home Economics Education from NIE.
Admission Criteria
- At least 5 GCE ‘O’ Level passes including English as a First Languge, Mathematics, 1 Science subject and 2 other subjects
- Male candidates must have completed NS or have already been granted deferment
Course Structure
Year 1 to 3 of the course will be held at Temasek Polytechnic. Year 4 will be held at the National Institute of Education (NIE).
Course Details
During the 4-year programme, candidates will take courses like Chemistry, Textiles, Maths and Statistics, Food Chemistry and Consumer Education. In addition, candidates will also study pedagogy courses to prepare them to teach in Secondary schools.
Teaching Level
Successful candidates will be deployed to teach Home Economics at the Secondary level upon the completion of their training in NIE.
Co-curricular Activities (CCA)
All teachers have to undertake CCA as assigned by the school principal.
Teaching Bond
Tuition fees for all trainee teachers are fully paid by the Ministry of Education. The total training period under this scheme is 4 years. While undergoing training at Temasek Polytechnic during the first 3 years, candidates will receive a monthly bursary of $800. During the 4th year at NIE, trainee teachers will receive a monthly salary (inclusive of CPF and year-end bonus). Upon the completion of their NIE training, they will serve a 5-year teaching bond, teaching Home Economics in our secondary schools. A trainee teacher who fails to graduate from NIE or whose service is terminated before fully discharging the teaching bond will have to pay liquidated damages to the Ministry.
Visit the Salary Scale for ‘O’-Level Programmes webpage for more information.
Chinese Language Teacher Specialisation Scheme (NP)
The Chinese Language (CL) Teacher Specialization Scheme is designed for GCE ‘O’ Level holders who wish to become CL teachers in our primary schools.
This is a 4-year diploma course and students will study for the first 3 years at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) and the final year at the National Institute of Education (NIE).
Students will graduate with a Diploma in Chinese Studies (Teaching) from NP and a Diploma in Education (Chinese Language Specialization) from NIE.
(More information on the Chinese Language Specialisation Course)
Admission Criteria
- At least C6 for ‘O’ Level English Language as a First Language;
- At least B4 for Higher Chinese Language or A2 for Chinese Language at ‘O’ level
- At least passes in 3 other subjects (excluding CCA):
- Male candidates must have completed National Service (NS) or have already been granted deferment from NS.
Course Structure
Year 1 to 3 of the course will be held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Year 4 will be held at the National Institute of Education (NIE).
Course Details
The core modules for the first 2 years aim to provide them with a strong foundation in Chinese language, culture, history and literature. During the first semester of the final year, they will participate in an immersion programme in Zhejiang University City College (ZUCC),China. During the last semester of the third year, teaching candidates will attend lessons at NIE and undergo a teaching practicum co-ordinated by NIE.
Teaching Level
Successful candidates will be deployed to teach Chinese Language at Primary School level upon the completion of their training in NIE.
Co-curricular Activities (CCA)
All teachers have to undertake CCA as assigned by the school principal.
Teaching Bond
Tuition fees for all trainee teachers are fully paid by the Ministry of Education. The total training period under this scheme is 4 years. While undergoing training at Ngee Ann Polytechnic during the first 3 years, candidates will receive a monthly bursary of $800. During the 4th year at NIE, trainee teachers will receive a monthly salary (inclusive of CPF and year-end bonus). Upon the completion of their NIE training, they will serve a 5-year teaching bond, teaching Chinese Language in our primary schools. A trainee teacher who fails to graduate from NIE or whose service is terminated before fully discharging the teaching bond will have to pay liquidated damages to the Ministry.
Visit the Salary Scale for ‘O’ Level Programmes webpage for more information.