Direct Polytechnic Admission Exercise

Polytechnic Preparatory Programme (PPP)

If you are successful in the DPA, you will be required to participate in an eight-week Polytechnic Preparatory Programme (PPP) conducted by the polytechnics between mid-January 2012 to March 2012.

The programme aims to:

  1. broaden your learning experiences
  2. orientate you better to the polytechnic environment
  3. help you to build a stronger foundation in your polytechnic studies

The PPP will include activities such as:

You can also take polytechnic modules during the programme. More details on the PPP can be found on the different polytechnic websites.

Course Fees

The PPP is heavily subsidised by MOE to keep fees affordable. New students admitted to the programme from 1 Jan 2012 will pay per student programme fees of $150 for Singapore Citizens, $250 for Singapore Permanent Residents and $400 for international students. The polytechnics will have schemes available to help those who need financial aid. PPP participants may check with the respective polytechnics for more information on their financial assistance schemes.

Citizenship Fees applicable
Singapore Citizens S$150
Singapore Permanent Residents S$250
International students S$400

The PPP is heavily subsidised by MOE to keep fees affordable. You may check with the respective polytechnics for more information on their financial assistance schemes.