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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Common ICT Programme

Experience the highlights of our courses and narrow down your interests before deciding your preferred diploma from the School of Infocomm. Conducted during the first year of study, the programme will expose you to real-world issues and will help to build solid technical skills that will eventually form the foundation of your studies in the field of ICT.

Course code : R58
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 14-26
Course duration : 3 years
At the end of Semester 2, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

Students admitted to this course must ensure that they satisfy the requirements of the respective diplomas before they can be streamed to the respective courses.

Learn more on:

Course details

Field of study Information and Digital Technologies
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Design, Engineering and Technology cluster

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:
  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA
1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the 2nd group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Creative 3D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Exercise & Sports Science
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-6

Course modules

General modules
  • Innovation and Practice
  • Effective Workplace Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  • Singapore, the World and I
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
  • Designing Your Life (Future Ready I)
  • Designing Your Impact
Discipline modules
  • Programming Fundamentals I
  • Introduction to Business Process and Automation
  • Software Development Process
  • Database Systems
  • Programming Fundamentals II
  • Operating Systems and Networking
  • IT Security and Management
  • Mathematics for Computing

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.