Last Updated: 14 December 2023
Joint Intake Exercise (JIE)
1. Overview
The Joint Intake Exercise (JIE) allows students who have taken the N-Level or O-Level examinations to apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
The JIE includes applications for:
N-Level students
The Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) allows Secondary 4 students in the Normal (Academic) course to take a 2-year Higher Nitec course as an alternative to Secondary 5. Successful applicants have to attend a 10-week preparatory course before the Higher Nitec training.
If you successfully complete the course with the minimum GPA, you will be admitted to the first or second year of a related polytechnic diploma programme.
Courses
Find the courses that you can apply.Who is it for
Normal (Academic) students who have completed the most recent N-Level examinations.
Eligibility for the programme is based on your N-Level aggregate score.
Learn more about DPP and how to apply.
Students who take the 2-year Nitec or 3-year Higher Nitec course can take it under Full-Time Education, or opt for a Traineeship programme.
Traineeship is a structured mode of training that enables you to learn valuable skills in an actual work environment and earn a salary at the same time. Depending on your chosen course, the duration varies from 1 to 2 years. Learn more about it.
Courses
Find the courses that you can apply.Who is it for
Students who have completed the N-Level examinations.
Students who take the 3-year Nitec course with Enhanced Foundation Programme will receive 2 years of training in the programme, before progressing on to the Career Core curriculum in the final year.
In addition to hands-on training, this course aims to strengthen your literacy and numeracy skills and improve your self-confidence and motivation.
Courses
Who is it for
Normal (Technical) students who have completed their N-Level examinations with 0 or 1 passes.
Students who take the 4-year Higher Nitec course with Enhanced Foundation Programme will receive 3 years of training in the programme, before progressing to the Career Core curriculum in the final year.
In addition to hands-on training, this course aims to strengthen your literacy and numeracy skills and improve your self-confidence and motivation.
Courses
Who is it for
Normal (Technical) students who have completed their N-Level examinations with 0 or 1 passes.
O-Level students
Students who take the 2-year Nitec or 3-year Higher Nitec course can take it under Full-Time Education, or opt for a Traineeship programme.
Traineeship is a structured mode of training that enables you to learn valuable skills in an actual work environment and earn a salary at the same time. Depending on your chosen course, the duration varies from 1 to 2 years. Learn more about it.