Republic Polytechnic

prospective students

our courses

learning at RP

our campus

student life activities

admissions information

•	entry qualifications
•	eligibility for diplomas
•	acceptance of offer
•	cut-off points for courses
•	reservation of places for NS men

overseas applicants

•	acceptance of offer
•	entrance assessment information

further studies

fees

•	course fees
•	Tuition Grants by MOE
•	modes of payments
•	financial schemes
•	administrative fees for withdrawal/deferment/ absenteeism

scholarships/bursaries

•	study awards
•	scholarships

frequently asked questions

Learning @ Republic Polytechnic

Play Video (English)

Play Video (中文)

16 MB, requires Windows Media Player

Admission (Non-Singapore Academic Qualifications) AY2009

Applicants must submit their application forms online, together with scanned copies of the required documents (Academic qualifications, passport/ID, IELTS test report form), by 9 February 2009*. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered for admission.

Applicants who are planning to sit for their IELTS should register for their examination by 26 January 2009 (at the latest) as the IELTS exam scores are usually released within 2 weeks from the date of the test.

*Please note that the closing date has been revised in the admissions schedule for 2009. Students are advised to browse through the admissions webpage for the latest information.

Applications are invited from prospective students with non-Singapore academic qualifications for admission to diploma programmes commencing in April 2009.

Applicants are requested to take note of the recognized academic qualifications listed below, as applicable.

Countries and Recognised Certificates
Malaysia
a) Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)	SPM / SPMV Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/322) or Communications English [Grade: A1 – C6 ] E. or A. Mathematics [ Grade: A1 – C6 ] Any relevant Science subject [ Grade: A1 – C6 ] Any other 2 subjects [Grade: A1 – C6 ] STPM General Paper (English Medium) or SPM Bahasa Inggeris (Paper 122/322) or Communications English [ Grade: 1 - 6 ] Mathematics [Grade: A - E] Any relevant Science subject [ Grade: A - E ] UEC English Language [ Grade: 1 - 6 ] Mathematics [Grade: 1 - 6 ] Any relevant subject [ Grade: 1 - 6 ] UEC Vocational English Language (Applicants with Industrial English are encouraged to attend an English Preparatory Course and will in addition, may have to sit for an entrance test) [ Grade: 1 - 6 Mathematics [Grade: 1 - 6 ] One of the following relevant subjects [Grade: 1 - 6 ] Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
b) Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV)
c) Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
d) Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
e) Unified Examination Certificate - (UEC Vocational)
*No entrance assessment or IELTS is required for applicants with Malaysia qualifications.

2) Indonesia
a) Senior High School and National Final Evaluation Examination (SMA or SMU Ebtanas)	SMA or SMU (Year 12) English: 6 Mathematics and relevant subjects: 7 Overall score based on 7 subjects should be at least 46
Applicants with good SMU2 (Completed Year 11) results may apply and will be considered accordingly.

3) China
a) National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) (Gao Kao)	NCEE (Gao Kao) Eligible for admission to Tier 2 China universities English: 60% Mathematics and relevant subject: 65%
Applicants with good completed (Senior High School) Year 11 results may apply and will be considered accordingly.

4) India
Secondary School Certificate (Year 10) from: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (IS CE ) The Central Board of Secondary Education Examinations (CBSE) Maharashtra State Board Kerala Board Gujarat Board Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination Board of Anglo-Indian School Leaving Certificate Examination, Tamil Nadu. Otherwise, the Senior Scholl Certificate (Year 12 is required)	Secondary School Certificate (Year 10) English: 70% Mathematics and relevant subject: 80% Overall score for 5 subjects should be at least 80% Senior School Certificate (Year 12) English: 70% Mathematics and relevant subject: 75% Overall score for 5 subjects should be at least 70%

5) Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka GCE “O” Level Certificate	Sri Lanka GCE “O” Level English: Distinction Mathematics and Science subject: Distinction Any other 2 subjects: Credit

6) Myanmar
a) Basic Education High School (BEHS)	BEHS English: 60% Mathematics and relevant subject: 75% Overall score for 5 subjects should be at least 70%
b) Basic Education with some University education (UBEHS)	UBEHS English: 60% Mathematics and relevant subject: 70% Overall score for all subjects taken in best exam year at University should be at least 70%

7) Vietnam
a) Completed Year 12 High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination	Completed Year 12 High School Graduation Certificate of National Examination English: 6 Mathematics and relevant subjects: 7 Overall average mark for 5 subjects should be at least 7
Applicants with good completed Year 11 results may apply and will be considered accordingly.

8) Philippines
High School Diploma	High School Diploma English: 85% Mathematics: 85% Any relevant Science subject: 85% Overall score based on 5 subjects should be at least 85%

9) Brunei
Brunei General Certificate Education "O" Level *No entrance assessment or IELTS is required for applicants with Brunei qualifications.	Brunei GCE “O’ Level English [Grade: A1 – C6 ] Mathematics [ Grade: A1 – C6 ] Any relevant Science subject [ Grade: A1 – C6 ] Any other 2 subjects [Grade: A1 – C6 ]

10) Other International Qualifications
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) / International General Certificate of Secondary Educations (IGCSE) *No entrance assessment or IELTS is required for applicants with GCSE/IGCSE qualifications.	GCSE/IGCSE English [Grade: A - C ] Mathematics [ Grade: A - C ] Any relevant Science subject [ Grade: A - C ] Any other 2 subjects [Grade: A - C ]

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma *No entrance assessment or IELTS is required for applicants with IB qualifications.	(IB) Diploma English: 5 out of 7 Mathematics: 5 out of 7 Any relevant Science subject: 5 out of 7 Overall score based on 5 subjects should be at least 25

In addition to the above listed academic qualifications, you may also apply if you possess other qualifications (such as Government-administered Secondary School/High School examinations) that are equivalent to the Singapore- Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Levels.

Applicants using non-Singapore qualifications to apply for admissions to Republic Polytechnic fall under the category of “DAE (Foreign)”. Applicants must submit their applications online.

Please click here for online applications.

Important Information

Applicants with a minimum score of overall band score of International English Language Testing System ( IELTS) 5.0 are preferred. However, the scores do not automatically exempt a shortlisted candidate from the entrance assessment. For more information on IELTS, click here.
Applicants without IELTS have the option to take an entrance assessment as part of the selection process.

For Entrance Assessment information, click here.
Achievements in co-curricular activities (e.g. As a leader in arts/sports club, as a senior member of a uniform group, etc.) will be viewed favorably in your admissions application.
Your chances of success in gaining admission will depend on the strength of your qualifications and the number of places available in each diploma. Please email Enquiry_DAEforeign@rp.sg for enquires

Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to withdraw an offer, de-register students who make false statements, or those who have withheld any information in their applications. Republic Polytechnic also reserves the right to withdraw any diploma programmes, alter its curricula, and amend the scale of fees or any other information with prior notice.