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Republic Polytechnic

Working Adults

Working adults with relevant experience can apply to RP diplomas through EAE or DAE. Admission is based on merit and course vacancies.

Last updated 27 February 2026
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Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

If you have at least two years of relevant work experience, you can apply for a full-time diploma course through the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE). If you’re already a student looking to change courses, you should apply via the Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE).

Click here to learn more about the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

If you’re a working professional looking to pursue a full-time diploma at RP, the DAE is your pathway to apply using your work experience.

Admission is based on merit and available vacancies in each course.

Who can apply

You are eligible to apply if you have work experience and meet the minimum entry requirements (MER) for your applicant type below:

Working Adult

You must:

  • Be a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR)

  • Have at least two years of full-time work experience relevant to the diploma courses you’re applying for

  • Check this guide [PDF, 165 KB] for examples of relevant job roles and work experience

Part-time (PT) ITE Holder

You must meet one of these:

  • Higher Nitec with GPA ≥ 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant work experience

  • Nitec with GPA ≥ 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant work experience

WSQ Holder

You must:

  • Hold a WSQ Diploma (or higher) qualification with at least one year of relevant work experience

Choosing a course

With so many options, it’s normal to feel unsure about what to pick. Here's how to start:

DAE application timeline for Working Adult, PT ITE & WSQ Holder 

The DAE application schedule is as follows:

  • 14 January – 19 January 2026

You’ll need to apply online through the DAE Application Portal. Follow our step-by-step user guide here [PDF, 974 KB]. 

You can indicate up to 3 course choices in your application.

You are required to submit a short write-up about your relevant experience in areas related to the course(s) you’re applying for.

Tip: Check your details and course selections carefully before submitting — you won’t be able to edit your application after it’s submitted.

What happens after you apply

1. Posting results

You’ll receive the outcome of your DAE application directly to the email address you provided in your application by 31 March 2026.

2. Online enrolment

If you’re successfully posted to RP, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to complete your online enrolment.

Click here for enrolment details.