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Polytechnic Foundation Programme

Get a head start in your Diploma

If you're a Normal (Academic) (N(A)) student looking at entering a polytechnic, then the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) might be the route for you.

The PFP admissions exercise caters to the previous year’s cohort of Secondary 4 N(A) students. PFP sees the five polytechnics setting aside a total of about 1,500 places each year. Republic Polytechnic (RP) offers all our full-time diploma courses under PFP.
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What is PFP@RP?

What is PFP?

PFP@RP is a one-year programme that caters to the top Secondary 4 N(A) students with a practice-oriented curriculum taught by polytechnic lecturers, to better prepare them for entry into the relevant polytechnic diploma courses. Instead of continuing with your ‘O’ Level examinations in Secondary 5, you can join RP as part of this programme to get a head start in your pre-selected diploma course.

As a PFP student, you’ll be offered a provisional place in RP. This means that you will need to pass a set of modules in your foundation year in order to progress into the first year of your chosen course.

The programme will begin in April every year. 

Why join PFP@RP?

On top of enjoying a head start in your chosen course, as a PFP@RP student, you’ll be able to: 

Pursue Your Passion and Interests

Explore Passions and Interests

Pursue your passions and interests as ALL RP courses are available for PFP

Supportive Environment

Enjoy a Supportive Environment

Enjoy the nurturing learning environment and guidance of your RP mentor who has rich industry experience

Learn Practical Skills

Learn Practical Skills

Equip yourself with essential skills such as problem-solving to excel in your chosen course and beyond

Hear What Others Say

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out the video and testimonials below, where our students and alumni share more about their PFP@RP experience.

Testimonials

Xu ZiXuan
 
PFP@RP helped me to overcome my fear of public speaking as an introvert by practising daily presentations before Year 1. Thanks to my lecturers, I became more comfortable with presentations and writing Reflection Journals daily. The PFP experience has equipped me with important communication skills so that I am ready to take on the rigours of the polytechnic studies.
 
Xu Zi Xuan
Diploma in Engineering Design with Business
Fuhua Secondary School Alumna
Austin Seah
 
PFP@RP’s curriculum has gone beyond learning theories in classrooms by training management skills and socio-emotional development in students. Life in RP is dynamic and engaging as we get to work on hands-on projects such as managing events, participating in industry visits, reflecting daily lessons, instilling a strong sense of empathy, and allowing us to form strong bonds amongst schoolmates and the society.
 
Austin Seah Wen Kang
Lee Kuan Yew Award Winner
Diploma in Biomedical Science
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School Alumnus
Aisha Hassan Malik
 
I wanted to jump start my career as soon as I could so PFP@RP was my #1 choice. I learned to step out of my comfort zone, take initiative of opportunities, and hone my critical thinking skills to perform better at work. One of my fondest PFP memories was the pushcart business I created with my peers as part of the PFP learning. The experience has taught me how to manage a business properly – from risk management, controlling finances, to doing business research and analyses.
 
Aisha Hassan Malik
Diploma in Mass Communication
Woodgrove Secondary School Alumna
Loo Jiao Ying, Jolin
 
RP is the reason why I have a seamless transition from studies to joining the workforce. From equipping me with future-ready skills to accumulating works for my portfolio, and offering multiple opportunities such as participation in events and competitions. All these experiences have helped me to gain an edge over my peers. I am thankful to RP because I was able to secure a full-time job after my internship and further my studies at NTU.
 
Loo Jiao Ying, Jolin
Diploma in Media Production & Design
Greenview Secondary School Alumna
Toh Jun Kiat Darren
 
The PFP@RP student leader camp has enabled me to build strong friendships with my peers. It broadened my horizon and improved my leadership and communication skills, which was what made the camp my fondest memory of PFP. The introduction into RP’s daily grading system, Problem-based Learning, and additional foundational knowledge allowed me to gain a head start in my diploma studies and I was able to guide my classmates in Year 1.
 
Toh Jun Kiat Darren
Diploma in Restaurant & Culinary Operations
Bowen Secondary School Alumnus

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