Direct Admissions Exercise
The Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE) is administered by Ngee Ann Polytechnic to allow applicants whose qualification types are ineligible under JAE and JPAE to apply for admission to our full-time diploma courses.Prospective applicants whose national exams have been cancelled or deferred due to COVID-19 may still submit an application, which may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
They should submit proof that they had registered for the national exams along with their application. Applicants may be required to sit for additional tests or assessments as required by the polytechnic. Overseas candidates must make their own travel arrangements to and from Singapore if they wish to sit for the entrance examination. For the latest covid-19 travel advisory, please visit https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg
1. Can I apply?
International qualification holders, including Returning Singaporeans, can apply for admission under the DAE.For Returning Singaporeans only: Returning Singaporeans are required to have completed at least Year 10 of High School with:
- English: Minimum Grade B
- Mathematics: Minimum Grade B
- 1 relevant and 2 best subjects: Minimum Grade B
You must be holding one of the following international academic qualifications and meet the respective Minimum Entry Requirements in the table below.
For qualifications where English is not a compulsory subject, the following alternative English Language proficiency minimum scores can be considered:
- IELTS with minimum score of 6 or
- TOEFL Internet-Based Test with minimum score of 78 or
- IGCSE English as a First Language with minimum grade C
Issued by any of the following examination boards:
- Cambridge
- Edexcel
- Oxford AQA
Minimum Entry Requirements
- English as a First Language: Minimum Grade C
- Mathematics: Minimum Grade C
- 1 relevant subject and 2 best subjects: Minimum Grade C
Minimum Entry Requirements
All requirements to be for Year 12 Standard Level:
- English: Minimum Grade 5
- Mathematics: Minimum Grade 5
- 1 relevant and 2 best subjects: Minimum Grade 5