2024/2025 JAE

The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) is conducted in January 2025 after the release of GCE O-Level results. (2024/2025) JAE

Eligible applicants can apply for admission to JC, MI, polytechnics and ITE by submitting your online application through the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS).

What to Look Out For

If you have taken the 2024 O-Level examinations, you will receive an email on your eligibility to participate in the JAE on the afternoon of O-Level results release day.

If you are eligible for JAE, the same email will include Form A which has:

Your gross aggregate scores for aggregate types of JC, MI, polytechnic and ITE.

The courses that you are eligible to apply in the JAE.

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Options for Post Secondary Education

• JC (2-year A-Level course or IB diploma programme)

A-Levels emphasize depth in specific subjects, while the IB promotes a more holistic approach with additional components like Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (EE).

Who Should Choose: Ideal for students aiming for local or overseas university education, especially those who excel academically and enjoy a structured environment.

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• MI (3-year A-Level course)

Millennia Institute offers a three-year A-Level programme, providing students with more time to grasp the curriculum compared to the two-year JC system. The pace is more gradual, making it suitable for those who need additional time for academic development.

Who Should Choose: Best for students who prefer a less intensive pace while still pursuing the A-Level route.

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• Polytechnics (3-year diploma programme)

Polytechnics focus on hands-on, industry-oriented education. Students earn a diploma in specific fields like engineering, business, design, or media. Courses often include internships to prepare students for the workforce.

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Who Should Choose: Perfect for those who prefer practical learning and wish to enter the job market early or pursue specialized degrees.

• ITE (2-year Higher Nitec course)

ITE provides vocational training in diverse fields like hospitality, engineering, and IT, focusing on practical skills. The Higher Nitec is a two-year course that may lead to polytechnic admission or direct employment.

Who Should Choose: Suitable for hands-on learners who prefer technical skills and seek a more direct route to the workforce or further studies.

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Result of application (*dates)

If posted to a JC or MI course

You will report to the school on the morning of Wednesday, 5 February 2025 (tentative), in your secondary school uniform.

If posted to a polytechnic course

You will receive an email with the enrolment instructions by end February.

If posted to an ITE course

You will receive an email with the enrolment instructions on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 (tentative).

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