Education & Career Guidance

Book an appointment with the ECG Counsellor to get guidance on post-secondary options, subject choices, and career planning.

Last updated 10 July 2026

The ECG Counsellor is usually available every Monday and Wednesday, and sessions will be conducted at the Meeting Room (next to the ECG Corner @ the Atrium).

To discuss any of the following, please book appointment slots that are during your recess / lunch breaks / free periods or after your curriculum hours.

Raising self-awareness (VIPS, RIASEC, etc.)
Subject combination (e.g. Sec 2 / JC)
Post-Secondary options / pathways
Preparation for different Admission Exercises, e.g. JIE, JAE, DSA-JC, EAE, etc.
Factors to consider in ECG planning
Any other ECG related questions

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ECG resources and portals for post-secondary planning

Resource	Remarks
MySkillsFuture (Secondary School)	A one-stop ECG portal with information and tools for students
O-level Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)	O-levels Post-sec options, entry requirements, aggregate, etc
ITE Courses	List of all ITE Courses
CourseFinder	List of all ITE & Polytechnic Courses
ITE Early Admissions Exercise (for N/O-level students)	Applicable to all graduating students
Poly Early Admissions Exercise (for O-level students)	Applicable to ‘O’-level students
Poly EAE FAQ	FAQ for Poly EAE (Important: read if you are considering EAE)
Direct School Admission – Junior Colleges	Applicable to ‘O’-level students
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)	Applicable to 4NA students
NAFA Foundation Programme (NFP)	Applicable to 4NA students
Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP)	Applicable to 4NA students
Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)	Admission to the five polytechnics for Nitec & Higher Nitec students
IBDP Curriculum	International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum
MyCareersFuture	A portal with career-related content
Singapore Industry Landscape	ECG Portal to explore the world of work
Schoolbag Website	An online publication by MOE for education news, school features and tips.
The Next Step Forward (e-book)	Stories of students and the pathways they have chosen
What’s Next (After PSLE, ‘N’/’O’/’A’-level)	Applicable to all graduating students
Post-Secondary Education Options	Applicable to all graduating students
Post-Secondary Education Institutions	Overview of Post-Secondary Education Institutions (PSEIs)
Where to After Secondary School?	Overview of the Post-Secondary Education Landscape
Scholarships	Learn about the different merit-based awards and scholarships
Committee for Private Education	Resources for students considering private education