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[Audio] Warmly Welcome H E Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan Ambassador Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Singapore 1 July 2026 A very warm welcome to Your Excellency Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Singapore..

[Audio] Overview of Polytechnic Sector There are multiple pathways to post secondary education. Polytechnic education is a popular choice among secondary school leavers. Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong IconExperience » V-Collection » Office Building Icon Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong Singapore Education System | Ingel Soong Realistic mortar board hat with golden tassel. university graduation black hat. academic education symbol, high school bachelor headware. | Download on Freepik | University graduation, Graduation stickers, Graduation hat 2 YEARS 2 to 3 YEARS INSTITUTE OF technical EDUCATION (I-T-E--) OTHerS 3 Y-E-A-R-S polytechnic Junior College (J-C---) EMPLOYMENT & lifelong learning 3 to 4 Y-E-A-R-S university Secondary School >50% GCE ‘O’ level graduates were posted to the polytechnics in Joint Admissions Exercise (J-A-E--) 16 to 17 years old To set the context for our discussion, it is helpful to look at how Singapore's post secondary education landscape is structured. Our national philosophy centers on creating multiple, flexible pathways tailored to the diverse strengths, talents, and aspirations of our students. Rather than a rigid, single track system, young Singaporeans can choose from academic junior colleges, specialized arts institutions, the Institute of Technical Education, and our polytechnics. Notably, more than 50% of our GCE 'O' level graduates are posted directly to polytechnics through the Joint Admissions Exercise. This makes polytechnic education a prominent, highly sought after choice for students transitioning at age 16 to 17, reflecting public confidence in practice oriented, career ready post secondary education..

[Audio] The polytechnics are spread across the island and collectively offer a variety of industry relevant courses Clusters 9 Health Sciences Humanities Information & Digital Technologies Maritime Studies Media & Design Applied Sciences Built Environment Business & Management Engineering Republic Polytechnic 1954 1963 1990 1992 2002 Common Entry Programmes (C-E-P--) Pre Employment Training (P-E-T--) Diplomas ~62000 Total Enrolment for Polytechnics The polytechnic landscape has evolved strategically alongside Singapore's economic transformation over the past several decades. Geographically distributed across the island, each institution has a distinct heritage and institutional focus. Our journey began with the establishment of Singapore Polytechnic in 1954, laying the groundwork for technical education in the early days of nation building. This was followed by the founding of Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 1963. As Singapore's economy modernized and expanded into new manufacturing and service sectors, Temasek Polytechnic was established in 1990, followed closely by Nanyang Polytechnic in 1992 as the fourth institution, which introduced Teaching Factory Concept methodologies to the sector and Republic Polytechnic in 2002, which introduced problem based learning methodologies to the sector. Together, these five institutions form a robust network of applied learning. Delving deeper into the scale and structure of our polytechnic sector, our five institutions currently support a total enrolment of approximately 62000 full time students. To cater to the dynamic demands of a modern economy, the sector collectively offers 169 Pre Employment Training Diplomas. These diplomas span across nine distinct academic clusters: Applied Sciences, Built Environment, Business & Management, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Information & Digital Technologies, Maritime Studies, and Media & Design. Furthermore, to help students who may be uncertain about their precise career path upon entry, we offer Common Entry Programmes. These allow students to spend their initial semesters exploring foundational modules across multiple disciplines before making an informed choice on their preferred specialization..

[Audio] Hallmarks of Polytechnic Education A Polytechnic education is a practical choice for students pursuing careers in various industries Practical & Skills Based Learning Projects, Internships & Work Attachments Industry Relevant Curriculum Holistic Development Diverse Specialisations Lifelong Learning What defines the quality and impact of a polytechnic education? It is anchored by six core hallmarks that guide our pedagogy and student life. First is practical and skills based learning, where students spend significant time in state of the art laboratories and workshops rather than just lecture halls. Second is projects, internships, and structured work attachments immerse students in real world environments, often solving live industry problems. Third is an industry relevant curriculum designed hand in hand with corporate partners to ensure our syllabi match current workplace realities. Fourth, we emphasize holistic student development, nurturing character, leadership, and global readiness through co curricular activities. Fifth, we offer diverse specializations that allow deep technical competence. Finally, we instill a foundation for lifelong learning, preparing graduates to continuously upskill in a rapidly changing technological landscape..

[Audio] Our Economic Development Board (E-D-B--) Roots Industry centric D-N-A J-S-I F-S-I Set up in 1992 as the 4th Polytechnic Mr Lin Cheng Ton, our Founding Principal a former Director of Manpower Development Division at E-D-B Japan Singapore Institute French Singapore Institute Transferred to N-Y-P in 1993 to form the School of Engineering G-S-I German Singapore Institute To illustrate how these principles translate into institutional identity, let us look closely at Nanyang Polytechnic, established in 1992. N-Y-P was built with a unique, deeply embedded industry centric D-N-A--. Our founding principal, Mr Lin Cheng Ton, previously served as the Director of the Manpower Development Division at Singapore's Economic Development Board (E-D-B--). This leadership connection meant that right from its inception, N-Y-P was strategically aligned with national economic strategies and industrial manpower needs. A pivotal moment in our history occurred in 1993, just a year after our founding, when three premier, bilateral advanced training centers—the French Singapore Institute, the German Singapore Institute, and the Japan Singapore Institute—were transferred directly to N-Y-P--. These institutes became the foundational bedrock of our School of Engineering, injecting global best practices, advanced manufacturing techniques, and rigorous international engineering standards directly into our academic framework. In summary, Singapore’s polytechnic sector remains deeply committed to bridging education and industry, ensuring our youth are equipped with both practical capabilities and a mindset of continuous growth..

[Audio] Thank You Thank you very much for your time, your attention, and your engagement today, Your Excellency. I would now be delighted to open the floor for any questions or further discussion..