Im a 18 year old guy who is currently studying in ITE higher nitec. 1st year.
Retaking my Os as a private candidate this year.
May i know that if im able to enroll into a polytechnic after i've gotten my results? Can i be given deferment still?.
Originally posted by Exdusty:Im a 18 year old guy who is currently studying in ITE higher nitec. 1st year.
Retaking my Os as a private candidate this year.
May i know that if im able to enroll into a polytechnic after i've gotten my results? Can i be given deferment still?.
U can only deferred when u enter Poly before 18....after that cannot. U can only study poly after NS.
Erm.. Then how come some of those ITE to polytechnic people at the age of 20 still in year 1 can still carry on studying.
Originally posted by Exdusty:Erm.. Then how come some of those ITE to polytechnic people at the age of 20 still in year 1 can still carry on studying.
Maybe they repeat, you have to ask them....
They are not repeaters. I've confirmed it with my friends.
My case is kind of similar to this guy 1.
http://www.sgforums.com/forums/1390/topics/207004
I read on my deferment letter last time, it says.
5b. Repeat GCE 'O' level course (only 1 repeat is allowed) or pursue GCE 'A' level course in a Ministry of Education (MOE) approved private school on a full-time basis (day classes)
So i guess im given another chance afterall??
Not that im scared of army. Just that i work so hard this time wanting to pass my "O"s with flying colours.. I seriously don't wish another thing happen that stop me from going to polytechnic.
Originally posted by Exdusty:I read on my deferment letter last time, it says.
5b. Repeat GCE 'O' level course (only 1 repeat is allowed) or pursue GCE 'A' level course in a Ministry of Education (MOE) approved private school on a full-time basis (day classes)
So i guess im given another chance afterall??
Not that im scared of army. Just that i work so hard this time wanting to pass my "O"s with flying colours.. I seriously don't wish another thing happen that stop me from going to polytechnic.
You can always applied but no garantee.....
Source: www.ns.sg
Register for NS - General Information
Deferment for Full-time Studies
Under the Enlistment Act, NS liable persons are enlisted at the earliest opportunity upon turning 18 years old. For those who are studying, MINDEF does allow some flexibility for them to complete their full-time studies up to the GCE 'A' Level or Polytechnic Diploma (or their equivalent), both locally and overseas, before enlisting for NS.
Local Studies
GCE 'A' Level Studies
NS liable persons will be granted deferment for GCE 'A' Level studies (and its equivalent) if they are able to commence the course before 19 years old (for Secondary 4 Express Stream students) or 20 years old (for Secondary 5 Normal Stream students) as at 1st January of the course commencement year.
Exceptions may be considered for students who do not meet these deferment cut-off ages, but are able to gain admission into Junior Colleges and Centralised Institutes.
NS liable persons may be granted deferment to pursue GCE 'A' level studies at private schools registered with MOE if they are able to commence their courses before 18 years old as at the date of course commencement.
Persons who have obtained less than 3 H2 passes (excluding Knowledge & Inquiry) or failed in GP in one sitting of the GCE 'A' Level examination will be allowed further deferment to repeat their GCE 'A' Level studies on a full-time basis, subject to one repeat only.
Polytechnic Diploma Studies
NS liable persons will be granted deferment for Polytechnic Diploma studies (and its equivalent) if they are able to commence the course before 19 years old (for Secondary 4 Express Stream students) or 20 years old (for Secondary 5 Normal Stream and Institute of Technical Education students) as at 1st January of the course commencement year.
Equivalent diploma courses would include those offered by the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), the La Salle-SIA College of the Arts and the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC).
Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Certificate Studies
NS liable persons will be granted deferment for NITEC or Higher NITEC courses if they are able to commence the course before 19 years old (for Secondary 4 Express and Normal Stream students) or 20 years old (for Secondary 5 Normal Stream students) as at 1st January of the course commencement year.
Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Diploma Studies
NS liable persons who completed NITEC in Precision Engineering and Higher NITEC in Mechanical Engineering, will be granted deferment for Technical Engineer Diploma (TED) programme if they are able to commence the course before 20 years old as at 1st January of the course commencement year. They will be granted deferment to complete the academic phase and be enlisted for full-time NS. Thereafter, they can commence the work experience required for the course.
GCE 'O' and 'N' Level Courses
NS liable persons will generally be granted deferment to pursue GCE 'O' and 'N' level courses at government, government-aided or independent secondary schools.
NS liable persons may be granted deferment to pursue GCE 'O' or 'N' level courses at private schools registered with MOE if they are able to commence their courses before 18 years old as at the date of course commencement.
An extension of deferment may be granted for those who wish to repeat their GCE 'N' or 'O' level studies on a full-time basis, subject to one repeat only.
Private Courses
NS liable persons will generally be granted deferment to pursue full-time courses at private institutions (not leading to a degree qualification) if they are able to commence the course before 18 years old as at the date of course commencement.
Overseas Studies
NS liable persons will be granted deferment for overseas studies (up to GCE 'A' level or Polytechnic Diploma or their equivalent) if they are able to commence the course before 17 and a half years old as at the date of course commencement. They will be required to apply for an exit permit for overseas trips of 3 months and longer and will be required to furnish a bond of $75,000 or an amount equivalent to 50% of the combined annual gross income of both parents for the preceding year, whichever is higher.
Application for Deferment
NS liable persons may apply for deferment online at the NS portal (http://www.ns.sg) during NS registration and pre-enlistment documentation.
Those applying for deferment to pursue local studies may be randomly selected to furnish documentary proof for verification. If selected, they will be required to submit to CMPB a letter from their school certifying their enrolment, their course of study as well as their course commencement and completion dates.
Those applying for deferment to pursue overseas studies must submit to CMPB a letter from their school certifying their enrolment, their course of study as well as their course commencement and completion dates. In addition, they must submit their parents' Income Tax Notices of Assessment (both local and overseas) for the preceding year.
Those who subsequently wish to pursue or switch to a new course or institution must seek prior approval from CMPB.
Notes: The information provided in this website are general guidelines. For further details, you may wish to contact the MINDEF eServices Centre at [email protected] or Tel: 1800-3676767 (eNSNSNS).