# General Entry Requirements

**Source**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/admissions/undergraduate-education-admissions/general-entry-requirements
**Parent**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/admissions/undergraduate-education-admissions

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| Important notice: The University is not represented by any third parties and/or agents. All applications must be submitted directly to the University on its official application portals. |

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#### Entry Requirements

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| Ministry of Education (MOE) Sponsored Students | This programme primarily accepts candidates who hold either GCE 'A' Levels or polytechnic diplomas. More information about the programme can be found at <https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teaching-scholarships-sponsorships/moe-teaching-scholarships-full-term>.  This programme also admits returning teachers with NIE Diploma qualifications, Certificate of Education and NIE's Advanced Diploma qualifications. Candidates who cannot qualify for the Undergraduate programmes using their NIE Diploma qualifications or Certificate in Education can pursue an Advanced Diploma in Education. The required grades for the Advanced Diploma for entry into our Undergraduate programmes and for more information on the admission requirements, for Advanced Diploma, you may refer [here](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/programmes/professional-programmes/professional-development-programmes-courses/advanced-diploma-programmes). |
| International Students | International students seeking prospective employment with mainstream schools in Singapore can visit the MOE website at <http://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/> for more information on teaching as a career in Singapore.   International students may also seek admission into NIE's programmes through the Full-Fee Paying scheme. Information on the **Full-Fee Paying** **scheme** is enclosed in the  on Full-Fee Paying scheme. |
| Full-Fee Paying Students | Full-fee paying students are not bonded to the MOE and pay full tuition fees.  For more details, please check the [Frequently Asked Questions](/nie/admissions/itp-faqs/full-fee-paying-faq) (FAQs) |

#### Entry Requirements

Prospective students need to meet certain requirements for a successful application into the SSM programme. Admission interviews are conducted on a selective basis and non-academic achievements will also be considered. Athletes may wish to apply for admission
into the programme through the University's Aptitude-based Admissions (ABA) scheme.

Read more on the most Frequently Asked Questions about the SSM programme.

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| Application Group | Requirements |
| Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level | H1 level pass in Mathematics or GCE 'O' level equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics |
| Diploma awarded by a local Polytechnicin Singapore | A polytechnic diploma (regardless of specialization) from Nanyang Polytechnic,NgeeAnn Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic  GCE 'O' level in Additional Mathematics preferred. Those who do not meet the Maths requirement but can show potential may be called up for interviews and considered on a case-by-case basis  Graduates from certain diploma programmes from Republic Polytechnic's School of Sports, Health and Leisure are considered for direct entry admissions into second year of the SSM programme |
| Singapore Sports School Diploma Programmes | International Baccalaureate Diploma  Diploma in Business Studies  Diploma in Sports and Leisure Management   Student-athletes are encouraged to apply for Aptitude-Based Admissions (ABA); an admission scheme for applicants with exceptional talents and/or outstanding achievements beyond schools’ co-curricular activities, subject to a minimum level of academic competence. |
| International Baccalaureate | Mathematics at standard level |
| NUS High School Diploma | Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics |
| International Qualification | Completed at least 12 years of general education  Additional Mathematics at Junior High School level / Mathematics at IB standard level |

#### Admission Notice

Find out more about application dates, admission procedures and fees at the  website.