Entrance Test

1. The Online Entrance Test is jointly organised by the five Polytechnics in Singapore, and will be held on 22 Jan 2025.
2. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to sit for English / Mathematics / Science tests (where applicable).
3. Applicants applying with these qualifications are not required to take any tests:
   • Brunei’s General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Levels
   • IGCSE (English as first language)
   • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
   • Malaysia's SPM/UEC
4. Applicants may also be exempted from the English Test with these qualification(s):
   • Year 12 English Language subject from native English-speaking countries (USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand):
     • Minimum score: 70% 
   • IELTS / IELTS Indicator / IELTS One Skill Retake Criteria:
     • Minimum overall score: 6.0
     • Minimum score of 6.0 for every individual assessment component (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking)
   • TOEFL (iBT) / TOEFL iBT ® Special Home Edition Criteria:
     • Minimum score: 78
5. Please note that an Entrance Test fee is payable for each paper. Refer to DAE Entrance Test Information (PDF, 0.1MB) for details.
6. Below are the syllabus and sample papers for the various entrance tests: