Application through the Ministry of Education
Candidates can apply for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme through the Ministry of Education, Singapore. Successful applicants will be provided sponsorship by the Ministry and will have to abide by Ministry’s terms and conditions. Application for admission must be made online through the Ministry of Education website at http://www.moe.gov.sg/teach

Direct Application to NIE
Candidates can apply for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programme directly to NIE on a full fee-paying basis. Application forms can be downloaded from the website at http://www.nie.edu.sg/foundation/admissions

Application Closing Date
The programme commences in July. Although applications are accepted throughout the year, it is advisable to submit applications early to be considered for admission.

Entry Requirements for the PGDE Programme

To be considered for admission, applicants should have at least a degree from the Nanyang Technological University, the National University of Singapore or other universities whose degrees are acceptable to the education service of Singapore.

Other special requirements include the following:

• a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering to teach Design and Technology at secondary school level;
   

• GCE ‘O’ Level passes in English, Mathematics and any  Science Subject for teaching general subjects at primary school level;
   

• an interest and ability in Physical Education and sports as well as pass a Physical Proficiency Test to teach Physical Education;
   

• a five-minute audition for applicants shortlisted to teach Music at secondary school level.  The audition will include at least one of the following: performance of prepared pieces on first and/or second instruments; sight reading on first instrument; sight singing; harmonising a simple melody on piano; or improvising a simple piece.
   

• an art-focused interview for applicants shortlisted to teach Art at secondary school level.

Applicants may be required to sit for the Entrance Proficiency Test and other tests.

NO STUDENT TEACHER MAY PURSUE CONCURRENTLY ANY PROGRAMME OF STUDY AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION OF LEARNING WHEN ENROLLED AS A FULL-TIME STUDENT TEACHER AT THIS INSTITUTE.