Last Updated: 08 Jan 2025
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
2. Eligibility criteria
You will need a raw ELMAB3 score of 12 points or better, excluding CCA bonus points. There will also be subject-specific requirements.
If you have taken the O-Level examinations for some subjects
If you have sat for any subjects at the 2024 O-Level examinations, or Mother Tongue at the 2023 O-Level examinations, you may convert the O-Level grades to compute your ELMAB3 aggregate score.
The following conversion will be used:
| O-Level grade | Aggregate point for PFP |
| A1 to B3 | 1 |
| B4 to C6 | 2 |
| D7 | 3 |
| E8 | 4 |
- A Grade 9 at O-Level would not count towards your ELMAB3 aggregate score. If you have taken the same subject at both the N-Level and O-Level examinations, the better grade will be used to compute your ELMAB3 aggregate score to determine eligibility.
- Eligibility to apply for the PFP does not guarantee admission. Admission is subject to the availability of vacancies, and in open competition with other eligible applicants based on merit. Learn more about the eligibility requirements.