N-level results to be released on Dec 18

 between 2.30pm on Dec 18 and 5pm on Dec 22.

They may also apply using physical forms available at the visitor centres of the three ITE colleges. They should make an appointment with the respective colleges before going there to get the forms.

ITE posting results will be released at 9am on Dec 26 via its portal. Those who receive an offer should respond through the portal by 11.59pm on Jan 2, 2026.

Those who wish to apply for the Direct-Entry-Scheme to Polytechnic Programme (DPP) may do so via the ITE application portal. Applications are open from 2.30pm on Dec 18 to 5pm on Dec 22. 

It prepares students to move into selected polytechnic diploma courses after a two-year Higher Nitec course in ITE.

Posting results will be available from 9am on Dec 26. Those who receive an offer have till 11.59pm on Jan 2, 2026, to respond to it.

School candidates who do not have a confirmed place in the DPP should report to their secondary schools in 2025 for Secondary 5.

Meanwhile, applications to the Polytechnic Foundation Programme will open in January, on the day the GCE O-level results are released. It caters to eligible Sec 4 Normal (Academic) students who want to go to a polytechnic.

They will receive a form inviting them to apply for the programme.

Those who wish to apply should report to their secondary schools in 2026 to start their Sec 5 year, while waiting to know if they are eligible for, or have confirmed, a place in the foundation programme.

Students may consult their teachers, counsellors in schools or make a counselling appointment via the Education and Career Guidance Centre @ MOE between Dec 11 and 26.

The centre is open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, and 9am to noon on Saturdays and eve of public holidays.

Correction note: An earlier version of this article said posting results will be available from 2pm on Dec 26. MOE has clarified that it should be from 9am on Dec 26.