Poly EAE

Find out how to apply for a polytechnic place before your O-Level results through the Poly EAE, which considers your aptitude and interest in a course.

Last updated 21 August 2026

Polytechnic EAE

The Polytechnic Early Admission Exercise (Poly EAE) is an aptitude-based admission exercise that provides a pathway for graduating O-Level students to apply for and receive conditional offers for admission to the polytechnics. Beyond academic grades, EAE applicants are considered on the basis of demonstrated aptitude and interest towards a specific course. It is strongly recommended for students who are clear about what they want to pursue in our Post-Secondary Educational Institutes (PSEIs).

2023 EAE Timeline

2023 Poly EAE application timeline by stage

Process	Period
Application Stage	22 Jun (Thu) to 28 Jun (Wed)
Selection Stage	3 Jul (Mon) to 29 Aug (Tue)
Offer & Acceptance Stage	6 Sep (Tue) 1400h to 11 Sep (Mon) 2359h
Withdrawal Stage	12 Sep (Tue) to 13 Oct (Fri) 2359h

The Poly EAE for O-Level students, for admission to the polytechnics in Academic Year 2024, will commence on 5 June 2023 to 2 Jul 2023. Polytechnics will have the discretion to determine their modes of assessment, such as portfolios, interviews and aptitude tests, where relevant and appropriate. Polytechnics may also consider participation in relevant co-curricular activities (CCAs), Applied Learning Modules (APLM) and Applied Subjects, as well as participation in activities such as work attachments and sustained involvement in projects that are related to the course students are applying for.

Depending on the latest developments in the COVID-19 situation, the polytechnics may conduct EAE interviews via face-to-face meetings or virtually. Nevertheless, we will provide support for our students in preparation of either formats of interviews.

By working closely with our education partners, we have consolidated the following online support structures.

Poly EAE Support Package modules on Student Learning Space

Poly EAE Support Package on Student Learning Space (SLS)

1. What is EAE

2. Quiz time! True or False?

3. Choosing your EAE courses

4. Preparing for your EAE application

5. Interview tips

6. Important timelines to note

School personnel available for Poly EAE application support

School Personnel Support

Students who need support in their applications can approach our ECG counsellor, Ms Jerlyn. She is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the ECG Room located at Classroom 3D. Please make an appointment via https://go.gov.sg/nbssmsjerlyn (opens in new tab)

Alternatively, they may also approach the HOD of Character and Citizenship Education, Senior School Counsellor, their respective Year Heads, form teachers or subject teachers for help.

Various Polytechnic EAE Info Microsite

Polytechnic EAE microsites and course information links

Polytechnic EAE Microsite

Ngee Ann Polytechnic EAE Info for O-Level Students:

About EAE for O-Level students (np.edu.sg) (opens in new tab)

Find out about their courses here:

Full-Time Courses (np.edu.sg) (opens in new tab)

Nanyang Polytechnic EAE Info for O-Level Students:

https://www.nyp.edu.sg/eae.html (opens in new tab)

Find out about their courses here:

Am I Eligible? (nyp.edu.sg) (opens in new tab)

Republic Polytechnic EAE Info: