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Need some interview practice but too shy to see the ECG counsellor?

Try Yoodli AI

https://yoodli.ai/

You can create a scenario for yourself and role-play the interview with the bot!

OR you could just make an appointment to see me and we could run through some questions together :)

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Improve your confidence with personalized communication coaching from Yoodli. Get feedback on your speaking skills without the pressure of an audience.

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EAE Interview Tips

Sharing by Ms Sharon Ismail

Assistant Director | School of Film and Media Studies @ NP

1. Know Your Stuff

2. Dress to Impress

3. Focus on Your Passion

4. Be Confident

5. Read the Room

Watch the video for details.

You can also think about how you would answer some of these interview questions:

1) Common Interview Questions:

1. Tell me more about yourself.

2. Why did you choose this course?

3. What do you know about the course?

4. What are your strengths?

5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?

6. Do you have any questions to ask the interviewer(s)?

2) Questions about Experiences:

1. What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?

2. What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it?

3. Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it?

3) Personal questions:

1. Tell me about your proudest achievement.

2. What do you like to do?

3. What do you ultimately want to become?

4. What three character traits would your friends use to describe you?

5. List five words that describe your character.

6. Who has impacted you most in your school life and how?

7. What's the most important thing you learned in school?

8. Who are your heroes?

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“Entrepreneurship First Steps 2026” (EFS) by The Sandbox Office at Ngee Ann Polytechnic is an introductory course for students who are interested to learn the fundamentals about entrepreneurship.

For example:

What is entrepreneurship?

Fundamentals of starting and developing a business

How to come up with good business ideas

Click HERE for more info and to enroll in the course.

[Available from 1 July 2026 to 1 March 2027 ]

The course will take around 2-3 hours to complete. You will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completing the course.

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NP EAE Playbook

Contains samples of writeups for your reference

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Please refer to the slides for some tips on what to prepare.

Course-specific skills and qualities (Document link)

You can also think about how you would answer some of these interview questions:

1) Common Interview Questions:

1. Tell me more about yourself.

2. Why did you choose this course?

3. What do you know about the course?

4. What are your strengths?

5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?

6. Do you have any questions to ask the interviewer(s)?

2) Questions about Experiences:

1. What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?

2. What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it?

3. Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it?

3) Personal questions:

1. Tell me about your proudest achievement.

2. What do you like to do?

3. What do you ultimately want to become?

4. What three character traits would your friends use to describe you?

5. List five words that describe your character.

6. Who has impacted you most in your school life and how?

7. What's the most important thing you learned in school?

8. Who are your heroes?

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DSA Tips and Links

Factors to consider:

Strengths, Interest, Learning style

Academic considerations (Pace, Workload)

Distinctive school programmes

DSA Programme selection criteria

Subject combinations offered

Others: Distance, school culture

Links:

MOE DSA-JC Website

MOE SchoolFinder

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Support during the June holiday period

I will be on leave for some parts of June, but will remain contactable via email:

ho_yuin_ching_christina@moe.edu.sg

Please allow for a possibly slower response.

If you prefer to meet f2f, that is possible in the last week of the school holidays as I think the renovation works will be complete by then. Just drop me an email to arrange.

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Singpass Registration

Register HERE

For a step-by-step guide, click here.

If you still need more assistance, you can call the Singpass helpdesk at 6335 3533

General Enquiries:

Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Closed

Or you can visit one of the Singpass counters located all over Singapore:

https://portal.singpass.gov.sg/home/ui/counter-locations

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LASALLE EAE (Aug 2027 intake)

Application: 1–22 May 2026

Workshop/ Audition: 3–8 Jun 2026

Application outcome: By Jul 2026

Payment: By Nov 2026

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NAFA Diploma EAE

(August 2027 intake)

The Diploma EAE is open to graduating GCE O-Level students.

Application: 15 June to 30 June 2026

Portfolio Submission (for School of 3D Design, Design & Media, Fashion Studies, Fine Art): By 20 July 2026

Personal Statement Submission (for School of Arts Management): By 20 July 2026

Audition (for School of Music, Dance, Theatre): 20 to 24 July 2026

Offer & Acceptance: 10 to 20 August 2026

Apply HERE.

💡Want to learn more before applying?
Join the Diploma EAE Virtual Info Day on 15 June 2026!
Hear from the faculty to find out more about NAFA's programmes.

👉Register here

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Last 2 days to apply!

ITE EAE Application Guide

(taken from ITE website)

Application link will only be open from 20 - 26 May 2026

https://go.gov.sg/2026ite-eae-application

Slide 2 contains a list of items that you should prepare before you log in to apply.

If you have not yet prepared your 100-word write-ups, you can use this template.

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DSA-JC Application Deadlines

You are advised to check the school websites for more details as submission requirements and selection criteria differ from school to school.

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Poly EAE Workshop slides

For those of you who missed the workshops, you can refer to this for info, or just reach out and book a slot to see me.

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2026 Poly EAE Guides

Nanyang Poly https://www.nyp.edu.sg/eae/eae-tips

Ngee Ann Poly https://www.np.edu.sg/eae/eae-tips https://www.np.edu.sg/admissions-enrolment/guide-for-prospective-students/o-level-students/eae-assessment-criteria

Republic Poly

https://file.for.edu.sg/rp-eae-guide.pdf

Singapore Poly https://www.sp.edu.sg/admissions/guides/early-admissions-exercise#section-4

Temasek Poly https://www.tp.edu.sg/eaeguide

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Consider picking up a course during the June holidays to boost your EAE application.

RP offers Microlearning Courses (with certificates issued on completion):

1. Science: https://rpace.ispringmarket.com/marketplace/6/category/Applied_Science__Health_Sciences

2. Business: https://rpace.ispringmarket.com/marketplace/18/category/Business

3. Digital Media: https://rpace.ispringmarket.com/marketplace/11/category/Digital_Media

4. Hospitality: https://rpace.ispringmarket.com/marketplace/16/category/Hospitality

5. Personal development (for interview skills): https://rpace.ispringmarket.com/marketplace/13/category/Personal_Development

6. Technology: https://rpace.ispringmarket.com/marketplace/14/category/Technology

7. Urban Solutions: https://rpace.ispringmarket.com/marketplace/17/category/Urban_Solutions

ITE offers bite-sized Micro-Learning Courses (MLCs) which can be completed online.

Go to the website for the full list of courses.

You can also access free IT courses here: https://www.codecademy.com/

Courses include Code Foundations, Python, Web Design and Cloud Computing.

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Useful Links

(updated 28 Apr 26)

ITE Course Booklet (2026)

Admission & Course Info (for Jan 2026 intake)

EAE Course-specific Skills & Qualities (2026 intake)

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3-year Higher Nitec Courses

Please visit the ITE website for more information about the courses.

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ITE EAE Workshop slides

You can refer to this for information on what to include for your write-ups and portfolio.

Samples included for reference only. Please think about how to present your own experiences and passion.

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EAE Timeline

Application Period: 20 May - 26 May 2026

Interview Period: 15 Jun - 22 Jul 2026

Offer and Acceptance Period: 17 Aug - 21 Aug 2026

Withdrawal Period: 24 Aug - 28 Aug 2026

Application Link: (only from 20 -26 May 2026)

https://www.ite.edu.sg/apply-EAE (Singpass required)

To check outcome of application:

https://student.ite.edu.sg w Application

Click 'Student Admission'>'View Application Results'

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VJC DSA Outreach session

Date: 22 May 2025 (Friday)

Time: 3 pm - 5 pm

Venue: MS Teams

(Link details will be sent via email closer to the date)

Register HERE!

Join the DSA Outreach Session (Virtual) and hear from teachers and students about the various niche areas (list of talent areas can be found on the VJC website), and what you can expect when you're at VJC.

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Poly EAE application guide (for reference)

* Applications will only open on 25 June 2026, 2pm.

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Gan Eng Seng School students:

Make a booking to see me if you still have questions!

https://go.gov.sg/book-ecg-gess

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CHIJ St Theresa's Convent students:

Make a booking to see me if you still have questions!

https://go.gov.sg/book-ecg-stc

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Poly EAE Process

Application: 25 Jun (Thu) to 1 Jul (Wed)

Selection: 6 Jul (Mon) to 1 Sep (Tue)

Offer & Acceptance: 8 Sep (Tue) 1400h to 11 Sep (Fri) 2359h

Withdrawal: 14 Sep (Mon) to 16 Oct (Fri) 2359h

Poly EAE application portal link here