From Academic Year (AY) 2026 onwards, the Polytechnic Foundation Programme will be restructured to a cluster-based programme.
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AY2025 Curriculum Structure
Immerse in a stimulating and interactive environment, with many opportunities for experiential learning through engaging hands-on activities, integrated projects, interesting games and learning journeys.
Focusing on your all-round development, our broad-based curriculum consists of common modules and domain-specific modules.
Common Modules
| Subject | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| English | Language & Communication Skills 1 | Language & Communication Skills 2 |
| Mathematics | Mathematics 1 | Mathematics 2 |
| Life Skills/ Essential Skills for Project Work | Life Skills | Essential Skills for Project Work |
| Sports and Wellness | Physical Education 1 | Physical Education 2 |
Domain-specific Modules
| Domain | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Physical Science 1 Infocomm Applications |
Physical Science 2 Integrated Project |
| Applied & Health Sciences |
Principles of Biology 1 Inorganic Chemistry |
Principles of Biology 2 Organic Chemistry |
| Business |
Contemporary Business Studies Business Computing & Internet |
Fundamentals of Accounting & Finance Business Writing |
| Information Technology |
IT Essentials Web Publishing |
Understanding Data IT Application Project |
| Design & Media |
Design Foundation 1 Applied Arts 1 |
Design Foundation 2 Applied Arts 2 |
NEW: AY26 Curriculum Structure
With an enhanced cluster-based curriculum, we prepare our PFP students beyond their diplomas for tomorrow's challenges, such as innovation, sustainability, and technological advancements.
You will take four core modules and a minimum of two cluster modules each semester.
Semester 1
| Core Modules |
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster | Science | Design | Engineering & Technology | Humanities, Arts, Media & Business |
| Cluster Modules | Cell Biology & Microbiology | Fundamentals of Digital Skills | Fundamentals of Digital Skills | Fundamentals of Digital Skills |
| Principles of Chemistry | Design & Media Foundation | Physics in Daily Life | Fundamentals of Business 1 | |
Semester 2
| Core Modules |
| |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cluster | Science | Design | Engineering & Technology | Humanities, Arts, Media & Business |
| Cluster Modules | Fundamentals of Digital Skills | Fundamentals of Innovation by Design | Fundamentals of Innovation by Design | Fundamentals of Business 2 |
| Human Biology & Organic Chemistry | Application Project | Application Project | Introduction to Media | |
| Applications in Psychology & Social Issues | ||||
Note: Information is accurate as of Jan 2025. Curriculum structure and content may be subject to changes.
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