N-Level Pathways SingaporeN-Level Pathways Singapore
Official N-Level progression data from SingStat. 96.7% of N-Level students progressed to post-secondary in 2023. Real data from Table M920211.
N-Levels
Post-Secondary 2023
of students
Male Students
Progression 2023
of males
Female Students
Progression 2023
of females
11-Year Trend
Progression Growth
N-Level Post-Secondary Progression (2013-2023)
Percentage of N-Level students progressing to ITE, DPP, or Sec 5
Data Sources
N-Level Progression Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat)
- • Table ID: M920211 ↗
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Coverage: ITE, Secondary 5, PFP, DPP pathways
Key Statistics (2023)
- • Overall Progression: 96.7% (joint highest)
- • Male: 96.7%
- • Female: 96.6%
- • Figures are preliminary estimates
Pathway Options After N-Levels
Secondary 5
Continue to Sec 5 and take O-Levels. Need ELMAB3 ≤ 19 points.
DPP
2-year Higher Nitec at ITE, then guaranteed poly spot. Need ELMAB3 ≤ 19.
PFP
1-year foundation at Poly for top N(A) students. Need ELMAB3 ≤ 12.
Key Insights (Based on Real Data)
High Progression Rate
Real SingStat data shows 96.7% of N-Level students progressed to post-secondary in 2023, matching the record high from 2022.
Gender Equality
Male (96.7%) and female (96.6%) students show nearly identical progression rates, demonstrating gender equity in N-Level pathways.
No Dead Ends
With 96.7% progressing, Singapore ensures multiple pathways for N-Level students to continue their education.