More ITE students will have chance at diploma

Education Minister of State Lawrence Wong posted a clarification on his comments on ITE students on his Facebook page early this morning.

In the report "Further education hot topic at ITE dialogue" (Feb 8), Mr Wong had been quoted as saying that not all ITE graduates "would be able to pursue a diploma at a polytechnic immediately after obtaining their Higher NITEC", adding: "If everyone can move up, we will not have enough ITE graduates out there in the workforce."

The Minister of State said in his Facebook note that this comment had been taken "out of context". His comments, are as follows:

"I would like to share with you what transpired in the dialogue so that you have a fuller picture.

"I explained to the ITE students that MOE has been expanding places in the polytechnics so that they can further their education.

"In fact, we are doing all we can to expand capacity in the polytechnics. In 1995, about 12% of ITE students progressed directly to the polytechnics. Currently, this proportion is at 22%, and it will be increased further to 25%.

"So, even more ITE students will have the chance to get a diploma..." (More at the link below)

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