New2 & Bridging Pathways

Create more options for undergraduate and long-term planning—ideal for secondary students.

Who it’s for

Students after lower secondary looking to enter the Singapore pathway
High school students reconsidering the local exam route and exploring overseas options
Those needing a bridging period to strengthen academics, language and profile

Examples below illustrate structures only and do not constitute any admission or status guarantee.

Route A (common)

Lower secondary → New2/bridging → private diploma/degree → partner university degree / employment.

Route B (towards overseas master’s)

Exit local exam route → bridging → private undergrad → apply for overseas master’s (subject to current requirements).

Route C (public master’s goal)

New2 → private undergrad → apply for Singapore public master’s when eligible (no admission guarantee).

Align grades, English, budget and goals to 1–2 executable routes.

Clarify program structures and downstream options—beyond school names.

Coordinate transcripts, language scores, statements and references, then track submissions and feedback.

Optional landing support; re-evaluate at key milestones (degree progression, program switches).

Is New2 a shortcut that hurts top-school applications?

New2 is a curriculum arrangement, not a shortcut. Schools evaluate long-term grades, rigor and profile—beyond the label.

How do I choose between New2 and dual-degree routes?

It depends on goals: speed to a degree vs. structure/resources. We compare timelines and total costs to support the decision.

New2/bridging is a transition strategy and does not guarantee admission to any specific institution. Recognition varies by school and current policy.