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What is ITE?

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The Institute of Transportation Engineers is a professional organization that reviews and recommends specifications that deal directly with transportation devices. Most notably, the ITE developed recommendations on traffic signal visibility characteristics, including size, color and distributed light intensity.

Is this device based on the power ITE transcranial CROS idea?

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No. A power ITE (or BTE) is inherently inefficient for bone conduction, because much of the energy from the high sound pressure levels is lost during the conversion of acoustic energy to force energy. There are a number of potential side effects from using air conduction aids for bone conduction, among which are feedback and vestibular issues in some patients. By utilizing direct bone conduction, TransEar is a more efficient instrument.

Can a foreigner apply for ITE?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Malaysian students with SPM qualifications and foreigners with other qualifications are to submit their applications with IC/passport, parents’ IC/passport or relevant employment pass and SPM or other educational certificates to:

Are ITE qualifications recognised overseas?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Some overseas universities give recognition to ITE qualifications for entry into their courses. However as for employers, if you possess the skills which they require they may accept ITE qualifications. It all depends on the employers. these are new courses, progression opportunities for graduates are yet to be confirmed, i.e., admission requirements to diploma courses in the Polytechnics.

How many technical institutes does ITE have?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
ITE has 10 technical institutes distributed all around Singapore. They are East (Bedok), East (Bishan), East (MacPherson), East (Tampines), East (Yishun), West (Ang Mo Kio), West (Balestier), West (Bukit Batok), West (Clementi), West (Dover).

Is an ITE qualification well-recognised in the industry?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Pursuing a course in ITE is prestigious! The qualification and skills you will obtain is well recognised by employers. E.g. with a Higher Nitec, you may get exemptions at various institutions of higher learning locally and abroad. Today's parents value the well-rounded quality of education and opportunities given to ITE students. This is reflected by the number of "O" Level students applying to ITE doubling in 1999.

Will I have to do Physical Education in ITE?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Yes, Physical Education is now compulsory in ITE, polytechnics and universities, as is the physical fitness test. The aim of the Career Services Centre is to provide assistance to graduating ITE students, fresh ITE graduates and ORD personnel to find employment, obtain career counselling and related career information. Nonetheless, CSC will not reject the resumes of retrenched ITE graduates.

What are the minimum requirements to gain entry into ITE?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Students have to at least complete their GCE "N" level before they are eligible to enter ITE.

Can a Normal (Academic) student enroll into ITE?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Yes. We have a variety of courses to cater to Normal (Academic) students, such as Nitec in Office Skills as well as in other technical courses.

Will my child mix with bad company at ITE?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Disciplinary problems are common in all schools to varying degrees. At ITE, we have a mature system where the onus of performing in studies is placed on the individual student. With emphasis on individual and more significantly, group project work, our students quickly realise the importance of working together effectively. We have found that our system helps our students to become better people.

What are the full-time Nitec courses that ITE offers?

ITE : Admission : Full-Time : FAQ
ITE offers a wide range full-time courses in technical skills, info-communications technology, business and healthcare services for the Apr 2007 intake as follows: Nitec in Digital Audio & Video Production - NEW COURSE [offered at ITE College West (Ang Mo Kio Campus)] Nitec in Digital Media Design (Interactive Media) - NEW SPECIALISATION [offered at ITE College Central (Bedok Campus)]

How do I make payment to ITE for my sponsored employees?

ITE : Admission : Part-Time : FAQ
You are recommended to pay by cheque for your sponsored employees. The cheque must be made payable to the "Institute of Technical Education". Please enclose a list showing the names and NRIC/FIN of all the sponsored employees that you are paying for to facilitate the posting of your cheque payment, otherwise your cheque would be rejected.

How do I get to the ITE HQ Customer Service Centre?

ITE : Admission : Traineeship : FAQ
If you are coming by train, alight at Buona Vista MRT Station (EW21) and cross the road to board SBS bus service number 198. At the 4th bus stop, alight from the bus and cross the road using the overhead bridge to ITE HQ. You can also take bus service number 74, or 196. Hop off immediately when the bus makes a right turn at Dover Road. Follow the road signs and you will arrive at ITE HQ in no time.

What is an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Option?

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Our elementary preservice program (Bachelor of Education?B.Ed.) has approximately 510 teacher candidates (student teachers). In order to make the program student-friendly and effective, we group teacher candidates into 8 sections. These sections are called Options. The goal for each Option is to deliver a coherent and engaging program.

What are the basic entry requirements as well as the courses available at the ITE campuses?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Grades 1-7 in English Language, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Principles of Accounts and in one other subject You would have received a one-time deferment from Mindef to study Nitec. If you finish your Nitec course and qualify for Higher Nitec, and you are still below 19 years old, you can appeal to Mindef for another deferment.

With an ITE education, can I command a good salary in the industry?

ITE : About ITE : FAQ - Full-Time Education
Yes! According to the ITE Employment Graduate Survey conducted in July 1999, the gross mean monthly salaries of our graduates are quite substantial. The following illustrates the starting salaries for the different certificates:

Is there any sponsorship available for the Nitec in Nursing course conducted at ITE?

ITE : Admission : Full-Time : FAQ
The restructured and private hospitals offer sponsorship to students taking the Nitec in Nursing course. Applicants who are admitted into the nursing course can enquire about the sponsorship application at the exhibitions/fairs organized by the healthcare institutions held at the ITE College East, during their course of study.

What are the full-time Higher Nitec courses that ITE offers?

ITE : Admission : Full-Time : FAQ
ITE offers a wide range of full-time courses in Engineering, Business, Applied Science and Info-Communications Technology for the April 2007 intake as follows: Please visit http://www.ite.edu.sg/ft/cert_level_hnitec.htm for more information on the course curriculum and course video clips.

If I went through ITE training instead of ???O' levels, what should I do?

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In your application envelope, attach a copy of your ITE certificates, result slips and all other supporting documents. Please ignore these 2 sections as the grading system of your foreign institutions is different from the local Singapore institutions. However, please remember to submit all your mark sheets together with the hardcopy of your application form for the consideration by the Board of Admissions.

How can I update ITE the changes in my particulars such as address and telephone numbers?

ITE : Admission : Part-Time : FAQ
Students who wish to update their personal particulars such as addresses and contact numbers can log on at www.ite.edu.sg with their User ID and Password to do the updates themselves. If you have forgotten your password, please call our Customer Service Centres to check your User ID and password. You will be required to provide personal details. Alternatively, you may approach our Customer Service Centres directly for assistance.
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