Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Abbreviation: NP) is a post-secondary education institution and statutory board under the purview of the Ministry of Education, located in Clementi, Singapore. Established in 1963, it is the second oldest polytechnic in Singapore.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Politeknik Ngee Ann  (Malay)
義安理工学院 (Chinese)
Former names
Ngee Ann College
(1963-1968)[1]
Ngee Ann Technical College (1968-1982)[1]
TypePublic
Government
Established16 April 1963 (1963-04-16)
ChairmanMr Tang Kin Fei
PrincipalMr Clarence Ti Boon
StudentsApprox. 14,800
Location
535 Clementi Road, Singapore 599489
Campus33.6 ha
NicknameNP
Websitewww.np.edu.sg

History

Ngee Ann Polytechnic was founded in 1963 by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, offering courses in language, commerce and technology.[1]

Academic

Academic schools[2]

There are a total of 9 academic schools providing 39 full-time courses.

The polytechnic also offers part-time programmes for adult learners through the CET Academy. Established in 1985, the CET Academy now trains more than 10,000 adults and conducts over 200 courses every year. Through a series of lectures, workshops, seminars and conferences, students are able to interact and gain new expertise with fellow students and lecturers.

Programmes and scholarships
  • The NP Youth Academy setup by the polytechnic offers programmes for every student anchored in the areas of leadership, character building, and personal development.
  • The Christieara Programme is a talent development programme designed to stretch the potential of high performing students through flagship initiatives such as Overseas Merit Fellowships and Service Learning trips.
  • The polytechnic awards more than 1,000 scholarships every year, and over 6,000 students benefit from financial grants amounting to about $15 million a year.

Facilities

Sports and Recreation
  • Convention Centre
  • Sports Complex
  • Music Box
  • Seventy3
  • Studio27
  • OurSpace@72
  • The Loft@94, apartment block for students
  • The Attic
  • The House for Staff and Alumni
  • Eco-Pond
  • Atrium
  • Student Plaza
  • POPULAR
  • Lifestyle Library
  • GymWerkz
  • Adventure Park
  • Swimming Pool (Olympic-sized)
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis court (Rooftop)
  • Track and Field
  • Squash court
  • Futsal court
  • Netball court
  • Optometry Centre
  • Green Mall

Lien Ying Chow Library
  • Lifestyle Library
  • Academic Library
  • Wealth Creation InfoCentre
  • Lien Ying Chow Gallery
  • Electronic Resources and Databases

Recognition

The polytechnic was conferred the Singapore Quality Class Star Award for demonstrating business excellence. The polytechnic was also awarded the President's Award for the Environment in 2014.[3]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Explore Our Story". www.np.edu.sg.
  2. "Full-Time Diplomas | Ngee Ann Polytechnic". www.np.edu.sg. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  3. Khew, Carolyn (2 September 2014). "Individual, education institutions awarded President's Award for the Environment". The Straits Times.
  4. Loh, Genevieve Sarah (27 May 2013). "Singapore film Ilo Ilo wins historic Cannes prize". TODAY.
  5. "Film & Media Studies". Retrieved 28 October 2020.

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