Temasek Polytechnic
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Temasek Polytechnic in 2014 | |
| Motto | Bringing Education To Life and Life to Education |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 6 April 1990 |
| Principal | Boo Kheng Hua |
Administrative staff | Approx. 1,200 |
| Students | Approx. 15,000 |
| Location | Tampines, Singapore |
| Campus | 30 hectares |
| Website | www.tp.edu.sg |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Singapore |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Education |
Temasek Polytechnic (commonly referred as Temasek Poly, abbreviation: TP) is a post-secondary institution located in Tampines, Singapore. It is the third polytechnic established in Singapore. As an industry-focused alternative to a broader based high school education, polytechnic graduates in Singapore are sought after for work or well-prepared to complete university degrees. In contrast to polytechnics in the USA and UK, polytechnics in Singapore admit majority of its students after middle school which is after 10 years of formal education. Diplomas in a specialised area of study, for example Law & Management, is awarded after completing 3 years of academic studies and industry internship.
Established on April 6, 1990, the campus of the institute sits on a 30 hectare plot near the Bedok Reservoir in the eastern part of Singapore. Temasek Polytechnic has approximately 15,000 full-time students and more than 1,200 academic and administrative staff.
History
1989-1995
In June 1989, Dr Tony Tan, then the Minister of Education, announced that a third polytechnic is being considered and in April, 1990, Temasek Polytechnic was established with an initial enrolment of 735 students. The institute originally set up at Baharuddin Vocational Institute’s premises at Stirling Road and the vacated premises of Raffles Institution at Grange Road. Due to increased enrolment and the introduction of new courses, three more campuses at Kim Seng, Bukit Merah and Portsdown Road were acquired to house the institutes' student population.
1995: Moving to a permanent location
In September, 1995, the permanent campus for Temasek Polytechnic was completed and it moved to its current location in the town of Tampines.
2012-Present: Logo redesign, construction of Foyer
Temasek Polytechnic underwent a logo redesign, sporting a fresh new look to reflect the vibrancy of the school. The TP Auditorium Foyer began construction in 2010 and was completed in 2013. McDonald's, Subway, ToastBox, and Cheers are available to both staff and the general public.
Academic Schools
Temasek Polytechnic offers 48 full-time diploma courses in the areas of applied sciences, business, design, engineering, humanities & social sciences, and informatics & IT. It has six academic schools.
Campus features
Temasek Polytechnic's campus was designed by architect James Stirling. The campus has 61 Lecture theaters, a convention centre, canteens, auditoria, an amphitheatre, laboratories and training facilities, a large library, sporting facilities, and 13 food outlets including 3 cafés, 3 F&B outlets and 1 air-conditioned food court.
Course features
School of Business
- Pioneer polytechnic to offer diploma in logistics as well as in hospitality & tourism management
- First and only polytechnic to offer diploma in fashion design & merchandising diploma
Notable Alumni
- Ferlyn Wong - Singaporean singer[1]
- Sylvia Ratonel - Singapore Idol finalist
- Priscelia Chan - Mediacorp actress
References
- ↑ "The S factor in K-pop". Asia News Network. August 8, 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
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