Important Dates
Applications are open from October each year for the following year’s August intake.
International students residing overseas are encouraged to apply as early in August for the following year's intake for admission to NAFA through the
appointed education counsellors, where applicable.
View the list of overseas education counsellors
NAFA has the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) that allows graduating O-Level students, final-year Nitec and Higher Nitec students from the Institute of Technical Education and graduating Integrated Programme (IP)/ International Baccaularette (IB) Year
4 students to apply and receive conditional admission prior to receiving their final grades.
Admissions Requirement Guide AY2025/2026
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Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)
NAFA has the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) that allows graduating O-Level students, final-year Nitec and Higher Nitec students from the Institute of Technical Education and graduating Integrated Programme (IP)/ International Baccaularette (IB) Year 4 students to apply and receive conditional admission prior to receiving their final grades.
Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) August 2026 intake
The Diploma EAE application window for the August 2026 intake is from 16 June to 30 June 2025. Please check your application eligibility and apply online here for free.
The EAE is open to graduating GCE O-Level students, final-year Nitec and Higher Nitec students from the Institute of Technical Education and graduating Integrated Programme (IP)/International Baccaularette (IB) Year 4 students.
Applicants applying via Diploma EAE will go through the following process and timeline:
| Process | Period |
|---|
| Application | 16 June to 30 June 2025 |
Portfolio Submission
(for School of 3D Design, Design & Media, Fashion Studies, Fine Art)
| By 14 July 2025 |
Personal Statement Submission. Submission of a Testimonial is optional
(for School of Arts Management)
| By 14 July 2025 |
Audition
(for School of Music, Dance, Theatre)
| 14 to 18 July 2025 |
| Offer & Acceptance | 31 July to 14 August 2025 |
Applicants to:
- Apply online here from 16 June to 30 June 2025 for free. Submit the required documents for verification within 5 working days from the application date or by 7 July 2025, whichever is earlier.
- Submit Portfolio for programmes under the Faculty of Art & Design by 14 July 2025 online here (3D Design/Design & Media/ Fashion Studies/Fine Art). There is no Admission Test for EAE.
- Submit Personal Statement for Diploma in Arts Management by 14 July 2025 online here. Submission of a Testimonial is optional.
- Attend Audition for programmes under the Faculty of Performing Arts (Dance/Music/Theatre). Audition dates are from 14 to 18 July 2025. More information on the audition will be sent to you via email a week before the audition date.
Offer and Acceptance
- Applicants will receive notification of the application outcome via email from 31 July to 14 August 2025. Successful applicants should confirm acceptance of their offers by the deadline stipulated
- Applicants who accept their offers at this stage will be guaranteed a place, as long as they meet the criteria stated under Entry Requirement for each programme
Withdrawal
- Should applicants wish to withdraw their acceptance, they must submit their withdrawal notice to [email protected]
- Applicants who had accepted their EAE offer but fail to make the required payment by the stipulated deadline will have their offers withdrawn
- Applicants who fail to meet the admission criteria will have their offers withdrawn
Entry Requirements for EAE
For O-Level StudentsStudents who have registered to sit for the GCE O-Level examinations in the year of Early Admission Exercise (EAE).
For ITE StudentsITE students who are in their final year of study of their Nitec or Higher Nitec courses. For the August 2026 intake, ITE students who complete their Nitec course in June or December 2025 and Higher Nitec course in September 2025 or March 2026 will be eligible to apply for admission.
For Integrated Programme (IP)/ International Baccalaureate (IB) Year 4 StudentsIP and IB Year 4 students may use their mid-year examination results to apply for EAE.
Confirmation of Conditional Offers for Diploma AdmissionSuccessful applicants for the EAE will be given conditional offers and are still required to submit the following document, as applicable:
- GCE O-Level results with an aggregate of not more than 25 points for 4 subjects excluding English
- Certificate and Academic Transcript for Nitec or Higher Nitec
- Completion of IP Year 4 (End-Year Examination Results)
- Completion of IB Year 4 (End-Year Examination Results)
Applicant who fails to provide documentary evidence of having met the admission requirements by the deadline stipulated by NAFA will have his/her conditional offer withdrawn.
Pre-Course Counselling
We collated information that students should note before submitting an application. Do feel free to reach out to us if you require any clarification on this information.
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