Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

JP-AcE is a centralised academy established in 2022 to develop and strengthen the teaching and learning capabilities of educators across Singapore's five polytechnics. It offers professional development programmes, certifications, leadership development initiatives and learning events.

JP-AcE serves educators from all five polytechnics in Singapore:

• Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)

• Republic Polytechnic (RP)

• Singapore Polytechnic (SP)

• Temasek Polytechnic (TP)

• New Polytechnic lecturers

• Associate/Adjunct Lecturers

• Teaching & Learning Mentors

• Course Leaders

• School Leaders

• Adult educators seeking professional development opportunities

Most joint polytechnic certification programmes are currently offered through nomination by participating polytechnics and are not open for direct public enrolment. We do offer other programmes open to Adult Educators that can be found under Browse Short Courses.

Enrolment for the four Joint Polytechnic Programmes are currently through respective polytechnic's nomination. Polytechnic staff who are keen to be considered for the programmes may contact respective programme coordinators for each programme.

You can regularly visit the JP-AcE website for updates on Continuing Professional Development Programmes such as the Adult Education Series, the Frontier Series, and other professional development events.

You may contact any JP-AcE colleagues, your Programme Head or your respective Polytechnic Coordinators if you need urgent assistance with regards to the Joint Polytechnic Programmes. The point-of-contacts can be found on each programme page on this website. Alternatively you can go to the Contact Us page to contact the JP-AcE Staff.