Education and Career Guidance (ECG)
Discover how Hougang Secondary's ECG programme helps students explore their strengths and plan their future paths.
Education and Career Guidance (ECG)
At Hougang Secondary, our ECG programme supports students in developing a strong sense of purpose and direction, preparing them to be future-ready learners. Guided by the ECG Goals of discovering purpose, exploring opportunities, and staying relevant, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning journey while developing self-awareness, resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
Tiered ECG Support
Tier 1 Support
· Students engage in customised Student Development Experiences such as career talks, career fairs, and open house visits to post-secondary institutions. Through CCE lessons, students are taught to use the MySkillsFuture Student Portal ( https://go.gov.sg/MySFSec) to explore career options and plan their future.
Tier 2 and 3 Support
· Students participate in ECG workshops and talks led by our ECG Counsellor.
· Our ECG Counsellor also conducts parent engagement sessions and updates teachers on the latest ECG developments to ensure coordinated support for all students.
Guiding Principles for ECG Student Development Experiences (SDEs)
Student-Led Framework – Activities are tailored to students’ interests and aspirations, empowering them to take ownership of their ECG learning.
Purpose-Driven Design – Every activity has clear learning outcomes to help students make informed and meaningful decisions about their future.
Adaptability and Application – Students apply learning from CCE ECG lessons and school-based programmes to real-world situations.
Partnerships – We work closely with parents, alumni, post-secondary institutions, and industry partners to enhance ECG learning and exposure.
Level-Based ECG Efforts : Link: Click me and find out more!
Level-based ECG student activities and counsellor support by secondary year
Sec | Student Activities | Need Help? |
1 | - Discovering self through VIPS | Book a face-to-face or online appointment: https://go.gov.sg/hss-ecgc |
2 | - RIASEC Profiling | |
3 | - ApLM@Poly (G3) | |
4 | - Goal Setting |
By fostering self-awareness and self-directed learning, ECG cultivates a growth mindset, adaptability, resilience, and personal initiative through student-led experiences. Students are empowered to explore their interests, embrace future opportunities, and appreciate the value of diverse occupations.
Student Initiated Learning (ECG)
To support students in developing clarity and direction in their learning journey, the Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) programme is aligned with Education and Career Guidance (ECG) to help them explore their passions and set meaningful goals.
Throughout their four years in Hougang Secondary School, students chart their growth through an individual e-portfolio, documenting key learning experiences and reflections that showcase their personal, academic, and career development.
The school’s SIL focus at each level is outlined below:
Student Initiated Learning focus and description by secondary year
Sec | Focus | SIL Description |
1 | Discovering purpose ‘Who am I?’ | Students begin their self-discovery journey by identifying their interests, strengths, and values through the VIPS survey and other reflective activities. SIL serves as a platform for them to explore new hobbies, develop personal passions, and build self-awareness. |
2 | Developing sense of purpose ‘What do I want to pursue’ | Building on their experiences from Secondary 1, students consolidate what they have learnt through CCA, VIA, and ECG activities. They reflect on their interests and start setting goals that align with their emerging sense of purpose. |
3 | Exploring Pathways and Opportunities ‘How do I get there?’ | Students explore different education and career pathways related to their aspirations. Through research and experiential learning, they begin curating their e-portfolio to showcase learning evidence and achievements in areas of interest. |
4 | Staying relevant ‘How far have I come?’ | Students reflect on their growth and readiness for post-secondary education. They articulate their goals, document key learning experiences, and refine their e-portfolio to demonstrate how they have developed in knowledge, skills, and character. |
ECG Resources
1. Admission Exercises for Post Secondary Education
a. Joint Admission Exercise – O levels
https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/jae
b. Joint Admission Exercise – N levels
https://www.moe.gov.sg/post-secondary/admissions/jie
c. Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) Admissions
d. Early Admissions Exercise
Polytechnic - POLY EAE Portal
ITE - ITE EAE application
e. Art Institutions
(i) Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
(ii) Lasalle College of the Arts
2. MOE Course Finder
https://www.moe.gov.sg/coursefinder - Consolidated portal for all Polytechnics and ITE courses- Entry requirements, course modules and education & career prospects)
3. MOE School Finder
https://www.moe.gov.sg/schoolfinder
4. My SkillsFuture Portal (Secondary)
https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/student/en/secondary.html – Assessment tests, Singapore Industry Landscape, Job role videos etc)
5. Scholarship links
(i) https://scholarshipguide.com.sg/
(ii) https://brightsparks.com.sg/
6. A Guide to Post-Secondary Admission Exercises
https://go.gov.sg/postsecadminguide - Parents can refer to the MOE ECG Resources for Parents to support their children’s ECG journey
https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/programmes/ecg/ecg-tips-for-parents.pdf - Journeying with Our Children, Supporting Their Aspirations