• Polytechnics are government institutes in Singapore which award international 12-year equivalent diplomas
• There are five polytechnics in Singapore:

(1) Singapore Polytechnic (SP)

(2) Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)

(3) Temesak Polytechnic (TP)

(4) Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

(5) Republic Polytechnic (RP)

• Polytechnics offer a wide range of courses in various discipline such as Engineering, Information Technology, Media & Design, Business, Communication and Arts, Nursing etc.