At NLCS (Singapore), our approach to university and career guidance is shaped by our ethos: to know every student deeply and to support them in forging their own path. Our dedicated and experienced University and Career Guidance (UCG) team works closely with students from Grades 9 to 12, providing tailored advice and structured support to help them make confident and informed decisions about their future.
Guidance is delivered through a combination of individual counselling, structured PSHE sessions, and parent engagement events. Students are supported in identifying their interests and strengths, exploring higher education pathways across different countries, and preparing competitive applications that reflect their academic profile and personal aspirations.
A wide range of experiences complement the guidance process, including visits from university admissions representatives, career talks by professionals, and sessions led by our parent community. In Grade 10, students receive advice on subject selection and pathways, while in Grade 12, the support is highly personalised, with counsellors guiding students through each stage of their application process.
Throughout the programme, the emphasis remains on academic ambition, self-reflection, and personal growth. Our students achieve outstanding university outcomes, not just because they are well-prepared, but because they have been guided to make choices that truly suit who they are.
To see the impact of our University and Careers Guidance programme, view our students’ exam results and university offers, which reflect the strength of our academic programme and the ambition of our student body.
- Hosting University Representatives: The UCG programme regularly invites speakers from prestigious universities worldwide. These sessions enable students to gain valuable insights into a variety of academic programmes, admissions processes, and campus cultures.
- In-School University Engagements: The UCG team organises and facilitates access to university fairs featuring institutions from across the globe. Events such as the UK Universities Fair, US Universities Fair and the Singapore Universities and Higher Education Institution Fair provide Grades 9-12 students with opportunities to directly interact with university representatives.
- Off-Campus University Exposure: Additionally, students are encouraged to attend large-scale external fairs, such as the Lion City Fair, where they can explore academic programmes from over 150 universities worldwide.
- Specialised Career Speakers: Professionals from specialised fields are invited to speak to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students, offering practical advice and real-world perspectives on various career paths. These sessions inspire students to connect their skills and passions to future career opportunities.
- Finding Your Academic Passion: This unique event invites parents from diverse professions to share their career journeys with students from Grades 9- Grade 12, fostering engagement and offering insights into various professional pathways.
- Support for Grade 10 Students: Through PSHE lessons, the UCG team introduces Grade 10 students to different education systems and pathways, helping them explore options early and make informed decisions about their future.
- Subject Option Discussions for Grade 10 Students: UCG counsellors meet with Grade 10 students individually to discuss subject choices for the IBDP, ensuring that their selections align with their future academic goals and aspirations.
- Personalised Counselling for Grade 12 Students: Counsellors work individually with all Grade 12 students, guiding them through every step of the university application process.
- Parent Coffee Mornings: Informal sessions are held for parents to engage with the UCG team. Counsellors provide valuable information to support parents in guiding their children through university and career decisions.
- Guest Speaker Coffee Mornings: Guest speakers are invited to present topics such as financing university tuition fees, offering parents and students practical advice and tools to plan for higher education.
