The Integrated Work-Study Diploma (IWSD) Pathway Programme (IPP) is a 3-month preparatory programme (January to March every year) to prepare international students for BCAA's IWSD programmes and equip these students with foundational skills while helping them acclimatise to Singapore’s living and studying environment, giving them a good headstart before they embark on the IWSD programmes.
The programme comprises three core courses:
1. Communication Skills
This course develops learner’s communication competencies through an industry-focus, integrated approach. Learners will strengthen their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through Built Environment scenarios and real-world context including presentations, learning journeys, stakeholder interviews, site visit report writing, and role-playing scenarios simulating industry interactions. Through these practical experiences, learners will build their professional vocabulary and confidence in using technical terms related to productivity, sustainability, green buildings, and digitalisation.
2. Basic Digital Drawings
This course develops learners’ digital design competencies, from fundamental digital drawing to Building Information Modelling (BIM). Starting with AutoCAD fundamentals, learners will learn to interpret building drawings and create 2D and 3D models. The course then advances to BIM applications where learners will use BIM modelling software to create BIM model and gain introductory exposure to BIM coordination and collaboration tools.
3. Introduction to the Built Environment
This course provides learners with an understanding of the principles that underpin the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings. It covers the advancements shaping Singapore’s Built Environment, from sustainability practices to cutting-edge technologies. Learners will explore concepts in both traditional and modern construction methods and trends.
The IPP intake for 2027 will be commencing on 11 January 2027 and comprise a 10-weeks curriculum time with 1-week break for Chinese New Year.
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Unified Examination Certificate Vocational (UECV)
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV)
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Candidates with the qualifications listed but do not meet the grade for 1 or more subjects need to pass BCAA Admission Screening Test (AST)
And passing BCAA Admission Screening Test (AST).
Completed Basic Education High School (BEHS) Standard
And passing BCAA Admission Screening Test (AST).
Applicants to the Integrated Work-Study Diploma Programme (IWSD) may be required to sit for the Admission Screening Test as part of the application process. Please refer to link for the Minimum Entry Requirements (MERs) for IWSD.
Who needs to take the test:
Admission Screening Tests are generally required for applicants with international qualifications, except for those holding the following qualifications*:
*Applicants who hold these qualifications but did not meet the Minimum Entry Requirements (MERs) may be permitted to take the Admission Screening Test as an alternative pathway to meet the entry requirements.
Test Structure:
The Admission Screening Test comprises two papers scheduled on the same day (with breaks in between)
| Test Papers | Duration |
| English paper with Oral Interview | 90 minutes (excluding Oral) |
| Mathematics Paper with Physics | 120 minutes |
Fees:
Mode of Test:
Admission Screening Test are conducted In-person in Singapore and overseas wherever possible. Applicants residing in countries where in-person tests have been scheduled (see Table 1 below) must take the tests in-person. Only applicants residing in other countries can take the online test.
Table 1: Upcoming Test Dates for April 2027 intakes**:
| Mode of Test / Country (City) | Dates | How to register |
| In-person / China |
1 August 2026 (Saturday) - Shanghai (More dates will be released soon)
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Contact: |
| Online |
24 November 2026 (Tuesday) 12 January 2027 (Tuesday) 30 March 2027 (Tuesday) |
Contact: Registration usually opens a week after the previous AST and closes a week before the upcoming AST. Please note that online tests are only available to students based outside of Singapore and China. |
| In-person / Singapore |
26 January 2027 (Tuesday) 16 February 2027 (Tuesday) 11 March 2027 (Thursday) 6 April 2027 (Tuesday) |
Contact: Registration usually opens a week after the previous AST and closes a week before the upcoming AST. |
**Note: BCA Academy reserves the right to review the format, contents, mode and dates of Admission Screening Tests from time to time.
Students are required to pass the Admission Screening Tests administered by BCAA. Students who have successfully completed the IPP can progress to the IWSD.
