Junior college or polytechnic? How to guide your child to pick the right path

Mr Kevin Ang is principal of Jurong Pioneer JC but he is all for his son, Matthew, choosing the polytechnic route because he believes the boy will thrive there. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
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SINGAPORE – Mr Kevin Ang is a junior college (JC) principal, but he is all for his son choosing the polytechnic route because he believes the boy will thrive there.

His son, Matthew, 17, is a first-year Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) design student who prefers to learn through hands-on experiences.

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