1. How many students can a school nominate?
Each school may nominate up to a maximum of 10 students. In the case where there are more students who are interested, please register your students first and if there are vacancies, they will be accepted into the Academy on a first-come-first-serve basis.
2. What are the various modes of registration?
Schools may register by faxing the registration form to us at
6894 3655 or emailing to feedback@nma.sg.
Alternatively they may register online at www.scene3.nma.sg.
3. When is the registration deadline?
Registration starts from 9 Feb 2010 and will end by 3 Mar 2010. All forms must be received successfully by IJC latest on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. An acknowledgement email will be sent to the liaison teacher in charge after we have received your application.
4. What should I do if I did not receive the acknowledegment email?
Please drop us an email at feedback@nma.sg with your name, school, contact number and email address and we will get back to you shortly.
5. Where do the students gather on the actual day?
Students will proceed to the registration booth at the foyer upon arrival. Subsequently, they will proceed to Lecture Theatre 1 for a mass briefing.
Administration / Logistics1. Do students have to go for all 5 days?
No. All students will need to register and attend a mass briefing on the first day (15 Mar 2010) and to go for learning journeys to studios and production houses on the third day (17 Mar 2010). For the other days of the academy, they will only need to come for the respective courses they applied for. The schedule will be made available nearer the commencement date of the academy.
2. Is it compulsory for students to wear their school-uniform?
Yes. Participating students must wear their full / half school-uniform. This is to ensure easy identification and that safety of students is not compromised.
3. Is lunch provided?
Lunch is provided only on the first day of registration. For other days, students are to buy their own food and drinks during allocated lunch breaks at our school canteen.
4. Can teachers join in the various courses as well?
Due to limited spaces, courses are only open to students.
5. Are teacher I/Cs of the participating schools required to stay with their students throughout the whole course duration?
No. Teachers need only accompany their students on the first day for registration. After students have registered, our NMA student mentors will be their facilitator throughout the entire program.
6. Can I change the list of students after submission of the registration form?
A change of students is possible. However he/she must undertake the same course that the withdrawn student has signed up for. Please inform us at least a week in advance for such changes.
7. Do students need to bring along anything for the course?
Students are required to bring along the relevant equipment for the specific courses they have signed up for. The list of equipment to bring is indicated in the invitation letter to all schools.
Fees1. What is the one-time payment of $25 for?
Payment is for a lunch catered on the first day, transportation as well as entrance fees / venue payment for learning journeys and printing of information kit (to be given out to all participants on the first day). Please note that Innova JC does not acquire any profit from this program.
2. What is the payment procedure?
Participating schools may make payment in cheque (payable to “Innova Junior College” and send to “Innova Junior College, 21 Champions Way Singapore 737902”). For government and government-aided schools who wish to pay through IFAAS Journal Adjustment, please complete the attached Journal Adjustment Form and fax it to MOE Finance Division for processing. Please also fax us a copy of the completed Journal Adjustment Form at our fax number 6894 3655 for our record purpose. If you need any queries on the Journal Adjustment, please contact our Administration Manager at erni_suriyani_soonan@moe.gov.sg.
3. Where can I find the IFAAS Journal Adjustment form?
It is in Annex C of the letter. You can also download it at www.scene3.nma.sg
4. Can a refund be made if my student withdraw from the programme?
Yes, but only if this is informed and approved by the organizing committee at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of the academy. This is because costs have been incurred for bookings of learning journeys, food catering etc.