preschool education
Singapore's nurseries and kindergartens provide three-year systematic preschool education for children aged 3 to 6. Kindergartens registered with the Ministry of Education in Singapore are managed by community foundations, religious groups and social business groups. The nursery is licensed by the Ministry of Social Development.
Kindergartens and nurseries usually teach in English and a second language. Most kindergartens are divided into morning classes and afternoon classes every day. Each class lasts from two and a half hours to four hours, five days a week. In addition, there are also international schools in Singapore that provide preschool education courses for children of overseas people working in Singapore.
Nursery and kindergarten have different registration dates. Most nurseries and kindergartens allow children to enter school at any time of the year if there are places. If necessary, please contact individual nurseries and kindergartens and ask for registration details, course content and other related details.
primary education
In Singapore, most children must receive six years of primary education. These six years are divided into four basic stages (Primary One to Primary Four) and two directional stages (Primary Five to Primary Six).
In the basic stage, the main subjects of the school are English, mother tongue and mathematics, and other auxiliary subjects include music, arts and crafts, physical education and civic education. Students in the third grade of primary school began to study science. In order to enable students to give full play to their potential, the school will adopt a placement education system in the fourth grade of primary school according to students' learning ability. In Singapore, primary school students must pass the Grade Six Graduation Examination (PSLE) to complete their primary education.
The current primary school teaching system in Singapore is conducive to the healthy development of children's body and mind. Singapore is particularly good at teaching students the skills and methods of mastering mathematics, and many foreign schools have borrowed from Singapore's teaching methods.
secondary education
Schools in Singapore are divided into government schools, government-funded schools and independent schools. After entering middle school, students must receive four to five years of secondary education. According to students' learning ability, the school will arrange students to participate in ordinary courses, accelerated courses or special courses. After four years of study, students taking fast courses and special courses can participate in Singapore and
Cambridge general education certificate (general level) examination for middle schools jointly organized by the University of Cambridge, UK. Students who take general education courses can choose general education (academic) courses or general education (technical) courses, and pass the Cambridge Certificate of General Education (elementary level) examination after four years of middle school. If students pass the exam, they can take the Cambridge Certificate of General Education (General Level) exam in the fifth year of middle school.
Besides English and mother tongue, the main compulsory subjects for middle school students are mathematics, science and humanities. Middle school students can take elective courses according to their grades when they enter the third grade. These elective courses include liberal arts, science, business and engineering.
Singapore has cultivated tens of thousands of talented people with imagination and wisdom by using excellent teaching materials and high-quality teaching methods. Therefore, Singapore's education system is widely recognized in the world education field.
In the local area, there are two private schools that can provide primary, secondary and post-secondary education for foreign students. Sanyu Seventh-Day Adventist School is sponsored by Singapore Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and its purpose is to provide perfect education for international students from different cultural backgrounds. So is St Francis Methodist School.
A private school that provides secondary education for local and foreign students.
The above two private schools are registered with the Ministry of Education. The distinctive feature of these private schools is to provide students with a flexible teaching environment in which they can give full play to their talents. The textbooks provided by these private schools often exceed the requirements of ordinary schools and pay attention to cultivating students' innovative spirit.
Junior college/senior high school
After passing the Cambridge General Level exam, middle school students can apply for two-year junior college courses or three-year senior high school preparatory courses, laying a good foundation for entering universities to receive higher education. In addition to studying general examination papers and mother tongue, college students must also choose four subjects from their liberal arts, science or business elective courses to take the Cambridge Certificate of General Education (Advanced Level) exam. Students who have completed two or three years of junior college or senior high school courses can take the Cambridge Certificate of General Education (A level) exam jointly organized by Singapore and Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.
Foreign students can also attend junior colleges and high schools. Whether they can enroll depends on whether there are places for foreign students in the college where they enroll.
College of Science and Engineering
It is worth mentioning that Singapore Institute of Technology provides students with practical training courses related to their courses. At present, there are five polytechnics in Singapore:
Nanyang Polytechnic
Yi 'an Institute of Technology
Singapore Institute of Technology (Singapore Institute of Technology)
Temasek Institute of Technology
* * * and Republican Institute of Technology.
The Institute of Technology offers a variety of courses according to market demand. Courses offered include mechanical engineering, business administration, mass communication, design and information communication. The college also offers courses in many special subjects, such as optometry, marine engineering, nurse training, early childhood education, video and film production.
College of technical education
The technical education institute has perfect training equipment, which can provide comprehensive technical training for middle school graduates and enable them to master a skill. Students interested in technology can enter the Institute of Technology Education for training. In addition to providing full-time technical training for middle school graduates, the Institute of Technical Education also provides training courses for working people in society, creating opportunities for them to continuously learn and improve their working ability.
University education
There are three public universities in Singapore:
National University of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Singapore Management University (SMU)
These three universities not only trained a large number of outstanding internationally recognized university graduates, but also provided a good environment for graduate students to study and discuss knowledge.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has cultivated many outstanding talents since its establishment in 1905. The main courses offered are science, mechanical engineering, science and technology, law, liberal arts, sociology, medicine and so on.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was established in the early years of 198 1, mainly to train talents in engineering and science and technology for Singapore. Singapore Institute of Education is now a part of Nanyang Technological University. It is a normal college. At the same time, Nanyang Technological University also offers courses in accounting, business and mass communication.
Singapore Management University (SMU) is a newly established university in 2000 and the first local private university to receive government subsidies. The main courses offered include business and management courses.
International universities in Singapore
In addition to local universities, Singapore has attracted many top universities in the world. These internationally renowned universities usually set up local branches (institutions of higher learning) or jointly run schools with local universities (local cooperation).
Private art college
At present, there are two private art schools in Singapore that provide art education. They are La Salle Art Institute and Nanyang Art Institute (NAFA).
Both colleges are private schools funded by the government. They are self-operated, non-profit private art colleges and receive financial support from the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Singapore, that is, relevant diploma courses can receive the same government funding as polytechnics. In addition, the two colleges also offer non-government-funded overseas or overseas-recognized degree courses.
Like other public educational institutions in Singapore, these two colleges are exempted from the inspection of the CaseTrust for Education program.
private school
In Singapore, active and diversified private schools offer many all-inclusive and distinctive courses. They provide more choices and opportunities for China and international students. At present, there are more than 300 private schools in the local area, and the courses offered are set according to the development and demand of the market, including business administration, information technology, art, hotel management and so on.
While creating a good learning environment for students, private schools also provide students with general diplomas, junior college diplomas, bachelor diplomas and master diplomas. Private schools usually offer courses jointly with internationally renowned universities in the United States, Britain and Australia, so that students have the opportunity to have international-level diplomas without paying expensive tuition fees. Every private school has different registration dates and procedures. Interested students can contact the relevant schools directly. Students should pay attention to the following aspects when choosing a school:
Course content provided by the school.
Is the diploma recognized?
School facilities (classrooms, computer equipment, etc.). )
Services for international students (accommodation and visa services, student sources, student consultation, etc. The purpose of "CaseTrust" education certification and SQC-PEO certification in Singapore is to ensure that private schools in Singapore safeguard students' interests and welfare through excellent service, excellent management and efficient business policies.
Foreign schools and international schools
Schools of foreign origin or international schools provide international students with an education system similar to their own countries. These schools must be registered with the Ministry of Education of Singapore, and the education system adopted is consistent with the education system of the foreign students' home countries. There are many foreign schools and international schools in Singapore that provide educational services for foreigners and permanent residents. Some international schools adopt minimum admission standards, for example, students must pass a language proficiency test, and the nationality of students is also one of the factors that determine whether students can enter international schools. Every international school in Singapore has a different teaching system. Tuition fees are different at each stage of study. The tuition fee for primary classes is about S $4,600 to S $14,000 per year, while the tuition fee for primary classes and above is about S $6,000 to S $18,000 per year. Every international school has a different academic year and semester.
Two top universities in Singapore, Huaying School (ACS) and Huaqiao Middle School, both have private independent schools, which started in June 2005.
Two private independent schools established in the name of Huaying International Middle School and Huaqiao International School both provide secondary education and higher education. Huaying International Middle School offers IGCSE courses and international bachelor's degree diploma courses, while Huaqiao International School provides secondary school courses and pre-university courses required to obtain the Cambridge Advanced Level Certificate (GCE 'A' Level).
Singapore's education system advocates lifelong learning and pays attention to elite education. This is also the fundamental reason for attracting more and more people to study in Singapore.