Singapore

Singapore Education

The education system in Singapore is managed by Ministry of Education (MOE), which directs the formulation and implementation of education policies. It controls the development and administration of public education institutions which receive government funding, but also plays an advisory and supervisory role with respect to private schools. In Singapore, English is not only the first language, but also the language of instruction in subjects such as Mathematics, the Sciences (namely Chemistry, Physics or Biology, the Humanities and wherever appropriate. Former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew relates the idea that English is the language that connects Singaporeans of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds with a common bond, and has the dual purpose of linking Singapore to the rest of the business world.

Why Choose Singapore?
Singapore has an Education Excellence Framework designed to protect student interests and to build high quality education providers. Aimed primarily at Private Education Institutions, the framework focuses on Academic Excellence, Organizational Excellence, and Excellence in Student Protection. International students are assured that private education institutions have proper systems and practices to look after the welfare and interest of international students. The Student Protection Scheme (SPS), which protects the fees paid by international students, is one such initiative.

Geography and Climate: Singapore lies in Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia. tropical; hot, humid, rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon (December to March) and Southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms

Population and Language: 4,492,150, Mandarin, English, Malay.

Tuition Fees: Since Tuition fees vary from school to school, please contact our office for information.

Living Expense: 9000 SGD/Year

Cost of Living: Living conditions in Singapore are amongst the best in Asia with state-of-the art facilities for education, shopping, sports and recreation. Salaries are competitive, and numerous benefits (such as recreation facilities and bonuses) make living here a rewarding experience.
Food is relatively cheap in Singapore. Food courts (which are often air-conditioned) or what are commonly called hawkers' centers are recommended for an inexpensive, hearty meal. However, restaurant prices are higher.

Student work: Full time undergraduates of Universities are allowed to work part-time of up to 16 hours per week during school term. During their vacations, they are allowed to work full-time as the Ministry of Manpower has exempted them from applying for work permits.

Student Life in Singapore: Singapore earned its reputation as the Garden City. Generous pockets of lush gardens and tropical greenery co-exist with an urban landscape. While the smaller islands around serve as idyllic playgrounds for sea sports, Singapore, being only a few hours away from other countries in Asia, becomes ideal for students interested in this region. A variety of Spas, shopping malls, carnivals and the world's highest observation wheel The Singapore Flyer, all make student-life in Singapore exciting as well as enjoyable.