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Education
Government SchoolsChildren of expatriates residing in Singapore on employment passes or skilled work permits can apply for admission to government or aided schools. School fees in these schools are pegged at $3 a month for primary pupils and $5 a month for secondary students, and are much lower than those in private schools. Children whose parents are not employment pass holders, skilled work permit holders or permanent residents will need to apply for student passes through the Foreign Student Unit, Ministry of Education Write to: The parent/guardian will receive a Letter of Certification within seven working days of the submission of the application. By presenting the Letter of Certification, the parent may contact the school of their choice to apply for an assessment test, the dates of which are decided by the school. Acceptance by the school will depend on the results of the test and the student's age. If the student is accepted, the Foreign Students Unit will send a letter requesting a contribution to the Education Fund. Malaysians must contribute $3,000 for primary education, secondary and pre-university education, while parents of other nationalities must contribute $5,000. The Student Pass can then be obtained from the Immigration Department with the Letter of Approval. (Foreign students can report for school admission only after obtaining the Student Pass.) For admission to kindergartens, private schools, universities and polytechnics, applcations can be made directly to the school, and the contribution to the Education Fund is not required. International SchoolsNote: As well as the listing below, please check out our comparison between current international schools, which is subject to update as more schools submit their details. Have a look here. American College Australian International School British Association of Singapore Nursery School Canadian International School Chatsworth International School Dover Court Preparatory School Dutch School Eton House (ages 2-7) German European School Singapore International Community School ISS International School (Lower School) ISS International School (Upper School) Japanese School Lycee Francais De Singapour (French School of Singapore) Overseas Family School Singapore American School Swiss School Tanglin Trust School United World College of South East Asia Institutions offering U.S. degreesThe American College offers a 2-year Liberal Arts course which leads to an associate of arts degree from Broward Community College. All courses are also transferable to U.S. colleges. 8 Queen Street, #04-00, S'pore 188535 Informatics Computer School, a local institution which has centres in 23 countries, offers a wide range of Bachelor, Master and PhD courses from Australian, British and American universities like Curtin University and Andrews University in Michigan. Informatics Building, 5 International Business Park If you are interested in home study courses, try International Correspondence Schools, which offers courses from both the U.K. and the U.S, at The Regents Institute, 71 Robinson Road, #05-02, S'pore 068895 The Singapore Institute of Management offers Diploma, Bachelor and Postgraduate courses in a wide range of subjects from accountancy to health science to banking & finance. 41 Namly Avenue, S'pore 267616 Go to school or pay a fine of $5000Well, for all we know, there ARE people who do not feel a need to send their children to school. Read. Back to Back to Starting Up |
Singapore places huge emphasis on the education system as human talent is the most valuable resource we have. Education is cheap, but where necessary, scholarships and bursaries are provided for needy students from primary to tertiary levels. Starting from the age of 5, a student typically goes through 2 years of kindergarten, 6 years of primary school, 4 years of secondary school leading to the GCE O Level exams or 5 years for the GCE N Level exams, 2 years of Junior College leading to the GCE A Levels, and 3 or 4 years of university education. Alternatively, a student may opt to take a 3-year polytechnic diploma course instead of Junior College - this does not preclude entry into University, but it does mean more competition since less poly grads get this chance. Many who are able choose to study abroad.
