Schools in singapore based on british system

[kaish2011]

Hi
We are planning to relocate to singapore, (probably before aug 2012) atleast for few years from UK. My daughter is 9 and she is going to private school here.
I have seen posts for schools regarding Tanglin, UWE .
Sorry to bother with similar questions.
Are they private schools or is any private schools with british system in singapore?
Your help much appreciated.
Thanks in advance

[here's the low down]

Tanglin is the only truly British School here.  You will probably find it more British than the average UK school in terms of diversity.  Dover Court follows the English National Curriculum too but they don't do the SATs.  UWC (since you asked) is an IB school in the primary school, but reverts to the British Curriculum for IGCSEs then back to IB for 6th form.  I understand that Chatsworth although technically an IB school follows a British type curriculum within the IB framework but I have no first hand experience.  That just about covers it in terms of British curriculum schools.

[Dr. Phil]

I am not married but have children, albeit grown-up. I don't usually comment on such posts but you are British and perhaps have a few anxieties about moving overseas.

Let me just make a few simple points, most respectfully, I recall my own anxieties when I moved my children to Middle East many years ago.

Firstly, Singapore is not so different from UK  except the weather is glorious throughout the year. There is far far less crime and its safe...not safer, but safe. The population are physically fit; I have just spoken with my sister, who is an American citizen and whilst touring UK commented on the majority of the population bordering obesity. Carlisle in particular.
There is a little bit more tropical rain at certain times of the year but if you are ever caught in a downpour its warm and you soon dry out.

The children in Singapore reflect the education system. I personally think the kids here are what all parents hope for. I will not compare the temperament, behavior and education of children here with UK, suffice to say when you know Singapore a little better it will be a major goal to have your children behave like local children.

There are schools which follow curricula for UK, USA, Australia, Canada.... and the state schools are probably better, but difficult to get in to. However price/fees override value for money.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/education/01math.html

Your main problem may be getting your children into a school however don't be too stressed, they can't go far wrong. I personally think schools which give them access to other ethnicities and languages have added value. It's so sad for children to leave Singapore with no additional linguistic skills or cultural understanding is a real waste.

Now, having answered none of your specific questions, I hope I have at least eased your mind a little which will allow you to appreciate that the standards here are far in excess of UK and there are no "poor" schools.

Also, you have a daughter not a son, so no worries, education is not so important.  

[What the ?????]

I am not married but have children, albeit grown-up. I don't usually comment on such posts but you are British and perhaps have a few anxieties about moving overseas.

Let me just make a few simple points, most respectfully, I recall my own anxieties when I moved my children to Middle East many years ago.

Firstly, Singapore is not so different from UK  except the weather is glorious throughout the year. There is far far less crime and its safe...not safer, but safe. The population are physically fit; I have just spoken with my sister, who is an American citizen and whilst touring UK commented on the majority of the population bordering obesity. Carlisle in particular.
There is a little bit more tropical rain at certain times of the year but if you are ever caught in a downpour its warm and you soon dry out.

The children in Singapore reflect the education system. I personally think the kids here are what all parents hope for. I will not compare the temperament, behavior and education of children here with UK, suffice to say when you know Singapore a little better it will be a major goal to have your children behave like local children.

There are schools which follow curricula for UK, USA, Australia, Canada.... and the state schools are probably better, but difficult to get in to. However price/fees override value for money.

Your main problem may be getting your children into a school however don't be too stressed, they can't go far wrong. I personally think schools which give them access to other ethnicities and languages have added value. It's so sad for children to leave Singapore with no additional linguistic skills or cultural understanding is a real waste.

Now, having answered none of your specific questions, I hope I have at least eased your mind a little which will allow you to appreciate that the standards here are far in excess of UK and there are no "poor" schools.

Also, you have a daughter not a son, so no worries, education is not so important.  

And with that final sentence, together with the insidious racism that runs through every one of Dr Phil's posts, you are no doubt reconsidering your relocation???

A large percentage of this post is rubbish, the rest is bollocks.   Read around the forum and understand that Singapore is not perfect, Singaporeans are not perfect, the weather is definitely not perfect - Dr Phil is an ass.  

 

[grassy]

I am not usually one to agree with Dr Phil, but he's not wrong about the weather. I've been back in UK for 3 months and the weather is utterly shit - and this in 'Summer'. Singapore maybe a bit warm and humid at times, but i'd take it over UK anytime.

[Oliver C]

I am not married but have children, albeit grown-up. I don't usually comment on such posts but you are British and perhaps have a few anxieties about moving overseas.

Let me just make a few simple points, most respectfully, I recall my own anxieties when I moved my children to Middle East many years ago.

Firstly, Singapore is not so different from UK  except the weather is glorious throughout the year. There is far far less crime and its safe...not safer, but safe. The population are physically fit; I have just spoken with my sister, who is an American citizen and whilst touring UK commented on the majority of the population bordering obesity. Carlisle in particular.
There is a little bit more tropical rain at certain times of the year but if you are ever caught in a downpour its warm and you soon dry out.

The children in Singapore reflect the education system. I personally think the kids here are what all parents hope for. I will not compare the temperament, behavior and education of children here with UK, suffice to say when you know Singapore a little better it will be a major goal to have your children behave like local children.

There are schools which follow curricula for UK, USA, Australia, Canada.... and the state schools are probably better, but difficult to get in to. However price/fees override value for money.

Your main problem may be getting your children into a school however don't be too stressed, they can't go far wrong. I personally think schools which give them access to other ethnicities and languages have added value. It's so sad for children to leave Singapore with no additional linguistic skills or cultural understanding is a real waste.

Now, having answered none of your specific questions, I hope I have at least eased your mind a little which will allow you to appreciate that the standards here are far in excess of UK and there are no "poor" schools.

Also, you have a daughter not a son, so no worries, education is not so important.  

And with that final sentence, together with the insidious racism that runs through every one of Dr Phil's posts, you are no doubt reconsidering your relocation???

A large percentage of this post is rubbish, the rest is bollocks.   Read around the forum and understand that Singapore is not perfect, Singaporeans are not perfect, the weather is definitely not perfect - Dr Phil is an ass.  

 

Insidious racism?  
I don't usually disagree with Dr. Phil and on this occasion I will reply to the politically correct, humorless, monotonous drivel by "What the ?".

[hot-tub time-machine]

Also, you have a daughter not a son, so no worries, education is not so important. 

A bit out of touch Dr P - in this day and age it's actually more important than ever for a girl to have a good education.

Have you checked the dials on your bathchair time-machine lately?  I think you landed in the wrong century   

[Expat Schmexpat]

Also, you have a daughter not a son, so no worries, education is not so important. 

A bit out of touch Dr P - in this day and age it's actually more important than ever for a girl to have a good education.

Have you checked the dials on your bathchair time-machine lately?  I think you landed in the wrong century   

He'll come back and say it was a joke.  It's his passive aggressive way of displaying his misogynism like he does his racism, but it's always there.  Politically correct my arse!

[Dr. Phil]

Also, you have a daughter not a son, so no worries, education is not so important. 

A bit out of touch Dr P - in this day and age it's actually more important than ever for a girl to have a good education.

Have you checked the dials on your bathchair time-machine lately?  I think you landed in the wrong century   

He'll come back and say it was a joke.  It's his passive aggressive way of displaying his misogynism like he does his racism, but it's always there.  Politically correct my arse!

Wow, are you studying psychology too?
I'll bet I know why. With maths you have to get the right answer for a pass; with psychology you just have to write 3 pages.
Kids, today. 

[thiswokemeup]

This comment just woke me up!

"The children in Singapore reflect the education system. I personally think the kids here are what all parents hope for. I will not compare the temperament, behavior and education of children here with UK, suffice to say when you know Singapore a little better it will be a major goal to have your children behave like local children".

Phil, you are out of touch with modern day Singapore children indeed. Having observed local children for the past 5 years I can quite obviously state that I certainly do not wish my children to behave like local children. Unfortunately a very bad diet has led to many under 5's being obese here. They are being mollycoddled by both parents, brought up by your maid, having no free time to play, taking lessons after kindy for reading, maths and piano and generally having everything done for you from you bottom wiped, to being spoon fed has led to the young Singaporean children no longer being the polite, charming kiddies perhaps they once where. Ever had someone come up to you and tell you they don't like you because you are an "Ang Mo". Well I have by a 4 year old here

Being English, of course I have no right to criticize other nationalities. However if I look around me I can tell you that Singaporean children are certainly not ones that I look to when it comes to comparison with my own children's behavior. And this my dear, is just looking at the under 5's. Fast forward 30 years to the office. I can tell you that from my experience of dealing with Singaporeans (from the Secretary to Partner level) I can tell you that their education system has failed them badly,

[London Looter]

This comment just woke me up!

"The children in Singapore reflect the education system. I personally think the kids here are what all parents hope for. I will not compare the temperament, behavior and education of children here with UK, suffice to say when you know Singapore a little better it will be a major goal to have your children behave like local children".

Phil, you are out of touch with modern day Singapore children indeed. Having observed local children for the past 5 years I can quite obviously state that I certainly do not wish my children to behave like local children. Unfortunately a very bad diet has led to many under 5's being obese here. They are being mollycoddled by both parents, brought up by your maid, having no free time to play, taking lessons after kindy for reading, maths and piano and generally having everything done for you from you bottom wiped, to being spoon fed has led to the young Singaporean children no longer being the polite, charming kiddies perhaps they once where. Ever had someone come up to you and tell you they don't like you because you are an "Ang Mo". Well I have by a 4 year old here

Being English, of course I have no right to criticize other nationalities. However if I look around me I can tell you that Singaporean children are certainly not ones that I look to when it comes to comparison with my own children's behavior. And this my dear, is just looking at the under 5's. Fast forward 30 years to the office. I can tell you that from my experience of dealing with Singaporeans (from the Secretary to Partner level) I can tell you that their education system has failed them badly,

What the rest of the world needs is an old fashion English upbringing.

[Old Mike]

What the rest of the world needs is an old fashion English upbringing.

What England needs is an old fasioned English upbringing. Not the PC propoganda they get now.

[London Looter]

What the rest of the world needs is an old fashion English upbringing.

What England needs is an old fasioned English upbringing. Not the PC propoganda they get now.

We all have high self esteem, and are taught to express ourselves without fear.  Afterall, there is no right or wrong, just diversity. 

[stoopidchiink]

Ever had someone come up to you and tell you they don't like you because you are an "Ang Mo". Well I have by a 4 year old here

Nothing new mate.  I have been called ***-related names dozens of times in London and in the US by local teenagers.  We have been threatened with violence.   My car windscreen was smashed because we are Asians and for no other reason.  I think you've fared better than we did.  

[Neighbor]

Ooooooooooooh and I suppose those thousands of British teenage brats that made the world news rioting and looting all the major cities in the UK are who you should be looking to as a role model / reflection of the successes of the British education system  

Sg education has failed your colleagues badly?? If I recall correctly, Singapore has done significantly better on international Maths and Science tests compared to the UK... Aren't your children ranked something like 25th in the world for reading, 28th for maths?? Even Polish kids are ahead of you...  

This comment just woke me up!

".......
Being English, of course I have no right to criticize other nationalities. However if I look around me I can tell you that Singaporean children are certainly not ones that I look to when it comes to comparison with my own children's behavior. And this my dear, is just looking at the under 5's. Fast forward 30 years to the office. I can tell you that from my experience of dealing with Singaporeans (from the Secretary to Partner level) I can tell you that their education system has failed them badly,