Education
Education in Singapore
Dịch vụ giáo dục
The Ministry of Education (MOE) controls the development and administration of state schools in Singapore. They also play an advisory and supervisory role in respect of private schools. English is the main language of instruction in Singaporean mainstream schools.
Kindergartens in Singapore provide the first three years of pre-school for children ages three to six years. This is followed by Primary Education. A four year foundation period (Primary 1 to 4) and then a two year orientation period ( Primary 5 to 6).
Primary education is compulsory. Exemptions can be made for pupils who are homeschooling, attending full-time religious institutions or for children with special needs who are unable to attend mainstream schools. In order for children to be exempted, parents must meet the requirements as set out by the MOE.
The majority of expat parents prefer to enroll their children in international schools. Rightly or wrongly, there is a perception, especially among those expats from Western countries, that the Singapore education system is too tough.
Some expats feel that the workload is too much and that there is too much emphasis on learning by rote. That being said Singapore is ranked third in the world on the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking (2015)!
There are more than 30 international schools in Singapore such as Stamford American International School, British Private International School, Australian International School to name but a few. Parents be warned private schooling can be very costly but may sometimes be the only option if there are no vacancies in the local schools!
International students who wish to seek admission to local mainstream schools must take part in the "Admissions Exercise for International Students" , AEIS. Even if students are successful, admission is not guaranteed!
The applicant's performance as well as available school vacancies also play a roll. English is the medium of instruction in Singaporean mainstream schools.
Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics
Singapore cung cấp nhiều lựa chọn tuyệt vời cho giáo dục đại học. Ứng viên phải đáp ứng các yêu cầu nhập học rất cạnh tranh và có khả năng chi trả học phí của các cơ sở học tập đẳng cấp thế giới này.
Ứng viên có thể lựa chọn trường đại học và cao đẳng công lập hoặc tư thục. Bộ Giáo dục nhận thức rất rõ rằng học sinh có những khả năng và sở thích khác nhau và cũng phục vụ cho những ai muốn học trong một lĩnh vực sáng tạo hơn.
Học viện Mỹ thuật Nanyang và Đại học Âm nhạc Hoàng gia phục vụ cho những sinh viên này.
Các trường đại học công lập tài trợ
Các trường đại học công lập được tài trợ bởi chính phủ và mở cửa cho người Singapore, thường trú nhân và sinh viên nước ngoài. Tuy nhiên, hỗ trợ tài chính có thể chỉ dành cho người Singapore và thường trú nhân.
Sau đây là danh sách các trường đại học công lập tự chủ:
Private Universities
Sim University
is a private university although it does receive some government funding. This allows for students to follow subsidized full time or part time degrees.
Polytechnics
Polytechnics offer a good alternative to universities. They are industry orientated and offer students the ability to enter the labor market with relevant skills at the end of their three year diploma or they could continue their education at a university.
Polytechnics offer courses in many fields such as humanities, business studies, engineering, digital media and much more.
The following is a list on polytechnics:
For more information on secondary education please visit the Ministry of Education website.