The choice of school for children with special educational needs (SEN) depends on the degree of educational support required. For children with mild SEN and adequate abilities to learn in a large-group setting, the parent can consider sending their child to a mainstream local or international school. However, not all schools are ready to accept [...]
The Singapore government recognizes that more Singaporean families are venturing abroad to seize business and employment opportunities. Hence, they have implemented policies to support all returning Singaporean children into the local education system. For children following their parents in an overseas posting, it is recommended to apply for a Leave of Absence (LOA). This is a [...]
The International Schools charge annual tuition fees that are substantially higher than local schools. This is not all. There are also other miscellaneous fees that need to be considered for the total education cost for children of foreigners studying in Singapore. For a start, international schools charge an application fee for school admission and this [...]
We hate to say this. But schooling for foreigners is expensive in Singapore. The most affordable means is to enroll your students in a local school. However, typically only a third of foreigners are accepted into local schools. So most foreigners will send their child to international schools. For expatriates, it is prudent to request [...]
The process to enter into a school in Singapore depends on what type of school the child is interested in. It is relatively straightforward for Primary 1 of local schools with only an online indication of interest is required. For education level above Primary 1, it involves an admission exam and even an interview for [...]
The Privately-Funded Schools offers two types of curricula - International Baccalaureate (IB) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGSCE). IB is a globally recognised certificate course that infuses a high academic standard for students. It places greater emphasis on critical thinking and is used for admission to most universities globally. The IB curriculum is also [...]
The internationally recognized curricula are International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGSCE) curriculum, International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and National Curriculum. IB is a globally recognised certificate course that infuses a high academic standard for students. It places greater emphasis on critical thinking and is used for admission to most universities globally. The [...]
Singapore is one of the top countries in Asia for education with several highly-regarded schools for foreigners to place their child in. There are three main categories of schools: Local Schools International Schools Privately-Funded Schools (PFS) Local Schools Local schools are referred as public schools. These schools follow the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum which [...]