1.
Education System in Singapore
2. Expat Children Admission into Local Schools
3.
International Schools
4. Pre-Schools
5.
Private Tertiary Education
6.
Private Academic Schools
7. Returning Singaporeans
Education System in Singapore |
 Primary
School Education
A child starts studying at Primary One at the age of six and studies for six years. He/she then sits for the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) before moving on to secondary school for another four or five years.
The Primary School Education consists of a 4-year foundation stage from Primary
1 to 4 and a 2-year orientation stage from Primary 5 to 6. The overall aim of
primary education is to give students a good grasp of English language, Mother
Tongue and Mathematics.
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6 years of compulsory education
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National examination: Primary School Leaving Examination
(PSLE)
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Students are encouraged to participate in Co-Curricular
Activities (CCAs) and Community Involvement Programme (CIP)
Secondary
School Education
Second School Education places students in the Special,
Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical) course according to how they
perform at the PSLE. The different curricular emphases are designed to match
their learning abilities and interests. In secondary school, he/she can choose- based on his/her examination results to enter in the School Cambridge General Certificate of Education 'Ordinary' (GCE 'O's) level examinations.
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4-5 years of education
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National examination: GCE ‘O’ Levels (for Special /
Express courses) or GCE ‘N’ Levels (for Normal course)
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All students take part in at least one CCA; CCA
performance is considered for admission to JCs, CI, polytechnics and ITE
After the secondary level, it's a selection whether to go:
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Technical (ITE) or commercial institutes (MDIS, MIS, TMC, SIM)
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Polytechnics (Nanyang, Temasek, Ngee Ann, Singapore
Polytechnic) to pursue diploma courses
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Pre-university centres or junior colleges to prepare for the Senior Cambridge General Certificate of Education 'Advanced' (GCE
'A') level examinations and later on tertiary education
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Centralised institutions
Pre-University
Education
The Pre-U Education prepares students for the GCE "A" Level
examination at the end of the 2-year junior college or 3-year centralised
institute course. Students who completed their pre-university education will
receive aSchool Graduation Certificate.
Tertiary
Education
For tertiary education, the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU) provide a wide choice of courses.
ITE
The primary role of ITE is to ensure that its graduates have
the technical knowledge and skills that are relevant to industry. ITE is the
national authority for the setting of skills standards and the certification of
skills in Singapore.
Polytechnics
Polytechnics were set up with the mission to train
middle-level professionals to support the technological and economic development
of Singapore. Reflecting the wide range of abilities, aptitudes and interests of
their students, the polytechnics seek to train students with relevant and
specific skills for the workplace to give Singapore a competitive edge as we
move into a knowledge-based economy.
Universities
Singapore's undergraduate university education aspires to
prepare students not only for today's world but also for a world where there
will be jobs that have yet to be invented and challenges not yet foreseen.
Special Schools
Schools tailored for handicapped children are also available and are mainly operated by managed by private schools/ organisations.
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Expat Children Admission into Local Schools |
Expatriates in Singapore on employment / professional visit passes could apply for
their children for admission to the government or government-aided schools through the
Ministry of Education (MOE). If there are vacancies, they need to obtain student passes from the Immigration Department. School fees in such schools are much lower than in private schools.
The students in local schools are usually Singaporean origin whereas students in
International Schools consist of students from all over the world. Information
and procedure of enrolling into a local school are listed below.
Admission of Foreign Students to Government,
Government-aided, Independent Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute
Applications for school admission of foreign students must be
made using the prescribed form obtainable from the foreign student information
website or the schools (ie Government/Government-aided/Independent
schools/Junior colleges/Centralised institute).
For information on school admission of foreign students, you
may visit foreign student information website at
http://www.moe.gov.sg/esp/foreign/
For further clarifications, please contact:
- MOE Customer Service Centre at DID (65) 6872 2220, Fax No
(65) 6776 4617
- MOE email address at contact@moe.edu.sg
Part
1: Application Procedure
Step 1 - Apply at school of choice
The parent/guardian submits the completed application form
for school admission together with all the necessary original documents directly
to a school of choice. For children whose parent(s) are holding S Pass or Work
Permit (R Pass), they are required to pass a qualifying test before seeking
school admission (see Step A).
Step 2 - School conducts placement test and issues
Letter of Acceptance
School will conduct placement test for the applicant if there
is a vacancy.
If applicant passes the placement test and the school accepts
him/her, the school will issue a Letter of Acceptance (LOA). The LOA will
indicate in-principle acceptance of the applicant to the school. The applicant
can proceed to ICA to apply for a student's pass with this letter (see Step 3)
Acceptance to the school is subject to the applicant
obtaining and returning with a student's pass from Immigration and Checkpoints
Authority(ICA) within 2 weeks from date of issue of the LOA.
Applicants who are holding a Dependant's Pass (DP) or an
Immigration Exemption Order(IEO) are not required to apply for a student's pass
from ICA. He/She can be admitted by the school immediately upon passing the
placement test (go to Step 5).
Step 3 - Apply student's pass at ICA
The LOA is valid for 2 weeks from date of issue. Upon
receiving the LOA, the applicant should proceed to ICA immediately to
apply for a student's pass. Applicant must produce the original LOA endorsed by
the School to ICA.
Step 4 - Return to school within 2 weeks with student's
pass
The applicant must return to school with a valid student's
pass within 2 weeks from the date of the LOA. The applicant will forfeit his/her
admission to the school if he/she does not return within 2 weeks.
Step 5 - Donation to the Education Fund
After the applicant has been successfully admitted to the
school, the Ministry of Education will send a letter to him/her requesting for
the biennial donation to the Education Fund, i.e $1,000 for every 2 years.
Step A - For Children of S Pass and Work Permit (R
Pass) Holders Only
Applicants with at least one parent working in Singapore on S
Pass or Work Permit (R Pass) must pass a qualifying test (Assessment of General
Ability conducted by Civil Service College Consultants) before they can be
considered for admission. For more information on this requirement, please refer
to Ministry of Manpower's website at
http://www.mom.gov.sg.
Applicants who have not taken the qualifying test can apply
online with Civil Service College Consultants at
http://www.cscc.gov.sg/gat.htm.
The applicant will receive by post a letter on the Outcome of
the Qualifying Test. If the letter shows that he/she is eligible to seek
admission to a Singapore school, he/she can then approach a school of choice
with the letter to apply for school admission (refer to Step 2).
Part
2: Other Information
1. Application Period
Applications for school admission are accepted by schools
subject to availability of vacancies. Application can be made anytime during the
year. For admission to Primary One in the following year, the applicant may
register with the school of choice during or after Phase 3 of the annual Primary
One Registration Exercise (http://www.moe.edu.sg/esp/schadm/p1/).
2. Donation to the Education Fund
A foreign student is requested to make biennial donations
(that is, once every two years) to the Education Fund of the Ministry of
Education if his/her application to study in Singapore is approved.
Foreign students are requested to make the biennial donations
of S$1,000 within the period stated in the Letter of Donation.
Thereafter, foreign students are requested to make the
donation in advance every two years. The biennial donations are requested from
foreign students of all nationalities who seek admission to schools, junior
colleges and centralised institute for the academic year beginning in January
each year. The biennial donations replace the previous donation rates ($3,000
for Malaysians and $5,000 for other nationalities) which were requested once at
the primary education level and once at the secondary education level.
Foreign students whose parents are Singapore Citizens,
Singapore Permanent Residents, or holders of work passes (including P1, P2, Q1,
S, R and other work passes), who are admitted from 1 Jan 2001 onwards, are also
requested to make the biennial donations to the Education Fund.
The donations to the Education Fund are eligible for
tax-exemption and the official receipts will be made in favour of either the
donor or the foreign student. The donation is non-refundable except when the
foreign student is awarded a Singapore Government Scholarship
www.moe.gov.sg/aseanscholarships in the year of admission or when he/she
has not attended any lessons in school.
3. Particulars of Guardian
The foreign student is required to provide the particulars of
his/her guardian to the school for contact purposes. The guardian should be a
Singapore Citizen/Singapore Permanent Resident above 21 years old OR
the parent of the foreign student if the parent is working/staying in Singapore.
A foreign student should report any change in guardianship to
his/her school principal.
4. Choice of school
Parent/guardian can approach the school of choice directly.
Admission is dependent on the availability of vacancies in the school provided
there are no Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents on the school's
waiting list.
5. Placement Test conducted by the school
The foreign student will be tested subjects such as English,
Mathematics and Mother Tongue Language (where applicable). The tests are
conducted by the school which the foreign student is seeking admission to.
6. Level of Admission
Besides the performance in the school placement test, foreign
students will be considered for admission to a level subject to documentary
proof that he/she has completed the previous level, and the age criteria.
Foreign students who have been admitted at the primary level must complete the
Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) before proceeding to the secondary
level.
7. Boarding Facilities
Please refer to the list of boarding schools and hostels. The
private hostels are listed in the yellow pages of the Singapore Telephone
Directory.
8. Exemption from offering Chinese, Malay or Tamil as a
Mother Tongue Language
Exemption from the mother tongue requirement may be
considered on a case-by-case basis after the student has been admitted to
school. Application for exemption should be made through the school principal,
who will refer the application to the Languages & Literature Branch, Ministry of
Education, for consideration.
9. Monthly School Fees
For Government and Government-Aided Schools, the monthly
rates of school fees payable are S$80 for primary, S$130 for secondary and S$240
for pre-university levels. For children of Singapore Citizens or Singapore
Permanent Residents and dependants of Employment Pass and Skilled Work Permit
Holders, the monthly school fees payable for the first 2 years are S$3 for
primary, S$5 for secondary, and S$6 for pre-university levels. For the third
year onwards, the school fees payable will be determined based on their
citizenship status.
In addition to school fees, all students are to pay
miscellaneous fees. The maximum monthly miscellaneous fees payable are S$11 for
primary, S$16 for secondary, and S$22 for pre-university levels. Students
studying in Autonomous Schools are also required to pay additional miscellaneous
fees. Please check directly with the schools on the actual amount of
miscellaneous fees payable.
The rates of school and miscellaneous fees payable are
reviewed by the Ministry of Education and individual schools from time to time.
For Independent Schools, the school fees payable varies from
school to school. Please check directly with the schools concerned for the fees
payable.
10. Admission to Kindergartens, Private Schools,
Universities & Polytechnics
A foreign student seeking admission to a kindergarten,
private school or an institution of higher education (ie university or
polytechnic), should approach the kindergarten, private school or institution
directly.
11. General
In accordance with the Immigration Regulations, a foreigner
is exempted from applying for a Student's Pass if he/she is a Dependant's Pass
or Immigration Exemption Order Holder studying in a Government/Governement-aided/Independent
School. For more details on Student's Pass applications, please refer to ICA's
website at
http://app.ica.gov.sg/serv_visitor/index.asp.
A copy of the "Directory of Schools and Educational
Institutions, Singapore" is obtainable from the Customer Service Centre at the
Ground Floor, Podium Block, Ministry of Education, at S$3.50 per copy excluding
postage. This publication provides the addresses and telephone numbers of all
the schools in Singapore. Alternatively, the information may be found in the
Schools Information website at
http://www.moe.edu.sg/schdiv/sis/
Age
Criteria for Admission of Foreign Students
| Level |
Permissible Age Range as at 1st Jan or Year of
Admission |
| Primary 1 |
6 to 10+ |
| Primary 2 |
7 to 11+ |
| Primary 3 |
8 to 12+ |
| Primary 4 |
9 to 13+ |
| Primary 5 |
10 to 14+ |
| Primary 6 |
No direct admission is allowed to this critical level as
the students will not have sufficient preparation time for the Primary
School Leaving Examination held towards the end of the year. |
| Secondary 1 |
12 to 16+ |
| Secondary 2 |
13 to 17+ |
| Secondary 3 |
14 to 18+ |
| Secondary 4 |
No direct admission is allowed to this critical level as
the students will not have sufficient preparation time for the GCE "N"
or GCE "O" Level Examinations held towards the end of the year. |
| Secondary 5 |
No direct admission is allowed to this critical level as
the students will not have sufficient preparation time for the GCE "O"
Level Examinations held towards the end of the year. |
| Pre-U 1 |
16 to 20+ |
| Pre-U 2 |
No direct admission is allowed to this critical level as
the students will not have sufficient preparation time for the GCE "A"
Examinations held towards the end of the year. |
| Pre-U 3 |
No direct admission is allowed to this critical level as
the students will not have sufficient preparation time for the GCE "A"
Examinations held towards the end of the year. |
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PRIORITY LISTING |
Stamford
American International School
With a goal of
instilling an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and a sense of global
awareness, along with building the necessary skills to prepare students
for the challenges and changes which lay ahead, Stamford American
International School provides a world class academic offering.
 The
best of American and International learning
Stamford offers two
rigorous programs of learning; the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Program integrated with the most rigorous US state standards. Stamford
students get the best of American and international education to prepare
them to live, learn and work in our increasingly globalized world.
 Strength
in Languages
Beyond developing
their English, students receive daily language lessons beginning at age
2 in Mandarin or Spanish. Daily reinforcement helps students to develop
fluency in their chosen language.
 Internationalism
The name suggests
internationalism ... a visit confirms it. Not just in the curriculum and
the focus on languages, but the wide range of nationalities at Stamford.
The student body represents over 40 different nationalities, a diversity
that is celebrated!
 Low
Student to Teacher Ratios
The teaching staff
is top notch and class sizes and student to teacher ratios are
consistently kept low. The Nursery maintains a ratio of 5:1 and
Pre-Kindergarten is 9:1. Kindergarten 1 and above holds ratio of 10:1 to
make sure each student gets the attention they need.
 Superb
Location & Facilities
Stamford’s central
location is quickly and conveniently accessible by bus, MRT and car.
Stamford has new, technologically-enhanced facilities that help to build
students’ comfort with technology using iPads, netbooks, and Promethean
boards.
State-of-the-Art Permanent Campus to Open in August 2012
In August 2012,
Stamford will move from its current location to a new, state-of-the-art
campus across from the Woodleigh MRT at 279 Upper Serangoon Road. The
campus will house a Library Media Center with global video-conferencing,
an interactive Science Center, and top-of-the-line athletics facilities.
The purpose-designed facilities will remain centrally located, easily
accessible and convenient to Singapore’s expat communities.
For more information please contact us:
admissions@sais.edu.sg
www.sais.edu.sg
+65 6602 7247
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Canadian
International School
Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
 The
Canadian International School (CIS) in Singapore provides an international
education for students aged 3 to 18 years. Unique and engaging academic,
sporting, and performing and fine arts programmes bring learning to life.
Challenging expeditions and enlightening service opportunities develop essential
life skills, inspiring students from over 60 countries to be vibrant
participants in a diverse and global society.
As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, CIS offers the IB Primary
Years Programme (PYP) for students in ECE to Grade 6, the Middle Years Programme
(MYP) for students in Grades 7 to 10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for
students in Grade 11 and 12. CIS is also accredited by the Ontario Ministry of
Education, Canada to offer the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) to
students in Grades 11 and 12. Both the IB DP and the OSSD are recognised at
universities worldwide.
A diverse and challenging curriculum and a wide range of experiential learning
activities seek to develop the potential of every student. Academic rigour is
valued at all stages of a student’s progress throughout the school, and the
classroom focus is on challenge, engagement and achievement. Students are given
ownership of the learning process and are encouraged to actively participate in
their own education by setting personal goals and practicing on-going
self-evaluation.
Inquiry-based programmes and activities teach students how to think about, and
analyse, what they are learning rather than simply memorizing facts. Critical
thinking skills are developed and students learn to apply them to a wide range
of subject matter. In addition to an internationally oriented curriculum, CIS
gives students first-hand experiences whereby they are part of an international
community.
NEW LAKESIDE CAMPUS – OPENING OCTOBER 2011
The new Canadian International School “Lakeside Campus” at Jurong West, set on
43,000 sq. m. (463,000 sq. ft.) of land, has been designed to reflect the very
latest thinking in educational philosophy and functionality and will support
CIS’ progressive and innovative educational programmes.
The new Lakeside campus will provide state-of-the-art classrooms, academic
facilities, spacious sporting, outdoor and playground facilities, as well as a
Performing Arts and Fine Arts centre, Auditorium and Media Centre. The campus is
expected to reach its capacity of 3,300 students over the next 10 years. Every
aspect of the school has been designed to reflect the most recent best practices
in school design and functionality. As well as being at the forefront of
innovative educational design, the Lakeside campus will be a “green” building
and has been awarded Gold Status in Singapore’s Green Mark Scheme, allowing CIS
to use the campus as a vital instructional tool as students are educated in
ecological sustainability.
Addresses:
Lakeside Campus
Jurong West Street 41
Singapore 649414
Admissions: West (Lakeside) admissions@cis.edu.sg
Phone: +65 6467 1732 Fax: +65 6467 1729
Tanjong Katong Campus (ECE to Grade 10)
371 Tanjong Katong Road
Singapore 437128
Admissions: East (Tanjong Katong) admissionstk@cis.edu.sg
Phone: +65 6345 1573 Fax: +65 6345 4057
Website: www.cis.edu.sg
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EtonHouse
International School
The EtonHouse campus at Broadrick Road is a popular International Baccalaureate
World School that houses both the pre-school and international school.
There are approximately 500 children enrolled at the Broadrick site. Situated in
a quiet, leafy residential area adjacent to the Geylang walkway connector and
canal, the school has a bustling, multicultural community of learners from over
44 different nationalities.
The pre-school offers levels Nursery 2 to Kindergarten 2 and the International
school offers classes from Year 2 to Year 6 for children aged 6 to 11 years of
age. The curriculum philosophy is inquiry-focused and trans-disciplinary, based
upon the pedagogy of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
The Literacy and Numeracy framework from the United Kingdom is also used as a
curriculum reference. Students are encouraged to become active, compassionate,
life-long learners who seek to create a better world through intercultural
understanding and respect. The programs are academically rigorous in their
learning expectations and challenge students to be become responsible members of
their school, local and global communities.
The school also offers a richly diverse curricular and co-curricular program
that includes: a Years 5 and 6 laptop program, computer laboratory access for
all, a well-stocked library, specialist art and music rooms, a large
multi-purpose hall for dining and performance, and daily language classes in
Mandarin, Hindi, Japanese and English as a Second Language. Also offered are
Chinese Cultural classes, parents Mandarin classes, Pre-SAP immersion Mandarin,
after-school academic and recreational clubs and sports programs on the
extensive playing fields.
The campus also offers the first and only bilingual primary years programme in
Singapore where learning happens in an integrated bilingual environment with an
English and Mandarin speaking teacher in the classroom at all times.
EtonHouse International School's inquiry-based learning approach nurtures
lifelong learners with inquisitive minds and the potential to shape the future
of our planet. Education is about more than imparting knowledge; it is also
about building character and empowering each individual to be an enthusiastic
lifelong learner, global citizen, and leader of the future. EtonHouse aims to
develop each child into a well-balanced individual with a genuine thirst for
learning - and the courage to embrace the decisions, and take the action, to
make the world a better place.
EtonHouse believes that children must learn to live and socialise with their
fellow human beings as part of a considerate and mutually supportive community.
Students at EtonHouse acquire social skills and the confidence to communicate
freely and comfortably with both adults and peers' in a happy, relaxed and safe
environment.
International-mindedness is at the core of all truly relevant 21st century
educational practice. EtonHouse seeks to embed this awareness and sensitivity
into the hearts and minds of all its students so that their understanding of
what it is to be a global citizen is reflected in their decision-making and
actions.
EtonHouse schools inculcate concepts around sustainability amongst its students,
both social and environmental. The children are therefore not only involved in
projects that promote environmental awareness but also include aspects of social
responsibility.
Children are supported by a highly qualified and committed team of staff.
EtonHouse educators are recruited from all over the world - the United Kingdom,
Ireland, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan
and Singapore - and they are involved in continuous professional development
during their tenure. Professional development is provided through the EtonHouse
Education Centre, the Group's in-house training, research and development arm,
together with international presenters from many educational settings around the
world. EtonHouse places great emphasis upon its research-based pedagogical
approach and offers regular industry workshops that attract educators from the
Asian region and around the globe.
The EtonHouse International Education Group provides educational services
through International Schools, Pre-Schools and Teacher Education Courses.
Registered with the Ministry of Education in Singapore, EtonHouse is a member of
the Council of International Schools.
Headquartered in Singapore, EtonHouse currently operates 52 pre-schools and
schools across Singapore, China, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and
Vietnam. Together these campuses provide quality international education to over
5000 children from fifty four different nationalities. In Singapore, EtonHouse
has 10 pre-schools and 1 international primary school. It is launching a new
campus at 15 Claymore Road in March 2012.
EtonHouse’s first school commenced operation in 1995 in Singapore. Spanning
almost 17 years, the EtonHouse schools have set standards of excellence across
Asia by providing high quality international education.
Address: 51 Broadrick Road Singapore 439501
Tel: (65) 6346-6922 Fax: (65) 6346-6522
Email :
broadrick@etonhouse.com.sg
Website:
www.etonhouse.com.sg
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Integrated
International School (IIS)
Boutique School with Two Educational Streams (Mainstream & Support Stream) –
One Integrated Community!
Among the jungle of schools in Singapore there exists a humble school with no
less an impact on Singapore’s educational arena. The Integrated International
School (IIS) offers intimate classrooms along with enviable student- teacher
ratios and niche programmes of study that set IIS apart from the ‘giants’. Our
school welcomes students starting in prep grade to grade 12 from all
backgrounds. At IIS, we customise our classes to foster individual and
collective strengths no matter what the child’s skill and ability level. Our
boutique school offers personalised learning:
1. We implement the New South Wales curriculum.
2. We offer two Educational Streams - one Mainstream and one Support stream (for
children with learning differences and unique needs)
3. We do not believe in a “one size fits all approach” and encourage students to
think “outside of the box” to develop critical thinking skills.
4. We believe that in addition to a vigorous academic programme, children
require a “core socio-emotional curriculum”. Our socio-emotional curriculum was
developed by our Director, an eminent Psychologist and children’s well-being
expert.
5. We offer learning support for small groups or individual work in areas of
specific abilities, needs or interests. Our high teacher-student ratio makes our
classes flexible to tailor the teaching approach to suit the interests
and learning style of each student.
The hallmark of IIS is that it is a kind of school that children look forward to
attending because our school is a “family away from home”. Teachers do not just
see "another student" but they appreciate each child's personality, strengths
and needs. Join our family today!
Website: www.iis.com.sg
E-mail: admissions@iis.com.sg Tel:
(65) 6235-9602/ 6466-4475
Campus: 41 Sunset Way, #02-03/04 Clementi Arcade, Singapore 597071
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ISS
International School
ISS International School was founded in 1981 to serve the expatriate community
in Singapore.
ISS is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with a
multicultural environment for students from more than 50 countries. It is the
ONLY IB World School in Singapore specialising ONLY in the IB,
incorporating IB Primary Years, IB Middle Years and the IB Diploma Program. This
specialisation makes it possible for the school to offer a clear and undiluted
IB focus. A significant number of faculty members are IB workshop leaders,
examiners, moderators and authors.
 The IB is a combination of the best education systems offered worldwide and ISS
offers one of the most comprehensive range of subjects in Singapore at the IB
Diploma level. Students graduate with either the full IB Diploma or IB
Certificates.
ISS is also known for its outstanding support services, which include
counselling, university advising, special educational needs, and guardianship
programs. The school has an intensive ESL (English as a Second Language) program
to enhance the overall level of the English Language.
ISS has a fully digitally integrated 1 to 1 laptop program, and all students in
Grades 8 to 12 are required to have an Apple MacBook as part of the school’s
curriculum. ISS is also the ONLY International School in Singapore with an Apple
Macbook laptop program.
Accreditations:
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Accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), USA
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An authorized IB World School
(Primary Year Program, Middle Year Program and
Diploma Program)
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A member of the East Asia
Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS)
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Member School & Candidate
Status for Accreditation with the Council of International
Schools (CIS)
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Registered with Council for
Private Education (CPE)
Website: www.iss.edu.sg
ISS Elementary & Middle School:
25 Paterson Road, Singapore 238510
Tel: +65 6235 5844 Fax: +65 6732 5701
ISS High School:
21 Preston Road, Singapore 109355
Tel: +65 6475 4188 Fax: +65 6273 7065
A member of the ISS Education Group (Incorporated 1981) with subsidiaries in
Beijing and Singapore
Testimonies from Parents:
ISS provided sufficient information and reassurance to convince us that this
school would be the best choice for our daughters.The helpful and professional
staff at ISS made a good impression of the school when we first visited.
Maria and Sven Ohlman, Sweden.
We chose ISS Elementary School 4 years ago because we wanted the IB curriculum
in a small, caring environment. ISS has not disappointed - from the moment you
enter the school you realise it is a very special place. While the school may
not have all the fancy facilities that other, larger schools offer, the
enthusiasm for fun and learning starts at the very top with the principal, and
flows through all the teachers to all the children. We whole-heartedly endorse
ISS.
George & Lisa Horsington, Australia.
ISS offered a suitable curriculum and a very good ratio of teachers to students.
It also has a friendly, nurturing atmosphere and a multicultural community. The
open lines of communication with school staff definitely helped us to settle
into Singapore.
Unni and Nic Kriens,
Norway and The Netherlands.
I felt I had to contact you to let you know how pleased we are with the ISS
Senior School which my daughter Lucy joined 2 weeks ago upon our arival in
Singapore. I feel she is with a very happy family. Even at our first meeting
with Angelia I had the feeling of a happy caring but well structured
environment, she has settled quickly and is really enjoying her studies.
Sally A Woodcock, UK.
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Marlborough
College Malaysia
The creation of Marlborough College Malaysia provides the
opportunity for an educational beacon to shine brightly throughout the whole of
South East Asia. Based on the best traditions of the English public school,
Marlborough College Malaysia is a direct expansion of the UK school and is not a
franchise.
The school will open its doors for pupils on 27th August 2012 after an ambitious
building programme on a 90 acre site in Iskandar Malaysia, a ten minute drive
from the Tuas crossing. It will endeavour to recreate the ethos, atmosphere,
spirit and style of Marlborough College in England and, to this end, significant
numbers of Marlborough teachers, ex pupils and College Council members are
involved with the establishment and development of the school.
 When
full, the preparatory school (age 5 – 11) will have 432 day pupils and the
senior school (age 11-18) a maximum of 915 day and boarding pupils. The
opportunity to be involved in an exchange programme with our UK school will be
part of the educational offering.
We are guided by our belief that true education can be built upon a triple
foundation of compassion, companionship and conversation.
Compassion
- the willingness and ability to see the world through the eyes of another is a
value which springs from out Anglican foundation and acknowledges our duty to
build a fair and just society
Companionship
- the sharing of life with friends and colleagues – both anchors us as
individuals and strengthens us as contributors to joint endeavours and
enterprise.
Conversation
- is the means by which we can develop intellectual curiosity and academic
enthusiasm. Learning is not a passive process, and conversation involves both
listening and speaking, demanding the gradual taking of responsibility for one’s
own ambitions.
Further information may be obtained at
www.marlboroughcollegemalaysia.org
or
malaysia@marlboroughcollege.org
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Nexus
International School, Singapore
Nexus International School, Singapore (NISS), started in
January 2007.
 NISS
currently meets the educational needs of about 400 students from over 50
different countries. Enrolment is steadily increasing to meet the educational
needs of the children of expatriates in Singapore.
The 470,000 sq ft campus at 201 Ulu Pandan Road has facilities to support all
academic and co-curricular programme for up to 1,200 students. These include
swimming pools, gymnasiums, sports fields, as well as Science, Computer and
Multi-media laboratories to support our Centres of Excellence - Sciences, Arts
and Sports.
NISS has a team of highly qualified international educators delivering a
well-balanced curricula based on the best standards and practices used around
the world. NISS is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
for Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It is a member of
the Council of International Schools (CIS), and an approved Cambridge
International Examinations (CIE) Centre. NISS is currently a candidate school
for the CIS/WASC accreditation.
NISS is a member of Taylor's Education Group and the second Nexus International
School (NIS) campus in the region. The first NIS is located in Putrajaya,
Malaysia.
Nexus International School
201 Ulu Pandan Road Singapore 596468
Tel +65 6536 6566, Fax +65 6536 6866
Web www.nexus.edu.sg
Email enquiry@nexus.edu.sg
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One
World International School
One World International School (OWIS) is a boutique school offering high-quality
education in a nurturing, multicultural environment. Using an inquiry-based
curriculum, OWIS teaches children of more than 30 nationalities at nursery to
middle school level.
With small class sizes and a high teacher-to-student ratio, students benefit
from personalised and individual attention, while being involved in a range of
enrichment activities. OWIS is currently a candidate school for the Primary
Years Programme (PYP) and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The
middle school curriculum is based on a modified UK curriculum, adapted to an
international context together with a strong experiential enquiry approach. It
provides a sound basis for further study, in preparation for IGSCE at Grade 10.
Campus facilities include a soccer field, basketball court, early childhood
outdoor education area and an expansive play and environmental area. All
classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and computer corners and
the middle school cohort Macbooks to enrich the learning process. OWIS provides
a one-world community atmosphere where parents are part of the school family
with opportunities for fun and friendship.
696 Upper Changi Road East
Singapore 486826
Telephone: +65 65422285
Fax: +65 65428602
Website: www.owis.org
Email: info@owis.org
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Rosemount
Kindergarten
Established in 1999, Rosemount Kindergarten is
Singapore's leading international school for children aged 3 to 6.
Providing schooling at the Preschool,
Kindergarten and Early Primary levels, with one of the lowest child to teacher
ratios in Singapore; Rosemount values and promotes quality early childhood
education.
The school curriculum, which is designed to cater for all nationalities, is
based on the International Baccalaureate Early Years Program.
Understanding the important role that teachers play in delivering quality
education to children, Rosemount maintains that only qualified, experienced and
passionate teachers are employed at the school.
Additionally, our family orientated approach
to education means that children attending Rosemount learn in a caring and safe
environment; and parents become an active participant in their child's
development and the school.
For more information about Rosemount
Kindergarten, visit our website at
www.rosemountkindergarten.com
Rosemount Kindergarten
Telephone: +65 6446 4636
Address: 25 Ettrick Terrace, Siglap, Singapore 458588
Email: school@rosemount.com.sg
Website:
www.rosemountkindergarten.com
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St.
Francis Methodist School
 Founded
in 1960, St. Francis Methodist School (SFMS) is Singapore's leading private
academic school. With an annual cohort of 450 students, both local and foreign
who hail from over 25 countries, SFMS offers a variety of holistic programmes
catered to the learning needs of different students.
The school celebrated its 50th anniversary on 5 May 2010. The cornerstone of
SFMS is the education of the soul – parents who send their children here know
that this is a school that wants to turn out students of good character, who
will be useful members of society regardless of their ethnicity and nationality.
The safe, caring environment that nurtures the whole person is what makes SFMS
unique, recognizing that it must accept all students for whom they are and imbue
them with confidence which will allow them to follow their dreams and soar to
greater heights.
With smaller class sizes, the school offers excellent facilities for experiences
that include high quality performing arts, music, visual art and language
programmes. SFMS has a team of excellent qualified teachers delivering a well
balanced, comprehensive and engaging curriculum.
 Our
academic programmes include:
-
English Immersion
Programme
-
Lower Secondary 1
& 2
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Preparation for
GCE “O” (Sec 3 &4)
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Preparation for
GCE “A” Level
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Preparation for
London IGCSE (Sec 3 & 4)
-
Upper Secondary
AUSMAT Matriculation programme (Year 9 &10)
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Preparation for
University AUSMAT Matriculation programme (Year 11 & 12)
-
BTEC Higher
National Diploma in Business
Come and visit us or speak to our friendly course consultants or teachers to
experience the warmth and friendliness of spirit for yourself. There is no
better place than to begin your child’s learning journey at St Francis.
See you at our School Carnival on Friday, 5 August 2011 (10 am to 4pm)
 St Francis Methodist School
492 Upper Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 678095
Call: +65 67600889
Fax: +65 67608031
Email: sfmsadmin@sfms.edu.sg
www.sfms.edu.sg
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TELC
- The Experiential Learning Centre
TELC is an accredited childcare centre located in Holland
area that offers half-day and full-day bilingual programme for children from 18
months to 6 years of age. TELC’s mission is to provide a haven for children,
parents and teachers to experience personal success and a joy for learning.
Founded in 1993, TELC believes that children will achieve optimal growth and
development when they are surrounded by love in a secure environment.
TELC’s philosophy is based on an Experiential Learning
approach that encourages hands-on experimentation and interaction with others.
Foundations for English Language and Literacy, Chinese Language, and Mathematics
are centred on meaningful activities that promote usage and application.
TELC’s focus is on the holistic development of each child, by providing
developmentally appropriate activities for all children that recognize
individual differences and strengths.
Our Daily Programme
-
A comprehensive daily Mathematics programme that was
developed to closely link preschool Math to Primary School Math
-
A multisensory literacy programme inspired by Montessori and
Letterland that targets individual development of reading and writing skills
-
An effective Chinese programme that promotes confidence in
spoken and written Chinese
-
Montessori Practical Life Skills and Sensorial Activities
-
Music and Movement
-
A daily variety of Outdoor Experiences including sand and
water play
Afternoon Activities include English and Mandarin
Speech and Drama / Discovery Club / Cookery / Messy Art and Gymnastics (optional
programmes).
With small class sizes and low teacher-child ratio, each child is given
individual attention to thrive in a nurturing environment. Caregivers and
parents are most welcome to bring their children along to visit the centre and
get a feel of the TELC experience. Please call or email to make an appointment.
The Experiential Learning Centre
9 Grove Drive, Singapore 279050
Tel: (+65) 6466 4533
Email: enquiry@telc.com.sg
Website: www.telc.com.sg
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United
World College of South East Asia
Dover Campus East Campus
1207 Dover Road Singapore 139654 |
East Campus
1
Tampines Street 73 Singapore 528704 |
Curriculum: IB PYP, Middle School Programme, (I)GCSE, IB Diploma
Grades: Kindergarten 1 – Grade 12 (4 – 18 years)
Boarding: Grades 7 –12 (ages 12 to 18)
UWCSEA offers a challenging, holistic education with an emphasis on academic
achievement, service to others, teamwork, environmental stewardship and
leadership for students in K1-Grade 12 on two campuses. The programme is
carefully designed to combine challenging experiences with academic rigor and
creative opportunities in the personal education of every student.
A defining characteristic of UWCSEA is the way the College’s mission and values
are actively integrated into the curriculum. Students come to UWCSEA from
different educational and cultural backgrounds. This rich diversity of
backgrounds and experiences is respected and celebrated; sharing different
perspectives and cultures is one of UWCSEA’s core values.
Numerous outdoor educational experiences enhance and enrich students’ classroom
experiences by providing cross-curricular learning and opportunities for
learning outside of the classroom. Students are encouraged to expand their
horizons in age-appropriate expeditions from Grade 1 on, whilst the unique,
three-tiered service programme is an integral part of UWCSEA’s educational ethos
and is supported by all students.
The Dover Campus has over 2,900 students from more than 60 nationalities. In May
2010, 99% of Dover Campus candidates achieved the IB Diploma, with the average
point score an excellent 36 points.
Currently the East Campus has 950 students to Grade 6 enrolled, expanding in
August 2011 to accommodate over 1,250 students up to Grade 10. The campus will
offer the IB Diploma (as a candidate school) to the first Grade 11 intake in
August 2012.
Dover and East are both IB World Schools.
Admissions
Tel +65 6774 2653
Email admissions@uwcsea.edu.sg
Website www.uwcsea.edu.sg
(I)GCSE will be offered by both UWCSEA
campuses from August 2011 |
UWCSEA East Campus at Tampines |
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German European School
Singapore
GESS provides international education in both German and English from Pre-School
to Grade 12 to 1,200 students of 35 nationalities, With caring, experienced
international staff and 2 green, modern and environmentally friendly campuses,
GESS focuses on holistic, student-centred learning encouraging students to
develop their strengths and become balanced, responsibie and informed world
citizens.
With its 1 school – 2 system philosophy, GESS is an authorised IB World school
for PYP, MYP and IB Diploma programmes which are taught in English, in addition
to offering all German school leaving certificates.
As the first German school worldwide, GESS was accredited as an official
"Excellent German School Abroad" in January 2009.
Address : 72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760
Phone No: (65) 6469 1131 Fax No: (65) 6469 0308
Website: www.gess.sg Email:
info@gess.sg
Other International Schools
 Australian International School
Avondale
Grammar School
Chatsworth
International School
Chinese
International School
DPS
International School
Dover Court Preparatory School
Global
Indian International School
Hollandse School
Hwa Chong
International School
Insworld
Institute
International Community
School
Lycée Français de Singapour
Manasseh
Meyer School
NPS
International School
Overseas Family School (OFS)
San Yu
Adventist School
Sekolah Indonesia
Singapore
American School
St Joseph
Institutional International
Tanglin Trust School
The Japanese School
The Swiss School Singapore
Yuvabharathi
International School
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|
Preschools |
EtonHouse International Pre-School
The new EtonHouse International Pre-School at 15
Claymore Road opening in March 2012, will offer young children a
thoughtfully considered and aesthetically beautiful learning
environment, designed to stimulate the learning and development of
young children 18 months to six years of age.
The
curriculum is inspired by internationally recognised best practice
and based on an understanding of the work undertaken by colleagues
working in the world renowned pre-schools and infant toddler centres
in Reggio Emilia, in Northern Italy. The Inquire - Think - Learn
curriculum focuses on inquiry based learning where children's ideas,
interests and theories inform the design of curriculum experiences.
Young children at EtonHouse are respected as
competent thinkers and communicators who are offered many
opportunities to engage with a wide range of materials and resources
to extend and challenge their thinking. Our curriculum invites
children to explore, discover, hypothesise, predict, problem solve,
construct and document their deepening understandings of the world
in which we live. Our approach acknowledges the significance of
socio-cultural theory in that children learn via quality
interactions and relationships with people, places and things.
We encourage young children to explore their environment and express
themselves using multiple languages which may include speaking,
singing, movement, drawing, painting, writing, building and
designing, collage, dramatic play, and music. Topics of study for
project work may be captured from the children's current
competencies, skills, ideas and theories, through family and
community events as well as the best known interests of children
(enduring childhood themes e.g. relationships, roles and
responsibilities; identity).
Housed in newly renovated property located in the heart of the city,
EtonHouse at Claymore will offer a unique programme for children
aged 18 months to 6 years within an international pre-school
environment.
The outdoor playground has been designed specifically to ensure that
children build deep relationships with the natural world and
strengthen the concepts of sustainability within our curriculum. The
pre-school will also offer a strong and integrated second language
programme where the teaching and learning of Mandarin will be in a
relevant environment, thus making the process natural and effective.
EtonHouse has 11 pre-school campuses in Singapore. For more details,
log on to
www.etonhouse.com.sg
Address: 15 Claymore Road, Singapore-229542
Phone: +65-67463333
E-mail:
claymore@etonhouse.edu.sg
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Mindchamps Preschool
 Our
MindChamps PreSchool™ Program provides children with a battery of advanced
learning approaches based on the latest understandings of early childhood mind
and personality development, and provides parents with something never before
available – the tools to strengthen the natural flow of the intuitive learner –
to nurture their 21st century learner, their ‘little champion’.
MindChamps’ extensive research in neuroscience, education, psychology and
theatre, coupled with Professor Allan Snyder’s breakthrough findings on the
Champion Mindset, have shown that Champions are those who, above all, make their
own unique creative connections. This is what makes MindChamps’ cutting-edge
approach to creating Young Champions so unique. Being a direct result of our
ground-breaking research, MindChamps PreSchool™ is an early childhood learning
centre based on internationally-validated research. It uses carefully-designed,
non-didactic instruction methods to empower children in both creativity and
structured thinking.
Recognising the importance of starting the learning process from as young as
possible, MindChamps Preschool help to nurture all aspect of preschoolers from
18 months to 6 years old using global propriety program and enrichment programs.
For more information on our Preschool Program please make an appointment to
visit our centres.
 
MindChamps PreSchool @ Tampines Point
NTUC Income Tampines Point,
Level 2, 2 Tampines Central 6,
Singapore 529483
Careline: 6260 0531
MindChamps PreSchool @ City Square Mall
180 Kitchener Road,
#07-01/05, City Square Mall,
Singapore 208539
Careline:6834 4388
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Neumind
School
Neumind offers premium CHINESE IMMERSION ENRICHMENT for preschoolers and primary
students. Our teaching methods are informed on the foundation of Harvard
research in the field of Multiple Intelligences and Visible Thinking. Since
2003, over 5,300 students have benefitted from our programmes.
Neumind is at the forefront of changing how children are taught, how they learn
and ultimately participate in the community. We identify each child's personal
intelligences and build skills in different areas, thus sparking students'
thinking skills, motivation to learn and ability to become innovative leaders.
Our curriculum is carefully designed to engage children using variety of
learning styles. It encourages each child to discover and develop own strengths
and to recognise areas that they need to review in order to master required
skills and learning. The environment promotes engagement and learning in small
group instruction, formal lectures and large group read-aloud.
Preschool Chinese Curriculum:
Primary Chinese Curriculum:
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All-rounded language development
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Successful examination skill
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Development of creative writing skills
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Powerful memory and imagination ability
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Critical thinking and expression learning
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Fostering Chinese literary appreciation
| Our programmes |
Children Genius Chinese
Leading Minds Chinese
Leadership in You
|
(Preschool Chinese Enrichment)
((Primary Chinese Enrichment)
(Primary Chinese Camp) |
|
Category
School Address
Contact
Email
Website
Opening Hours
Neighbourhood
Nearest MRT |
Chinese Immersion Enrichment 194 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574339
9093 8070
enquiry@neumind.org
www.neumind.org
Mon to Fri: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat to Sun: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thomson / Bishan
Marymount |
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Nexus
International School, Singapore
Nexus International School, Singapore (NISS), started in
January 2007.
NISS
currently meets the educational needs of about 400 students from over 50
different countries. Enrolment is steadily increasing to meet the educational
needs of the children of expatriates in Singapore.
The 470,000 sq ft campus at 201 Ulu Pandan Road has facilities to support all
academic and co-curricular programme for up to 1,200 students. These include
swimming pools, gymnasiums, sports fields, as well as Science, Computer and
Multi-media laboratories to support our Centres of Excellence - Sciences, Arts
and Sports.
NISS has a team of highly qualified international educators delivering a
well-balanced curricula based on the best standards and practices used around
the world. NISS is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
for Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It is a member of
the Council of International Schools (CIS), and an approved Cambridge
International Examinations (CIE) Centre. NISS is currently a candidate school
for the CIS/WASC accreditation.
NISS is a member of Taylor's Education Group and the second Nexus International
School (NIS) campus in the region. The first NIS is located in Putrajaya,
Malaysia.
Nexus International School
201 Ulu Pandan Road Singapore 596468
Tel +65 6536 6566, Fax +65 6536 6866
Web www.nexus.edu.sg
Email enquiry@nexus.edu.sg
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Rosemary
Hall Montessori Kindergarten
Rosemary Hall Montessori Kindergarten was established to meet the growing need
for very high quality pre-school education for children of all nationalities in
Singapore. We aim to provide the child with ample opportunity for growth, in a
safe and pleasing environment, that will nurture him through his early childhood
years. Rosemary Hall Montessori aims to develop an intelligent, emotionally
stable, gracious, and cultured child. Through a rigorous Montessori curriculum
and rich array of after-school enrichment activities, ample opportunity for both
outdoor and indoor run and play, and an emphasis on patient nurturing, we foster
learning, growth and preparation for the world ahead. Children who graduate from
Rosemary Hall are self-motivated, self-disciplined and poised.
Our program brings the best of Early Childhood Education into a single place:
The Montessori curriculum focuses on development in Mathematics, Language,
Practical Life, Sensorial studies and Culture. Our after-school enrichment
programs include Speech and Drama, which instills self-confidence and a strong
grasp of the English language, Art and Craft, which fosters creativity and
imagination, Music and Movement, which encourages expressiveness and agility, as
well as Sciences, which develops inquisitiveness and builds on the knowledge of
the world around us. We furthermore believe in the value of mastering a second
language, and run an integrated Mandarin program to inculcate effective
bilingualism.
For our working parents in the Raffles Link area, we provide services such as
“Instant Access” where your child is brought to you during your work day, and
“Pick up and Drop off” from your office lobby.
Morning Session: 8.30AM- 12.30PM
Afternoon Session: 1PM- 4PM
Extended Day Session: 8.30AM- 3PM
After school Enrichment: 4PM-6PM
We are located at 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-115 Marina Square.
Tel: +65-64936918
Email: admin@rosemaryhall.com
www.rosemaryhall.com
White Lodge Early Learning
Centre (WLELC)
White Lodge Early Learning Centre (WLELC) offers quality
pre-school education from the ages 18 months – 6 and a half years. WLELC has 260
students from 16 nationalities and admits students from Playgroup to
Kindergarten. It offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the most up-to-date
education practices and revolves around guided, play-based practices. Thus its
low teacher child ratio of 1:6.
WLELC emphasises on each child individually so that they grow
in understanding, awareness and responsibility. Sessions run daily from 9.15am
to 12.15am or 9.15am to 2.15pm with a choice of 2, 3 or 5 day placement.
Address: 39 Linden Drive, Singapore 288712
Tel: (65) 6468 8846 Fax: (65) 6762 0215
Website:
www.white-lodge.org
Email: wlelc@singnet.com.sg
Preschools
at Bukit Timah
Cherrybrook
Kindergarten
Address: 5 Vanda Road, Singapore 287775
Tel: (65) 6468 6550
German
European School Singapore
Address : 72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760
Tel: (65) 6469 1131
Raffles
House Preschool Pte Ltd
Address: 1 Robin Drive, Singapore 258261
Tel: (65) 6732 1455
Preschools
at Holland
Buttercups
Montessori Kindergarten Pte Ltd
Address: 37 Grove Lane, Singapore 279029
Tel: (65) 6462 4838
Faith
Montessori Centre
Address: 4 Moonbeam Walk, Singapore 277219
Tel: (65) 6465 2751
Nanyang
Kindergarten
Address: 118 Kings Road, Singapore 268155
Tel: (65) 6466 3375
NTUC
Childcare Centre
Address: 170 Ghim Moh Road #03-03 Ulu Pandan Community Building,
Singapore 279621
Tel: (65) 6468 3725
St James’
Church Kindergarten
Address: 1 Leedon Road, Singapore 267878
Tel: (65) 6468 7609
Preschools
at East Coast
Raffles
Montessori Pte Ltd
Address: No.95 Telok Kurau Road, Singapore 423797
Tel: (65) 6841 1111
Christ
Methodist Church Kindergarten
Address: 597 East Coast Road, Singapore 429082
Tel: (65) 6344 8823
Schoolhouse
By The Bay
Address: 51 Kampong Arang Road, Singapore 438178
Tel: (65) 63458258
NTUC
Childcare Centre
Address: 1 Haig Road #01-555, Singapore 430001
Tel: (65) 6846 3065
Learning
Tree Preschool Pte Ltd
Address: 26A Ulu Siglap, Singapore 457184
Tel: (65) 6242 9975
Preschools
at West Coast
Ellas
Kindergarten Pte Ltd
Address: 12 West Coast Walk #02-16 West Coast Recreation Centre,
Singapore 127157
Tel: (65) 6778 1293
Japanese
Kindergarten (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Address: 251 West Coast Road, Singapore 127390
Tel: (65) 6779 3434 / (65) 6776 2930
Tanglin
Trust School Limited
Address: Portsdown Road, Singapore 139294
Tel: (65) 67703171
TownforKids
Pte Ltd
Address: 10 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139940
Tel: (65) 6776 1888
Preschools
at North
Cherie
Hearts Kids-At-Play Pte Ltd
Address: 34 Westlake Ave, Singapore 574245
Tel: (65) 6352 4889
Email : elaine.kng@cheriehearts.sg
URL :
www.cherieheartskidsatplay.com.sg
Kinderland
Preschool
Address: 449 Yio Chu Kang Road, Singapore 805946
Tel: (65) 6483 2261
Modern
Montessori Preschool Centre
Address: Block 750 Woodlands Avenue 4, #01-317, Singapore 730750
Tel: (65) 6369 0700
Sonrise
Preschool
Address: 2 Kovan Road #01-01 Simon Plaza, Singapore 548008
Tel: (65) 6285 5911
Jansen
Preschool
Address: 39 Jansen Rd, Singapore 548441
Tel: (65) 6487 6116
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| Private Tertiary Education |
American College
The American College offers a two-year Liberal Arts curriculum which is fully accredited to and leads to an Association of Arts degree from Broward Community College in Florida. The courses here are also transferable to American colleges and universities towards a Bachelor's Degree.
Address : 12 Prince Edward Rd #01-03 Bestway Building Singapore 079212
Phone No: (65) 6223 4566 Fax No: (65) 6223 4533
Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS)
MIS is the national body for marketing professionals. They run many courses for popular universities including Curtin University of Technology and The University of Strathclyde, which are mainly marketing courses, also MBA and Master of Business (International Marketing).
Address : 1 Pasir Panjang Road BP House Singapore 118479
Phone No: (65) 62217788 Fax No: (65) 62238785
NUS Department of Extramural Studies
The Department of Extramural Studies is one of the non-faculty departments of the National University of Singapore. It offers a wide range of courses which are open to the general public -- Computer & Technology, Business Studies, Language & Literature, Asian & Foreign Languages, Personal Enrichment course, etc. Conducted mainly in English and Mandarin, these are non-examinable courses, and as such, do not lead to any formal certification. There are no entrance pre-requisites for admission to the courses, unless spelt out in the course information.
Address : 10 Kent Ridge Crescent Singapore 119260
Phone No: (65) 67756666 Fax No: (65) 67786371
LASALLE-SIA College Of The Arts
This college specialises in professional and academic training in the Fine Arts with Diplomas of Licentiate awarded with completion of a four-year course.
Address : 90 Goodman Road Singapore 439053
Phone No: (65) 63444300 Fax No: (65) 63465708
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
SIM, an independent, not-for-profit professional organisation founded in 1964, is dedicated to enhancing managerial and organisational effectiveness in Singapore. The school offers many programmes which are tailored for working executives. Mainly degree and Masters degree courses as well as self-improvement courses.
Address : 461 Clementi Road Singapore 599491
Phone No: (65) 1800 4688866 Fax No: (65) 64680779
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| Private Academic Schools |
MOE registers private schools, the courses they offer and the teachers conducting the registered courses. To be registered, prospective private school operators need to fulfill the requirements as laid out in the information notes for the setting up and registration of private schools. As all private schools are owned by private entities, the operators themselves are responsible for the management and administration of their schools and courses.
San Yu Adventist School
Address: 299 Thomson Road , Singapore 307652
Tel: 62566840 Fax: 62566842 Email:
info@syas.edu.sg
Website: www.syas.edu.sg
Supervisor: Danson Ng Kim Yam
Singapore Sports School
Address: 1 Champions Way , Singapore 737913
Tel: 67660100 Fax: 67662100 Email:
enquire@sportsschool.edu.sg
Supervisor: Lim Soo Hoon (Ms)
St. Francis Methodist School (Private)
Address: 492 Upper Bukit Timah Road , Singapore 678095
Tel: 67600889 Fax: 67608031/ 67608032 Email:
sfmsadmin@sfms.edu.sg
Supervisor: Low Wee Ping
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Returning Singaporeans |
The Pupil Placement Section (PPS) of the Ministry of
Education (MOE) advises Singaporean expatriates on matters relating to their
children’s education and assists them in the placement of their children in
Singapore schools upon their return. As a returning Singaporean expatriate you
could also apply directly to the principal of the school to which you wish your
children to be admitted.
Rejoining your Child's Former School
Students who are planning to go overseas but wish to rejoin
their former schools upon their return to Singapore can apply for Leave of
Absence.
The Leave of Absence scheme was introduced in 1999 assist in
the re-entry of students who accompany their parents in their overseas postings.
It is open to children who are Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents. Your
child/ children would be allowed to apply for Leave of Absence from a primary
school until the end of Primary 6, from a secondary school till the end of
Secondary 4 or 5 (whichever is applicable) or a pre-university institution till
the end of JC 2 or Pre-U 3 (whichever is applicable).
Once the student is granted the Leave of Absence, a placement
in the school would be made available to him when he returns, provided that the
Leave of Absence is renewed and payment is made yearly.
Admission / Re-admission to Primary Schools
There are two categories, as follows:
-
Singaporean expatriates with children who are due to enter Primary 1 should
register their child/ children while overseas during the Primary 1 Registration
Exercise opened July/August every year.
-
Once the child/ children has been allocated a place, parents may apply for Leave
of Absence for their child if they are not due to return when school starts in
the new academic year.
Parents can obtain such forms at the Singapore embassies,
High Commissions, Singapore clubs overseas and MOE website.
Other Primary Levels
If parents require assistance with the school placement, they
may submit the “Application form for school placement” 6 months in advance. The
purpose of this application is to facilitate the PPS to process requests in time
for the children to start school as soon as possible upon their return to
Singapore.
Otherwise, parents could also approach the school of their
choice directly to seek admission for their child/ children.
PPS will try to find the pupil a place in the school of
choice. Should there be no allocation is the preferred school, it will do its
best to place the pupil in other schools.
Admission / Re-admission to Secondary Schools and Junior
Colleges
As returning students may possibly re-enter Singapore schools
at different times of the school year, principals have the right to decide on a
case-by-case basis if the pupils should be exempted from any examinations and
put on a promotion to the next level.
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Such admission will be subjected to the provision of documentary proof that the
student has completed the previous level, and subjected to the student meeting
the age criteria for that level.
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Students seeking admission to a pre-university course should produce their GCE
‘O’ Level results transcripts or certificate or its equivalent for assessment of
eligibility.
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Admission is also dependent on the availability of vacancy in the school or the
preferred junior college and MOE does not guarantee students in the placement of
their preferred schools and institutions.
There are two categories of admission :
Admission to Top Secondary
Schools or Junior Colleges
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Returning Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents who would like to
apply for the admission to any of the top 30 secondary schools and junior
colleges will have to sit for a Centralised Qualifying Test (CQT). A list of the
schools with this requirement can be found in the MOE website.
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To qualify it also depends on the student’s performance in the CQT and the
availability of placement in the school or junior college. On top of that, the
school or junior college may want the applicant to sit for its own assessment
tests in English, Mathematics and the Mother Tongue Language. The tests are to
ascertain the student’s eligibility for the level, stream and class to which the
student is requesting for entry.
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Successful applicants will receive a Letter of Eligibility which then permit
them to look for vacancies in the preferred top schools. Unsuccessful applicants
could approach schools or junior colleges that are not in the top 30 list. This
Letter of Eligibility will be sent out within 7 days after the student has sat
for the test.
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All applications for the test have to reach MOE at least 7 days in advance of
the preferred test date. The application form can be found at its website.
Applicants can complete the form and test fee and then have them submitted -
with a copy of the student’s Birth Certificate or not, Identity Card, Entry
Permit/Re-entry Permit to the MOE Customer Service Centre.
Admission to Other Secondary
Schools or Junior Colleges
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Students seeking entry to schools or junior colleges that are not in the top 30
list need not sit for CQT. They can approach these schools.
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Otherwise, for admission to a secondary school, the parent or guardian could
apply through PPS for school placement if they require any assistance.
Immersion Programmes
Provisions could be arranged for students return to Singapore
during their holidays to attend classes in Singapore schools. This immersion
program is to ease their re-entry into the school system. Parents who are
working overseas and who would like to have their children to join in the
immersion programs can contact the PPS for assistance or to the preferred
school.
For more information, please contact:
Customer Service Centre
Ministry of Education
Ground Floor, Podium Block
1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675
Tel : (65) 6872 2220
Fax : (65) 6775 4487, (65) 6776 8616
Email : moe_returnhome@moe.gov.sg
Website: www.moe.edu.sg
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