There are three types of kindergartens in Singapore***

Singapore has excellent educational resources and is also one of the most suitable countries for Chinese immigrants. Many Chinese parents choose to invest and immigrate to Singapore just so that their children can receive high-quality education. Singapore is one of the few countries that accepts primary and secondary schools to study abroad. It has unique advantages in terms of education for young students studying abroad. It aims to cultivate bilingual talents suitable for Singapore's development from an early age, expands the enrollment of overseas primary and secondary students, and very welcomes students from China. .

Kindergarten types

There are three types of kindergartens in Singapore: government kindergartens, private kindergartens and international kindergartens. They are all open to international students. Students can enroll as long as they successfully apply. There are two government kindergartens, PAP and NTUC, of ??which PAP has 90 branches and NTUC has 80 branches; the rest are private kindergartens and international schools, of which there are more than 300 private kindergartens.

Government kindergartens are available all over the country, with relatively low fees and high approval rates. However, the disadvantage is that the number of places is limited and the application success rate is low; private kindergartens are better to apply for, but the fees are relatively high; international kindergartens are similar to private kindergartens , only the sponsor is different.

Singapore has strict age requirements for children applying to study abroad. It is not calculated based on the birthday of the month in China, but based on the year. According to Singapore’s calculation method, only children who have passed their 3rd birthday in China can apply to attend a Singapore kindergarten without any conditions.

Singapore kindergartens can apply for admission all year round, but in terms of application success rate, it is best for any school to start preparations at least three months in advance. As long as the school has vacancies, you can apply to the school.

Education model

Singapore is a country that focuses on "happy education". The education model from kindergarten to primary school is mostly focused on cultivating children's hands-on ability and thinking ability. ?Generally, there will be one or two outings a week to guide children to think and educate them while having fun. ?

Early childhood education in Singapore attaches great importance to "play". The so-called "play" refers to hands-on ability, such as making snacks, doing some small physical and chemical experiments, etc., and naturally mastering knowledge in the process of playing, which not only allows children to experience a happy childhood, but also makes them willing to receive new things and new knowledge.

In addition, the teaching in Singapore’s kindergartens is purely in English, but in the public kindergartens, a half-hour native language class will be arranged in the afternoon according to the different nationalities of the international students. For example, Chinese children learn Chinese, and Malaysian children The purpose of learning Malay is to prevent children from forgetting their own culture.

Zero-condition application is only open to primary one students.

Singapore is a country where age groups are very stuck. It is possible to enter kindergarten and first grade of primary school in Singapore directly without any examination. However, from the second grade of primary school to the end of junior high school, international students applying for admission must participate in the entrance examination organized by the Singapore Ministry of Education, which requires English and mathematics. ?Local sixth-grade elementary schools and fourth-grade junior high schools (equivalent to domestic graduating classes) do not accept direct applications from international students. ?

Many students and parents who choose to study in Singapore since childhood hope to have more advantages in future studies or jump to other European and American countries to receive higher education.

Primary education: The focus is on tapping students’ potential

Singapore is a Commonwealth country and belongs to the British education system. The local primary school lasts for 6 years, which is consistent with that in China. The difference is that primary school students in grades 1-3 do not take formal courses. Some Chinese, English and mathematics courses are taught every morning, and the afternoon is time for cultivating interests and hobbies. The purpose is to tap students' potential. There are many such courses. For example, some students want to learn piano, but they have to take training classes in China and the cost is relatively expensive. However, in Singapore, they can study directly in schools. ?Grades 4-5 usually have normal classes, and grade 6 is just reviewing for exams. ?

Secondary education: a variety of graduation options

Secondary education in Singapore is quite different from that in other countries. The first year of junior high school in Singapore lasts for 4 years. The final examination of the junior high school stage is called O-Level. The options after graduation are roughly divided into two categories: one is to directly apply for the five polytechnics in Singapore; Although it is certified as a junior college in Singapore, many Commonwealth countries recognize it as an undergraduate institution, so that you can gain access to university-level courses earlier, and then continue to apply for undergraduate education; the second is a junior college, which is equivalent to a domestic high school. ?The difference is that junior colleges focus on professionalism. In junior colleges, you can decide the major direction you want to study in university. For example, students who want to study business can learn basic accounting, finance and other business knowledge in junior colleges. ?

After that, you can take the so-called "College Entrance Examination". The local college entrance examination final exam is called A-Level (A level). This score is recognized by most countries around the world. If you want to jump to the United States or If you go to university in Canada, you no longer need IELTS or TOEFL scores. You only need to take an internal SAT test at a local school with your A-Level scores to know whether you can be admitted to the university. It is much simpler than applying domestically.

Higher education: There are many tuition fee reductions for excellent students.

With A-Level scores, you can also attend undergraduate schools in Singapore. If your child's grades are particularly good, Singapore has three public universities to choose from, all of which are among the top 50 schools in the world. They are the National University of Singapore (ranked No. 1 in Asia), Nanyang Technological University, and Singapore Management University.

In comparison, the tuition fees of these three universities are relatively cheap. For example, as long as Chinese students apply to the National University of Singapore, they can apply for a Singapore Agreement. If they work for a company in Singapore for three years after graduation, they can get an 80% reduction in tuition fees. The remaining 20% ??can also be applied for Singapore scholarships, but this requires repayment and can be paid in installments. If your family situation is not very good, you can also apply for Singapore living allowance, which is SGD 2,000 a month, which can be repaid after working. ?In addition, Singapore universities also have various scholarships. A school generally has 30-40 scholarships. In other words, if the student's grades are relatively good, the tuition fee is actually not much.

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