Introduction and procedures of studying abroad in kindergartens in Singapore

# Studying in Singapore # Introduction Singapore is a multicultural immigrant country, and promoting racial harmony is the core policy of the government. Singapore, known for its stable political situation and clean and efficient government, is one of the most international countries in the world. The following is the sharing introduction and process of studying in kindergartens in Singapore. Welcome to read the reference!

Introduction and procedures of studying abroad in kindergartens in Singapore

I introduction of studying abroad in kindergartens in Singapore

There is no threshold for foreign children to apply for kindergartens in Singapore. As long as there are places, children from other places can enter school.

In addition, mothers can apply for a companion permit to take care of their children when they go to kindergarten. However, children under the age of 3 who apply for kindergarten may not be approved to apply for a student ID card.

Note: Only after the child successfully attends a kindergarten, a public primary school or an international school in Singapore can the mother be eligible to apply for a companion permit.

There are three kinds of kindergartens in Singapore: government public kindergartens, international kindergartens and private kindergartens. These are all open to international students and do not need exams.

Tuition fees are settled on a monthly basis, ranging from S $ 700- 1 100, and from S $700-1000-2,500 for private kindergartens.

And the educational system is similar to that of China primary school. A school year consists of four semesters, each of which is ten weeks, five days a week. But the difference is that there are half-day schools and full-time schools.

Kindergartens in Singapore generally start from the age of 3 and are divided into two different stages: nursery and kindergarten.

Generally speaking, kindergartens in Singapore study for four years, and the deadline for primary school enrollment is 12.3 1, while in China it is 8.3 1. For example, the children in Harle primary school in 2020 are school-age children born at 20131-20131.

Because kindergartens are mainly divided into public kindergartens and private kindergartens, the number of places in public kindergartens will be very tight, because the price is much lower than that in private kindergartens. The landlord's children go to private kindergartens because the places in public kindergartens were robbed early in the morning. Private kindergartens feel the same, basically there is no playground, mainly depending on the school's educational philosophy, teacher level, patience with children and so on. The landlord just chose a nearby kindergarten and recently moved to a new home. Of course, there are also some problems in the original kindergarten, which will be discussed later.

Second, Singapore kindergarten procedures

Parents can choose schools according to their own needs and wishes and prepare relevant materials to apply for kindergarten degrees.

Materials include:

1) Student's birth certificate

2) Notarization of bank deposits

3) Copy of parents' ID card or passport

4) Copy of Singapore Guardian IC

5) 4 student passport photos (photos on white background)

6) Copy of student passport

Extended reading: an inventory of the advantages of studying abroad in Singapore's primary schools

First, the same starting line

No matter which country's teaching, the formal start is primary school, which is the foundation of the whole teaching system. At this stage, all students are the same. At the same starting line, Singapore is a better country.

The first to second grades of primary school are enlightened by primary education. In the third grade, GEP gifted class will be selected. Classes will be arranged according to subjects in the fourth and fifth grades. In the sixth grade, there will be a school-leaving exam to determine the future direction of further study.

Second, the golden age of knowledge.

At this stage, children's thirst for knowledge begins and flourishes. Children's ability to absorb knowledge is as strong as a sponge and have a deep memory. School education plays a very important role.

Primary schools in Singapore attach great importance to children's needs in this regard. School courses can usually be completed in the morning, and there are various interest courses in the afternoon. Children can choose their most interesting and suitable interest classes under the guidance of teachers.

Third, adapt to the new life.

Students who generally plan to study abroad must want to adapt to local life as soon as possible. If you are younger, your adaptability will be stronger, and parents will choose to accompany you, so the gap between them will not be too deep.

Moreover, there is not much academic pressure in primary schools, and everyone has enough time to wander around or travel in Singapore. The more they watch, the more they know, and the easier it is for them to integrate into the new environment without affecting their normal lives.

Fourth, access to school is guaranteed.

Let me make it clear first that it is much less difficult for you to apply for secondary schools and universities in Singapore from local primary schools to secondary schools and universities, and the process is much simpler, and the learning adaptation period after enrollment will be shorter.

Direct application and submission of application review take different channels. Everyone will be promoted directly, enjoy the treatment of local students, give priority to admission and choose more.

Extended reading: an introduction to the main points of studying abroad in primary schools in Singapore

First, comprehensive learning.

Primary school is a very important stage of enlightenment. At present, the focus of primary school teaching in Singapore is all-round development, while primary school students do not have strong research ability and often entertain and educate.

First of all, it is the study of basic subjects, including Chinese, mathematics, and the enlightenment of art and humanities. The appreciation of art is cultivated from an early age; Then there is the cultivation of common sense and skills in life, including the ability to socialize, communicate and solve problems.

Finally, it is ignored in domestic teaching. The development of personality is an important period for primary school students to form their own world outlook, outlook on life and values. Adults should be properly guided, and teachers need to shoulder this heavy responsibility.

Second, training language.

Singapore is one of the few countries that adopt bilingual teaching in the primary stage. Although one of the languages can only choose between Chinese, Malay and Tamil, the other language is English, which is the most widely used language in the world.

This can be said to be a natural advantage for international students in China. They can master two languages at the same time during the language acquisition period, which can greatly enhance their competitiveness in future job hunting.

Moreover, it pays great attention to the mastery of bilingualism, and will set up special courses to strengthen the language, and at the same time pay attention to listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and will arrange courses according to the students' background.

Third, the examination mode

In the primary school study stage, the subjects of the daily examinations of all grades are the same as those of the last graduate teacher, including Chinese, mathematics, science and humanities, and each subject contains two examinations.

Primary schools studying in Singapore will have an advantage in further studies. You don't need to take the AEIS exam that foreign students must take. You can apply for the final exam results directly without preparing application materials.

Extended reading: an introduction to accompanying students studying in Singapore

1. What is a companion card?

Singapore is an important education center in Asia, which implements bilingual teaching. Many parents in China choose to send their children to study in Singapore. In order to ensure that their children can study here with peace of mind, Singapore has introduced a more humane policy-accompanying reading certificate.

For children studying in Singapore, their mothers/grandmothers can apply for an accompanying permit to legally reside in Singapore and take care of their children.

You can enter and leave Singapore at will without applying for a tourist visa.

Second, about the relationship between the student ID card and the attached reading card.

Generally speaking, children can apply for a companion card only if they have a student ID card, but the student ID card does not necessarily mean that they can apply for a companion card.

In other words, having a student ID card is a necessary but not sufficient condition for applying for a companion card.

3. How old can a child apply for a companion certificate?

How old is the child required to read the card? In fact, there is no exact regulation on this, but according to the general rules for entering the exam, 3- 16 years old is a relatively safe age.

The reason why the lower age limit is set at 3 years old is that it is easier for children to apply for a student ID card when they come to Singapore for government kindergartens after 3 years old, and the refusal rate is higher under 3 years old.

The reason why the upper age limit is set at 16 years old is because the Singapore government believes that children can basically take care of themselves when they reach 16 years old, and they don't need to be accompanied by their families.

Fourth, can the accompanying mother work?

Regarding the work of accompanying mothers, you can't work directly with the accompanying certificate. You need to apply for a work permit before you can work. Previously, it was stipulated that accompanying mothers had to stay in Singapore for one year before applying for a work permit. Now the policy has been relaxed:

If you apply for EP and SP, as long as the employer is willing to hire accompanying mothers and there are places to apply for work permits, accompanying mothers can apply for work permits and work legally in Singapore, which is no different from ordinary foreigners.

If it is WP, you need to stay in Singapore for one year to enjoy the special treatment of WP quota-two local accounts can apply for 1 WP quota for accompanying mothers.