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Study Abroad in Singapore

Singapore

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Capital

Singapore

Official Language

English

Population

Approximately 5.92 million

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Voltage

230V, 50Hz

Climate

Summer average: 23°C - 31°C

Local time

No time difference with Malaysia

Comparison of Education Systems in Singapore

Age Singapore Age Malaysia
4-6 years old Kindergarten 4-6 years old Kindergarten
7-12 years old Primary 1 -6 7-12 years old Primary 1 -6
13-14 years old Secondary 1 13-14 years old Form 1
14-15 years old Secondary 2 14-15 years old Form 2
15-16 years old Secondary 3 15-16 years old Form 3
16-17 years old Secondary 4 16-17 years old Form 4
17-18 years old GCE O-Level / Foundation / Certificate Course 17-18 years old Form 5 / Foundation Course (1 year) / Certificate (1 year)
18-19 years old Junior College / Polytechnic / Institute of Technical Education 18-19 years old Form 6 / University Year 1 / Diploma Year 1
19-20 years old University Year 1 19-20 years old University Year 2
20-21 years old University Year 2 20-21 years old University Year 3
21-22 years old University Year 3 21-22 years old /

Comparison of Education Systems in Singapore

Age Singapore
4-6 years old Kindergarten
7-12 years old Primary 1 -6
13-14 years old Secondary 1
14-15 years old Secondary 2
15-16 years old Secondary 3
16-17 years old Secondary 4
17-18 years old GCE O-Level / Foundation / Certificate Course
18-19 years old Junior College / Polytechnic / Institute of Technical Education
19-20 years old University Year 1
20-21 years old University Year 2
21-22 years old University Year 3
Age Malaysia
4-6 years old Kindergarten
7-12 years old Primary 1 -6
13-14 years old Form 1
14-15 years old Form 2
15-16 years old Form 3
16-17 years old Form 4
17-18 years old Form 5 / Foundation Course (1 year) / Certificate (1 year)
18-19 years old Form 6 / University Year 1 / Diploma Year 1
19-20 years old University Year 2
20-21 years old University Year 3
21-22 years old /

Comparison of Education Systems in Singapore

Age Singapore
4-6 years old Kindergarten
7-12 years old Primary 1 -6
13-14 years old Secondary 1
14-15 years old Secondary 2
15-16 years old Secondary 3
16-17 years old Secondary 4
17-18 years old GCE O-Level / Foundation / Certificate Course
18-19 years old Junior College / Polytechnic / Institute of Technical Education
19-20 years old University Year 1
20-21 years old University Year 2
21-22 years old University Year 3
Age Malaysia
4-6 years old Kindergarten
7-12 years old Primary 1 -6
13-14 years old Form 1
14-15 years old Form 2
15-16 years old Form 3
16-17 years old Form 4
17-18 years old Form 5 / Foundation Course (1 year) / Certificate (1 year)
18-19 years old Form 6 / University Year 1 / Diploma Year 1
19-20 years old University Year 2
20-21 years old University Year 3
21-22 years old /

Reasons to study in Singapore

Singapore's education system follows the Commonwealth education model, ensuring high teaching quality, and its diplomas are internationally recognized. The Singaporean government places great importance on education and invests heavily, with education expenditure exceeding 4% of the GDP.

Singapore is a multi-ethnic country with English as the official language and Chinese as the commonly spoken language. If students study in Singapore, they will find it relatively easy to adapt to the language environment.

Singapore has a developed economy and is a global hub for finance, trade, and shipping. The Singaporean government actively develops high-tech industries, providing international students with many employment opportunities.

Singapore has stable public security and a low crime rate, making it one of the safest countries in the world.

Schools adopt a half-day teaching schedule. Depending on the school's arrangement, students only have classes in the morning or afternoon, allowing them to use the rest of the time for various interest courses or social practice activities.

Overview of Singapore Education System

Primary Education

First 4 years focus on building a strong foundation. Next 2 years emphasize more focused learning.

Secondary Education

Students choose from 3 streams based on PSLE results, tailored to their skills and interests.

Post-Secondary Education

Students take the GCE ‘O’ Level exam after 4 years of secondary school. High achievers can advance to a 2-year pre-university program.

Institute of Technical Education

Graduates can join diploma programs at polytechnics (e.g., Ngee Ann, Temasek). Courses cover fields like engineering, business, design, and IT.

SkillsFuture

ITE offers vocational training with full-time courses and apprenticeships. Programs are available for those with GCE ‘O’ or ‘N’ Level qualifications in technical fields.

University

Singapore has 2 public universities: NUS and NTU. Admission is based on strong GCE ‘A’ Level results.

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