Study in Government Private Universities

 

Overview of Education System in Singapore

Singapore’s Education System is a well developed one, recognized internationally and has been well received by many all over the world. The Singapore government aims to build Singapore into a Global Educational Hub, refining the educational system to ensure that it provides the best education for all students.

Singapore government schools are equipped with the best facilities, capable leaders and teachers to prepare the next generation for the future. The Ministry of Education believes in adopting an interactive, flexible and diverse education system to allow students more ownership of their learning and at the same time, unleash students’ potential. Other than developing the students in the academic arena, the education system also ensures the students’ holistic development, nurturing the students all round. Students are encouraged to discover and work on their own talents, be it in academics, sports, or the arts.

All these are in the hope of providing students with a more personalized education, training them to be critical and creative thinkers who constantly seek new solutions, and grow into resilient individuals with a set of sound values and character.

With all these in mind, Singapore has then become the top few choices among many countries, and is deemed to offer a more conducive environment for learning and development.


Education Landscape in Singapore
1. Years of schooling:

Universities

  • National University of Singapore
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Singapore Management University
  • SIM University
  • MDIS - Management Development Institute Of Singapore
  • Various other Private Universities

Enrolment to Singapore Government/Foreign Universities for foreign students

  • For students graduating from a junior college , it will require 3 years for them to complete their university education. A fourth year will be required for an honours degree.
  • For students graduating from a polytechnic, it will only require about 2 years for them to complete their university.
  • Local students must have graduated from a junior college and taken the GCE ‘A’ Level Examination, or performed well in their polytechnic studies before they can be admitted to a university.
  • For foreign students, there are 2 methods:
    § To take the GCE ‘A’ Level Examination in Singapore before applying for universities with the results
    § Make use of the student’s own country’s GCE ‘A’ Level equivalent results to apply for universities. If found suitable, the student will be granted a chance to take the school ’s entrance test. (However, the number of available vacancies for students to enroll by this method is very limited.)
  • Foreign students who study in Singapore polytechnics and universities under a government grant will be granted Permanent Resident (PR) status and have to work in Singapore under a bond of 3—5 years.
  • Universities in Singapore adopt a grading system; students who meet the graduation requirements in their subject(s) of concentration for a continuous period of 3 years will obtain the Bachelor degree of that subject.
  • Universities in Singapore have many various kinds of scholarships to assist students with good results in their financial difficulties.
  • **Other than local government Universities, we have various renowned private Universities in Singapore which can cater to the different needs of students to further their interest in the preferred field

 

 

Knowing the benefits of furthering studies in Singapore, Spring College International is glad to offer our help to foreign students aged 18 years and above who wish to enroll into a university in Singapore. Upon engagement of this service with Spring College International, we will ensure that necessary application procedures will be handled carefully to ease your enrolment process. With our experience in this service, we will try our best to provide successful entry to the schools.

Most students will come to Singapore and opt for a package, taking up a preparatory course at SCI before taking the GCE ‘A’ Level Examination and applying for universities using the results. However, if the student wishes, we can still offer the service to help you apply for universities with your ‘A’ Level equivalent results, without taking the GCE ‘A’ Level Examination.

Universities in Singapore are known to offer various courses to assure that they cater to different demands in the market. In addition, we have been ranked among the top few choices of students internationally. With the education system which has proven to be effective, most university students have found themselves good jobs upon graduation. As a result, you will definitely be able to commit to a course which is of your interest and will be beneficial to your career opportunities in future. Also, with students from all walks of life in the institutes, you will be able to have a good network of this circle of friends with various backgrounds. There are many activities and events supported by the Universities to provide constant development for students and guidance for future prospects.


Enrolment procedures

Interested applicants who are keen to grab this opportunity to study in local universities and would like to avoid the hassle of tedious application; we are just a phone call away. All you need to do is to provide the necessary application.


Requirements

To apply for education in Universities in Singapore, students must be above 17 years old and have completed or are completing high school (Polytechnics or Junior colleges), that is, at least twelve years of general education.

Due to the wide array of courses available, students have to choose and decide on their area of interest conscientiously. There will be different requirements for the different courses and the prerequisites for admission vary among students from different countries.

Thus, students would be highly advised to attend the “Preparatory Course for GCE ‘A’ Level Examination” offered by SCI. As SCI has the experience in such admission, we will cater the course to suit your admission needs. The preparatory course will help students to be fully equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the admission test required by the schools, or do well in the GCE ‘A’ Level Examination. Upon passing the test, admission will be granted.

 

 

CPE Registration : 201001911N     Validity: 28 July 2011 to 27 July 2012
8 May 2012