INTRODUCTION
Singapore is now the most popular place in the world for tourists because of
its high-end shopping malls, luxury hotels, fine dining, and high-quality
education. Also known as a major hub for banking and finance and a world
trading port. Apart from the international business investments, you can
find many top reputed universities to study in Singapore.
Singapore has world-class education, internationally accomplished
universities, and affordable education costs. No wonder Singapore is
excellent as a preferred global education hub. Many universities offer
industry-oriented undergraduate, postgraduate, and master's level programs.
If you are planning to study abroad, Singapore could be an excellent place
for you.
Singapore Education System
PRE SCHOOL
Pre Nursery / Play School : Till Age 4 years (optional)
Nursery : Age 4 years ( 1 year duration )
Kindergarten : Age 5 years ( 2 years duration )
PRIMARY EDUCATION
Grade 1 to 6
Children who pass the Primary Six Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of
Primary 6 will progress to secondary schools.
PRE UNIVERSITY & POST SECONDARY STUDIES
Secondary education starts from Secondary 1 through Secondary 4 ( Special
/ Express Stream ), or Secondary 1 through Secondary 5 ( Normal Stream ).
Students who pass the GCE ‘O’ Level examination at the end of Secondary 4
or 5 will then have to compete for admission to either a Junior College, a
Polytechnic or a Pre-University Centre.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
2 years
Junior colleges in Singapore were initially designed to offer an
accelerated alternative to the traditional 3 year program, but now 2 year
program has become the norm for students pursuing university education.
POLYTECHNIC
3 or 4 years
Polytechnics offer a wide range of courses in various fields. They provide
a more industry-oriented education as an alternative to junior colleges for
post-secondary studies.
PRE-UNIVERSITY CENTRE
3 years
A Centralized Institute provides a 3 year course leading to a GCE ‘A’
level examination ( General Certificate of Education Advanced Level ).
Students who pass the GCE ‘A’ Level examination at the end of Junior
College Year 2 or Pre-University Year 3, and students with excellent results
at the end of Polytechnic Year 3/4 will then have to compete for admission
to a local university, either National University of Singapore (NUS) or
Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
VISA PROCESS
