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Early Years Education in Singapore

Studying in Singapore

Introduction to Singapore Government Schools

Singapore's public schools are renowned for their abundant educational resources and high-quality education system, offering students a diverse and enriching learning experience. They boast not only excellent teaching resources and professional faculty, but also a wide range of courses and state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring that every student can find a learning style that suits them. Furthermore, public school fees are relatively low, making quality education affordable for more families. Whether pursuing academic excellence or holistic development, Singapore's public schools open doors to success for their students.

What Are the Advantages of Singapore Government Schools?

  • Lower tuition fees, with overall education costs generally below those of international schools

  • A standardised curriculum developed by the Singapore Ministry of Education

  • A mature and stable education system

  • Strong emphasis on English, Mathematics, and Science

  • Solid academic foundations and structured learning

  • Greater exposure to Singapore’s local community and school culture

  • Clear progression pathways to secondary schools, junior colleges, polytechnics, and other local institutions

  • Well-regulated school management and generally consistent education quality

  • Eligible students may apply for Singapore Permanent Residency based on their local education experience and national examination results

Who Are Singapore Government Schools Suitable For?

  • Students applying for Primary 2 to Primary 5

  • Students applying for Secondary 1 to Secondary 3

  • Students with a good foundation in English and Mathematics

  • Students who can adapt to a relatively fast-paced curriculum

  • Families seeking the Singapore national curriculum

  • Families planning for long-term education or residence in Singapore

  • Families willing to accept school placement by the Ministry of Education rather than selecting a specific school

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Representative Government andGovernment-Aided
Schools in Singapore

Representative Government and Government-Aided Schools in Singapore

  • Founded in 1852 by the De La Salle Brothers, St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) is one of Singapore’s oldest secondary schools and a long-established Catholic boys’ school.

    SJI offers two academic pathways: the Integrated Programme (IP) and the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) pathway. The school places strong emphasis on character education, faith, service, and community spirit, with the aim of developing young people who demonstrate leadership and social responsibility.

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    Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) is one of Singapore’s leading Chinese independent schools. It was formed through the merger of the former Chinese High School and Hwa Chong Junior College.

    The school offers a six-year Integrated Programme, allowing students to progress without sitting for the O-Level examinations. HCI focuses on academic excellence, innovation, holistic development, and interdisciplinary learning. It is widely recognised in Singapore and also serves as an important platform for international academic and cultural exchange.

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    Raffles Institution (Secondary) is one of Singapore’s oldest and most prestigious schools. Together with Raffles Girls’ School and the pre-university section of Raffles Institution, it offers the Raffles Programme, an Integrated Programme that allows students to progress to pre-university education without taking the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level examinations.

    The school was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles on 5 June 1823 as the Singapore Institution. It was renamed Raffles Institution in 1868 in his honour.

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    Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), commonly known as ACS (Independent), is part of the Anglo-Chinese School family of institutions in Singapore and Indonesia. Formerly known as Anglo-Chinese Junior School, it is located at 121 Dover Road, Singapore.

    As one of Singapore’s leading schools, ACS (Independent) has received both the School Excellence Award and the School Distinguished Award, two of the highest honours presented by Singapore’s Ministry of Education.

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