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| Singapore |
Singapore officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island city-state. It is a microstate and the smallest nation in Southeast Asia. It has a highly developed market-based economy. It is a popular travel destination, making tourism one of its largest industries. The currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar. It maintains diplomatic relations with 175 countries. It is a multi-religious country. |
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| Population: |
| The population of Singapore including non-residents is approximately 4.86 million |
| Languages: |
| The official languages are English, Malay, Chinese (Mandarin) and Tamil. |
| About sports: |
| Table tennis, badminton, bowling, sailing, silat, swimming and water polo. |
| Climate: |
The climate in Singapore is typically tropical; hot and humid throughout the year. The temperature usually hovers around 30 degrees Celsius with 75 per cent humidity. Rainfall is slightly higher during the winter. |
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| Educational System |
The education system in Singapore evolves around the premise that every student has unique aptitudes and interests. We adopt a flexible approach to allow you to develop your potential to the fullest. |
| Pre-School Education
Pre-School education is offered by kindergartens and childcare centres, consisting of a structured three-year programme for children aged three to six. Registered with the Ministry of Education, kindergartens in Singapore are operated by community foundations, religious bodies, social and business organisations. |
Primary Schools
A child in Singapore undergoes six years of primary education, comprising a four-year foundation stage from Primary 1 to 4 and a two-year orientation stage from Primary 5 to 6. |
Secondary Schools
Secondary schools in Singapore can be government funded, government aided or independent. Students attend four or five years of secondary education under the Special, Express or Normal Course. |
Junior Colleges / Pre-Universities
Upon completion of the GCE 'O' Level examination, students may apply for entry to a junior college for a two-year pre-university course or a centralised institute for a three-year pre-university course. |
Foreign students are accepted at Junior Colleges and Pre-Universities subject to the availability of Vacancies. |
| Polytechnics |
Polytechnics were established in Singapore to offer students practice-oriented studies at the diploma level. There are currently five polytechnics in Singapore :
• Nanyang Polytechnic
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Republic Polytechnic
• Singapore Polytechnic
• Temasek Polytechnic
They offer a wide range of courses such as Engineering, Business Studies, Mass Communication, Design and Info-Communications. Specialised courses such as Optometry, Marine Engineering, Nautical Studies, Nursing, Early Childhood Education and Film are also available for those who wish to forge a specific career path. |
Universities
The three local universities in Singapore :
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• Singapore Management University (SMU)
They mould outstanding graduates with internationally recognized degrees. Research and scholarship opportunities are also available to post-graduate students. |
Private Schools
In Singapore, a vibrant variety of private schools offer a broad range of programmes, adding diversity to the nation's education landscape. There are more than 300 private commercial, IT, fine arts and language schools in Singapore. These private commercial and speciality schools offer courses with strong demand from local and international students. |
Gateway To Asia
Singapore's excellent geographical position makes travel within the Asian region a breeze. Using Singapore as your base, explore the ancient cities of Cambodia or island-hop your way through Indonesia or Thailand. China and India are a mere 5-6 hour flight away. With so many budget airlines operating from Singapore's Changi Airport, backpacking is an affordable reality. |
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