Education System in Singapore

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Singapore boosts a good number of educational institutions. These institutions are known worldwide for their quality courseware and international recognition. Students can study at various National Schools, Polytechnics & Universities or can choose one of the private Sector educational institutions that enable students to receive diplomas & degrees from prestigious foreign Universities. In recent years, education system in Singapore has established itself as a flexible, diverse and a more broad-based system.

Generally speaking, the educational structure applicable in Singapore is as follows:

Primary School: Age 6 - 11

Secondary School: Age 12 - 16 (0 levels)

Institution of Technical Education: After 0 levels can take the national ITE Certificates (NITEC) course for 2 years.

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Pre-Higher: (Age16) They can study for A levels either at Junior College for 2 years or spend 3 years at Polytechnic to obtain diploma.

Higher Education: After polytechnic either students can work or continue studies at a University.

Singapore’s three famous Universities are:

Private Institutions: Singapore has around more than 35 private institutions that provide foreign education and degree programmes.