Polytechnics
Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, was established in 1954. Temasek Polytechnic and Nanyang Polytechnic were established in the 1990s. Here are some details as mentioned below.
- Polytechnics offer 3-year diploma courses and admit students based on their GCE O Level, GCE N(A) Level.
- Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or the GCE A level results are needed to get an admission in these colleges.
- They provide a wide range of courses that ranges from engineering and business studies to tourism and hospitality management.
- It also offering a more industry-oriented education compared to junior colleges.
- Approximately 40% of each Secondary 4 cohort enrols in Polytechnics.
- Many polytechnic graduates further their education at local or overseas universities, often receiving exemptions for modules completed during their polytechnic studies.
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Singapore Education System
Singapore’s education system is considered the most progressive and advanced education system in the world. It aims to help students to develop into lifelong learners. Its core is unity and primary education is compulsory in the country city under the Compulsory Education Act (CE Act) 2000.
In this article today, we are going to discuss Singapore’s Education system, its history, and the major contributions of Lee Kuan Yew in this specific sector in detail.
Table of Content
- History Of Singapore Education System
- Modern Education System Of Singapore
- Singapore Kindergardens
- Primary Education in Singapore
- Singapore’s Education System – Secondary Education
- Post Secondary Institutions
- Junior Colleges and Centralised Institutes
- Polytechnics
- Universities in Singapore