Singapore Education Tour

Singapore's Education & Learning in the future

Overview of Singapore Educational

Education has always been keyed in the growth and development of Singapore society, particularly in the years following 1965 when it became an independent republic.

Now in the 21st century, where the knowledge-based economy is the driver in the global community, education has become even more critical in shaping our country's future. At the same time, through education, every individual can realize his/her full potential to benefit the community, nation, and lead a personally fulfilling life. By being in Singapore, you will get a chance to be plugged into an education system that promotes excellence and be part of a progressive, cosmopolitan community.

The Background of Singapore

Singapore is a rather spectacular travel destination and it should definitely be on every tourist’s list of places to visit. Singapore is not a typical Asian city as there is a strong British influence which can be seen in everything from architecture to politics. It is definitely a city where the East meets the West.
Singapore is also a wonderful holiday destination as there are so many excellent tourist attractions from which tourists can choose Singapore is one of the leading travel destinations in Asia and millions of tourists visit this nation island every year.
It is also a popular business travel destination as a large number of exhibitions and conferences are organized every month in Singapore. This article however focuses on what makes Singapore such as fantastic destination for education-tourists, which is why we have reported some of the most popular Singapore education-tourist attractions of Singaporean dynamic educational standards.
In term of the information earlier mentioned above Singapore is not only the attractive destination country in Asia, but also being the country that most people in the world need to visit for their fantastic destination this is because of uniquely of Singapore and it‘s more and more new tourism attractions already built and being built now a day such as the THEME PARK WORLD RESORT and Sentosa island beach as well as the Jurong bird park and also education places for educational high qualification being already provided and even the museums for discover more about Singapore multiple and Uniquely cultures, this one is the most attractive place as well.

The Singapore Education System

Under the Singapore Education System, there is Pre-School Education, Primary schools, Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges/Pre-Universities, Polytechnics, Institute of Technical Education (ITE), Universities, Private Arts Institutions, Private Schools, and Foreign System Schools/International Schools.

Pre-School Education

It is kindergartens and childcare centres, focus on four to six years old children. It is a three- year programme and operates two sessions a day with each session ranging from 3 to 4 hours, five days a week. Registration period is depending on centre to centre. The daily programme of each level includes learning activities that develop language and literacy skills, basic number concepts, simple science concepts, social skills, creative and problem solving skills, appreciation of music movement and outdoor play.

Primary Schools

In Primary Schools, children have to attend 6 years, 4 years for foundation stage (Primary 1 to 4) and next 2 years for orientation stage (Primary 5 to 6). At the foundation stage, they have to learn English, the Mother Tongue and Mathematics, with supplementary subjects such as Music, Art & Craft, Physical Education and Social Studies. From Primary 3, they have to learn Science and at the end of Primary 6, students have to sit Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE).

Secondary Schools

Students attend four or five years of secondary education under the Special, Express or Normal Course. Special and Express Courses are prepare for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Ordinary’ (GCE ‘O’) level examination during the four years. Normal Course is prepare for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education ‘Normal’ (GCE ‘N’) level examination. If students take normal course, they have to sit the GCE ‘O’ level examination for extra one year after GCE ‘N’ level examination. Secondary education curriculum includes English, the Mother Tongue, Mathematics, Science and the Humanities. At Secondary 3, students can opt for electives of their choice, depending on whether they are in the Arts, Science, Commerce or Technical stream.

Junior Colleges/Pre-Universities

Depend on completion of the GCE ‘O’ level examination, students can 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. Junior colleges and centralised institutes are preparing to entry the university for the students. The curriculums include two compulsory subjects which is General Paper and the Mother Tongue. At the end of the pre-universities course, students sit for the GCE ‘A’ level examination.

Polytechnics

Polytechnics can provide to the students for diploma level and it is a practice-oriented studies. There are currently five polytechnics in Singapore:

· Nanyang Polytechnic

· Ngee Ann Polytechnic

· Republic Polytechnic

· Singapore Polytechnic

· Temasek Polytechnic

There are various courses such as Engineering, Business Studies, Mass Communication, Design and Info-Communications. Students who want to study for their specific career path can choose the special courses such as Optometry, Marine Engineering, Nautical Studies, Nursing, Early Childhood Education and Film.

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

ITE is a step to get the polytechnic for the students who cannot join to the polytechnic directly. ITE is emphasis for technical skill and to give the knowledge for various industry sectors. After the ITE, students are ready to go to the industry sectors.

Universities

There are three local universities in Singapore:

· National University of Singapore (NUS)

· Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

· Singapore Management University (SMU)

NUS was established in 1905 and it’s offering courses in major disciplines such as the Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Law, Arts & Social Sciences and Medicine.

NTU was established in 1981 to provide facilities for tertiary education and research in engineering and technology. It is collaboration with National Institute of Education (NIE) “the teachers’ college” and expanded to include Accountancy, Business and Communication Studies.

SMU was established in 2000 and it is focus on business and management programmes.

Beside the local universities, there are joint programmes with more than 16 other institutions around the world.

Private Arts Institutions

There are currently two private arts institution in Singapore, LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

Private Schools

There are more than 300 private commercial, IT, fine arts and language schools in Singapore. Private schools offer various courses at the certificate, diploma, bachelor and postgraduate level.

Study Environment

Singapore provides you a good studying environment in all the libraries. Especially, the famous one: National Library. It is located at Bugis. It is a 16-storey, two-block development situated in the city's Civic District, replaces the old National Library at Stamford Road, which closed on 31 March 2004.

Different levels have been used by different users, such as which is at level5 is study lounge. But users can speak softly, eat or drink here. There is a retreat preparing for relax and speak loudly.

The drama centre is another kind of studying location.

The only public lending library in the building and located in Basement One with an area of 6,407 square meters. It has a collection of over 200,000 books, and has the largest collection of fiction books on the island. Almost half their collections are fiction titles. It has a children's section and special rooms for events and functions in the library. It also has a collection of 726 magazines, 74 newspapers as well as audiobooks on CDs. Central Lending Library has the largest number of foreign newspaper titles in her collection of newspapers. It also has Chinese, Malay and Tamil books.

You can find whatever you want, please come here to enjoy the facilities and environment.

Besides this library, there are many community libraries in the island. You can study wherever you like for convenience.

Singapore Museums

Singapore Art Museum

A relatively young yet historically rich nation, Singapore.

A wonder land of myriad sights and scenic splendors, both natural and manmade.So make sure you are carrying your cameras as there is plenty of fact finding and photography to get involved in, around the Singapore Museums .

This section on Singapore Museums not only tells

Explore Singapore

you all about the landmark buildings and historical monuments of Singapore but also takes you on a virtual tour of each and every one of them. Starting with the very prestigious
Asian Civilizations Museum, Changi Chapel and Museum, Singapore Chinatown Heritage Center, NUS Museums, Singapore Red Dot Design Museum, Singapore , Republic of Singapore Air Force Museum, Singapore Republic of Singapore Navy Museum, Singapore Singapore Art Museum, Singapore, Singapore Mint Coin Gallery, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Singapore right up to the Malay Heritage Center, Singapore .

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Agricultural Farms Singapore

six Agrotechnology Parks in Singapore

Indeed you would be surprised to take note of the fact that there are up to 200 actual 'working farms' in Singapore spread over six Agrotech parks.
The largest of them being situated in the north western side of the island; where you will observe a rich variety of fruit, vegetables, ornamental plants, fish and even animals such as goats being reared. The Kranji Countryside Association has the following Agricultural Farms Singapore in its fold - Aero Green Technology, Bollywood Veggies,

Hydroponics

Dream Fish - Arowana Breeding Farm, Fire Flies

Health Farm, Hausmann Marketing Aquarium, Hay Dairies, Khai Seng Trading and fish farm - fresh seafood farm, Kin Yan Agrotech - Organic Wheatgrass cultivators and Nyee Phoe Flower Garden ( called gardenasia).

So that a good study chance for the people who work for the gardening and horticulture.

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Events and Festivals in Singapore

QNG - Quartet New Generation
Recorder Collective (Germany)

Travour welcomes you to the vibrant and exciting island city state - Singapore for an unforgettable holiday experience for you.The plenteous and fertile blend of many ethnicities and cultures in this region, has resulted in many different Events and Festivals in Singapore.

A lot of importance is also given by the Government, to budding and existing talent in the Fine Arts and creative writing spheres as well. Not to be left out is the internationally acclaimed Singaporean food festival as delicious delicacies from all over the world are easily available in this island! We would like to familiarize you with all the relevant information on Events and Festivals in Singapore that you, as a tourist will need while visiting Singapore in this particular section. Here you will be informed about the very popular Singaporean cultural activities held annually such as

Continuum (Asian Premiere)
Singapore Dance Theatre (Singapore)

Singapore Food Festival, Singapore Arts Festival, Singapore Writers Festival, Hari Raya Haji Festival and Hari Raya Puasa Travour is an international travel and holiday online hub of info that provides you with all the information you need on Events and Festivals in Singapore, Singapore Events and Festivals, Singapore Travel .

For somepeople who work for the culture, that's a good chance to learn and experience.