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Singapore

Singapores Education SystemBy

Dewayne Wammack

Arkansas State UniversitySpring 20101Flag and Location

CIA The World Fact book Singapore. n.d. Retrieved March 26, 2010, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html#topIsland below Malaysia. 2FactsIsland between Malaysia and IndonesiaPopulation4,657,542 (July 2009 est.)Area of Island is 697 KilometersSlightly 3.5 times larger than Washington D. C.ClimateTropicalTwo Distinct Monsoon SeasonsNortheastern Monsoon (December to March)Southwestern Monsoon (June to September)Natural ResourcesFishDeepwater Ports

CIA The World Fact book Singapore. n.d. Retrieved March 26, 2010, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html#top3 Age Structure 0-14 years: 14.4% (male 348,382/female 324,050)15-64 years: 76.7% (male 1,737,972/female 1,833,415)65 years and over: 8.9% (male 184,393/female 229,330) (2009 est.)

Median Agetotal: 39 yearsmale: 38.5 yearsfemale: 39.4 years (2009 est.)

Ethnic GroupsChinese 76.8%, Malay 13.9%, Indian 7.9%, other 1.4% (2000 census) ReligionsBuddhist 42.5%, Muslim 14.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7%, none 14.8% (2000 census)

Languages Mandarin 35%, English 23%, Malay 14.1%, Hokkien 11.4%, Cantonese 5.7%, Teochew 4.9%, Tamil 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 1.8%, other 0.9% (2000 census)

CIA The World Fact book Singapore. n.d. Retrieved March 26, 2010, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html#top

4 Literacydefinition: age 15 and over can read and writeGeneral Literacy rates (15 years and over) (2002): 93.7%male: 96.6%female: 88.6% (2000 census)Literacy in two or more languages: 56%

Education Expenditures3.7% of GDP (2001)

Military Service Age and Obligation18-21 years of age for male compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 2-year conscript service obligation, with a reserve obligation to age 40 (enlisted) or age 50 (officers) (2008)

Military Expenditures4.9% of GDP (2005 est.)

CIA The World Fact book Singapore. n.d. Retrieved March 26, 2010, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html#top

5 GDP$50,300 (2009 est.)country comparison to the world: 8

Labor Forceagriculture: 23.8%industry: 23.8%services: 76.2% (2008)

CIA The World Fact book Singapore. n.d. Retrieved March 26, 2010, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html#top

6History of SingaporeFounded as a trading post in 1819

Made a Crown colony of Britain in 1946

Attained full internal self-government 1959. Parliamentary System

1963 joined Malaya, Sabah (North Borneo), and Sarawak in the Federation of Malaysia. It withdrew from the federation on Aug. 9, 1965, and a month later proclaimed itself a republic. Malaysia released them from the Federation.

Developed into one of the cleanest, safest, and most economically prosperous cities in Asia.

Very strict civil obedience rules (has endured strict criticism)

(http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107963.html) 78Education Levels in SingaporeEducation: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html9Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html10Pre-School GoalsTo develop the young child wholly.

Equip children with communication skills and teach them how to interact with others.

Be easily accessible to parents all over Singapore.One near every residential housing areaParents do not have to travel far to transport child

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html11Kindergarten: (3 years of Age) Not compulsory but taken by most Continued with goals established in Kindergarten 1Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html12Childcare System: Ages 2 to 7Cares for children while parents are at workDoes not have to register with the Ministry of Education as Kindergartens are requiredRegulated by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth, and Sports. Must register with the Ministry.A fee is charged to the parents.Over 600 in SingaporeGoals:Care for childrenProvide adequate playtime and study time for childrenAllow children to adjust to demands of school lifeProvide an enriching experience: expand creativity and imagination of the child.

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html13Ministry of Education Government Expenditure on Education (in million SGD) 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 Recurrent4975 5215 6352 6786 7486 Primary 1071 1126 1290 1497 1561 Secondary1276 1328 1562 1781 1870 Pre-University 227 238 271 341 344 ITE 191 204 249 254 275 Polytechnics 594 623 729 817 932 NIE 73 85 100 102 113 Universities 1030 1058 1719 1491 1822 Development 1239 867 608 742 760

Government Recurrent Expenditure on Education Per Student (in SGD) Primary 3575 3820 4243 5026 5306 Secondary 5746 5793 6246 7230 7456 Pre-University 8850 9445 10161 12386 12066 ITE 9399 9249 10209 10543 10834 Polytechnics 10695 10843 11903 12482 13260 Universities 17609 17793 18472 19011 20284 Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/14National EducationTaught to develop pride and nationhood in the studentsInstall six core values (six messages)Singapore is our homeland; this is where we belong

We must preserve racial and religious harmony

We must uphold meritocracy and incorruptibility

No one owes Singapore a living

We must ourselves defend Singapore

We have confidence in our future

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/

15Non Academic PursuitsHolistic Education creating well-rounded future Singaporeans to compete and survive in the modern world

Morally and Socially responsible

All schools teach Character and Moral education

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/

16Primary EducationCompulsory education begins in Primary. All students required to attend six years of education. (Core 6 years of education Ages 6 to 15)131 Government owned and 45 Government aided Primary schoolsLocated near residential areasYears 1 through 4: Foundation educationCommunication and foundation for mathematical calculationsYears 5 and 6: OrientationBridge gap between foundation stage and secondary education system.All students take Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)Results of the exam will post students to secondary schools of their choicePrimary 1 and 2 have seen a reduction in class size from 40 to 30 students.Streaming exerciseAll students (except gifted) take a series of test to determine the stream they will be moved into in secondary school.Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html

17Gifted Education ProgramsIn Primary 3 students can take a Screen test for Gifted Education placement.In Primary 4 students take the selection test which is made up of an English paper, math paper and a General abilities paper.Gifted Education Programs serve students from Primary 4 to Secondary 4.9 Gifted Education Programs in Singapore.Smaller class size (25 per class)Enriched curriculumExtra subjects beyond the regular student requirementsSocial Studies: Compulsory in GEP classes. Must pass in order to move to Secondary GEP program.Independent Study OptionCompulsoryPrimary 4: Undergo training in various aspects (Research skills, Library skills, Interview and survey skills and science experiment skills)Primary 5 and 6: Research project

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html

18Grading scale of the PSLEGrading system91 and aboveA*80 and aboveDistinction75 90A65 79Merit60 74B50 64Pass50 59CBelow 50Ungraded35 49D20 34EBelow 20F Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html

19Secondary: Four groupsFour years Lead up to a Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary O Level ExamFour years lead up to a Singapore-Cambridge GCE - Normal N Level exam with a possible fifth year followed by an Ordinary O Level exam.20Mother language taught at a higher level in Special group compared to express group.

Normal technical group offer more technical courses than normal academic group

Students required to take co-curricular activities CCA.Graded with other achievements.LEAPS Leadership, enrichment, achievement, participation, sevice

Specialization begins in Secondary school.

Grading system according to Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level examination

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html

21Special EducationCan be exempt from having to attend school under compulsory education

Twenty special education programs in Singapore.Managed by Volunteer welfare organization receiving money from the Ministry of Education.

Depending on the severity of the condition, a student can be mainstreamed in with the regular students.

The general mission of SPED schools is to provide the best possible education and training to children with special needs so as to enable them to function optimally and integrate well into society.

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/22People First LanguageLabels Not to Use People First Language================== ======================The handicapped or disabled People with disabilities

He is autistic/he suffers from autismHe has autism

She is learning disabled She has a learning disability

He is mentally retarded He has a cognitive impairment

She suffers from a birth defect She has a congenital disability

He's crippled He has a physical impairment

She needs handicapped parkingShe needs accessible parking

She has a problem with She has a need for

They are disabled They have special needs

Normal or healthy kids Typical kids

23Pre-UniversitiesPrepares for further education after secondary school

Must take part in Singapore-Cambridge General Certification of Education advanced levelGCE A Level

Prestigious qualification

Assists in finding suitable University of students choice.

Junior colleges and Centralized Institutes

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html

24Junior Colleges1965 created to broaden skills of those wanting to enter 1969 first Junior college established in SingaporeProvides most direct route to UniversitySeventeen JCs in SingaporeTwo year education preparing for GCE A Level Exam as well as entrance to UniversityFocus both intellectual and mental discipline which promotes independent and self-directed learners.Receive GCE A Level certificate recognized by Universities all over the worldStudents select courses to work toward specializationStudents must obtain less than 20 points in their L1R5 during GCE O Level examinationsNot easy to achieve results needed to enter JCStudents pay a subsidized fee of $6.00 per month and miscellaneous fee between $9 and $22 per month.Independent JCs can run as high as $300 per monthScholarships offered to offset the cost of independent JCs

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html25Centralized InstitutesSimilar to Junior CollegesAllows three years instead of two to complete. (slows down process)Only one in SingaporeOnly Pre-University to offer a commerce course: two subjectsPrinciples of Accounting Management of BusinessL1R4 must be less than 20. Easier to achieve than the score for Junior college

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html 26Subject StreamsScience and MathematicsArts and Humanities

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html27Master Plan (Three Installments)Master Plan I1997 2002Enhance Linkages between the school and the world around it.Encourage creative thinking and lifelong learningEncourage innovative processes in educationPromote administrative and management excellence in education

All students need access to computers.Students will have hands-on computer use for 30% of the curriculum time by 2002.

Ranked second in the world behind Finland in internet access in schools (2002)

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/28Master Plan II 2003 2008

Move from supporting current curriculum to designing curriculum taking in account the new teaching methods possible through technology.

Move from teacher-centered to pupil-centered strategy for learning

Schools will have greater autonomy and flexibility in the use of funds for IT.

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/29Master Plan III 2009 2014Strengthen integration of ICT into curriculum pedagogy and assessment to enhance learning and develop competencies for the 21st centuryProvide differentiated professional development that is more practice based and models how ICT can be effectively used to help students learn.Improve sharing of best practices and successful innovationsEnhance ICT provisions in schools to support the implementation of Master Plan III

GoalsStrengthen competencies for self-directed learningTailor learning experiences according to the way that each student learns bestEncourage students to go deeper and advance their learningLearn anywhere

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/30IssuesThe effect non-coed schools have on the students.

Creating schools for the elitist. (Streaming according to the test in Primary)

Do the positive results outweigh the negative consequences of the these methods?31ReferencesCIA The World Fact book Singapore. n.d. Retrieved March 26, 2010, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sn.html#top

Education: Key to Our Future Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/01348/academic.html

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26,2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/

Ministry of Education Singapore. Retrieved March 26, 2010 from http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/

NationMaster - Singapore Education statistics. (n.d.). Retrieved March 26, 2010, from http://www.nationmaster.com/country/sn-singapore/edu-education

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