SINGAPORE
School system of Singapore
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Schooling in Singapore Education in Singapore is mandatory for ten years, although university-bound students study for thirteen. Classes are taught in English and the academic year runs from July to April.
of the Polytechnics, or leave school and enter the workforce. In the Singaporean education system, pre-university education lasts for three years. These three years will prepare students for the GCE A-level examinations.
Primary and secondary school Primary and secondary education lasts for ten years and is compulsory. At the end of Grade 10 students sit the GCE O-level or GCE N-level examinations. Students who complete secondary education may proceed to preuniversity education at the Junior Colleges, pursue certificate or diploma studies at one
Bachelor’s degrees Upon completion of GCE A-levels, students may undertake a bachelor’s degree at one of Singapore’s public or private universities, which is obtained after three to five years of study. Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering, Dentistry, Law, Building, Real Estate, Music and Architecture require four years, while Medicine
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requires five. The minimum English requirement for entry to a bachelor’s degree is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Postgraduate degrees A master’s degree in Singapore can be obtained after completing one to three years of postgraduate study. The education requirement for students wishing to complete a master’s degree is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the standard English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Doctorate degrees are awarded after an additional two years of study.
The education system in Singapore
Primary school ›› Six years ›› A four-year foundation stage and a two-year orientation stage ›› After Grade Six, students must take an exit examination (the Primary School Leaving Examination) to progress to secondary school
Secondary school ›› Four years ›› Special, Express, Normal Academic or Normal Technical paths ›› Students prepare for and sit the SingaporeCambridge GCE O-level examinations or GCE N-level examinations
Junior college ›› Three years ›› Pre-university education ›› Students prepare for, and sit the SingaporeCambridge GCE – A-level examinations
University ›› Three to five years depending on subject ›› Admission in on the basis of SingaporeCambridge GCE A-level results or other examination of equivalent standing ›› Bachelor’s degree is awarded upon completion
Elective education
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Compulsory education
Sample degree programs available in Singapore
Postgraduate studies ›› One to three years ›› Students must complete coursework, write a master’s thesis and sit final exams ›› Master’s or MBA degree is awarded upon completion ›› Master’s students can continue studying for an additional two years to complete a Doctoral degree
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