WHY STUDY IN SINGAPORE

Education:

Studying in Singapore, no doubt, will act as a platform to a brighter future. Driven by excellence, Institutions in Singapore offer a broad-based curriculum and global perspective to equip students with the relevant qualifications and training to succeed in a competitive environment. Hence educational institutions offer the latest and best in educational tools and technologies.

As learning is lifelong, Institutions in Singapore offer a comprehensive range of training and enrichment programmers for executives, professionals and homemakers who place value on equipping themselves to achieve their aspirations. There are many who have chosen Singapore for their education and are happy that they made that decision, we believe they subscribe to what we believe in.

Singapore is a compact island with tropical weather all year round. Singapore is a multi-cultural and multi-racial country; the four major languages are Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil.

Leisure:

Dotted with shopping malls. Cafes and restaurants, spas, cinema theatres and clubs, Singapore sports a vibrant lifestyle. It has excellent libraries, book stores, and IT facilities.

Accommodation:

Singapore offers a wide variety of accommodation to suit different needs and budgets. There are home stays, flats, landed property.

Home stay: Families in Singapore open up their homes to students and welcome them as part of the family.

Boarding House: Good lodging service providing single or shared accommodation with room cleaning, meals, laundry and monthly outdoor activities.

Hotels or Service Apartments: Depending on location and size, these residences are available at various costs.

Shared Accommodation/Independent residences: Students can choose to live alone or share with other students. Lease terms are usually for 1Year or more.

Hub for Educational Excellence - Singapore, a Global Schoolhouse Over the years, Singapore has evolved from its traditional British-based education system to one that endeavors to meet the needs of individuals and seeks to nurture talents.
 
The strength of Singapore's Education system lies in its bilingual policy (English with Malay/Mandarin/Tamil) and a broad-based curriculum where innovation and entrepreneurship command a premium.  Individuals acquire the relevant skills and abilities to survive in competitive environments, equipped for a brighter future. 
 
Singapore's public schools have a distinctive record of high standards in teaching and learning, illustrated by international comparative studies such as the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) that showed the majority of students from Singapore schools outperforming the international average in Mathematics and Science. Our students have also excelled in competitions such as world debating championships (English) and International Olympiads (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology), ousting counterparts from other countries to clinch top prizes and distinctions.
 
At the tertiary level, in addition to boasting 3 locally grown universities, Singapore has attracted 10 world-class institutions with strong industry links to set up centres of excellence in education and research.  Among them are respected names such as the leading French university - INSEAD, the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and leading US business schools such as University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
 
Even after graduating into the workforce, there are numerous opportunities for further training. Professional and skills-based training are offered and popularly subscribed to. It is not uncommon to see the likes of seminars by management gurus like Michael Porter or lectures by visiting dignitaries.
 
The presence of such an international mix of institutions, a high quality and rigorous education system, and a nation that believes in investing in education, will together offer students here and all over the world, an enriching and fulfilling learning journey.

Stable Economy

With a GDP of S$257 billion 2009, the island state though small in size and population (4.8 million people) has become a reputable financial centre, a key regional trading centre, the world's busiest port, and a top location for investment. Often cited as a model for transparency, efficiency and political stability, Singapore has earned recognition from around the world. 
 
Singapore has been rated first among 181 countries in terms of ease of doing business, in World Bank's Doing Business 2009 report. The Swiss-based World Economic Forum (WEF) also rated Singapore as the most competitive economy possessing great innovative ability and a solid macro economy in the world. Even in the recent global battle against SARS, Singapore's diligent and hands-on approach has won recognition from the World Health Organization. 

Language:

There are 4 official languages in Singapore, Malays, Mandarin, Tamil & English. English is the main language of business & administration & is widely spoken & understood.

A Vibrant City Lifestyle:

Singapore may seem like a small dot on the world map, but the island state bustles all over with attractions and activities. Dining and shopping are two of the top-rated activities of locals.  Needless to say, this is reflected in the staggering range of foods and cuisine, as well as the proliferation of shops in the city and suburban centers.