1, kindergarten
It is no exaggeration to say that three-year-old children can also study abroad. As an open and young country for studying abroad, Singapore allows children over three years old to study in Singapore and provides three-year preschool education for children aged 3-6. Kindergartens in Singapore have no admission requirements. No language scores, no exams, no interviews. Anyone who meets the age can apply.
Singapore is also an inclusive country. At the same time, considering the care and care of children, Singapore has opened the "policy of accompanying mothers" for students under the age of 17.
Let children enjoy high-quality education abroad, and at the same time, they can be accompanied and cared for by any one of their mothers, grandmothers, so that children can finish their studies with peace of mind.
2. Primary school
Provide 6-year primary education for children aged 6- 14. If there are enough official school places, you can apply. Singapore has established a unified AEIS for international students.
Because there are too many students applying every year, and considering the different basic English levels of international students, the AEIS exam adopts the principle of merit-based admission, focusing on students' English and math levels. There are about 20,000-30,000 candidates taking the AEIS exam every year, but usually only 20%-30%. It is not difficult to pass the AEIS exam.
3. Middle school
Provide 4-5 years of secondary education for school-age students aged 12- 16. Primary school students in Singapore enter secondary schools through PSLE scores in school leaving exams, while international students need to pass AEIS exams.
Singapore public secondary schools are divided into express classes for grades one to four and ordinary classes for grades one to five. If students in ordinary classes need to take the "N" level exam after graduation from Secondary Four. Only after passing the "N" level examination can you continue to study the Secondary Five courses, and a unified "O" level examination will be conducted when Secondary Five graduates.
Because of the different education system, the grades of junior high school students in Singapore will be one grade lower than those in China. Students who have finished Grade Two in China can only choose Grade Two or Grade One when they come to Singapore. If you are a junior high school graduate and want to attend a government school, you can enter the third grade through AEIS. Middle school courses include accelerated courses (4-year system) and general academic courses (5-year system).
4. Middle school
/kloc-More than 0/6 school-age students can enter senior high school. There is no senior high school in Singapore, and junior college (JC) is the counterpart of senior high school education in Singapore. Unlike in China, junior college only has two-year courses.
After the two-year course, students will take the A-Level exam. With the examination results, students can apply for six well-known public universities in Singapore or universities in Commonwealth countries with A-Level scores.
5. College degree or above.
Universities in Singapore are divided into polytechnics, public universities and private universities. There is no requirement for the age of the applicants in these three types of universities, as long as the applicants can meet the admission requirements.
Although there is no requirement for the age of the applicant, the older the applicant is, the more difficult it is to apply for a study visa.
Under normal circumstances, it is generally suitable for high school graduates to apply for a study visa in Singapore. For example, the age for undergraduate students to apply for a master's degree can be relaxed to 40.
Extended reading: introduction to the expenses of studying abroad in Singapore at various stages
I. Tuition fees
1. Kindergarten: 800- 1000 yuan/month.
2. Primary school: the tuition fee is S $650/month.
3. Middle school: tuition is charged monthly, and international students 1 100 SGD/month. China students can apply for transfer to public primary and secondary schools in Singapore by taking the aeis exam in Singapore. It usually takes six months to attend the aeis preparatory course in Singapore, and the aeis course in Singapore costs about S $7,000.
4. Singapore Senior High School (junior college): Tuition is charged monthly, and international students charge S $65,438+0,450 per month.
5. Singapore Government Polytechnic: the tuition fee is S $25,000/year.
6. University tuition in Singapore: The tuition fee is about S $20,000-S $30,000 per year.
7. Postgraduate tuition at the University of Singapore: The tuition fee is about S $20,000-S $40,000 per year.
Second, living expenses.
The cost of living for studying in Singapore for one year is about 500-65438+10,000 RMB, but the actual cost varies from person to person. The Singapore government strictly controls the employment of international students, and international students must meet certain conditions and pass the application before they can work in Singapore. Of course, this is also decided according to your own specific situation.
Food from China, Indian, Malaysian and other countries can be eaten in major food centers and school canteens in Singapore. Students spend an average of 12 yuan on food every day, while 400 yuan spends an average of 65,438 yuan per month.
The living expenses of students studying in Singapore, including entertainment, parties, activities, shopping, medical care, etc., are about S $300 per month. On holidays or sundays, going to the streets is inevitable. As a shopping center and tourist paradise in Asia, there are many kinds of commercial buildings in Singapore, so it is essential to buy school supplies, beloved gifts or daily necessities.
Third, funds.
1.SM (senior high school) scholarship scheme
This is the most applied by students in China. The program was launched by the Singapore Ministry of Education in 1990s to attract outstanding China students to study abroad. At present, SM scholarships are mainly divided into four categories: SM 1, SM2, SM2.5 and SM3.
(1) Sm 1 scholarship program
The enrollment targets are mainly outstanding junior three graduates from provincial key middle schools. The admitted students came to Singapore in the end of September and the beginning of June of that year at 65438+ 10, and then studied in a preparatory class for about two months, mainly focusing on English tutoring. In June 5438+the following year 10, he entered Form 3, graduated from Form 4 and took the "O" level examination in Cambridge, England, and entered junior college (Singapore High School) according to the examination results.
SM 1 students have a contract with the Ministry of Education of Singapore for four years. That is to say, when SM 1 students graduate from junior college, they can automatically terminate their contracts and apply for universities in other countries. Commonwealth countries can apply with A-level scores. Most schools in the United States also recognize A-level scores, but students still need to take the SAT themselves.
SM 1 The living expenses of students are S $2,200 per year for the first two years and S $2,400 per year for the first two years. Tuition, accommodation and meals are paid by the Ministry of Education to schools or dormitories.
(2) SM2 Scholarship Scheme
SM2 is a scholarship program specially set up by the Singapore Ministry of Education for outstanding science students in Grade Two in China. The allocated secondary schools are basically the same as the SM 1 plan. The examination is divided into written examination and interview. The written test includes English, mathematics, physics and IQ. The accepted SM2 students will come to the new school in early February of the year 65438+. SM2 Student Scholarship includes: living expenses of S $6,000/year, tuition, room and board in the morning and evening.
SM2 students will serve Singapore for 6 years after graduating from university, that is, they will work in companies registered in Singapore, regardless of their country of work. Students who want to go abroad for graduate studies or doctoral studies before returning to work in Singapore after graduation need to discuss with the Ministry of Education and put a deposit to ensure that they will return to work in Singapore. If the contract is terminated before the expiration of the contract, the student shall compensate the scholarship provider according to the agreement.
(3) ⑶SM3 Scholarship Scheme
The enrollment targets are freshmen of China University. Students from Beihang University, Sichuan University, Xi Jiaotong University, Xiamen University, and Wu Da all applied, and the schools are slightly different every year.
SM3 students go to Singapore in June 5438+February every year, and enter school in August the following year, during which they receive six months of preparatory training. Similar to SM2, the living expenses of SM3 students are S $6,000 a year. Contract and compensation issues are also consistent with SM2.
(4) ⑷SM2.5 Scholarship Scheme
Singapore SM2.5 project is one of the important cooperation projects of public universities in Singapore. Through the recommendation of the school and the selection of the new party, a certain number of senior three graduates from China will be recruited, and students who are admitted to study in Singapore will enjoy the Singapore government grants. Students who have achieved excellent results after graduation can apply for postgraduate scholarships from the University of Singapore for further study.
2. Singapore Full Scholarship
Three national universities in Singapore (National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University) provide undergraduate education and award bachelor's degrees, and five polytechnics (Singapore Polytechnic, Ang 'an Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Nanyang Technological University, * * and Polytechnic) award professional education diplomas (equivalent to junior colleges).
Full scholarships are only provided by national universities, and enrollment is very limited and strict. Mainly recommended by the school, and then participate in the written test and interview of Singapore University.
3. Singapore Scholarship
In order to encourage and attract more international students to study in public universities in Singapore, the Singapore government has the opportunity to obtain financial support from the Singapore government.
Note: 1 SGD ≈5. 15 RMB.
Further reading: How to choose a target institution for studying in Singapore?
First, school certification.
Among all the factors, the first thing to look at is the qualification of the school, and the most authoritative university certification in Singapore is Edutrust certification, that is, the education trust protection scheme, and the academic qualifications issued by accredited institutions are recognized.
In addition, we should also pay attention to the school's enrollment qualifications for international students. Although some schools are officially certified, the facilities on campus cannot meet the needs of international students, and schools that fail to meet the qualifications cannot provide a good environment.
Therefore, before applying, you must go to official website to check whether the school is a regular school, whether it has qualifications for running a school, and whether it can provide a diploma with high gold content.
Second, cooperative universities.
As a highly open country, Singapore has maintained good educational exchanges with overseas countries, reached friendly cooperative relations with universities of various countries, and carried out teaching exchange projects.
Whether a school is excellent or not depends on the quality of overseas institutions that cooperate with it. Generally, the better the school, the more cooperative institutions and the higher the quality.
Studying abroad once and enjoying dual education is a rare experience. If you are good enough, you can also apply for exchange study. Ordinary schools will provide you with scholarships, so don't worry about funding.
Third, social recognition.
Of course, the ultimate goal of studying abroad is to find a good job and realize one's life value. Education is a stepping stone to finding a job. If your school has high social recognition, you will have more opportunities when you apply for a job.
Therefore, before applying, it will be helpful for your choice to do a survey to see the views of major enterprises in society on some schools and the evaluation of colleges and universities by the general public.