Education in Singapore
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Students having assembly in the hall of a Singapore secondary school.
Education in Singapore is managed by Ministry of Education (MOE), which directs education policy. The ministry controls the development and administration of public schools which receive government funding but also has an advisory and supervisory role to private schools. For both private and public schools, there are variations in the extent of autonomy in their curriculum, scope of government aid and funding, tuition burden on the students, and admission policy. [1]
Children with disabilities attend special special education (SPED) schools run by Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), which are and partially funded by the Ministry of Education. Education spending usually makes up about 20 percent of the annual national budget, which subsidises public education and government-assisted private education for Singaporean citizens and furnishes the Edusave programme, but the costs are significantly higher for non-citizens.
In January 2003 the Parliament of Singapore passed the Compulsory Education Act, which codified compulsory education for children of elementary school age, and made it a criminal offence if parents fail to enroll their children in school and ensure their regular attendance. Exemptions are allowed for homeschooling or full-time religious institutions, but parents must apply for exemption from the Ministry of Education and meet a minimum benchmark. [2]
Choosing a college: Singapore applicants
All international candidates are strongly recommended to make an Open Application, and allow our computer to select a college of preference for you, rather than choosing a college yourself. This system is designed to increase your chance of success, and you will be at no disadvantage relative to candidates who have specified a college.
Colleges do not specialise in particular subjects, and all are very strong academically. Most colleges offer most subjects, and the computer will always allocate you a college which offers the subject for which you have applied.
Your course will be the same at whichever college you take it, and your final degree is examined by and awarded by Oxford University, not your individual college.
There is no college which is more suited to a particular type of person or a particular interest; all colleges contain a cross section of students from all backgrounds.
To make an Open Application, leave the college of preference box on the Oxford application form blank.
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NURSING IN SINGAPORE
DIPLOMA IN NURSING
The prospects for nursing graduates are very promising. They will be eligible for registration with the Singapore Nursing Board which gives them the licence to practise as professional nurses.
Career opportunities are also numerous. Attractive opportunities await graduates in hospitals, polyclinics, specialist clinics, and organizations involved in clinical trials and research.
The diploma course provides graduates with the basis for further studies and specialisation in nursing at the School of Health Sciences and universities abroad. The School offers post registration programmes at an advanced diploma level in the disciplines of critical care, community health, emergency, gerontology, management, medical-surgical and mental health nursing, midwifery, nephro-urology, neuroscience, ophthalmic, oncology, operating theatre, orthopaedic and paediatric nursing.
Admission Criteria For BSc (Nursing) Programme At NUS
Admission of candidates into the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) programme of NUS will be based on the academic merit of and in open competition with all eligible applicants who must fulfil the minimum university requirements for admission to full-time undergraduate studies.
(a)Academic Ability/Subject Requirements
To be eligible to apply for admission, applicants need to present:
the Singapore –Cambridge GCE 'A' level certificate, or
a diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore; or
equivalent international qualifications.
Subject requirements
applicants should also satisfy the subject pre-requisites which require a pass in any two of the following at 'A' Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Language AbilityOnce admitted, the following categories of students will be required to take the University administered Qualifying English Test (QET):
students who obtained a grade of C5 and below in General Paper (GP) in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level or Cambridge HSC examinations conducted in English;
students who have taken GP in any non-English medium examinations; and
students who have not taken GP at all.
Students who fail the QET will be required to read and pass prescribed English proficiency module(s) in their respective faculties in order to graduate.
(b)Graduate Entry
Candidates in possession of a university degree can also be considered for admission into the BSc (Nursing) programme. However, the Singapore Tuition Grant policy will apply to all candidates who have already obtained their first degree from a local university, including NUS, NTU and SMU.
(c)Applicants with Accredited Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore
The Nursing Curriculum Committee will review the course curricula for the Diploma in Nursing offered by the Polytechnics in Singapore and will then recommend the extent of advance placements (up to 20 MCs for ULRs and up to 20 MCs for Programme Requirements) in accordance with NUS rules and regulations. -->
The extent of advance placements for diploma holders from a polytechnic of Singapore will be reviewed and granted in accordance with NUS rules and regulations.
(d)Minimum Residency Requirement
Direct entry into the third year of the BSc (Nursing) programme will not be permitted, as NUS has established a minimum residency requirement for all its degree programmes.
(e)Overseas Qualifications
Applicants with overseas qualifications will be assessed for their equivalency in Singapore's context by the NUS Office of Admissions and the Nursing Admissions Committee.
(f)Interview Of Candidates
All candidates, local and foreign, who are short-listed, will be asked to attend an interview between April and May. The selection of students for the BSc (Nursing) programme will be determined by factors over and above the candidates' academic record.
(g)Health Status
In accordance with Ministry of Health requirements, candidates who test positive for Hepatitis B surface antigen are not eligible for the Nursing programme in Singapore, regardless of their Hepatitis B e-antigen status.
The prospects for nursing graduates are very promising. They will be eligible for registration with the Singapore Nursing Board which gives them the licence to practise as professional nurses.
Career opportunities are also numerous. Attractive opportunities await graduates in hospitals, polyclinics, specialist clinics, and organizations involved in clinical trials and research.
The diploma course provides graduates with the basis for further studies and specialisation in nursing at the School of Health Sciences and universities abroad. The School offers post registration programmes at an advanced diploma level in the disciplines of critical care, community health, emergency, gerontology, management, medical-surgical and mental health nursing, midwifery, nephro-urology, neuroscience, ophthalmic, oncology, operating theatre, orthopaedic and paediatric nursing.
Admission Criteria For BSc (Nursing) Programme At NUS
Admission of candidates into the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) programme of NUS will be based on the academic merit of and in open competition with all eligible applicants who must fulfil the minimum university requirements for admission to full-time undergraduate studies.
(a)Academic Ability/Subject Requirements
To be eligible to apply for admission, applicants need to present:
the Singapore –Cambridge GCE 'A' level certificate, or
a diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore; or
equivalent international qualifications.
Subject requirements
applicants should also satisfy the subject pre-requisites which require a pass in any two of the following at 'A' Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Language AbilityOnce admitted, the following categories of students will be required to take the University administered Qualifying English Test (QET):
students who obtained a grade of C5 and below in General Paper (GP) in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level or Cambridge HSC examinations conducted in English;
students who have taken GP in any non-English medium examinations; and
students who have not taken GP at all.
Students who fail the QET will be required to read and pass prescribed English proficiency module(s) in their respective faculties in order to graduate.
(b)Graduate Entry
Candidates in possession of a university degree can also be considered for admission into the BSc (Nursing) programme. However, the Singapore Tuition Grant policy will apply to all candidates who have already obtained their first degree from a local university, including NUS, NTU and SMU.
(c)Applicants with Accredited Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore
The Nursing Curriculum Committee will review the course curricula for the Diploma in Nursing offered by the Polytechnics in Singapore and will then recommend the extent of advance placements (up to 20 MCs for ULRs and up to 20 MCs for Programme Requirements) in accordance with NUS rules and regulations. -->
The extent of advance placements for diploma holders from a polytechnic of Singapore will be reviewed and granted in accordance with NUS rules and regulations.
(d)Minimum Residency Requirement
Direct entry into the third year of the BSc (Nursing) programme will not be permitted, as NUS has established a minimum residency requirement for all its degree programmes.
(e)Overseas Qualifications
Applicants with overseas qualifications will be assessed for their equivalency in Singapore's context by the NUS Office of Admissions and the Nursing Admissions Committee.
(f)Interview Of Candidates
All candidates, local and foreign, who are short-listed, will be asked to attend an interview between April and May. The selection of students for the BSc (Nursing) programme will be determined by factors over and above the candidates' academic record.
(g)Health Status
In accordance with Ministry of Health requirements, candidates who test positive for Hepatitis B surface antigen are not eligible for the Nursing programme in Singapore, regardless of their Hepatitis B e-antigen status.
ADMISSION IN TO SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
ADMISSION IN TO SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
Each year, the Singapore Polytechnic enrols around 4,500 school leavers into its full-time Diploma courses. In addition, a wide range of part-time programmes are available for the working population.
Full-time enrolment is open to 'O' and 'A' Level school leavers and ITE graduates. However, the majority of the Polytechnic's 14,000 full-time students are 'O' Level holders who follow a three-year Diploma programme.
The Polytechnic also has a sizeable part-time student body of about 2,600, the majority of who attend five-year, evenings-only courses leading to Diploma awards. Most of these students hold positions in industry and seek our diplomas as a means of advancement in their careers.
There is keen competition for places in the Polytechnic, so only the best students are selected.
JOINT ADMISSION EXCERSISE
The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) coordinated by the Ministry of Education (MOE) is for GCE 'O' Level holders. Registration for courses opens at 3.00pm on the day of the release of the 'O' Level results and lasts for 6 calendar days. The JAE booklet (application procedures, information on entry requirements, etc.) will be made available to you when you collect your 'O' Level results.
During the JAE, our counsellors will be at our JAE Centre to answer your questions and advise you on tertiary opportunities at SP. We also make available Internet access for you to make your on-line application after you have made your decision.
Coming to SP is a breeze, just hop on board the train and alight at the Dover MRT station. Board the free shuttle service to the JAE Centre (available during the JAE registration period).
Each year, the Singapore Polytechnic enrols around 4,500 school leavers into its full-time Diploma courses. In addition, a wide range of part-time programmes are available for the working population.
Full-time enrolment is open to 'O' and 'A' Level school leavers and ITE graduates. However, the majority of the Polytechnic's 14,000 full-time students are 'O' Level holders who follow a three-year Diploma programme.
The Polytechnic also has a sizeable part-time student body of about 2,600, the majority of who attend five-year, evenings-only courses leading to Diploma awards. Most of these students hold positions in industry and seek our diplomas as a means of advancement in their careers.
There is keen competition for places in the Polytechnic, so only the best students are selected.
JOINT ADMISSION EXCERSISE
The Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) coordinated by the Ministry of Education (MOE) is for GCE 'O' Level holders. Registration for courses opens at 3.00pm on the day of the release of the 'O' Level results and lasts for 6 calendar days. The JAE booklet (application procedures, information on entry requirements, etc.) will be made available to you when you collect your 'O' Level results.
During the JAE, our counsellors will be at our JAE Centre to answer your questions and advise you on tertiary opportunities at SP. We also make available Internet access for you to make your on-line application after you have made your decision.
Coming to SP is a breeze, just hop on board the train and alight at the Dover MRT station. Board the free shuttle service to the JAE Centre (available during the JAE registration period).
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