Navigating the Singapore international education system
To discuss Singapore’s international education system, the South China Morning Post has hosted a discussion panel moderated by Thomas Chan, News Reporter as part of their Overseas Schools Festival held on April 17.
Singapore’s education system has been ranked the best in the world by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Many parents see Singapore as a premiere educational destination for their child due to its affordability as one of the most affordable study abroad destinations.
To discuss Singapore’s international education system, the South China Morning Post has hosted a discussion panel moderated by Thomas Chan, News Reporter. This panel was held as part of the SCMP’s Overseas Schools Festival. This panel features Pearce Cheng, CEO of the AIMS Immigration & Relocation Specialist Group of Companies, and Selina Boyd, the co-founder of Red Dot Consulting.
COVID-19 has taken its toll on international boarding schools and study abroad programs, including those in Singapore. As these programs re-open, parents are thinking about whether the pandemic was a factor in Singapore's education, and whether it's the right time to send their children overseas.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, current admissions to Singapore schools are as high as they have ever been, and the country has viewed the challenges presented in recent months as an opportunity to showcase their adaptability. Mask wearing, temperature screening, and restricted class sizes have become the norm for Singapore classrooms.
Classrooms have also begun to rely more heavily on technology, as well as focusing on teacher training. As a result, many have found peace of mind and express confidence that Singapore is doing all they can to keep children safe as they explore a once in a lifetime educational opportunity.
