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Education
Excellence Framework : Singapore has an Education
Excellence Framework designed to protect student interests
and to build high quality education providers. Aimed primarily
at Private Education Institutions, the framework focuses on
the following topics. |
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The
Case Trust for Education Scheme gives international
students the added assurance that private education
institutions have proper systems and practices to look
after the welfare and interest of international students.
The Student Protection Scheme (SPS),
which protects the fees paid by international students
is one such initiative. Without the SPS,
private education institutions are not permitted to
admit international students. |
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In addition,
private education institutions, which demonstrate organizational
excellence, are also awarded the 'Singapore
Quality Class for Private Education Organizations (SQC-PEO)'
trust mark - an assurance of the institution's best
academic and business practices. For more information
about the Singapore Quality Class for Private Education
Organizations (SQC-PEO) |
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At the pinnacle
of this excellence framework is the accreditation of
institutions by the Education Services Accreditation
Council. The Council accredits institutions
for their capabilities to deliver quality programmes. |
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Government,
Government-Aided or Independent Schools |
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Local Universities
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Private Schools
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Foreign System
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Application Procedures & Entry Requirements: |
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Application
procedures are dependent on the type of institutions the students
are applying to. Entry requirements vary from institution
to institution. As English is the common language of instruction,
most institutions require students to meet a minimum standard
of English. Generally, certification of competence in English
is in the form of: |
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General
Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) |
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Test of English
As a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
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International
English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
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Besides
English, different institutions and courses have different
minimum requirements. Generally, for government, government-aided
and independent schools, the general application procedures
will be as follows: |
Step
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Apply at school of
choice |
Step 2a : |
School conducts placement test
and issues Letter of Acceptance |
Step 2b : |
School issues Letter of Referral
to ICA for clearance |
Step 3 : |
Apply student's pass at ICA |
Step 4 : |
Return to school within 2 weeks
with student's pass |
Step 5 : |
Donation to the Education Fund
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For
other private, foreign system, international schools and universities,
polytechnics or institute of technical education: |
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Apply to the educational
institutions accompanied by the relevant certification
and documentation. |
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Some institutions or courses may
require you to undergo an interview or placement test.
Some schools may also require work experience. |
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details contact us at: |
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