According to Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), around 330 childcare centres in Singapore are looking into increasing their full-day childcare fees for Singapore citizens in 2020. Preschools intending to increase their fees by September 1 of the preceding year must inform […]
With bursary amounts set to increase next year, most needy students in universities and polytechnics will benefit from the discount of a large portion of their tuition fees. Currently, financially underprivileged polytechnic students from the lowest 20% of household income […]
The annual National Day Rally this year saw Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong affirming that Singapore will be expanding its yearly SGD$1 billion expenditure in early childhood education, manifold. In doing so, the government is working on making preschool education […]
BASIC DIGITAL SKILLS TO BE ADDED TO FOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS’ CURRICULUM As basic digital skills are merged into four special education schools’ academic curriculum next year, more than 700 students will be learning to engage in online chats, use […]
PRE-SCHOOL TAMIL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME TO BENEFIT PRE-SCHOOLERS The pre-school Tamil Enrichment Programme that has been launched to familiarise Tamil pre-schoolers with their mother tongue is progressing well. Initiated by the Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) on July 1, the programme […]
EDUCATION REFORM TO BRING ABOUT NEW PSLE SCORING SYSTEM According to our education minister, Mr Ong, the Singapore education system is undergoing revamping, where a myriad of measures is being systematically administered over time. STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS TAKE PRIORITY The new […]
FAST-TRACK PROGRAMME AND A JOB TO BE OFFERED IN POLYTECHNICS Starting next year, polytechnic students will be able to score a place in a local university and also be guaranteed of a job. Moreover, this route will enable them to […]
JOY OF READING PROGRAMME LAUNCHES WITH CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE The Joy of Reading programme has been implemented to encourage reading habits and boost literacy levels in children. Put together by the PAP Community Foundation (PCF), this annual programme kicked off on […]
PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO GEAR UP FOR CODING CLASSES NEXT YEAR In this age of technology, almost every aspect of our lives is getting highly digitalised. From simple tasks, such as switching on household appliances, to professional work, technology has […]
20 MILLION JOBS AROUND THE GLOBE WILL BE LOST TO ROBOTS BY 2030: STUDY From household equipment to manufacturing tools, machines have become an integral part of human lives as the world’s economy progresses. Its makes life easier as most […]