{"id":1564,"date":"2022-04-21T12:03:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.explico.sg\/blog\/?p=1564"},"modified":"2024-07-01T07:05:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T07:05:24","slug":"studying-in-singapore-how-different-is-it-from-other-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.explico.sg\/blog\/studying-in-singapore-how-different-is-it-from-other-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying in Singapore – How Different Is it from Other Countries?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Singapore\u2019s educational system is consistently ranked as one of the best in the world, according to the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OE<\/a>CD)<\/a>. It is also regarded as a world-leading educational system with the highest performance in international education, topping the global rankings. In 2022, Singaporean students made up to half of the best scorers in the International Baccalaureate (IB) tests.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The high-ranking results emerging from the Singaporean education system make it a globally rated system worldwide. How do Singapore\u2019s teaching and learning systems stand out from others? And what makes studying in Singapore unique from other schools?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This article examines the specialties of the education system in Singapore and how it compares to other countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How study in Singapore is different from other countries<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Other than the government\u2019s considerable investments in education, as about 20% of the country\u2019s budget is spent on the education sector<\/a>, other factors contribute to Singapore\u2019s outstanding success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Below are the elements that make studying in Singapore exceptional from other countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Its curriculum focuses on teaching problem-solving skills<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Singapore focuses on teaching students practical, problem-solving skills they can utilize for real-life experiences. Therefore, every subject is channeled towards helping students learn how to think creatively and solve problems using hands-on teaching techniques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additionally, the school management and government are particular about teaching students practical skills and promoting a healthy environment for learning. For instance, when the government realized that examination results placed kids under undue stress, they stopped releasing top scores to eliminate apprehension and unhealthy competition among students.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conversely, they introduced a \u201cteach less, learn more\u201d philosophy to help teachers channel their focus into delivering in-depth, detailed education against an educational process that focused on quantity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>It promotes systematic learning pathways<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Singapore education system gives students different learning methods according to their most preferred learning mode. As a result, it accommodates children with various learning needs. For example, students join an elementary school and move to a secondary school. Afterward they can select two vocational opportunities, including junior colleges or polytechnics, leading to university education.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This systematic learning procedure allows students to learn based on their strengths. It also ensures that all learners enjoy the privileges of learning according to their capabilities, thereby giving every student a chance at education.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>It promotes a parent engagement culture<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In Singapore, parents play a critical role in their children\u2019s education. All students are considered to have\u00a0 potential, so parents are encouraged to praise kids for their efforts and not necessarily how \u201csmart\u201d they think their kids are. As a result, children are motivated to earn commendations and praises through hard work. Therefore, although parents are actively involved in the kid\u2019s education, it is entirely the child\u2019s responsibility to succeed in school.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Additionally, Singapore\u2019s education system promotes parents\u2019 participation by ensuring they implement the values and skills they\u2019ve been taught in school. Consequently, the Ministry of Education established the Parents Support Group (PSG) to ensure parents are invested in the school\u2019s activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This helps students work harder as they know they are monitored closely by parents; it also allows parents to support their kids efficiently because they are constantly updated on their children\u2019s performance to understand how they can help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>They provide quality teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Singapore education relies on competent teachers to provide quality education for students. Before employment, teachers undergo training at the National Institute of Education (NIE), and the country selects the top 5% of graduates to teach in schools.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Moreso, Singapore\u2019s investment in the teaching force is evident in the quality of education delivered. In return, this has enhanced the status and prestige of its education system. The NIE also plays a prominent role in providing quality education for Singapore students. They ensure quality control by guaranteeing that all new teachers can take charge of the classroom before employment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>They have specific education goals<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Singapore\u2019s education system works with precise goals in mind, and this influences its curricular and teaching practices, enabling it to achieve its goals. It focuses on the holistic development of students by using an in-depth, strategic education system to produce students with high sociology-emotional skills to succeed in life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Studying in Singapore is unique based on the quality of education and mode of teaching and learning. The system sets itself apart from other countries by focusing on the \u201cquality\u201d rather than the \u201cquantity\u201d of education. This focus enables it to provide a unique and practical education for its students.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Singapore is regarded as a world-leading educational system with the highest performance in international education, topping the global rankings. In 2022, Singaporean students made up to half of the best scorers in the International Baccalaureate (IB) tests. <\/p>\n

Other than the government\u2019s considerable investments in education, as about 20% of the country\u2019s budget is spent on the education sector, other factors contribute to Singapore\u2019s outstanding success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[62,41,64],"tags":[40,37],"yoast_head":"\nStudying in Singapore Vs Other Countries - Explico Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking for the right country to study? Singapore's educational system stands at the top in several ways. 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