School system of Singapore

Experience the excitement of Singapore, Asia's educational hub for international students preparing for university in an English-speaking country.

Why study in Singapore? From primary school to postgraduate degrees, students in Singapore are guaranteed a first-class education in a country that prides itself on its academic system. Studying at EF Singapore will allow you to gain the language and academic skills to enroll at universities in Singapore or the UK.

Primary and secondary school Compulsory primary and secondary education lasts for ten years and is taught in English. At the end of Grade 10, students sit the GCE O-level or GCE N-level examinations. Students who complete secondary education may proceed to pre-university education at the Junior Colleges, pursue certificate or diploma studies at one of the Polytechnics, or leave school and enter the workforce. In the Singaporean education system, preuniversity education lasts for three years. These three years will prepare students for the GCE A-level examinations. Certificate examinations.

Bachelor’s degrees Upon completion of GCE A-levels, students may undertake a bachelor’s degree at one of Singapore’s public or private universities, which is obtained after three to five years of study. Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering, Dentistry, Law, Building, Real Estate, Music and Architecture require four years while Medicine requires five. The minimum English requirement for entry to a bachelor’s degree is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Postgraduate degrees A master’s degree in Singapore can be obtained after completing one to three years of postgraduate study. The education requirement for students wishing to complete a master’s degree is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and the standard English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Doctorate degrees are awarded after an additional two years of study.

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