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Education has always represented an area of focus for Singapore since its independence in 1965. Its emphasis on education partly reflects Singapore's virtual lack of natural resources and Singapore's need to develop its human resource and manpower capability in its continuing quest to build a knowledge-based economy.
He introduced major educational reforms while serving as Education Minister, to make for a broader and more flexible system of meritocracy. He later led the SkillsFuture programme, aimed at enabling life-long learning for all. [3] He has also promoted initiatives to deepen and advance Singapore’s model of multiculturalism.
An audio leak from a closed-door meeting between Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) members and minister Chan Chun Sing on 18 February 2020 revealed that Chan had used the derogatory hokkien term "sia suay" (meaning causing embarrassment or disgrace) to describe Singaporeans who were panic buying.
In the UK, EMEA, and Asian countries, a curriculum vitae (CV) is used for similar purposes. This international CV is more akin to the résumé—a summary of one's education and experience—than to the longer and more detailed CV expected in U.S. academic circles. However, international CVs vary by country.
[6] [10] She is one of the key architects behind three 5-year Enabling Masterplans for the Disabled in Singapore. [11] Phua is also the co-founder [12] and former acting principal [9] of Pathlight School, the first special school for autistic children in Singapore. [9] The school offers mainstream curriculum and life skills education to its ...
Heng Swee Keat PPA PJG (Chinese: 王瑞杰; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hêng Sūi-kia̍t; pinyin: Wáng Ruìjié; born 15 April 1961) [2] is a Singaporean politician and former police officer who has been serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore since 2019.
XCL World Academy (Singapore) International: 2 Yishun Street 42, Singapore 768039: Pre-K to Grade 12 (Age 3 to 18) PYP, MYP, DP: Founded in 2014: One of the international schools authorised to provides accredited IB programmes in Singapore. It provides international education focusing on a balanced programme across the arts, sports and academics.
Junior colleges (JC) are pre-university institutions in Singapore that offer two-year pre-university courses that leads to either the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level (A-Level) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB - offered by only Anglo-Chinese School, School of the Arts, Singapore Sports School, and St. Joseph’s Institution). [1]