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In 1981, the Curriculum Development Institute of Singapore (CDIS) (currently the Curriculum Planning and Development Division) began to develop its own mathematics textbooks and curriculum. The CDIS developed and distributed a textbook series for elementary schools in Singapore called Primary Mathematics , which was first published in 1982 and ...
In Singapore, a co-curricular activity (CCA), is a non-academic activity that all students must undertake as part of their education. Introduced by the Ministry of Education (MOE), CCAs are strongly encouraged at the primary and post-secondary level but compulsory at secondary level. Students can choose from 4 categories: clubs and societies ...
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.
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.
To optimise the use of resources, schools may merge and be relocated. Such merger of schools may sometimes allow for a greater exchange of expertise and policies to provide a higher quality of education, as was the case of the merger of Ang Mo Kio North Primary School, Li Hua Primary School and Hong Dao Primary School.
The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) was modeled after the British eleven plus exam (11+) and was first conducted in 1960. Its predecessor was the Secondary School Entrance Examination (SSEE), which was conceived in 1952 when it was known as the Standard Six Entrance Examination up to 1954 and then as Secondary School Entrance Examination when the primary school classes were no longer ...
International Primary Curriculum (IPC), English National Curriculum (IGCSEs) and IB Diploma Program (IBDP) 1,650 [1] 1972 Dulwich College Singapore United Kingdom: Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 Toddlers to Year 13 (I)GCSE. IB DP 2,250 2014 EtonHouse International School Singapore
In 2024, SJI International added early childhood education to their educational offerings, with the opening of SJI International Preschool (formerly Maris Stella Kindergarten) at Holland Road. The elementary school teaches the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which is used by over 1,000 schools in 65 countries around the world. Singapore ...