The Ministry of Education (MOE) announced on Tuesday the setting up of academies for arts and physical education.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Teaching of Chinese language must match students' ability, says Education Minister
In the ongoing debate about the teaching of Chinese language, Singapore's Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen has emphasised the need to match teaching methods and outcomes appropriate to the student's ability.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen makes clear approach to Chinese language teaching
Singapore's Minister for Education Ng Eng Hen has spoken of the approach Singapore needs to take to teach Chinese language and some of the desired outcomes.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Online book sales increase by 50% ahead of start of new school year
November and December are busy periods for parents as they get their children ready for the start of the new school year. This typically means stocking up on textbooks and stationery.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Three private schools apply to register with new council
Three private institutions have so far applied to register with the Council for Private Education. A new law kicked in on Monday, making it mandatory for all private schools to do so before they can operate in Singapore.
School fee hike may prompt more foreigners to take up citizenship
Parents in Singapore have mixed views about the Education Ministry's move to raise school fees for permanent residents and foreigners.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Greater chance for S'pore citizens to secure place at popular primary schools
From next year, Singapore citizens will have a greater chance of getting their child into the primary school of their choice.
Greater chance for S'pore citizens to secure place at popular primary schools
From next year, Singapore citizens will have a greater chance of getting their child into the primary school of their choice.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Private education institutions to register with new council from Monday
Come December 21, Private Education Institutions (PEI) must register with the Council for Private Education to operate in or from Singapore under the new regulatory regime.
HDB urges S'poreans to adopt zero-tolerance approach towards killer litter
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is embarking on a public education campaign over the next few months to urge residents to adopt a zero—tolerance approach towards potential killer litter.