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Education in Singapore

by mark on August 28, 2009

Education in Singapore

Education in Singapore

If you move overseas to start a new life there are many different aspects to consider but one of the most important if you have a family is the education of your children and the quality of education available in the country you’re moving to. There is a very informative thread on the expat forum entitled “Education in Singapore” which gives some very interesting food for thought if you’re looking to move to Singapore to start a new life.

This is one of those open threads with a simple question “We might be moving to Singapore and was wondering if the education standards in Singapore is any good?”. Sometimes a thread can limit the topic of conversation because of the initial question that this particular thread basically opens up everything about the Singapore education system including the good and bad aspects. So what exactly is there available?

Overview

Singapore is a country which is at the centre of the Far Eastern economy having developed a very close relationship with the Western world, Western ways and attracting significant investment from overseas companies and an enormous number of expats to the region. The authorities seem to run a very fair and well developed economy which offers both protection for Singapore nationals and the opportunity for investment and employment for those new to the region. But how does the education system compare to the rest of the region and the rest of the developed world?

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