Il sistema scolastico a Singapore
Build a solid foundation for your future by
studying in Singapore, the education hub
for international students preparing for
university in an English-speaking country
Schooling in Singapore
Education in Singapore is mandatory for ten years, although university-bound
students study for thirteen. Classes are taught in English and the academic year
runs from July to April.
Primary and secondary school
Primary and secondary education lasts for ten years and is compulsory. 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, pre-university education lasts for three years. These three years
will prepare students for the GCE A-level examinations.
Bachelor’s degrees
Upon completion of GCE A-levels, students usually undertake a bachelor’s
degree at one of Singapore’s public or private universities. A bachelor’s degree
is obtained after three to five years depending on the subject. 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 minimum 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 a minimum of two further years of study following a Master’s degree.