Singapore's education system is committed to meritocracy, upholds the British educational tradition, and incorporates the advantages of Eastern basic education, demonstrating a high degree of flexibility to meet the learning needs, interests and talents of each student.
Singapore** has invested heavily in education, on the one hand, it is committed to building the country's top public universities and educational resources, and on the other hand, it actively supports high-quality private education and opens up the introduction of international high-quality educational resources.
What is Singapore Foundation Year
Foundation education in Singapore is widely recognised by overseas institutions that are keen to recruit Singaporean students, resulting in a unique model of education. In fact, this model transfers part or all (in the form of +0) of the courses of prestigious universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada and other countries to the Singapore branch or partner institutions, and students can graduate with academic diplomas or degree certificates issued by these prestigious universities, which are exactly the same as the diplomas of the original school, and will not be specifically marked with the Singapore campus.
As Singapore is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, its education system is well integrated with that of the Commonwealth countries, so the partner universities for this type of program are mainly universities in the United Kingdom and Australia. For Chinese students, the UK and Australia are considered to be non-Singaporean third countries, so this model of educational cooperation is also known as a third-country diploma obtained in Singapore or a Chinese-foreign cooperative education program similar to China.
The Singapore Foundation Year takes O-Level exams, which is an important turning point for them to progress to higher education. For students with excellent O-Level exam scores, they can enter the Junior College, which is the cradle of Singapore's elite training. Students with slightly worse grades can choose the ** Polytechnic, which is equivalent to tertiary education in China. Singapore is the only country that allows junior high school graduates to enter directly into university-level studies.
What is included in the Foundation Year
The Foundation Year consists of two main components: the Intensive English Program and the Professional Knowledge Program. The intensive English courses are mainly face-to-face and face-to-face, and some courses are taught online by well-known experts. During the English learning phase, students will participate in a variety of teaching activities such as English speech, debate, and literature appreciation to ensure a smooth transition to professional learning.
What are the entry requirements for the Foundation Year?
Completed junior high school education or equivalent (e.g. technical secondary school, technical school, etc.).
The minimum age at the time of entry into the professional program is 16 years old.
No language score is required for admission, but a basic English entrance test and interview are required.
The Qingdao International Singapore Junior Secondary Student Foundation Programme ensures that every student is equipped with a strong foundation for their future academic and career careers before entering their professional programmes. If you have any further questions about pre-university education in Singapore, whether it is about course details, application steps, or English test preparation, you are welcome to continue to enquire and I will be happy to assist you.