Singapore is a traditional Commonwealth country and the only English-speaking country in Asia, with an area of about 6.4 million square kilometers and a population of about 370 people, 75% of whom are Chinese. Singapore's education has truly inherited the education system of the Commonwealth. Every Singaporean grows up, grows up and works in an all-English environment. Generally speaking, the English level of Singaporeans has remained basically unchanged.
Singapore is also a country dominated by Chinese, and its living habits are close to those of China. China students who are new here can reduce a lot of discomfort in diet and culture. At the same time, Singapore has retained the Chinese national language-Chinese, and ordinary Singaporeans also have the ability of listening and speaking simple Chinese. Therefore, compared with other western countries, China students can reduce a lot of language discomfort at first.
1, diet:
Singapore has restaurants, restaurants and food centers all over the island. Whether it is a local food city or food from all over the world, it is a veritable paradise for eating goods. There are clean and tidy food stalls, elegant five-star restaurants, American fast food restaurants, Japanese restaurants, Korean restaurants, and many China restaurants: Sichuan Restaurant, Guangdong Restaurant, Shanghai Restaurant, Beijing Roast Duck, Tianjin jiaozi and so on. Southeast Asian countries such as Indian restaurants, Malay cuisine, Indonesian restaurants, etc. It is also everywhere.
China students are new here, so they should adapt to the food here easily. Eating at any time and any place in Singapore is a very relaxing and comfortable thing, and the price is not expensive. Generally, you can have a satisfactory meal around 3 yuan. Each student spends about S $300 on food every month.
2. Transportation:
Singapore has a world-class transportation infrastructure. Because the people are relatively rich, and their professional titles are all tested by computer, although the government has restrictions on the number of private cars, the proportion of private cars is still very high and fashionable, which can be called a famous car exhibition.
It is worth mentioning that its developed public transportation network, subway lines and light rail lines extend in all directions, with dense public transportation, all-weather taxi operation, luxurious facilities and pleasant environment. No matter the subway, bus and taxi are neat and clean, equipped with air conditioning, the roads are rarely congested, and everyone obeys the traffic rules.
According to the distance between the residence of international students in China and the school, the average monthly transportation fee does not exceed S $65,438+000, which usually takes half an hour to arrive.
3. Clothing:
Singapore is located at north latitude 1 degree and has a typical tropical maritime climate. The annual temperature is between 24 and 34 degrees Celsius, so Singaporeans wear casual clothes. T-shirts, shirts, short skirts and jeans are the favorites of Singaporeans.
Singapore is a city where East meets West, and it is also a fashion capital. People have high taste in clothes. They pay attention to wearing different clothes on different occasions. Men's shirts, ties and women's suits are common dresses, and they are casual on weekends. Primary and secondary school students generally wear school uniforms, while college students wear casual clothes.
Singapore is the fashion capital, where fashion brands from all over the world gather. Because it is a free port with zero tariffs, the price is cheap. Generally speaking, China students choose to buy clothes locally. Clothing, shoes and hats of the same brand are cheaper than those in China 1/3 or so.
4. Accommodation:
86% of Singaporeans live in government-funded apartments, which are planned and built by the Housing Development Board of Singapore (HDB) and then sold to Singaporeans at preferential prices. So generally speaking, Singaporeans have their own houses, and more than 9 out of every 10 Singaporeans own their own houses, which is the most successful country in implementing public housing policy in the world.
Government housing is divided into three rooms, four rooms, five rooms and apartments. Most of the textbooks for futures practitioners are in cities and towns. The room is reasonable, spacious and well-equipped, with bus stops, subway stations, shopping centers, convenience stores, supermarkets, cinemas and swimming pools. There are also a small number of wealthy Singaporeans (about 15%) who live in Condonminum, townhouses, and independent houses as examination materials for medical practitioners.
Most international students choose to stay at home in Singapore or some students rent a whole set of units, while a few students choose to live in school dormitories (public universities and a few middle schools) and private trusteeship centers (including meals, laundry and ironing, etc.). ). The specific expenses vary according to the room type, location and size, and are roughly as follows:
Second, the advantages of studying in Singapore:
1, beautiful and stable social environment, international metropolis, the five most suitable countries for human habitation in the United Nations;
2. Asia-Pacific Education Center, the only English-speaking country in Asia, is a purely Commonwealth education system;
3, bilingual education in primary and secondary schools, mothers can accompany them, diplomas are internationally recognized, and global opportunities for further study;
4. Asia-Pacific first-class public higher education, 80% of the funds come from polytechnics and 80% of the interest-free loans come from government universities.
Immigrants;
5, elite private colleges and universities, first-class university degrees in Britain and Australia, easy to transfer to Europe and the United States, saving time and effort;
6. With developed economy and full employment, Singapore plays an important role in international competitiveness, international finance, trade,
Tourism center;
7. The integration of immigrants studying abroad is unique in Singapore. Graduation work, immigration and settlement, can see the prospects;
8. Immigrant paradise, improve the welfare system, and go to the world 100 countries without visa;
9. The combination of Chinese and Western culture, pure English environment, pure China style, easy to learn and easy to approach, both sides can meet the demand;
10, professional consultation, Sino-Singapore one-stop, meticulous and thoughtful, high success rate, no worries, 2009 senior accountant examination textbook;
Three. Singapore's education system:
As an education center in the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore has a mature education system and advanced education facilities. Its education system is based on the British Cambridge system, combining with its own characteristics, and strives to provide students with a comprehensive and balanced education, give full play to their greatest potential, emphasize knowledge and creativity, and cultivate students' strong sense of responsibility to the court, society and country. Singapore is committed to developing into an education center in the Asia-Pacific region. To this end, the Singapore government has provided good teaching facilities and environment to achieve this goal. In Singapore, students must pass the unified examination of Commonwealth countries to complete the education system of 12. After four years of high school, students can take the "O" level test in Cambridge, England, and use this score to enroll in universities in Singapore or Britain, the United States, Australia and other countries; After two years of college preparation, students can take the "A" level examination of Cambridge University in the UK and use this result to enter universities in Singapore or Britain, the United States, Australia and other countries.
Singapore's education system not only enables students to have the skills and knowledge necessary for long-term employment, but also emphasizes broadening students' thinking and having the skills and competitiveness to face the challenges of the information revolution. In order to achieve the above goals, the school not only teaches students the knowledge in books, but also creates scientific and technological training and practice in the industrial field as much as possible, and tells the concept of business field, so that students can adapt quickly after entering the society. As an international metropolis, self-taught university textbooks and bilingual education system in primary and secondary schools enable students to establish their own development direction not only in Asia but also in the world.
Fourth, primary and secondary schools in Singapore are accompanied by mothers and children:
The Singapore government spends a lot of money on education every year, mainly for public education, so it is the main body of education. It is no exaggeration to say that public education at all levels in Singapore is first-class in terms of teachers, teaching materials and facilities. The government pursues the policy of internationalization of education. In line with the talent introduction strategy, the government has formulated a series of preferential measures to attract foreign students to new studies, from government primary and secondary schools to government secondary schools, colleges, universities and research institutes. In recent years, more and more China students have gone to new schools. If you can smoothly integrate into Singapore's public education system, both students and jobs and settlements after graduation will be guaranteed. This is the attraction of Singaporean education to China students.
99% of primary and secondary schools in Singapore are public. At present, there are more than 200 primary schools, 100 middle schools and 15 junior colleges implementing bilingual education, mainly in English. Students can skillfully use bilingualism when they graduate, emphasizing quality education and creative teaching. Computers and information technology have been widely used since primary school. Recently, the US Ministry of Education and the Singapore Ministry of Education signed an agreement to adopt the mathematics textbooks of Singapore middle schools in the United States, which shows that Singapore's basic education enjoys a high reputation in the world.
In primary and secondary schools, Singaporean students generally have to pass several important examinations: Primary Six School Leaving Examination (PSLE); Cambridge level N (Secondary Four Ordinary); O level (middle four fast); A-level (junior college).
China students studying in public primary and secondary schools in Singapore can enjoy the world's advanced basic education and get internationally recognized diplomas earlier. Cambridge diplomas of N, O and A level are internationally recognized, which is convenient for students to choose world opportunities for further study.
Advanced Level Examination of Cambridge University, Singapore
Singapore's general education system has inherited Britain's Cambridge education system. The examination and grading of middle school and pre-university courses are jointly undertaken by Cambridge Examination Center and Singapore Ministry of Education. For those who are qualified, Cambridge, England will issue an international general "O" certificate and an advanced "A" qualification certificate. But in fact, the basic education level of primary and secondary schools in Singapore has exceeded the requirements of Cambridge, England for primary and secondary education in Commonwealth countries all over the world. The Singapore government is striving to improve and surpass the level of primary and secondary education examinations in Britain.
There are two main types of primary and secondary school diplomas in Singapore:
1, the full name of the "O" level exam is: ordinal level of Cambridge General Education Certificate, abbreviated as GCE "O" level. , issued by the Cambridge Examinations Board, is internationally recognized.
2. The full name of the "A" level examination is: Advanced Level of Cambridge General Education Certificate (GCE "A" level for short), which is uniformly issued by the Cambridge Examinations Committee of the United Kingdom and internationally recognized.
3. Take the "O" level test: 16 -25 years old, subjects: English, Chinese, junior high school mathematics, senior high school mathematics, physics, economics, accounting, etc. student
To enter the government polytechnic, I have to take five subjects, including English, Chinese and mathematics.
4. Take the "A" exam: 18 -25 years old. Subjects: Understanding and writing (English GP) and Chinese are required. Liberal arts students can choose English literature, music, economics, history and geography as minor subjects, while science students can choose physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, advanced mathematics, economics and computer software examination materials. Students enter the National University of Singapore with four subjects, two main subjects and two auxiliary subjects.
6. Singapore Government Polytechnic
There are five polytechnics in Singapore: Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Ang 'an Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic. As the largest, most extensive and most comprehensive institution of higher learning in Singapore, its diplomas are widely recognized by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Britain, the United States and other countries. Students with college diplomas can complete their bachelor's degree courses in one and a half years or two years.
The Singapore government attaches great importance to education and strives to cultivate all kinds of talents needed by society. As long as children study hard, they can apply to become permanent residents of Singapore after completing 10 education in Singapore, or after graduating from junior high school with 8 courses and 5 straight A's, or after graduating from junior college or university. After the child becomes a permanent resident of Singapore, parents can get a five-year long-term visa (which can be extended after the visa expires), thus realizing the desire of family reunion and supporting their parents.
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