1. English environment, Chinese customs

Singapore is a traditional Commonwealth country and the only English-speaking country in Asia. It covers an area of ??about 6.4 million square kilometers and a population of about 370. 75% of the population are Chinese. Singapore’s education is an authentic inheritance of the Commonwealth’s education system. Every Singaporean has grown up and been influenced by an English-speaking environment from primary school, middle school, college, university to work. Work, generally speaking, the English level of Singaporeans is basically the same as that of the UK.

Singapore is also a country dominated by Chinese, and its living habits are close to China. , culture and other aspects can reduce a lot of discomfort. At the same time, the Chinese national language, Chinese, has also been preserved in Singapore. Generally, Singaporeans have simple listening and speaking skills in Chinese. Therefore, Chinese students’ initial language difficulties can also be reduced compared with other Western countries. Lots of discomfort.

1. In terms of food:

Singapore’s restaurants, restaurants, and food centers are all over the island. Whether it is local food courts or delicacies from all over the world, they are all delicious. It is truly a food court. of paradise. There are clean and tidy food stalls, elegant five-star restaurants, American fast food restaurants, Japanese restaurants, Korean restaurants, and numerous Chinese restaurants: Sichuan restaurants, Cantonese restaurants, Shanghai restaurants, Beijing roast duck, Tianjin dumplings, etc. Southeast Asian flavors such as Indian restaurants, Malay food, Indonesian restaurants, etc. are also everywhere.

Chinese students are new here, so it should be easy to adapt to food. Eating at any time and anywhere in Singapore is a very relaxed and comfortable thing, and the price is not expensive. Generally, you can enjoy a satisfying meal for about SGD 3 per meal. The monthly food expenses per student are approximately S$300.

2. Transportation:

Singapore has world-class transportation infrastructure. Because the people are relatively wealthy, despite the government’s restrictions on the ownership of private cars, private ownership The ratio of cars is still large and the styles are fashionable. It can be called a famous car exhibition.

It is worth mentioning that it has a well-developed public transportation network, subway lines, and light rail lines extending in all directions, dense buses, taxis operating day and night, luxurious facilities, and a pleasant environment. The subways, buses, and taxis are all neat, clean, and air-conditioned. The roads are rarely congested, and everyone abides by traffic rules.

The average monthly transportation fee for Chinese students does not exceed S$100 depending on the distance of their residence from the school, and it usually takes half an hour to arrive.

3. Clothing:

Singapore is located at 1 degree north latitude and has a typical tropical maritime climate. The annual temperature is between 24 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius, so Singaporean people wear It is more casual and casual. T-shirts, shirts, skirts and jeans are the favorites of Singaporeans.

Singapore is a city where the East and the West blend. It is a fashionable city. People have a high taste in dressing. They pay attention to wearing different clothes on different occasions. For daily work, men’s shirts and ties and women’s suits are common attires. , weekends are casual and casual. Students in primary and secondary schools usually wear school uniforms, while students in colleges and technical secondary schools dress casually.

Singapore is a fashion capital that brings together fashion brands from all over the world. Because it is a free port and has zero tariffs, the prices are cheap. Generally, Chinese students choose to buy clothes locally. Clothes, shoes and hats of the same brand are more expensive in Singapore. About 1/3 cheaper than in China.

4. Accommodation:

86% of Singaporeans live in government-funded HDB flats, which are planned and constructed by the Singapore Housing and Development Board (HDB) and then built in And are sold to Singaporeans at preferential prices, so generally speaking, Singaporeans have homes. More than nine out of every 10 Singaporeans own their own homes. This is the most successful public housing policy in the world. country.

Government HDB housing is divided into 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, 5-bedroom and apartment types. Most of them are based on towns. The housing types are reasonable, spacious and fully equipped with bus stations, subway stations, Shopping malls, convenience stores, supermarkets, cinemas, swimming pools, etc. are all available. There are also a small number of wealthy Singaporeans (about 15%) who live in private apartments (Condonminum), town houses (Town Houses), independent and independent villas (House).

Most foreign students in New Zealand choose to stay with a Singaporean family or rent an entire unit for multiple students. A few students choose to live in school dormitories (government universities and a few middle schools), private care centers (three meals a day, laundry and laundry included). etc.), the specific cost depends on the room type, location, and size, roughly:

2. Advantages of studying in Singapore:

1. Beautiful, stable social environment, international metropolis, The five most livable countries in the United Nations;

2. Education center in the Asia-Pacific region, the only English-speaking country in Asia, a pure Commonwealth education system;

3. Bilingual education in primary and secondary schools, mother Accompanying study is available, diplomas are internationally recognized, and opportunities for further study around the world;

4. Asia-Pacific’s first-class public higher education, 80% funding for polytechnics, 80% interest-free loans for government universities, and work

Immigration;

5. Elite private institutions of higher learning, first-class university degrees in the UK and Australia, easy transfer to Europe and the United States, saving time and effort;

6. Developed economy, ample employment, international competitiveness ranking Singapore ranks third in the world, an international finance, trade, and tourism center;

7. The integration of studying abroad and immigration makes Singapore unique. Graduation work, immigration and settlement, visible prospects;

8. Immigration paradise, perfect welfare system, visa-free and unimpeded travel to more than 100 countries in the world;

9 , Chinese and Western, pure English environment, pure Chinese customs, easy to learn, easy to approach, both sides;

10. Professional consultation, one-stop service between China and Singapore, meticulous and thoughtful, high success rate, no worries, 2009 Textbooks for the 2018 Senior Accountant Examination;

3. Singapore’s education system:

As an education center in the Asia-Pacific region, Singapore has a mature education system and complete and advanced education facilities. Its education system adopts the Cambridge system in the United Kingdom and combines it with the characteristics of the country. It strives to provide students with a comprehensive and balanced education to maximize their potential, emphasizes knowledge and creativity, and cultivates their strong sense of responsibility for family, society, and country. Singapore is committed to developing into an education center in the Asia-Pacific region. To this end, the Singapore government provides good teaching facilities and environment to achieve this purpose. In Singapore, students must pass the Commonwealth Examination to complete the 12-year education system. After four years of secondary school, students will take the British Cambridge "O" level examination when they graduate. Students can use the results to apply for tertiary institutions in Singapore or the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and other countries; two years of university preparatory studies, and when they graduate, they will take the British Cambridge "A" level examination. Students can use this score to apply for universities in Singapore or countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia;

Singapore’s education system not only equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for long-term employment as individuals, but also emphasizes broadening students’ thinking. Have the technology and competitiveness to face the challenges of the information revolution. In order to achieve the above goals, the school not only teaches students knowledge in books, but also creates scientific and technological training and practice in the industrial field as much as possible, and explains concepts in the business field, so that students can adapt quickly after entering society. As an international metropolis, the self-study college textbooks and the bilingual education system in primary and secondary schools enable students to establish their own development direction not only in Asia, but also in the entire world.

4. Mother-child accompaniment in primary and secondary schools in Singapore:

The Singaporean government’s massive investment in education every year is mainly aimed at public education, so it is the main body of education. It is no exaggeration to say that at all levels of public education in Singapore, its teachers, teaching materials, facilities, etc. are all first-class. The government pursues an education internationalization policy. In order to cooperate with the talent introduction strategy, the government has formulated a series of preferential measures to attract foreign students to study in New Zealand, from government primary and secondary schools to government secondary schools, colleges, universities, and research institutes. In recent years, more and more Chinese students have gone to study in Singapore. If they can successfully integrate into Singapore's public education system, they will be guaranteed a job and settlement after graduation. This is what makes Singapore's education particularly attractive to Chinese students. .

99% of primary and secondary schools in Singapore are public. There are currently more than 200 primary schools, more than 100 middle schools, and 15 junior colleges (Junior College, pre-university). Bilingual education is implemented, with English as the mainstay. Be proficient in bilingualism upon graduation, emphasizing quality education and creative teaching. Computers and information technology have been widely used since elementary school. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education and the Singapore Ministry of Education signed an agreement to use Singaporean middle school mathematics textbooks in all American middle schools, which shows that Singapore's basic education enjoys a high reputation in the world.

Singapore students generally have to go through several important examinations in primary and secondary schools: Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE); British Cambridge N Level (Form 4 Ordinary); O Level (Form 4 Express); A level (second grade of junior college).

Chinese students who enroll in Singapore government primary and secondary schools can enjoy world-leading basic education and obtain internationally recognized diplomas earlier. Cambridge N, O, and A-level diplomas are highly recognized internationally, making it easier for students to choose further study opportunities around the world.

5. Singapore Cambridge "O" / "A" Level Examination

Singapore's general education system adheres to the British Cambridge education system.

The secondary school and university preparatory examinations and grading are jointly responsible by the Cambridge Examination Center in the UK and the Ministry of Education in Singapore. For qualified candidates, Cambridge in the UK will issue international ordinary "O" level certificates and advanced "A" level qualification certificates. , but in fact, the basic education standards of primary and secondary schools in Singapore have exceeded the requirements of Cambridge in the UK for primary and secondary education in Commonwealth countries around the world. The Singapore government is trying to improve the education examination standards of primary and secondary schools and surpass the standards of the Cambridge examination in the UK. .

There are two main types of primary and secondary school diplomas in Singapore:

1. The full name of the "O" level examination is: Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level, referred to as GCE "O" Level. (Cambridge General Certificate), issued by the Cambridge Examination Board in the United Kingdom and recognized internationally.

2. The full name of the "A" level examination is: Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, referred to as GCE "A" Level. (Cambridge Advanced Certificate), issued by the Cambridge Examinations Committee in the United Kingdom and recognized internationally. .

3. Apply for the "O" level examination: 16-25 years old, subjects: English, Chinese, junior high school mathematics, high school mathematics, physics, economics, accounting, etc., students

To advance to the Government Polytechnic, five main exams are required, including English, Chinese and Mathematics.

4. Apply for the "A" level exam: 18-25 years old, subjects: The required subjects are comprehension and writing (English GP) and Chinese. Liberal arts students can study in English literature, music, economics, Students who major in science can choose two minor subjects from history and geography, and science students can choose two minor subjects from physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, advanced mathematics, economics and computer software examination textbooks. When students enter the National University of Singapore, they take four main examinations, two majors and two minors.

6. Singapore Government Polytechnics

There are five polytechnics in Singapore: Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, *** and Polytechnic. As the largest college in Singapore with the most extensive and comprehensive professional offerings, its diplomas are widely recognized by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries. Students who obtain the college diploma can obtain it in one and a half years or more. Complete the bachelor's degree program in two years.

The Singaporean government attaches great importance to education and strives to cultivate all kinds of talents that society needs. As long as the child studies hard, he or she can apply to become a permanent resident of Singapore after completing ten years of education in Singapore, or after graduating from junior high school with 5 straight A's in 8 subjects, or after graduating from college or university. After the child becomes a permanent resident of Singapore, both parents can obtain a 5-year long-term visa (which can be extended after the visa expires), so that the wish of family reunion and the issue of supporting parents can be realized.

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