As Singaporeans, I’m sure that many of us are more than familiar with the notion that our education system is the ‘best in the world’. Of course, the idea that anything is ‘best’ in the world is highly subjective in nature. However, I believe that we can collectively agree that Singapore’s education system is a
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Cambridge O levels is very famous and well-known among Singaporeans as young children are told throughout their life about the importance of the examinations. However, there is a similar examination known as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The Cambridge O level was held for the first time in 1951 to replace the
The Singapore education system has become so much more stressful and pressuring since this past decade and there are many reasons for this change. The world is progressing in many areas at such a fast rate and hence there is a need for the young population to be trained in such a way that they
Every student in the Junior College comes across this thought of “What if I failed my A levels?” at some point in the journey of this Pre-university education course. This scary thought arises because the subjects are that much complex and in-depth that students are unable to catch up with the rigor. They are unable
It has become a necessity that students attend tuition in order to supplement their studies. The quality of education is much higher than it was a decade ago. The rigor has increased exponentially over the past decade. The education system aims to prepare students to specialize in specific fields. Students are compelled to continue progressing
We are well aware that the only thing that remains unchanged is change. Some may be resistant to it while others might accept it with open arms. Although sudden changes may seem alarming and concerning for people to adapt to, they may be very beneficial in the long run. Education is an important aspect of