Education and schools

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Pathlight officially opens Tampines campus, preparing for new one in Punggol in 2032

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Interior of the Pathlight School (Tampines), taken on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025.

Pathlight School will celebrate its 21st anniversary and the official opening of Pathlight School (Tampines) on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025. Themed ?Coming of Age?, the celebration will be held at Pathlight School (Tampines) graced by the Minister for Education, Mr Desmond Lee. More than 200 guests are expected at the celebration, which will feature a mini musical tracing Pathlight School?s 21-year journey and showcasing the signature
offerings and talents of its students.

Since its founding in 2004, Pathlight has blazed new trails. It is Singapore?s first autism-focused school offering the national curriculum alongside life-readiness skills, vocational training, and real-world
experiences to maximise the potential of students on the autism spectrum. It pioneered the model of placing its secondary school students in satellite classrooms in neighbouring mainstream schools. Its students did well in both academics and life skills training.

Pathlight School (Tampines) is the second purpose-built Pathlight school and marks the latest milestone in this journey of growth, serving the eastern region of Singapore. The school?s leadership will also share the aspiration of building Pathlight?s third school in Punggol Digital District.
Slated to open in 2032, it is envisioned as Singapore?s first Inclusive Lifelong Learning Education Village where individuals on the autism spectrum can learn and thrive beyond their school years.

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Primary school duo head to global robotics competition with robot ‘buddy’ that monitors screen time

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RoboBuddies team consisting of Chua Ming Feng Skylar, (right) 11, primary five student from Nanyang Primary School, and Elon Chan, 9, primary three student from New Town Primary School, giving a demonstration of their robot, during media preview at New Bahru on Nov 18, 2025.
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO), one of the world's leading global robotics championships, will be hosting its 2025 International Finals in Singapore from 26-28 November 2025. As the birthplace of WRO, which first began in Singapore in 2004, the championship’s return marks a full-circle moment for the global robotics community. The WRO International Finals will bring together over 500 teams and 3,000 participants from around the world, supported by dedicated local volunteers and international judges.
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British school bans K-pop bops after ‘demon’ lyrics spark heavenly drama

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PSLE results to be released on Nov 25

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Hydroponics, upcycling projects among initiatives recognised at School Green Awards

Yew Tee Primary School pupils (from left) Ashmita Ahgilen, Lim Zhi Ning, Vivika Nie, Gu Chenxi and Khoo Ke Qi with their Vanda Miss Joaquim Award and Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award.

International student enrolment drops after Trump’s visa overhaul

The US still remains the top destination globally for international students.

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