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Singapore education

Growing up together: Pre-school giants venture into after-school care for primary school pupils

(Clockwise from top left) Changemakers Afterschool, Thrive After-school, Elevate After School Care and MapleBear Junior Club.
(Clockwise from top left) Changemakers Afterschool, Thrive After-school, Elevate After School Care and MapleBear Junior Club.

Forum: PSLE English paper designed to be fair and appropriate for Primary 6 pupils

Primary 1 registration: 31 schools to conduct balloting in Phase 2A

The most oversubscribed school during the second phase of the exercise is Red Swastika School in Bedok, with 88 applicants vying for 24 spots.
The most oversubscribed school during the second phase of the exercise is Red Swastika School in Bedok, with 88 applicants vying for 24 spots.

Commentary

P1 registration: Is it time to stop giving parent volunteers priority?

Some schools no longer accept parent volunteers, citing the administrative workload and challenges of managing parents whose children did not eventually get a spot in the school.
Some schools no longer accept parent volunteers, citing the administrative workload and challenges of managing parents whose children did not eventually get a spot in the school.

Branded Content

Games and live performances: Turn mother tongue learning into an adventure this Aug 1

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Forum: Can we move away from narrowly focusing on exam strategy?

Why Singaporeans still struggle to speak up at work

According to Gallup’s 2026 survey on workplace engagement, Singapore ranks 109th out of 144 countries for employee engagement.
According to Gallup’s 2026 survey on workplace engagement, Singapore ranks 109th out of 144 countries for employee engagement.

Lack of social capital a barrier for Malay community despite signs of rising educational mobility: Study

The study found that 79 per cent of respondents have surpassed the educational levels of their parents.
The study found that 79 per cent of respondents have surpassed the educational levels of their parents.

Forum: Introducing AI at Primary 4 carries a real developmental risk

A skills-first Singapore needs a rethink of assessments, not just more certificates

With good design, we can keep assessments from becoming an arms race and position them as a shared map for growth for employers and candidates, says the writer.
With good design, we can keep assessments from becoming an arms race and position them as a shared map for growth for employers and candidates, says the writer.

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