Singapore education

Singapore’s new Primary 1 rules: Who lives around the 12 schools getting a wider catchment?

S’pore parents spending more on tuition and enrichment; peer pressure cited as a reason: Survey

An IPS study found that although children spent less time on homework now than they did a decade ago, more time is spent on tuition and enrichment.

More Singapore parents value non-academic development but stress over children’s future: IPS study

A 2026 IPS study found that while parents value non-academic development, more are stressed about their children’s future.

Parents say new P1 rules widen school options but disrupt plans for alumni, families who moved homes

Parents who moved homes to get their children into popular schools said the latest changes have disrupted plans they had made years in advance.

Primary 1 changes could improve diversity in popular schools but increase competition, say observers

The 60 places reserved for Phase 2C, along with any spots left over from earlier phases, will be split equally between two tracks: children who live within 2km of the school and those who live more than 2km away.

Two-thirds of S’pore students use AI to help them learn at least once a week: PISA study

Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.

Singapore students rank top in reading, second in maths and science in OECD study

The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.

Forum: Can we better support our teachers’ work-life balance?

Two paths, one purpose: How two President’s Scholars found meaning in helping others

Charlene Tan (left) and Samuel Poh are the two recipients of the 2026 President’s Scholarship.

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.

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