This includes comparisons between marking systems in both countries. The Singapore education system is geared towards providing at least ten years of general education for all children. This comprises six years of primary education and four years of secondary education.
Pupils learn at least two languages, English and their mother tongue in school.
The mother tongue, which can be Chinese, Malay or Tamil, is given prominence, as is English, the medium of instruction and language of administration, commerce and technology in Singapore. Besides the emphasis on language learning, pupils are also streamed at various stages of the system to place them in the course best suited to their abilities. Exceptionally, diploma holders from the Japan-Singapore Institute of Software Technology with relevant work experience may be considered for admission to taught Master's degree courses. Some holders of the Advanced diploma in computer studies awarded by Ngee Ann Polytechnic have been admitted on an individual basis, for entry to an MSc course. Marking Systems School For information on School Education Marking Systems, please contact your local British Council office .