Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was established by an Act of Parliament on 1 July 1991. It has its origins in Nanyang University, which was founded by Tan Lark Sye in 1955. In August 1980, Nanyang University was merged with the University of Singapore to become the National University of Singapore (NUS). In August 1981, the Nanyang Technological Institute (NTI) was set up on the same campus with the primary function of providing facilities for tertiary education and research in various branches of engineering and technology and ...

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The university traces its origins to the founding of The Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School in 1905, a realization of a dream by the city's founder, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, in 1823. Its name was changed to King Edward VII Medical School in 1912 and to King Edward VII College of Medicine in 1921. In 1929, Raffles College was established to promote Arts and Social Sciences at tertiary level for Singapore students, and exactly two decades later, was merged with King Edwa ...

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Based on results of the PSLE, students undergo secondary education in either the "Special," "Express," or "Normal" course. Both Special and Express are 4-year courses leading up to a Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) "Ordinary"—"O" level examination. The difference between Special and Express is that the former's mother tongue language (English and mother tongue) are taught at a higher level and thus more difficult. A third foreign language can be taken in addition to the mother tongue, or to replace it. This seems especially popul ...

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Based on results of the PSLE, students undergo secondary education in either the "Special," "Express," or "Normal" course. Both Special and Express are 4-year courses leading up to a Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) "Ordinary"—"O" level examination. The difference between Special and Express is that the former's mother tongue language (English and mother tongue) are taught at a higher level and thus more difficult. A third foreign language can be taken in addition to the mother tongue, or to replace it. This seems especially popul ...

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Critics of the education system, including many parents state that the education system is too specialised, rigid, and elitist. Often, these criticisms often state that there is little emphasis on creative thinking, unlike education systems in other societies, such as those in the United States. Those defending the current education system cite that Singaporean students have continued to be at the top when competing in international science and mathematics competitions and assessments regularly, along with South Korean students. Detractors t ...

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Mission: Educating leaders and advancing knowledge for Singapore and beyond. Vision: To be a Global University of Excellence; steeped in ideals, passion, creativity and entrepreneurship. ...

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The University attempts to internationalize itself by building a global network through overseas colleges, teaching and research partnerships with other institutions, supporting international Student Exchange Programmes (SEP), and the establishment of alumni associations around the world. As of 2005 the University has more than 140 SEP-partener universities in over 20 countries, most of which are in Asia, North America and Europe, and four Overseas Colleges (NOC) ...

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Primary education consists of a four-year foundation stage from Primary 1 to 4 and a two-year orientation stage from Primary 5 to 6. Primary education is free, though there is a miscellaneous fee of up to S$13 monthly that goes to the respective school, to help cover the cost of equipment and special programmes for the benefit of the pupils. Education in Singapore - Foundation stage. The foundation stage is the first stage of formal schooling. The four years, from primary 1 to 4, will provide a firm founda ...

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NUS's Kent Ridge campus has 6 libraries and 35 lecture theatres. 6 halls of residences and 3 student residences offer a total of over 6,000 students accommodation in campus. In addition, 4 museums, full facilities for the performing arts, sports and recreational facilities, and a satellite imagery receiving station are sited in the sprawling campus spread over a hilly terrain, with wireless internet access available campus-wide. National University of Singapore - Libraries. C J Koh Law Library [1]See also:

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National University of Singapore - Student enrollment. NUS is the largest university in Singapore in terms of student enrolment. As of 30 September 2004, the total student population stands at 31,346, of which 22,751 are undergraduate students and 8,595 graduate students. Amongst graduate students, 4,112 are on coursework studies, while 4,483 are on research. Students enrolled in NUS come from diverse backgrounds, with 8,600 international students from 77 countries studying in the university in 2004. It al ...

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Due to its large expatriate community Singapore is host to many international schools, one of which, the Singapore American School has one of the largest intakes of international students in the world. Most employers in Singapore pay part or all of their employees children's school fees. International and private schools in Singapore generally do not admit Singapore students without the permission from the Ministry of Education. However, on 29 April 2004, The Ministry of Education permitted two new international schools to be set up a ...

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NUS currently has 13 faculties and schools, spread across the widest range of disciplines compared to any other Singapore educational institution. In addition, it has several teaching centres and four Overseas Colleges in various parts of the world. National University of Singapore - Faculties. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Faculty of Dentistry Faculty ...

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Education in Singapore - Student exchange programmes. About 120 of the 353 primary and secondary schools in Singapore have some form of exchange programmes which allow students to visit overseas schools. In 2005, the Ministry of Education set up a SGD$4.5 million School Twinning Fund to facilitate 9,000 primary and secondary school students to participate in these exchange pr ...

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Polytechnics accept students based on their GCE "O" level, GCE "A" level or ITE (see below) results. Polytechnics in Singapore provide 3-year diploma courses. There are 5 polytechnics in Singapore, namely: Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic ...

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Education in Singapore - Student exchange programmes. About 120 of the 353 primary and secondary schools in Singapore have some form of exchange programmes which allow students to visit overseas schools. In 2005, the Ministry of Education set up a SGD$4.5 million School Twinning Fund to facilitate 9,000 primary and secondary school students to participate in these exchange pr ...

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Due to its large expatriate community Singapore is host to many international schools, one of which, the Singapore American School has one of the largest intakes of international students in the world. Most employers in Singapore pay part or all of their employees children's school fees. International and private schools in Singapore generally do not admit Singapore students without the permission from the Ministry of Education. However, on 29 April 2004, The Ministry of Education permitted two new international schools to be set up a ...

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Main article: List of junior colleges in Singapore There are 17 junior colleges (JC's) in Singapore. Students in non-independent junior colleges pay subsidised school fees of S$6 and up to S$22 in miscellaneous fees each month to the school for cost of equipment, special programmes, and other costs for the student. However, certain junior colleges which have become independent, such as Raffles Junior College and Hwa Chong Institution will require new students who enter the first level of Junior Colleg ...

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Polytechnics accept students based on their GCE "O" level, GCE "A" level or ITE (see below) results. Polytechnics in Singapore provide 3-year diploma courses. There are 5 polytechnics in Singapore, namely: Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic ...

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Primary education consists of a four-year foundation stage from Primary 1 to 4 and a two-year orientation stage from Primary 5 to 6. Primary education is free, though there is a miscellaneous fee of up to S$13 monthly that goes to the respective school, to help cover the cost of equipment and special programmes for the benefit of the pupils. Education in Singapore - Foundation stage. The foundation stage is the first stage of formal schooling. The four years, from primary 1 to 4, will provide a firm founda ...

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Main article: List of junior colleges in Singapore There are 17 junior colleges (JC's) in Singapore. Students in non-independent junior colleges pay subsidised school fees of S$6 and up to S$22 in miscellaneous fees each month to the school for cost of equipment, special programmes, and other costs for the student. However, certain junior colleges which have become independent, such as Raffles Junior College and Hwa Chong Institution will require new students who enter the first level of Junior Colleg ...

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