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Singapore hopes to establish itself as a regional
centre for educational excellence.

It wants to be known not only
for its top schools that regularly produce well-rounded students,

but also for its universities, academic and research institutes which serve as hotbeds of new ideas, innovations and inventions.

It boasts two internationally-recognized education institutes such as the National University of Singapore, (NUS), and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) (both having already been ranked among the top 10 Asian universities by Asiaweek Magazine in 1999.)

Other world-class institutions with strong industry linkages can also be found here.
Among them are:
INSEAD - the French university which is one of the world's leaders in Asian management research and teaching.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Georgia Institute of Technology - the leading institute in the USA for industrial and manufacturing engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The presence of such an international mix of institutions will attract top-notch research and teaching staff and high-calibre students.

It also raises intellectual and educational standards in Singapore.

And just as importantly, they will offer a diversity and choice for an enriching educational experience for students here and from all over the world.

why study in singapore?

"Singapore will be a place where opportunities abound, where able and enterprising people want to live, work, and enjoy themselves, and where foreigners are welcomed."
Bridgadier-General Lee Hsien Loong Deputy Prime Minister, Singapore Oct 1999

SINGAPORE IS A CITY WITH A VISION

The nation of Singapore is heading towards a knowledge-based economy and talent capital where new ideas, innovation and creativity will flourish.

As human capital is critical to the success of Singapore in the knowledge age, Singapore places great emphasis on developing local talent and attracting international talent.

Great emphasis is thus placed on education and is hoped to be achieved through an initiative named "Thinking Schools, Learning Nation."

Thinking Schools, Learning Nation

This Initiative sees Singapore meeting the challenges of education and learning in the Information age.

As a result, Singapore seeks to provide a broader base of access to IT among the young so as to achieve a levelling up in learning opportunities.

Every child will be able to enhance his learning through an IT-enriched curriculum and school environment.

SINGAPORE's EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Singapore has one of the most advanced and recognised education systems in the world.

Students here get the best support a country can afford in terms of infrastructure and human resources.

The government has invested heavily in teacher training, curriculum development and information technology to give students an edge to compete in a global economy.

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