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From streaming to subject-based banding
In 2019, the then Education Minister, One Ye Kung, announced that streaming would be abolished in secondary schools from 2024. Streaming has been an integral part of the education system in Singapore for four decades. It was introduced in the 1980s to help students...
QS World University Rankings 2023
Here are the notable Singapore universities/partner schools listed in the QS World University Rankings 2023. If you considering Singapore as a possible study location, check out these rankings. Attending a reputable university will open more doors of...
Are Paper Qualifications Important?
Paper qualifications are important in today's society. Especially in Singapore, there has been an increase in the number of university graduates. In 2010, only 23.7% of the cohort went to university, as compared to 33% in 2020. In an Asian society, paper...
How to spend your summer vacation
The school semester has ended and it's time for the long awaited three month break! For college students, there are plenty of ways to make good use of your summer break. Go for a summer exchange programme Many universities have partnerships with each other, and...
Best Accounting Programmes in Singapore
Accounting remains one of the most popular programmes due to its versatility and value in the corporate world. Everywhere, there is demand for accounting graduates as the discipline is an important part of running a business. Accounting fundamentals form the backbone...
NUS Engineering Student Shares Thoughts on the Singapore Education System
Yixuan is currently a Year 2 Engineering student in NUS. She came to Singapore at 15 years old and studied in a local secondary school and junior college. How did you find your experience studying in a local secondary school and JC? I think my sec school experience...
Secret (and not so secret) picnic spots in Singapore
Yearning to get away from the urban jungle of Singapore? There are many scenic spots that are perfect for picnics! Singapore may be small, but there is are plenty of secret hideouts that are appropriate for getaways over the weekend. Besides, the school holidays are...
What I Learned From My Study Abroad Experience
Studying abroad is definitely a milestone in the lives of many students. Even for a short stint abroad like an exchange programme, many students would agree that the experience was life-changing and something they would remember for a lifetime. 1. Independence...
Thoughts on the Education System in Singapore
Singapore is well known for its quality of education, and this is the reason why many students choose to come to Singapore to study. As a born and bred Singaporean who has lived in Singapore for (almost) all my life, I have my opinions on the state of education in...
Best Study Spots in Singapore
When the exam season is round the corner, students scramble for study spots. In Singapore, it is common for students to study in libraries, cafes and other study spots as home may not be the most conducive place to learn. Apart from school libraries which not all...
What Does It Take To Be An SMU Scholar?
Today, we catch up with Ricky, who is currently our intern at SagePaths. He is a Year One Accounting student at the Singapore Management University (SMU) and he received the Lee Kong Chian scholarship when applying for the university. Can you share some difficulties...
An Interview with Clarissa, an SMU Graduate Student and James Cook University Alumni
Clarissa is one of our students, and she comes from Indonesia, Jakarta. She has just graduated from James Cook University Singapore (majoring in International Business and Marketing) and she will be starting her Master's degree at Singapore Management University this...