Overview of Kindergarten Types in Singapore

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Singapore is considered as one of the best countries for education. The 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) ranks Singapore at 2nd Place, China being the first. The PISA measures the aptitude of the students in reading, mathematics, and science.

The Kindergarten, for children ages 3 to 5, is a stage of preparatory to Primary Education. Its role is building knowledge, skills, and attitude among this age group. This is the stage of life where the curiosity of the children is built. Once this curiosity is inculcated by the Kindergarten to their students, the transition to their Primary Education will be great as the foundation is already there.

Some Characteristics of Kindergarten in Singapore

  1. Kindergartens in Singapore can only accept ages between 3 and 6. The primary purpose of Kindergarten is to prepare children for Primary Education, which also has an age requirement.
  2. Kindergartens in Singapore usually spend 3 hours a day. The school may choose the time shift from 8:00 AM to 11:00 A.M or 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM or however, they want as long as it is allowed by the Ministry of Education. This is way different from the schedule of Child Care Centers, which can operate from half-day to a whole day.
  3. Kindergartens in Singapore are not subsided by the government. Not like Child Care Centers which can apply for subsidies, parents have to pay for the Kindergarten Education of their Kids. Those who are financially challenged, however, can apply for scholarships.
  4. Kindergarten in Singapore has different rates and other miscellaneous fees. The different fees vary because different schools have different curriculum offerings and different operating costs.

How Many Kindergarten Schools are there in Singapore?

There are around 302 Kindergarten Schools in Singapore according to skoolopedia.com1. Included in this list is the Pegasus International Preschool Singapore (PIPS) which offers a wide variety of programs for your children that will develop their skills, knowledge, and attitude, which are needed in life to survive the new world we have now.

Concluding Words

There are so many Kindergartens in Singapore but why choose Pegasus International  Preschool Singapore(PIPS)? The answer is simple. PIPS is the best Kindergarten in Singapore that fits your needs. The fees are affordable and the education is excellent.

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