Academic Excellence
Private education in Singapore has a reputation for academic excellence in many communities. For example, an investigation found that 13 private high schools in the area had better college admissions test scores than their public school peers, though the latter systems recorded higher individual averages.
Smaller Class Sizes
Smaller class size is a defining characteristic of private education in Singapore. A 2002 Singapore Department of Education report showed private schools averaging 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher while 16 students per teacher in public schools. Thirty-six percent of private schools averaged student-teacher ratios of 10:1 or lower, compared to 10 percent for public schools. As a result of smaller class sizes, teachers can spend more time ensuring that almost every student understands the material.
Emphasis on Discipline
Private education in Singapore http://preschoolsg.com/ offers a more consistent approach to student discipline than public education. A magazine "Private School Review" states that as a condition of enrollment, private schools require students to show they've read and understood the conduct code. The actual method of discipline depends on the contract terms, although many private schools impose zero-tolerance policies for such major behavioral offenses as cheating, stealing or substance abuse. Flouting these policies means immediate expulsion unlike in public school systems.
Higher Standard
Graduation requirements and coursework levels are obviously higher at private schools, according to the Singapore Department of Education study. The study found that private schools required an average of 3.1 years of math and 1.5 years of foreign languages, versus 2.7 and 0.5 years for public schools. In another study, about 40 percent of private schools required some form of community service for students to graduate, versus 10 percent for public schools.
Individual Attention
Smaller enrollment and staff allow private schools to focus on almost every aspect of students’ live. As a result, private school counselors can focus on helping students academically, particularly those going to college. Many private school counselors worked in college admissions offices, the newspaper notes, giving them additional insight into the process.