Not entirely correct is it. It's not to limit the entry of foreigners as much as it is to ensure ample places for qualifying locals. Should there be sufficient room after locals/PR's have found entry, it's up for grabs the remaining places. Before anybody yells foul, locals are forbidden to enter the International Schools unless it's a special needs program or the family has concrete plans on immigrating and can show proof of same.movingtospore wrote:you can point to the rules the government here has in place to limit the entry of foreigners into local schools.
Don't bother. The disruption isn't good for your child in all senses - socially, psychologically, academically. The difference between the non-"good" schools and the "good" schools is insignificant.4zana wrote:How easy or difficult is it to get a transfer during mid-school year incase we do not get our first choice with the local schools?
The way I see it is that Singapore only has a duty to provide schooling for it's Citizens & PR's. They generously allow the dependents of EP holders to enter the local system 'if' there is space for them. But, why should they deliberately build more/larger schools for transient foreigners? The curriculum is different and normally they are more advanced at any given age up through secondary school. The private schools are here for that and normally follow the curriculum of the home country.movingtospore wrote: It's kind of a ridiculous situation in Singapore at the moment - I think expats coming need to push back hard on their employers re the school situation, and/or the employers need to push back on Singapore to open up more spots to foreigners. Good luck...
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest