The education system in Singapore remains a bane to most local students and parents. Although it is lamented for its rigidity, it has been praised for its discipline and efficiency by other countries. In my opinion, Singapore's education system is effective in preparing us for our working life and it is constantly improving as the society progresses. Discipline and efficiency must be superimposed on today's knowledge-based economy and increasingly interlinked world. Singapore's education system is even a model for other countries to follow, it is undoubtedly among the best in the world.
Our education system is effective in imparting us the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of the economy. Hence, employers are given a guarantee of the level of skills and knowledge that their employees possess. Anyone that graduates from the education system in Singapore will certainly have skills that conform to a certain standard. The government has made primary school education compulsory, and any parent who does not enrol his or her child in a primary school will be heavily fined. As a result, every child will be literate and have a common set of knowledge as well as a platform to prepare them for their working life. The degree of economic viability will thus be better as every Singaporean is equipped with the necessary skills to let them survive in the competitive workforce.
Academic achievements are so common now that employers do not use them as a sole criterion for hiring their employees. Besides the pragmatic dimension of imparting knowledge and skills, the education system of Singapore encompasses moral and character education. As students, we are reminded of Singapore's history, future challenges and the world around us.
The use of technology is also evident in Singapore's education system. To keep up with the trends of our technological age, schools are promoting the use of information technology to teach and assess the students. Unlike our education system in the past, when students only studied textbooks and worksheets, our current education system focuses on providing the essential skills that we need, giving us a more holistic development. There is a vast array of co-curricular activities to choose from. This not only allows students to hone their skills, but also lets them develop more holistically as individuals. Co-curricular activities and other programmes help to maximise the leadership potential of students, at the same time instilling in them values of teamwork and respect.
Singapore's multi-ethnicity allows us to better interact with our counterparts of other races and understand their differences. In a way, we will have an edge over people from some countries as we will have firsthand background knowledge of people from other countries. When we grow up and embark on our journey as working adults, we will be able to work well with colleagues from other communities and be sensitive to their differences.
However, no system is completely without flaws. There is a large disparity between Singaporeans and foreign counterparts in terms of entrepreneurial spirit. Singaporean students are mostly too acquiescent and obedient, resulting in their reluctance to venture abroad due to insecurities and family ties. Furthermore, many of our students have a lack of communication skills and confidence, due to strong emphasis on rote-learning in previous years. The good news is that all this will change as Singapore's education system improves.
The problems plaguing our education system are currently being rectified. With each passing year, our students are educated to be more creative and entrepreneurial through inter-disciplinary projects and presentations. Schools are now aiming to cultivate students into more holistic individuals who are able to adapt to the needs of the global economy. However, parents must be receptive to this revamp and work in tandem with the education system. If our students are responsive to changes, our education system will be even more effective in preparing us for our working life.
Singapore offers quality and affordable education. The cost of obtaining a standard education in Singapore is low compared to countries such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and even Australia. We are also help to student for Study in Singapore Process.
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