Singapore education starts when the child is 3 years old, there are kindergartens operated by government organizations like NTUC and People Action Party, or religious group and welfare organizations. Fees varies for different kindergartens.

The child can enroll to Singapore kindergarten as international students if parents do not have a valid pass in Singapore. Students with Singapore kindergarten education can enroll to Singapore government primary school without admission test. Mother or grandmother can apply for long term visitor visa to stay with the child in Singapore.


A Preschool Programme
In Singapore, preschool is used as a general term which refers to any institution providing early childhood care and education services. The Singapore pre-school landscape today comprises both kindergartens and child care centres.

Kindergartens provide pre-school developmental programme for children from about 2 years to below 7 years of age. The programme consists of at least Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2. It can further include Playgroup, Pre-Nursery (or Nursery 1), Nursery (or Nursery 2). Most kindergarten sessions range between 2 and 3 hours for Playgroup and Pre-Nursery, and between 3 and 4 hours for Nursery to Kindergarten 2 for 5 days a week. Kindergartens were previously registered by MOE, but have come under the oversight of ECDA since 1st April 2013.

Child Care Centres
Child care centres provide child care services and pre-school developmental programmes for children aged between 18 months and below 7 years old. Several centres also provide infant care programmes for infants aged between 2 and 18 months old. Centres may offer full-day, half-day and flexible programmes to cater to the different working schedules of parents. Child care centres were licensed by MSF, but have come under the oversight of ECDA since 1st April 2013.

1. Age Group of Children

2. Class Timing

3. Education Approach

4. Closure of Centre/School Holidays

5. Meals

6. Government Subsidy
Kindergarten: School fees for kindergarten are not subsidised. However, families whose household income do not exceed $6,000 may apply for financial assistance. ( Source: Mindchamps Preschool)

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