Singapore Homeschooling
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Thanks, Ann, for putting a page together about homeschooling
in Singapore. As far as the compulsory education laws are concerned,
they do not affect the expats, but for the Singaporean, yes,
the parents will need to start to register their children as
homeschooled starting this year, and then only if the child is
starting to be P1 this year. I don't think it will be difficult.
The law states that the children will then be required to take
the PSLE exam around the P6 level. Parents will need to show
proof that the core subjects are being taught even though the
government has yet to decide what the core subjects are. I'm
sure that all our homeschool families are teaching the basic
courses and will have met the core subject requirement. The children
will also have to be taught SE Asian history, which goes without saying, I believe.
At present we have about 50 families in our group with a good
half being locals. Homeschooling is a very new concept here,
but they are learning that the raising of their children is the
parents responsibility.
Singapore
Homeschool Group
Associations
Singapore Homeschool Group
A non-profit group of homeschooling families from Singapore and
many other countries. Our purpose is to provide support and resources
for homeschooling families.
Family Blogs
Homeschooling in Singapore and the USA: a comparison
If any of you are thinking of homeschooling your children in Singapore, I wish you luck. It is not an easy path to get permission. A year and a half into seeking it, we are still being fobbed off. In theory, you ask MoE for permission. In practice, no one will be approved.
The ONG family Homeschool
Homeschooling in Singapore! ....getting off the "Singapore School System" beaten track. This is a record of our triumphs and tribulations... a couple of gripes along the way... but a whole load of thanksgiving!
Teaching Our Own
The Domus Academy isnÕt about a place of learning, a place in the home. It is about a lifestyle of learning, centered around the home and more importantly around the people in that home Š Daddy our fearless leader and principal, Mummy our teacher and mentor, Alethea our prefect and guardian, Timothy our spokesperson, and Nathalie our class clown. And in May 09, God-willing, we will add another student to the Academy!
Legal Information
Applying for Exemption from Compulsory Education
As Primary Education in Singapore is compulsory, Singaporean homeschoolers intending to homeschool their children through primary school need to apply for exemption from compulsory education. This should be done the year before the child is due to enter Primary 1.
Compulsory Education Exemptions
Where the parents are able to satisfy MOE that the two key objectives of CE can be achieved for their children. Parents will have to apply to MOE for a certificate confirming that the child has been exempted from CE.
Go to school or pay a fine of $5000
She seems to feel strongly that these kids are bright, witty
and such fast-learners that what they need to go through life
would come easily to them. Do we really want to let the another
party to decide if we or our children would like to attend school?
Homeschooling in Singapore
According to the Compulsory Education Act, a child of 'compulsory school age' is one who is above the age of 6 years and who has not yet attained the age of 15 years. A child of compulsory school age born after 1st January 1996, and who is citizen of Singapore residing in Singapore, has to attend a national primary school as a pupil regularly, unless he/she has been exempted from CE, e.g. a child with special needs, a child attending a designated school, a child receiving home-schooling.
Online
Singapore Homeschool Group Message Board
Got a question about homeschooling in Singapore? Post it here
in this open message board.
Singapore Homeschool Social Register
Just a few posted here, but maybe they just need a little encouragement.
Resources
The Home Library
Offline until April 2010 while in the process of moving. Clearance sale on existing stock.
TEACH Asia
Affiliated with the European Academy for Christian Homeschooling
- TEACH's purpose is to assist parents with the Biblical and
God-given task of bringing up their own children in the fear
and admonition of the Lord and fully preparing them for the purpose
He has for their lives.
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