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MOE has reviewed the proposals
received for setting up privately-funded schools.
Two proposals have been approved.
They were submitted by:
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a. Anglo-Chinese
School Board of
Governors; and
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b. The
Singapore Chinese High School Board
of Directors.
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The proposals for setting up
privately-funded schools were evaluated based on the quality of the programmes,
the credibility of the operators and whether they would be a valuable addition
to the education landscape.
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The proposals submitted by
Anglo-Chinese School Board of Governors and The Singapore Chinese High School
Board of Directors were approved based on the strength of the management team,
the coherence of their curriculum offerings, and the quality of education they
can potentially offer to their students.
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Background
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On 13 Aug 03, MOE invited
proposals for setting up privately-funded schools.
The setting up of 2-3 privately-funded schools at the secondary or junior
college (JC) level is a key recommendation of the JC/Upper Secondary Review
Committee to introduce greater diversity in the education landscape and
greater choice for our students.
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As a requirement, privately-funded
schools would need to provide a Singaporean environment as well as adhere to
MOE’s bilingual policy and incorporate National Education (NE) into their
curriculum. It is also envisaged
that Singaporeans/ Permanent Residents will comprise at least 50% of
privately-funded schools’ enrolment.
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MOE received five proposals by the
close of submission on 31 Dec 03.
They were submitted by:
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a. AIT
Unicampus;
b. Anglo-Chinese
School Board of Governors;
c. Indian
Trust Singapore Ltd;
d. Philip
James School of Learning;
e. The
Singapore Chinese High School Board of Directors.
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Source: Ministry of Education
Press Release 12 Apr 2004
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MOE approves two new privately funded schools
