Join us for two community sessions designed to guide families through critical education decisions. Learn about post-PSLE secondary school selection (AL scores vs DSA pathways) on Nov 1 at Siglap South CC, and university admissions strategies for local, US & UK institutions on Nov 23 at Thomson CC. Open to all parents and students seeking expert guidance on Singapore's education system.

Singapore may wish to ease its focus on grades, but the truth is global universities still demand them. For ambitious students, standardised exams like the A-Levels remain a crucial leveller as a way to match brighter peers and reach top institutions. The challenge is not to deny grades, but to expand success to include networks, presence, and purpose as launchpads for lasting careers.

NTU's career support is welcome, but let's be honest: Singapore's open economy means graduates compete globally for local jobs. Most desirable industries offer minimal citizen advantage. Success now requires uniquely human skills (creativity, empathy, cultural intelligence) that our academic system undervalues. Students need strategic guidance on becoming irreplaceably human in an AI-driven, globally competitive market.

Singapore’s SkillsFuture initiative is vital, but upskilling alone isn’t enough in the GenAI era. In a globally competitive market, local workers still face challenges, making it crucial to pair new skills with entrepreneurship and portfolio building. Empower individuals to create value and own their future careers.

As Singapore launches Mandarin-taught university programmes to attract Chinese postgraduate students, local undergraduates increasingly head overseas for broader networks and opportunities. This post unpacks how context and ambition shape educational choices in both directions, reminding us that smart decisions are about finding the right fit, not just following the crowd.

Singapore's brightest students, including PSC scholars, choose top overseas universities over NUS and NTU. Discover how global exposure, powerful networks, and strategic portfolio-building give them the edge in securing elite scholarships and international careers. Ambitious parents and students: learn why stepping beyond local shores is the secret to world-class success.

More secondary school students in Singapore are taking on internships, even unpaid ones, to build strong portfolios for university applications. At Ryse Education, we’ve long championed early, future-ready preparation. Internships, CCAs, and personal projects help students explore interests, gain real-world skills, and craft compelling stories that set them apart. Start early, build smart, because the students who rise now, lead tomorrow.

Discover AI-resilient skills like investment coaching, martial arts and financial literacy. These future-proof abilities help students stand out in a changing job market and create unique, monetizable opportunities beyond traditional education.

In a Cambridge bar, I met an ornithologist who studies how birds learn new songs; insights that could help research on Alzheimer’s and dementia. You never know who you’ll bump into in a college town!