PUBLISHED: 26 Aug 2024 at 06: 11
According to its adviser, Singapore is eager to expand its ties with Thailand in the learning field.
Speaking at the first Singapore Education Fair in Bangkok, Singapore’s ambassador in Thailand Catherine Wong said cooperation between the two countries is ongoing at many levels, such as the twin schools programme, the Singapore-Thailand Enhanced Partnership ( Step) Camp, and several active cultural exchange programs.
According to the embassy, about 70 universities in Singapore have collaborations with Thai educational institutions, and many of the IHLs have staff and student exchanges with Thai institutions in addition to standard apprenticeship programs and joint study.
Because Thailand offers our students a safe and stimulating environment to teach and learn on the job, she continued,” about 200 volunteers from Singapore travel to Thailand every year for a six-month placement.”
The embassy claimed that since 1998, the Singapore state has been awarding scholarships to exceptional students from all over Southeast Asia, including Thailand.
” Our educational system is renowned for its excellent around the world. Singapore is also a secure and diverse country of diverse races, religions, cultures, and nationalities, so we are obviously welcoming of people.
” I believe Thai students will quickly adapt and grow in the Singapore atmosphere, given our physical proximity and familiarity,” she added.
Two Singapore colleges are among the best 20 in the world, according to the QS World University Ranking 2024, with Nanyang Technological University ranking early and the National University of Singapore position seventh.
” Staying an education in Singapore will give students an outstanding educational groundwork.
” With this basis, I am comfortable each student will have a beautiful potential– be it in Singapore, Thailand, or anywhere in the globe”, she said.
Jaruwat Kiatiwongse, CEO of SG Gateway, which organised the occasion, said Singapore has continuously demonstrated its commitment to providing world-class training.
“Education is the basis of progress, the motivator for growth, and the key to unlocking people potential”, he said.