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Singapore International Olympiad Results 2026: All 34 Medals, All 5 Schools
Singapore won 13 gold, 13 silver and 8 bronze medals across seven international olympiads in 2026 and won the International Young Physicists' Tournament outright. All 39 named students came from just five schools. Every medallist, all 28 coaches, and how the medal table compares against our own PSLE cut-off and L1R5 rankings.
Preschool Fees Singapore 2030: $150 & $300 a Month
Singapore childcare fees fall to $150 and infant care to $300 a month by 2030 (NDR 2026). Full fee table, subsidy changes, timeline and what your family saves.
Singapore Public Holidays 2027: Dates & Long Weekends
Singapore public holidays 2027: all 11 dates, weekdays and long-weekend plans — including a 9-day Chinese New Year break and a 9-day May stretch to plan.
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HESL Singapore: New Student Loan Scheme Explained (2026)
Singapore's new Higher Education Student Loan (HESL) launched on 29 July 2026, replacing the Tuition Fee Loan, Study Loan and Overseas Student Programme Loan. It is interest-free during study, applied for via the StudentLoanSG portal — here's who qualifies, what it covers, the interest and repayment terms, and the key dates.
Singapore International Olympiad Results 2026: All 34 Medals, All 5 Schools
Singapore won 13 gold, 13 silver and 8 bronze medals across seven international olympiads in 2026 and won the International Young Physicists' Tournament outright. All 39 named students came from just five schools. Every medallist, all 28 coaches, and how the medal table compares against our own PSLE cut-off and L1R5 rankings.
SMU New AI Courses 2026 Singapore: AI Across Every Degree
SMU is embedding AI across law, business, accountancy, computing, social sciences and integrative studies with new courses from 17 August 2026 — an early step in its AI in Education Strategy. What it means for students and parents choosing a university.
Social Media Age Limit Singapore: Teen Time Limits & 2027 Law
Singapore plans a 2027 law on teen social media: daily time limits, autoplay off by default, age 18 for platforms that refuse. How 12 countries compare.
Preschool Fees Singapore 2030: $150 & $300 a Month
Singapore childcare fees fall to $150 and infant care to $300 a month by 2030 (NDR 2026). Full fee table, subsidy changes, timeline and what your family saves.
Australia Student Visa Cap Singapore: 2026 Guide
Australia's 2026 international student intake rises to 295,000 — but it is a prioritisation system, not a hard visa cap. What the National Planning Level, MD115 and higher visa fees mean for Singaporean applicants.
OPT Fee Singapore: What US-Bound Families Should Know
A reported US$100,000 fee tied to OPT has alarmed international students, but as at August 2026 it is a proposal under discussion — not law. What Singapore families weighing a US study-to-work pathway should actually do.
UK Graduate Route Singapore: 18-Month Visa Change
The UK's Graduate Route post-study work visa drops from two years to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027. Singaporean students who want the two-year period must apply by 31 December 2026 — here is what to do.
Hong Kong Scholarships Singapore: HKU, HKUST & CUHK
HKU, HKUST and CUHK offer competitive entrance scholarships for non-local undergraduates — from partial awards to full tuition plus a living allowance. A verified guide to costs, eligibility and 2026/27 deadlines for Singaporean students.
Common App Singapore: 2027 US University Guide
The Common App 2026-27 cycle opened on 1 August 2026. A practical guide for Singapore JC, IB and polytechnic students applying to US universities: deadlines, essays, tests, transcripts, fees and financial aid.
MOE AIMS Singapore: AI Essay Marking for Chinese
MOE launches AIMS, an AI Essay Marking System for secondary Chinese Language, on the Student Learning Space from September 2026. Teachers stay in the loop — here is what it does and what it means for students.
US F-1 Student Visa 2026: New Four-Year Cap Explained for Singapore Families
From 15 September 2026 the US replaces F-1 "duration of status" with a fixed admission period capped at four years. Here is what Singaporean families must plan for.