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New measures to boost S'pore's private education standards

At least S$100,000 in paid-up capital a must; other changes made to protect students' interests, improve academic outcomes

Lee U-Wen

Published Fri, Oct 21, 2016 · 09:50 PM

Education

Singapore

PRIVATE schools in Singapore will have to abide by a new set of regulations, including one that requires them to have at least S$100,000 in paid-up capital.

Announcing the measures on Friday, the Committee for Private Education (CPE) - formerly the Council for Private Education - said they are aimed at strengthening protection of their students' interests, and at improving transparency.

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