Private Education Institutions Offering Industry-relevant Training

14 Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Acting Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills) how many private education institutions currently offer industry-relevant training.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: There are 61 private education institutions (PEIs) that offer Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) training in a range of industries from hospitality to digital animation. In addition, another 18 PEIs offer other industry-related courses supported by Government agencies such as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). These include PEIs such as ST Aerospace Academy and SEED Institute, which offer training in niche fields, such as aerospace and early childhood education.

PEIs need to work with industry and constantly update its curriculum to stay relevant. Individuals also need to assess a course carefully before enrolling.

To help support individuals in their decision-making, the Council for Private Education (CPE) makes available information on a PEI’s registration validity and course offerings on its website. CPE also releases online advisories which provide key facts and guides for prospective students in choosing a PEI and lists enforcement actions taken against PEIs and/or managers.