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EduTrust certification is a key indicator of quality and trust for private education in Singapore. While maintaining this certification is crucial, it also presents challenges, particularly the risk of downgrades that can impact an institution’s reputation and operations. Our latest article offers key strategies for preventing EduTrust downgrades, upgrading certification, and maintaining high standards.

One year after the implementation of Guidance Document 4.0, the landscape of private education in Singapore has witnessed notable advancements. The journey has been challenging yet rewarding, with significant improvements in quality and standards.

The Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) is a regulatory framework established by the Committee for Private Education (CPE) to ensure that Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore adhere to basic standards of quality in administration, student welfare, and academic processes.

Last year in April 2023, Singapore’s private education landscape experienced a significant transition as of the EduTrust Guidance Document Version 3.0 (GD3) to EduTrust Guidance Document Version 4.0 (GD4). This change represented a continuous effort to refine regulatory frameworks and enhance standards within the private education sector in Singapore.

As the sun sets on another transformative year, it is time to reflect upon the dynamic landscape of Singapore’s private education industry.

Private Schools in Singapore are governed by the Committee for Private Education (CPE) through two regulatory frameworks: the mandatory ERF and voluntary EduTrust certification. In April 2023, EduTrust Certification Scheme was updated to Guidance Document 4 (GD4) to improve the overall standard of Private Schools in Singapore. Changes include regrouping criterion requirements, stricter EduTrust assessment process, and the introduction of performance outcomes. Private Schools must comply with these changes or risk losing their certification.