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With the increase in focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement, the Training and Adult Education (TAE) industry has been growing in recent years. This article explores the factors that contribute to breaches in the regulatory framework and proposed solutions that EduValue is able to implement which helps to negate these risks. It is relevant for organisations within industries such as TAE, Private Education Institution (PEI), Institute of Higher Learning (IHL), Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) and Approved Training Organisations (ATO).

The increased in global and local M&A activities has trickled down to Singapore’s Private Education Industry Sector where many deals are happening. EduValue, together with EV Global, is expected to close M&A deals for 4 Singapore Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Q1 of 2022 alone. In this article, we would like to share the key reasons for these acquisitions and some of the key elements that make these acquisitions attractive for investors that are interested in the Singapore Private Education Industry Sector and also how we could assist Singapore PEIs in their exit strategies.

For several years, PEIs have seen a sustained decline in student numbers. The challenging Covid-19 landscape does not make it easier for PEIs to operate, even more so when means and resources to go regionally or internationally are limited.

Over the years, the Singapore private education sector has encountered constant and tremendous challenges. It is estimated that the private education sector in Singapore is worth S$3 billion (US$ 2.21 billion), and in 2020 approximately 121,000 private school students enrolled in the Singapore Private Education Institutions (PEIs) (3).

How have PEIs coped with ensuring their survivability amidst COVID-19? What has student recruitment and business continuity strategies looked like? What are some areas for improvement that if tackled, would put PEIs in better standing to survive and thrive?

As an EduTrust Consultant, we always hear from PEIs that the EduTrust Certification is tough to maintain. In our latest article, we explore and explain the challenges that shape this perception of the EduTrust process and give PEIs a better idea on how they can go about it more efficiently.

If you face similar issues to those mentioned above, do not hesitate to contact us and we could have a discussion about how best to reduce your risk of a EduTrust downgrade.