Special Education in Singapore
Introduction
The education of children with disabilities is provided in special education (SPED) schools. As at January 2006, there are 21 SPED schools run by Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) receiving funding from the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). The SPED schools run different programmes catering to distinct disability groups of children who are unable to benefit from mainstream schooling.
Special education is also available at other privately run schools such as Genesis School for Special Education, Kits4Kids Special School, Divinity Especial Needs Intervention Centre; and foreign system school such as Dover Court Preparatory School.
Aims
SPED schools provide customised educational programmes and training for different disability groups. The programmes are aimed at developing the potential of pupils and helping them to be independent, self-supporting and contributing members of society. Individualised Educational Plans (IEPs) are drawn up for all pupils. Besides receiving classroom instructions conducted by their teachers, pupils also receive help and training from paramedical professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and social workers.
The general mission of SPED schools is to provide the best possible education and training to children with special needs so as to enable them to function optimally and integrate well into society.
Contact Information
If you have any feedback or enquiries, please direct them to:
Tan Kok Wah
Email: tan_kok_wah@moe.gov.sg
Tel: (+65) 6838 7308
51 Grange Road, Blk 1 #04-06
Singapore 249564