Parent Resource Hub: Helping Your Child Choose the Right Degree Pathway
Choosing a degree pathway is a major decision for both students and parents. This guide helps you understand private education in Singapore, how SIM’s university partner degrees are delivered, what to check before applying, and how SIM supports students academically, personally and professionally.
Quick Answer for Parents
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SIM offers degree and diploma pathways through SIM Global Education and its university partners. For parents, the key considerations are the awarding university, programme recognition, course fit, fees, student support and employability outcomes. SIM provides academic guidance, student care, career services, scholarships and campus resources to help students progress with confidence. Explore Degree & Diploma Programmes → |
What Parents Should Check Before Choosing a Private Education Institution
Use this checklist to make an informed decision and choose the right environment for your child.
| What to check | Why it matters | How SIM can help | |
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Is the PEI registered and EduTrust certified? | Ensures the institution meets required quality and student protection standards. | SIM is awarded EduTrust Star by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). View our EduTrust and registration details → |
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Who awards the degree? | You should know whether the qualification is awarded by SIM or a university partner. | SIM offers diplomas and degrees awarded by reputable university partners. See our partners → |
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Is the programme suitable for my child’s strengths? | The right fit improves motivation, performance and career satisfaction. | SIM offers a wide range of programmes across business, IT, social sciences and more. Find programmes → |
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What are the fees and funding options? | Helps you plan ahead and explore financial support early. | Scholarships, bursaries and grants are available. View financial aid → |
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What career support is available? | Employability support can make a big difference after graduation. | CareerSense, internships, career coaching, career fairs and employer connections are available. Learn more → |
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What support is available if my child struggles? | Academic and well-being support helps students stay on track and thrive. | Student care, counselling and learning support are available. Discover support → |
Understanding SIM's Degree Pathways
Explore full-time, part-time and flexible pathways for school leavers, polytechnic graduates and working adults.
✓ Certificate & Foundation Programmes
✓ Diploma Courses
✓ Bachelor's Degrees
✓ Postgraduate/Master's Degrees
✓ Certificate & Foundation Programmes
✓ Diploma Courses
✓ Bachelor's Degrees
✓ Postgraduate/Master's Degrees
Are SIM Degrees Recognised?
Understand awarding universities, accreditation and what they mean for your child's future
✓ Who awards the degree?
✓ Recognition in Singapore and overseas
✓ Further studies & career opportunities
✓ Who awards the degree?
✓ Recognition in Singapore and overseas
✓ Further studies & career opportunities
Graduate Outcomes & Employability
How parents can read employment outcome data and understand the support students receive.
✓ PEI Graduate Employment Survey
✓ Where our graduate work?
✓ Career and internship support
✓ PEI Graduate Employment Survey
✓ Where our graduate work?
✓ Career and internship support
Fees, Scholarships & Bursaries
Plan ahead with clear information on fees, scholarship and bursaries
✓ Estimate course fees
✓ Fee Payment and Financial Matters
✓ Scholarships
✓ Bursaries & Financial Aid
✓ Estimate course fees
✓ Fee Payment and Financial Matters
✓ Scholarships
✓ Bursaries & Financial Aid
More Resources for Parents
Key dates, outcomes, stories and support services to help you stay informed throughout your child’s SIM journey.
✓ Academic Calenders
✓ Employment Survey
✓ Parent Testimonials
✓ Student Care & Support
✓ Virtual Campus Tour
✓ Academic Calenders
✓ Employment Survey
✓ Parent Testimonials
✓ Student Care & Support
✓ Virtual Campus Tour
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