Higher Learning Special, The New Paper

PRIVATE schools now offer a variety of courses to suit different academic needs. And both local and foreign students are taking advantage of the opportunities to get ahead.

These students have chosen to pursue an education in both Singapore's private schools and those overseas in an array of courses and programmes.

Click on the links below to find out more about their stories and find out which subject stirs your interest or a programme that fits your needs.

» 'Private' takes pride of place
» Private schools? Students here are... Spoilt for choice
» Their job: To woo foreign students

Go Glam

Interested in pursuing a career in fine arts, computer graphics or even childhood education? This section's for you.

» Artistic skill: Good, Open mind: Better
» From classroom dreamer to... classy designer
» He followed his heart
» From top girls' schools, but they say: JC? No thanks
» Teacher of 10 years goes back to school

Go Get It

Want to learn good management practices in a vibrant international environment? Check out the business schools in this section.

» Execs by day, students by night
» Learning comes alive
» Girls, don't be bench warmers
» She maid it
» No 'A' levels? No problem at this Aussie campus here
» Ahead of her class
» Getting an early boost
» Slow academic start... but their future fast and bright
» Study in US, fast
» Twins learn about dad's business the hard way
» Tough juggling act, but he saves time
» On the fast track to success
» Daring to change

Go Global

Tourism, hospitality, science, technology. Study here or venture abroad. The world's your oyster.

» They make the extra effort
» Prepping for hot industry
» Shake-shake here, shake-shake there... a cool drink is born
» What a rush
» A broad-ranging education with exciting experiences in a time-saving programme
» Old, so what? I can still learn
» Gearing up to fight cyber crime
» Avid gamer wants to learn to write the... ULTIMATE GAME
» It does the gritty work for you
» Study overseas for a more relaxed routine
» Costly but well worth it
» Protecting students
» Mr Homesick has now turned into Mr Social