The Integrated Programme, or IP, offers an alternative educational path for students in Singapore. Here are the key points: Purpose: IP is a 6-year program introduced in 2004 that allows students to bypass the national O-level examinations and proceed directly to A-levels or other qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB). Curriculum: IP students undergo a […]
GEP (Gifted Education Programme) The Gifted Education Programme, or GEP, is a specialized program designed to cater to the educational needs of intellectually gifted students in Singapore. Here’s what you need to know: Identification Process: Students eligible for the GEP are identified through a two-stage exercise in Primary 3. Those selected will receive an invitation […]
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has unveiled several proposals for its upcoming 2025 Draft Masterplan, which will guide Singapore’s land use and development plans for the next 10 to 15 years. Among the key proposals are: Centralized Housing: Plans include the development of a diverse mix of public and private housing in more central locations, […]
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently granted civil contracts for the design and construction of two crucial interchange stations as part of the Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 2 initiative: King Albert Park and Clementi. The design and construction of King Albert Park station have been awarded to China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore […]
Nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts have a new destination to explore with the grand opening of an 11-storey floral-themed shopping mall, courtesy of the renowned florist chain, Far East Flora. Nestled in Clementi, adjacent to the Singapore University of Social Sciences, the Far East Flora Centre offers a vast selection of over 1,000 types of […]
Pine Grove condominium in Ulu Pandan, Singapore, has embarked on its fourth collective sale endeavor, this time with a substantial reserve price of $1.95 billion. With a remaining 60 years on its 99-year leasehold, the 660-unit former HUDC estate had previously sought a buyer in 2019, setting the bar at $1.86 billion. Remarkably, this marks […]
In July 2023, Housing Board (HDB) flat rents increased by 2%, marking the 37th consecutive month of rent hikes, following a 1.4% increase in June. Overall, HDB rents have risen by 24.1% between July 2022 and July 2023, based on data from real estate portals 99.co and Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX). Similarly, condominium rents […]
BCA introduced a new CONQUAS banding system on 25th May 2023 to help private homebuyers make informed choices prior to their purchase and these information will be made available on BCA’s Quality Housing Portal (QHP). Under the new CONQUAS banding system, developers and builders will be assigned a rating from Band 1 (very low incidence […]
Property giant Far East Organization and its joint venture partner, Sino Group, have announced the successful sale of 486 units at The Reserve Residences as of 6pm on May 27, the day of the project’s launch. Out of the total 732 units in the development, the developers released only 587 units for sale. This impressive […]
The Bukit Timah Link site received five offers, the highest offered being from Bukit Sembawang, for $1,343 psf ppr, while Hillview Rise site received the highest bid of $1,024 psf ppr with Far East Organization and Sekisui House placing the highest bid at S$320.78 million. Market observers noted the second GLS site had drawn only […]
