There are many differences between education in China and Singapore, including differences in concepts and the future development of children. Summarizing these issues, they mainly relate to academic education and the return on investment in education.
1. Academic Education
Because work income in China is largely determined by academic qualifications, students with junior college degrees generally earn less than those with bachelor's degrees, and bachelor's degree holders earn less than those with master's degrees. The ease of finding a job follows the same order.
Vocational education is not as valued as academic education, and parents are reluctant to have their children apply to vocational schools (in fact, there is a significant gap between vocational education in China and that in foreign countries). It is generally believed that high-achieving students should apply to prestigious universities, followed by undergraduate programs, then junior colleges, and finally vocational colleges.
However, education abroad is completely different. Graduates from vocational schools do not necessarily have low incomes. For example, graduates from a hairdressing school in Singapore, if qualified as hairstylists, can earn between 2,000 and 3,000 Singapore dollars, while the starting salary for a master's degree graduate is generally between 1,800 and 2,500 Singapore dollars.
The ease of finding a job is also not as disparate as the difference between master's and junior college graduates in China. Often, there are more job positions for those with lower academic qualifications because employers want to reduce labor costs and hire employees with relatively lower salary expectations.
Vocational education abroad differs significantly from that in China. Generally, graduates from vocational schools have very strong skills because foreign vocational schools have better teaching equipment and focus more on practicality.
For similar hospitality majors, the proportion of practical courses is much higher.
Hairdressing courses are taught entirely on real people, unlike the use of fake models. Students have stronger direct employability after graduation.
2. Future Development
From the perspective of future development, studying abroad ensures at least a mastery of English, and fluent spoken English provides applicants with a broader employment space. Compared with English majors in China, they have better employment opportunities.
Employers value a job seeker's true abilities rather than flashy academic qualifications and certificates.
Overseas diplomas also provide opportunities to apply for immigration visas. An immigration visa is not only a guarantee of WorldWay freedom but also a guarantee of benefits and treatment.
3. Return on Investment
For example: The approximate cost of attending the National University of Singapore is 100,000 RMB (including tuition and living expenses), but after graduation, this is basically equivalent to one year's income.
The cost of attending a university in China is about 50,000 RMB, and it takes about 3 years to recover the cost after graduation.
