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The Teacher Leader Fellowship Abroad In Singapore (Workshops and Panel Discussions)
May 20 to May 31, 2025

8 Days

Duration

Singapore

Location

Educational Program

Trip Type

Round Trip

Airfare

$4,500

Cost

Robin McWilliam, Ph.D.
Director of the Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)
The University of Alabama
ramcwilliam@ua.edu                                                                                                                     

Excellence in Public Education: From Singapore Math to Holistic Development

Singapore's public education system is globally recognized for its excellence, particularly in mathematics and sciences. This program offers educators an in-depth exploration of Singapore's successful teaching methodologies, teacher preparation systems, and innovative approaches to student development. Through carefully structured visits to public schools and educational institutions, participants will gain practical insights into Singapore's educational strategies, with special focus on the renowned Singapore Math approach and comprehensive teacher development systems.

Benefits for Your University:

  • Academic Excellence & Innovation: Learn directly from Singapore's world-leading mathematics and science education approaches, including their renowned Singapore Math methodology and innovative STEM programs

  • Professional Development: Gain hands-on exposure to Singapore's teacher preparation and mentoring systems, understanding how they maintain teaching excellence

  • International Partnerships: Connect with Singapore's National Institute of Education and leading public schools for potential faculty exchanges and collaborative research

  • Curriculum Enhancement: Learn how Singapore successfully balances traditional academic rigor with modern educational technologies and 21st-century skills

Join us in Singapore and transform your perspective on education in an unforgettable setting. 

We look forward to your participation.

Initial Itinerary, subject to change*

Tuesday: May 20, 2025: Day 1

  • Depart LAX to Singapore

Thursday, May 22, 2025: Day 2: Arrival & Check-in

  • Arrival at Changi Airport.
  • Check-in at Accommodation.
  • Evening: Welcome Dinner and Program Briefing.

Friday, May 23, 2025: Day 3

Singapore’s Educational Landscape

  • 08:30 – 09:00: Breakfast.
  • 09:30 – 10:30: Introductory Seminar on the Educational System in Singapore 
  • 11:00 – 13:30: Visit The Committee for Private Education (CPE) and a Private University registered with the CPE
  • 14:00 – 15:00: Lunch on your own at a local hawker center.
  • 15:30 – 18:00: Free-and-easy souvenir shopping at Chinatown.
  • 18:30 – 19:30: Dinner on your own at a local hawker center.

Saturday, May 24, 2025: Day 4

Visit to Sentosa Island

  • 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast.
  • 10:00 – 13:00: Visit the National Museum of Singapore.
  • 13:30 – 14:30: Lunch on your own at a local hawker center.
  • 15:00 – Late: Visit to Bugis Street – Free-and-easy shopping.

Sunday, May 25, 2025: Day 5

Free-and-easy day
  • 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast.
  • 10:00 – 12:00: Sentosa Island Tour (Visit to Fort Siloso, Fort Siloso Skywalk).
  • Cultural Immersion Tour – Chinatown (Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum, Chinatown Complex, Lai Chun Yuan Opera Theatre, Pagoda Street, Sri Mariamman Temple, Masjid Jamae Mosque).
  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch on your own at a local hawker center.
  • 14:00 – Late: Visit to Palawan Beach – Free-and-easy.

Monday, May 26, 2025: Day 6

Visit to the Public University 

  • 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast.

  • 10:00 – 12:00: Visit the Public University (National University of Singapore).

  • 12:30 – 13:30: Interactive session with University students.

  • 14:00 – 15:00: Lunch on your own.

  • 15:30 – 17:30: Free-and-easy shopping 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025: Day 7

 Visit to Elementary & Middle School | City Tour

  • 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast.

  • 10:00 – 12:00: Guided visit to an International School's Elementary section.

  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch on your own at a local hawker center.

  • 14:00 – 15:30: Tour of a Middle School with discussions on their curriculum and learning approaches. 

  • 19:00 – 20:00: Free-and-easy shopping at The Shoppes.

  •  20:00 – 20:30: Light & Water Show at Marina Bay.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Day 8

Visit to High School | Sustainability

  • 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast.

  • 10:00 – 12:00: Visit a Public High School (Ngee Ann Polytechnic).

  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch on your own.

  • 14:00 – 16:00: Visit to Gardens by the Bay.

  • 16:00 – 17:30: Visit to Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery.

  • 18:00 – 19:00: Dinner on your own at a local hawker center.

  • 19:00 – 20:00: Light Show at Gardens by the Bay – Free-and-easy at Gardens by the Bay.

Thursday, May 29, 2025: Day 9

Visit to a Public Middle School

  • 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast.
  • 10:00 – 12:00: Visit a Public Middle School (Hwa Chong Institution).
  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch on your own.
  • 14:30 – 18:00: Visit Marina Bay (Merlion Park, Helix Bridge, Marina Bay Sands).
  • 18:30 – 21:30: Visit Clarke Quay – Experience Singapore’s vibrant nightlife, Singapore River Cruise – Free-and-easy.

Friday, May 30, 2025: Day 10

Visit to Pre-schools | City Tour

  • 09:00 – 09:30: Breakfast

  • 10:00 – 12:00: Visit to a local pre-school (Caelum Junior)

  • 12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

  • 14:00 – 16:00: Visit to Marina Bay (Merlion Park, Helix Bridge, Marina Bay Sands)

  • 17:00 – 19:00: Farewell Dinner.

Saturday, May 31, 2025: Day 11

  • Depart the Jewel Changi Airport to LAX

Cost of the programs Includes:

Round trip flight from LAX to Singapore. Flights can be arranged from other states for additional fees.

Breakfast daily at the hotel

Educational Tours

 Private transportation between destinations

 Attraction Tickets for National Museum of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay and Singapore River Cruise

4-star hotel in a twin-shared room

Welcome dinner and farewell dinner

Organizational Visits

Sightseeing Tours

Seminars & Venue Rental

Coach Bus for Airport Pick-up, Send-off & travelling between destinations.

The cost of the trip is $4,500 (double-occupancy) per person

* ​Single Room Upgrade: ​$500 for single occupancy

This trip can be funded out of pocket or through institutional support. Schools and universities can cover the full cost or offer partial sponsorship for their faculty's participation

Payment Schedule (alternate schedule may be negotiated by request of the participant) 

  1. $300 registration fee
  2. $4,200 due by April 20, in accordance with the confirmed payment plan

Single Room Upgrade:

  • $500 for single occupancy

The cost doesn’t cover

Travel and health insurance

Tips

Any activities or meals not mentioned in the program

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be received in writing.  The following cancellation schedule applies:

  • 70% of the paid amount refunded between 100 and 91 days prior to departure.
  • 60% of the paid amount refunded between 90 and 61 days prior to departure.
  • 50% of the paid amount refunded between 60 and 51 days prior to departure.
  • No refund within 50 days of the departure date.
Robin McWilliam, Ph.D.
Director of the Evidence-based International Early Intervention Office (EIEIO)
The University of Alabama
ramcwilliam@ua.edu                                                                                                                                


*There may exist minor changes in the program timetables and venues due the possible restrictions.