Common questions

What is EduTrust star?

What is EduTrust star?

EduTrust Star Award is given to PEIs for attaining a commendable level of performance in managing their institutions and providing an outstanding quality of education and welfare for their students. This mark is a symbol of recognition for outstanding achievement. The EduTrust Star has a validity of up to four years.

What is EduTrust certification Singapore?

EduTrust is a voluntary certification scheme for private education institutions (PEIs) in Singapore. A private education institution is awarded EduTrust certification if it has achieved the stipulated standards in the areas of: Management of the school. Provision of educational services. Financial health.

What is Enhanced Registration Framework?

The Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) sets the minimum standards that all Private Education Institutions (PEIs) must meet through the mandatory registration requirements.

Is Oum recognized internationally?

In addition to being internationally accredited, OUM is recognized by the following entities: Australian Medical Council (AMC) Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) World Directory of Medical Schools.

Can I stay in Singapore after my student pass expires?

Generally, graduates will be granted a Short-Term Visit Pass after their student pass has been cancelled/expired, this visa will allow students to stay in Singapore for an up to 90 days period. International students can use this period to work and stay in Singapore.

Can employers check your degree?

Employers can confirm a candidate’s diplomas and degrees no matter when they received them. An employer will request this information if it is relevant to the position they are hiring for (such as a higher education teacher). Usually, an education background check does not verify licenses.

What does the EduTrust Star Mark stand for?

This mark is a symbol of recognition for outstanding achievement. The EduTrust Star has a validity of up to four years. Award is given to PEIs for sustaining an excellent level of performance in managing their institutions and providing high quality education standards and welfare for their students.

How long is the validity of EduTrust Star?

The EduTrust Star has a validity of up to four years. Award is given to PEIs for sustaining an excellent level of performance in managing their institutions and providing high quality education standards and welfare for their students. The EduTrust has a validity of up to four years.

Which is the first EduTrust Star in Singapore?

EduTrust provides a framework for private education institutions to benchmark themselves against best practices. In 2015, we won the highest mark of quality awarded to a private education institution in Singapore, the EduTrust Star. James Cook University is the first organisation with EduTrust Star.

What are the criteria for the EduTrust Certification Scheme?

There are seven criteria under the EduTrust Certification Scheme. Each criterion has a set of sub-criteria and items, with statements specifying the requirements of each item. This criterion examines how the PEI demonstrates commitment to achieve its vision and how it conducts strategic planning.

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