Percentage of International Students Studying in Government Schools, Colleges, Polytechnics and ITEs

Mr Ong Teng Koon asked the Minister for Education (Schools) what is the percentage of international students studying in primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, polytechnics and institutes of technical education.

Mr Ng Chee Meng: Out of the total enrolment in our national schools (Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges), around 5% are international students.

International students make up around 1% of full-time students in ITE and less than 10% of full-time students in the Polytechnics.