Council for Private Education
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Government of Singapore |
| Headquarters | 2 Bukit Merah Central, #01-05, Singapore 159835 |
| Agency executive | Brandon Lee, Chief Executive |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Education |
| Website |
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The Council for Private Education[1] (Abbreviation: CPE), is a statutory board under the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Singapore.
Established under the Private Education Act, the CPE is sanctioned with the legislative power to regulate the private education sector in Singapore. The regulatory initiative comprises the mandatory Enhanced Registration Framework[2] (Abbreviation: ERF) which sets out the basic standards that private education institutions (Abbreviation: PEIs) need to adhere to in order to operate. There is also the voluntary EduTrust Certification Scheme [3] which is a quality assurance scheme that sets out higher and more comprehensive criteria and standards that PEIs can choose to meet to differentiate themselves.
Beyond its regulatory functions, the CPE also provide student services and support channels and facilitates capability development efforts to uplift standards in the local private education industry.
History
In September 2009, the Private Education Act was passed in the Parliament of Singapore with the aim of strengthening and levelling up the quality of the private education sector through an enhanced registration framework and enforcement. The Act also provided for the establishment of the Council for Private Education (CPE) to oversee a new regulatory function. The CPE began its operations on 21 December 2009.
Mission
To raise standards in the private education sector through effective regulation, industry development and consumer education.
Strategic Thrusts
- Effective regulation and quality assurance of Private Education Institutions.
- Effective consumer education and student support.
- Strategic development and promotion of the private education industry.
- Sustained operations and organisation excellence.
Board Members (as at 10 February 2015)
The Council for Private Education is governed by a Board[4] helmed by Mr Lin Cheng Ton, Chief Executive Officer, Nanyang Polytechnic International and comprises experienced individuals from the fields of education, quality assurance and business, as well as economic agencies involved in the promotion of the private education sector.
The members are:
- Mr Lin Cheng Ton (Chairman, Council for Private Education)(Chief Executive Officer, Nanyang Polytechnic International)
- Mr Brandon Lee (Chief Executive, Council for Private Education)
- Mr Leong Keng Thai (Deputy Chief Executive & Director-General (Telecoms & Post), Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore)
- Mr Choe Peng Sum (Chief Executive Officer, Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd)
- Mr Ted Tan (Deputy Chief Executive, SPRING Singapore)
- Mr Teo Eng Cheong (Chief Executive Officer, International Enterprise (IE) Singapore)
- Mr Khoo Chin Hean (Board Member, Council for Private Education)
- Mr John Lim (Director, Higher Education, Ministry of Education)
- Mr Alvin Tan (Assistant Managing Director, Human Capital, Human Resources, Information Technology and New Businesses (Contact Singapore), Economic Development Board)
- Prof Rajendra K. Srivastava (Provost & Deputy President (Academic Affairs), Singapore Management University)
- Mr Andrew Lim (Partner and Co-Head, Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions, Allen & Gledhill)
- Assistant Commissioner Anwar Abdullah (Director, Operations Department, Singapore Civil Defence Force)
- Ms Melissa Ow (Deputy Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board)
- Mr Edmond Khoo (Deputy Principal, Temasek Polytechnic)
- Mr Wan Aik Chye (Chief Examiner, Banking & Insurance, Monetary Authority of Singapore)
- Ms Jacinta Lim (Director (PMET), Cluster-Engagement (Life Stages), People’s Association)
See also
- Private Education Act (Singapore)(PDF)
- Registration Requirements for Enhanced Registration Framework
- Applying for EduTrust Certification
- Registration Status of Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore
References
- ↑ "Stringent Laws to Govern Private Schools". Asiaone.com (September 17, 2009).
- ↑ "Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF)".
- ↑ "EduTrust Certification Scheme".
- ↑ "CPE Board Members".