Singapore employees can calculate annual leave by checking their annual leave entitlement, counting completed months of service and applying the relevant rounding rules. The annual leave calculation Singapore uses for part-year employment is generally based on a pro-rated formula, but eligibility and the final balance can depend on the Employment Act, employment contract and circumstances…
If you’re planning to apply for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat in Singapore, your monthly household income is one of the first things to check. From 24 August 2026, the BTO income ceiling increased to S$16,000 for eligible families and S$8,000 for eligible singles aged 35 and above. But the limit isn’t the same for every…
Singapore’s retirement rules changed on 1 July 2026, raising the statutory retirement age to 64 and the re-employment age to 69. But reaching retirement age doesn’t always mean you have to stop working. Eligible employees may continue working under re-employment arrangements, while CPF retirement payouts follow a separate age requirement. Another change is on the…
Singapore does not have a universal statutory minimum wage in 2026. Instead, salary is generally agreed between an employer and employee, while specific rules apply to certain local workers through the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) and Progressive Wage Model (PWM). From 1 July 2026, the LQS for eligible full-time local employees is S$1,800 per month,…
Annual Value of Property is the estimated gross annual rent a property could earn in Singapore, based on comparable market rentals. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) uses this value to calculate property tax. If you own an HDB flat, condominium or private residential property, your Annual Value (AV) can affect how much tax…
Changing careers in Singapore is possible without starting from zero. A Mid career switch Singapore can involve moving into a different industry, taking on a new job role or building skills that match changing work requirements. Programmes such as the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) and Career Conversion Programme (CCP) may help eligible individuals prepare…
An A-Math formula sheet gives Singapore Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 students a handy place to review formulas for Additional Mathematics before tests and the Singapore-Cambridge O-Level examination. It can save revision time, especially when quadratic equations, trigonometry and calculus start to overlap in exam questions. But there’s one detail students shouldn’t overlook: a personal…
Tertiary education Singapore offers several routes for students who want to continue studying after secondary school or build skills for a specific career. Options include university degrees, polytechnic diplomas, technical qualifications from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), specialist arts programmes and courses offered by private education institutions. Each pathway has different entry requirements, study…
The Singapore academic calendar sets out school term dates, vacation periods and scheduled school holidays for students and families. For 2026 and 2027, the Ministry of Education (MOE) calendar covers MOE kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools, with separate arrangements for junior colleges (JCs) and Millennia Institute (MI). Parents can use these dates to plan…
English is an important part of a child’s primary school education. It helps children learn new words, write sentences, and express their ideas clearly. Parents can support their learning by choosing books that suit their child’s age and school level. When choosing a primary English book Singapore parents should look for simple explanations, useful exercises,…