SG-EDU Directory v0.1 — Singapore Education System as a Navigable Lattice (MOE-Aligned)

TITLE: SG-EDU Directory v0.1 — Singapore Education System as a Navigable Lattice (MOE-Aligned)
VERSION: CivOS Unified Spec v1.x
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OWNER: eduKateSG Fence Learning Systems
PLACE: SG
LANE: EDU
PURPOSE: One registry-style page that lets anyone route: Preschool → Primary → Secondary (Full SBB) → Post-Secondary (JC/MI/Poly/ITE) → University, including special routes, admissions exercises, and “returning/international” entries.
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0) SYSTEM FACTS LOCK (FOR ACCURACY)
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FACT-SEC-2027:
- From the 2024 Secondary 1 cohort, Express/Normal streams are removed under Full SBB; students are posted via Posting Groups 1/2/3 and can offer subjects at different subject levels as they progress. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- From 2027, the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) is implemented; SEC syllabuses are offered at G1/G2/G3, including for private candidates. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
FACT-PSLE-AL:
- PSLE score = sum of Achievement Levels (ALs) across 4 subjects; score range 4–32. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- MOE publishes AL raw mark ranges and Foundation-to-Standard mapping used for S1 posting. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
FACT-PRESCHOOL:
- Preschool is for children under age 7; ECDA oversees the early childhood sector; MOE operates MOE Kindergarten and develops the Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework for ages 4–6. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
FACT-POSTSECONDARY:
- MOE frames post-secondary as a set of PSEIs + admissions exercises (e.g., JAE) for JC/MI/Poly/ITE. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
FACT-CCA:
- CCA is a core component of holistic education. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
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1) THE LATTICE: STAGES + GATES
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StageGraph:
SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×PRESCHOOL
 → SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×PRIMARY(P1–P6)
 → SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×SECONDARY(FULL-SBB; PG1–3; G1–3 subjects; SEC from 2027)
 → SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×POSTSECONDARY(JC/MI | Poly | ITE)
 → SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×UNIVERSITY(+ adult/upskilling lanes)
CrossCutLane:
SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Lane×CCA (runs alongside Primary→Post-Secondary) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
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2) DIRECTORY INDEX (WHAT THIS PAGE IS)
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This page is a registry pointer + router.
It does NOT try to manually list every school/course (that changes).
Instead, it links to the official system registries (SchoolFinder / CourseFinder / admissions pages) as “authoritative directories”.
Authoritative Directories:
- SG×EDU×Z2×Registry×Directory×SCHOOLFINDER (MOE) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- SG×EDU×Z2×Registry×Directory×COURSEFINDER-POLY (MOE) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
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3) PRESCHOOL DIRECTORY (UNDER-7)
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Node: SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×PRESCHOOL  :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
SubNodes:
- SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Preschool×MOE-KINDERGARTEN(K1,K2)  :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Framework×NEL(ages4–6)  :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
CivOS routing hint:
- Preschool = buffer building (language, self-regulation, curiosity). Don’t overload; keep Phase stable.
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4) PRIMARY DIRECTORY (P1–P6) + PSLE GATE
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Node: SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×PRIMARY
Key SubSystem:
- Primary Subject-Based Banding exists (Standard/Foundation mixes at upper primary). :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- PSLE Scoring System (AL bands; sum across subjects). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- MOE PSLE Score Calculator + Foundation-to-Standard mapping for S1 posting. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Gate:
SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Gate×PSLE(AL)
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5) SECONDARY DIRECTORY (FULL SBB) + SEC GATE
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Node: SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×SECONDARY-FSBB
Entry mechanism:
- Posting Groups 1/2/3 guide placement and initial subject levels in Sec 1. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Within-secondary mechanism:
- Students can take subjects at different levels (G1/G2/G3) as they progress. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
National exam gate:
- SEC (Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate) implemented in 2027; SEC has G1/G2/G3 syllabuses; offered to school and private candidates. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Gate:
SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Gate×SEC(G1/G2/G3)
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6) POST-SECONDARY DIRECTORY (JC/MI | Poly | ITE)
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Node: SG×EDU×Z0×Learner×Stage×POSTSECONDARY  :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
6A) JAE (Joint Admissions Exercise) — the main portal
- JAE is used for admission to JC, MI, polytechnics and ITE (eligible applicants, online). :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
6B) JC / Millennia Institute (MI)
- MOE provides JC/MI admission criteria pages (and notes changes from 2028). :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
Registry pointer:
- SG×EDU×Z2×Registry×Directory×SCHOOLFINDER-JC/MI :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
6C) Polytechnics
Registry pointer:
- SG×EDU×Z2×Registry×Directory×COURSEFINDER-POLY (filterable by course, admission type, etc.) :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
MOE admissions criteria example (poly aggregate + CCA bonus points logic): :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
Known Poly set (canonical node list; stable IDs):
- SG×EDU×Z2×Org×Poly×NP (Ngee Ann Polytechnic)
- SG×EDU×Z2×Org×Poly×SP (Singapore Polytechnic) :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
- SG×EDU×Z2×Org×Poly×TP (Temasek Polytechnic)
- SG×EDU×Z2×Org×Poly×NYP (Nanyang Polytechnic) :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
- SG×EDU×Z2×Org×Poly×RP (Republic Polytechnic)
(Use CourseFinder/SchoolFinder records as authoritative details.) :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
6D) ITE (Institute of Technical Education)
- ITE is a post-secondary institution under MOE. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}
- MOE JAE page exists for ITE admission criteria. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}
- ITE also has its own site and progression routes (e.g., technical diplomas; details vary by year). :contentReference[oaicite:30]{index=30}
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7) ADMISSIONS EXERCISES DIRECTORY (ALL ENTRY/ALT GATES)
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Primary/Secondary:
- DSA-Sec: admission to secondary based on interests/aptitude/potential beyond PSLE. :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
Post-secondary:
- DSA-JC: apply to JC before O-Level results based on talent areas; still must qualify by exam results. :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
ITE / Poly (aptitude-based early admissions):
- ITE EAE overview exists on MOE admissions pages. :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}
(Poly EAE / other schemes can be linked as separate nodes on the post-secondary admissions hub page.) :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}
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8) SPECIAL ROUTES DIRECTORY (IP / SPED / INTERNATIONAL / RETURNING)
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8A) Integrated Programme (IP)
- IP is a 6-year course leading to A-Level or IB Diploma or NUS High School Diploma.
- IP students do not need to take the SEC in Sec 4. :contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}
8B) Special Education (SPED)
- MOE provides a directory-style page for government-funded SPED schools and their programmes. :contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}
- Support at SPED schools (customised curriculum + specialised support). :contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}
8C) International students (mainstream entry)
- International students can seek admission via AEIS / S-AEIS (levels + timing described by MOE). :contentReference[oaicite:38]{index=38}
8D) Returning students
- MOE provides a “Returning Singaporeans” entry page (use it as a routing node). :contentReference[oaicite:39]{index=39}
(Note: if you want this fully enumerated, we’ll add a dedicated Returning/Transfer subpage and attach the specific MOE sub-routes.)
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9) CIVOS ROUTING LAYER (THE PART MOE DOESN’T WRITE AS A SYSTEM)
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Education is a control problem:
- StageGate (where are you?)
- PhaseHealth (P0–P3 per subject)
- TTC + BacklogNodes (time + debt)
- CouplingRisk (English↔Math↔Science↔Humanities)
Default Control Rules (FenceOS):
1) Repair upstream coupling before grinding downstream work (coupling table).
2) If TTC is short: truncate breadth early, stitch core spines, re-test transfer.
3) NIT dominance: if coherence/mechanism breaks, repair structure before “more content”.
4) Transfer truth: drills without transfer = false competence → variation & mixed sets.
(These rules are what makes the directory “usable”, not just informational.)
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10) WORDPRESS PAGE STRUCTURE
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H1: How Singapore Education Works (Full Lattice Directory)
H2: One-page map (stages + gates)
H2: Official directories (SchoolFinder / CourseFinder)
H2: Preschool (ECDA + MOE Kindergarten + NEL)
H2: Primary (Primary SBB + PSLE AL gate)
H2: Secondary (Full SBB: PG1–3 + G1–3 + SEC gate)
H2: Post-secondary (JAE; JC/MI; Poly; ITE)
H2: Admissions exercises (DSA-Sec, DSA-JC, EAE)
H2: Special routes (IP, SPED, International AEIS/S-AEIS, Returning)
H2: CivOS routing layer (Phase/TTC/Coupling/Fence rules)
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END: SG-EDU Directory v0.1
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