Our Partners

School Of The Arts (SOTA)

http://www.sota.edu.sg

 

Outdoor Education Association (Singapore)

The Outdoor Education Association (Singapore) was established in 2008 by a group of passionate outdoor educators keen on serving the society through the sharing of both knowledge and best practices in Outdoor Education.  With its mission to promote safe and meaningful outdoor experiences for all, the association seeks to achieve the following: 

  1. to advance the education of the public in and through Outdoor Education (OE);
  2. to encourage a high standard of professional preparation and practice in the field of OE;
  3. to establish and uphold a professional code of ethics;
  4. to organise and conduct relevant training workshops, seminars and/or conferences and study trips to advance the professional practice of OE;
  5. to initiate and support local research, evaluation, and knowledge dissemination of OE;
  6. to foster the publication of research findings, articles, books and information dissemination to members and the community;
  7. to promote sustainability and responsible use of the natural environment in and through OE;
  8. to network and collaborate with other organisations for the promotion of OE;
  9. to undertake such course of action as may be incidental to the achievement of the objectives of the Association.

If you are interested to find out more about the association and their cause, please feel free to write to them at oeasingapore@yahoo.com 

 

Raffles Institute for Experiential Learning

The Raffles Institute for Experiential Learning (RIEL) is part of Raffles Institution, Singapore. RIEL was set up in 2006 to enhance student development programmes through pedagogy and capability development. As an Institute devoted to the development of character and values, RIEL aims to contribute significantly to the development of experiential education in Singapore schools, focusing on pedagogy and programme development in the following areas:
 

• Community and Citizenship Education
• Diversity Education
• Outdoor and Environment Education
• Personal Development
• Place-based Education.

For more information on RIEL, please visit their website:  http://www.riel.edu.sg/index.asp 

 

Republic Polytechnic

The first educational institution in Singapore to adopt the Problem-Based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has six schools and one centre offering 34 courses in Information and Communications Technology, Engineering, Applied Science, Technology for the Arts, Sports, Health and Leisure, Events and Hospitality, and Culture and Communication. Republic Polytechnic is committed to nurturing innovative, entrepreneurial and cultured professionals in an environment that develops problem-solving skills and a life-long learning attitude. Since its establishment in 2002, the institution has been awarded various international and national accreditations, including ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, TR19, People Developer Standards, Singapore Quality Class and Singapore Innovation Class, demonstrating an ongoing focus on excellence. 

For more information, please visit their website:  http://www.rp.sg 

 

National Parks Board

The National Parks Board, Singapore (NParks) is responsible for providing and enhancing the greenery of our Garden City. Beyond green infrastructure, NParks is committed to enhancing the quality of life through creating memorable recreational experiences and lifestyles. 
        
NParks manages over 50 major parks and 4 nature reserves in Singapore. Adding to this is the extensive streetscape, or roadside greenery, that forms the backbone of our City in a Garden. An island-wide Park Connector Network is also being developed to link major parks and residential areas. 

As Singapore’s scientific authority on nature conservation, NParks monitors and coordinates measures to ensure the health of Singapore’s biodiversity. This supports the overall thrust of our urban biodiversity conservation model, which aims to conserve representative eco-systems in land-scarce Singapore for future generations. 

NParks is also the lead agency in the efforts to continually upgrade the Landscape Industry in Singapore. It works closely with industry partners to promote good work practices and create a thriving, innovative and professional industry that will support Singapore’s aspirations of being a City in a Garden. 

For more information, please visit their website:  www.nparks.gov.sg 

 

Outward Bound Singapore

Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) is Singapore’s leading organisation providing outdoor education and adventure learning programmes to help people realise their full potential. Since 1967, more than a quarter of a million people have benefited from their journey of self-discovery at OBS and emerged stronger both mentally and physically.  Through expeditions and outdoor activities, participants acquire new skills and a sense of adventure, develop the tenacity to overcome challenges as a team and broaden their perspectives. OBS aims to develop character, leadership skills, and team spirit through direct and purposeful experience in the outdoors. 

For more information, please visit their website:   www.obs.pa.gov.sg