About Us

Vision, Mission and Core values

APSC: MAKING SINGAPORE THE BEST PLACE TO PURSUE LEARNING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT


The Association seeks to champion Singapore's goal to be a leading hub for educational excellence' in the world.


Our primary role is to promote managerial ethics, professionalism, and academic excellence in the provision of top-notch educational and academic programmes by member organisations as well as contribute an added depth to the educational experience and learning environment of our members’ international and local students.


VISION


To be the VOICE and LEAD Singapore’s Private Education Industry striving towards professional excellence, integrity and self-regulation


MISSION


To promote quality education through vigorous pursuit of :

  • high standard of ethical conduct and integrity

  • professional managerial competence

  • comprehensive student care

  • accredited academic programmes

  • industry relevant curricula/skills

  • as part of a holistic educational experience


CORE VALUES


The needs and expectations of the key stakeholders of the private education industry make it imperative that industry members abide by a code of professional conduct and exhibit consistently professional behaviour at all times, and thus contribute to sustainable long term benefits to the industry, its members and the students they serve. Four underlying values guide the professional conduct of Private Education Institutions.


Integrity


The essence of professional conduct and practice can be best summed up in one word i.e. “Integrity.” Members and their employees must honour all commitments and deliver what they promise to students, stakeholders, regulators and society at large.


Quality


APSC and its members are committed to the provision of quality private education, training and value added services to students. Quality is all encompassing and must be embedded in the organization’s values, purpose and processes.


Professionalism


APSC affirm the professional standards expected of each organization in relation to service management and customer service delivery. These include course management, marketing, delivery and evaluation of education and training services. They are also committed to continuous learning and upgrading.


Respect


All members (including associates) are to exhibit fair mindedness and fair play in the day-to-day conduct of their business with one another, with students and with other stakeholders of the Association. They should not, under any circumstances, adopt or condone unprofessional conduct or unethical practices in relation to students, fellow members and other stake holders.