NIE Global Programmes

Global experiences, global perspectives

Global Programmes in NIE

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is an autonomous institute of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. NIE is a leading teacher training institution. In NIE, we offer broad-based and multi-disciplinary curricula to our student teachers.

The International and School Partnerships (ISP) unit from the Office of Teacher Education in NIE is the place to go to for all your favourite exchange programmes. The ISP aims to expand opportunity for young talents from NIE by offering a comprehensive local and global education opportunity with renowned partner universities in Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines,  Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan and United States of America. Student teachers can choose from either doing a semester or/and 5-week international practicum with the partner universities.

A rich array of Global Programmes for both incoming international exchange students is provided as well as outgoing student teachers.


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Global Programmes - Teacher Education (TE)

NIE Science of Learning

NIE Singapore Undergraduate Online

Calling all local and international students, unlock the doors to some of our selected Degree courses in a whole new way. Join us for a 4-week virtual summer programme happening every July, where you can immerse yourself in up to two captivating courses of your choice. Whether you are awaiting entrance into UG programmes, a postgraduate student, or even a seasoned teacher, this flexible online format is perfect for you.

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TE Inbound Programmes

Learn beyond textbooks and classrooms. Be a part of the daily life of a local school, interact with students, teachers, and administrators, and witness the inner workings of Singapore's renowned education system. Connect with students and teachers, embrace the culture, and forge lifelong friendships.

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TE Outbound Programmes

Expand your horizons as you embrace new teaching methodologies, interact with diverse students and faculty, and gain invaluable insights into global education. Beyond academics, this experience fosters personal growth and cultural exploration, offering you the chance to create lifelong memories, forge international connections, and develop a global mindset.

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Global Programmes - Sport Science & Management (SSM)

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SSM Inbound Programmes

The SSM programme in NIE NTU, Singapore is the first and only autonomous university in Singapore to offer sport science and sport management related courses. We welcome students visiting from other institutions having interest in disciplines like sport physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition, psychology, sport management and coaching to join us on one of our courses for an academically and culturally enriching exchange experience.

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SSM Outbound Programmes

With a robust network of over 350 esteemed partner universities in nearly 40 countries worldwide, NTU's Global Education and Mobility (GEM) initiatives, including the GEM Explorer and GEM Discoverer programmes are designed to inspire and empower SSM students in their pursuit of global horizons and offering a myriad of exciting opportunities to help them explore, learn, and grow.

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Funding your Global Education

A limited number of grants and funds are available and therefore not all applicants will be successful.

 

NTU GRANTS
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All NTU/NIE overseas immersion programmes.

Ng Bok Eng Travel Grant

Open to financially needy full-time NTU Singaporean undergraduates. Recipients of other travel related financial allowances/grant/Ng Bok Eng Scholarship are not eligible. Students on the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) are not eligible to apply for the Ng Bok Eng Scholarship.
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All NTU/NIE overseas immersion programmes.

MENDAKI-NTU Overseas Fund

Open to financially needy full-time NTU Malay/Muslim Singaporean or Singaporean Permanent Resident undergraduates. Recipients of other travel related financial allowances/grant/MENDAKI-NTU Overseas Fund are not eligible. Students on the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) are not eligible to apply for the MENDAKI-NTU Overseas Fund.
NTU/NIE BURSARIES
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All NTU/NIE overseas immersion programmes.

Lee Sing Kong Bursary

The quantum of funding ranges from $500 to $3000, depending on the type of overseas immersion programme.
     
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NIE International Practicum • NTU/NIE Semester Exchange • NTU/NIE Short stint exchange (Summer and Winter programmes)

Mochammad Said Abdul Rachman Kapi Bursary

NIE Malay Degree Student Teachers (crossovers) who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
NTU OSP LOAN
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All NTU/NIE overseas immersion programmes

Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan

Open to full-time NTU undergraduates. A student is only eligible for one OSP Loan during his/her course of study at NTU. Students (except for GEM mobility programmes i.e. semester exchange or fee/study abroad) embarking on Fee-paying Scheme (i.e. students who undertake to apply to the host university on their own accord) are not eligible for the financial aid schemes here.

If students are embarking on a joint Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) and OGEM Explorer Programme and are interested in a loan, they must apply for the OSP Loan under the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP).

SPR/International students paying non-subsidised tuition fees are not eligible to apply.
PSEA
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All NTU/NIE overseas immersion programmes.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

The PSEA scheme is administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) which allows students to utilize the funds in their own and/or their siblings' PSEA accounts for the payment of selected fees and costs.
EXTERNAL GRANT
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All NTU/NIE overseas immersion programmes to Asia, China and India (ACI) only.

Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP) Grant

AEP supports up to 70% of qualifying expenses or $1000 per participants, whichever is lower. Application for the grant will be done by the officer in-charge of the programme.

Contact Us

NIE International Practicum and Semester Exchange


International & School Partnerships
Email: [email protected]

Sport Science & Management (SSM) Inbound Programme only
Email: [email protected]