About NIE

Welcome to the National Institute of Education (NIE). We are the national teacher training institute in Singapore and proud to be an integral part of the educational service.

Fast Facts on NIE

Structure of NIE

The NIE is organised on a programme-driven matrix system with 12 Academic Groups.

Academic Staff 

There are approximately 429 academic staff members; 75% of NIE academic staff holds PhDs, 21% Master's degree holders and 4% Bachelor's degree holders or holders of professional qualifications. Some 17% of staff is expatriates (as at March 2013).

Student Population

NIE student enrolment stands at 6,567* full-time equivalent students, with a ratio of 71% female and 29% male students (as at February 2012).

* Includes Self-Funding Programmes

Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies

NIE programmes provide academic and professional development for students to become effective beginning teachers in schools. Our programmes include:

Click here to learn more about Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies at NIE

Graduate Studies and Professional Learning

In addition to offering programmes for beginning teachers in schools, NIE also caters to teachers who wish to enhance their competence and knowledge as they strive to meet the new and changing demands of their career through the following programmes:

Click here to view the Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning's brochure