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Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

Education Programmes

Learn about SPS's education programmes and how they support inmates' learning, rehabilitation and reintegration.

Last updated on 18 September 2026

Education programmes have been offered in prisons since the 1960s. Singapore Prison Service (SPS) strongly advocates and recognises that education in prisons is one of the vital elements to reintegrate inmates into society.

A smiling woman in a floral blouse stands beside an inmate, whose face is blurred. They jointly hold up a Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Level certificate towards the camera. Wooden shelves filled with books surround them in a brightly lit library.

Prison School provides inmates with opportunities to pursue education at various levels. Programmes include:

  • Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN)

  • GCE Normal (Academic) Level

  • GCE Ordinary (O) Level

  • GCE Advanced (A) Level

Each year, about 350 inmates undertake education studies in the Prison School.

In collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Nanyang Polytechnic, Prison School also provides opportunities for eligible inmates to pursue Continuing Education and Training (CET) Diploma courses.

Inmates who complete their Diploma may also have opportunities to progress to degree studies.

In partnership with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), selected Bachelor's degree programmes are available. While these programmes involve self-directed study, students also attend regular lessons with their lecturers.

Financial support is available to help our students in their academic endeavours.

The Yellow Ribbon Cares (opens in new tab) collaborates with Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association (SFCCA) to fund GCE ‘A’ level or Diploma students of any race who wish to continue their studies and take up Degree courses.