Myanmar taps on Singapore's experience in education

31 January 2012, ChennelNewsAsia:   :SINGAPORE: Myanmar is keen to tap on Singapore's experience to enhance the quality of its teachers.

On the cards - are more exchanges and collaborations between both nations where education is concerned.

The country's officials, led by its Education Minister Dr Mya Aye visited some Singapore schools on Tuesday.

The delegation is here with President Thein Sein's three-day visit to Singapore.

They visited the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College East and toured the school's facilities.

This was followed by a visit to Tanjong Katong Secondary School where officials met Myanmar students in Singapore.

The delegation also visited the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and met with heads of the varsity's engineering departments.

- CNA/cc
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