Who We Are

As one of Singapore’s leading learning institutions, we enable individuals and enterprises to be future-ready and empower them to fulfil their highest aspirations.

The Institution for Lifelong Learning, Made for Every Life Stage.

Founded on the initiative of the Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM has a solid track record in supporting manpower development for Singapore’s growth.

Today, we remain fully committed to providing innovative, skills-based learning experiences and opportunities designed for higher education, professional development, and corporate excellence. 

Our aim is to inspire, upskill and empower every learner – from individuals to enterprises and communities – to thrive in life and for life.

Our Purpose, Vision and Core Values

Purpose
Empowering people and organisations to learn and thrive across life stages.

Vision
The learning partner of choice for every learner.

Core Values

Our core values play an important role in shaping our brand personality.

Act with Integrity

Have courage to do the right thing.

Respect for the Individual

Treat others as how we would like to be treated ourselves.

Be Learner-Centred

Proactively seek and understand learners’ needs and deliver exceptional learning experiences. 

Collaborate

Be participative, supportive, inclusive, and work towards shared goals.

Continuously Learn & Innovate

Be committed to the pursuit of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Delivering the SIM Promise through Our Brands

We strive to be the go-to institution for global education, a choice provider of continuing education to professionals, and the preferred strategic partner of enterprises in maximising return on human capital. 

As an innovative leader in the field of lifelong learning, we fulfil our purpose, locally and regionally, through our brands.

SIM Global Education (SIM GE)
Gain an edge through an all-rounded global education with Singapore’s leading private education institution.
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SIM Global Education (SIM GE)

SIM Global Education is a leading private education institution in Singapore. We offer more than 80 academic programmes ranging from our own diploma and graduate diploma courses to Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes with top ranking and reputable universities from Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Our current enrolment stands at about 16,000 full and part-time students and adult learners. About 25% of our full-time students are international students hailing from over 40 countries.

SIM GE’s holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with an all-rounded global education. Besides building competencies and skills needed to thrive in the real world, SIM GE also hones the soft skills of students through a wide range of student life, career development and networking activities.

SIM Academy (Professional Development & Enterprise Solutions)
Level up with Singapore’s leading professional learning and transformation partner for individuals and enterprises.
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SIM Academy (Professional Development & Enterprise Solutions)

SIM Academy is Singapore's leading professional learning and transformation partner for enterprises and professionals to power up their skills through a wide range of industry-relevant, skills-based executive development and enterprise learning programmes.

Annually, SIM Academy offers about 600 executive and business programmes that help close to 9,000 professionals hone their competencies to drive business value and achieve peak personal and enterprise performance. SIM Academy also collaborates with enterprises to develop strategic roadmaps and customised deep skilling and coaching solutions to optimise their human talent in supporting business objectives.

About Our Logo

In our logo, singular shapes come together to create creative composites, just as how SIM combines distinctive offerings into comprehensive experiences. It reflects how we have built a stronger, more cohesive SIM brand from the sum of its parts. The various components represent our promise, aspirations, and offerings as a lifelong learning institution.

From Singapore to the world

The red within our logo signifies our pride in being born, bred, and based in the little red dot, while the blue represents us reaching out to the world’s learners as we accelerate into the future. 

The circles represent the well-rounded global curriculum and holistic learning approach provided by SIM Global Education.

Reaching peak potential

The triangles represent new horizons and fresh aspirations. Learners, as depicted by the dot, can go higher and further in their pursuits by upskilling with SIM Academy (Professional Development).

Bridging enterprise learning and corporate excellence

The overlapping triangles depict the collaboration between businesses ready for transformation and a future-ready education institution at SIM Enterprise Learning.

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