Hancock showcases Alberta’s education system in Singapore
Edmonton... Alberta’s Education Minister Dave Hancock has accepted an invitation to an international roundtable in Singapore on July 6 and 7, joining a select group of education leaders to showcase and share best practices.
Hancock, the only Canadian education minister to receive an invitation to the session, will be joined by counterparts from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
“Alberta is recognized internationally as having a high-performing education system that possesses innovative education policies and practices,” said Hancock. “The strategic discussions and directions at the education roundtable will be extremely valuable to our educators in Alberta and help us to grow the success of our students, the quality of our teachers and our education system as a whole.”
The roundtable is hosted by Singapore’s Minister of Education Dr. Ng Eng Hen, and Sir Michael Barber, partner at McKinsey and Company and co-author of the ground-breaking report “How the world’s best performing school systems came out on top.”
The roundtable also coincides with the 9th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals, which brings together 1,600 leaders in education from over 30 countries to exchange views on the latest trends and developments in educational leadership. The Minister will also participate in this convention.
While in Singapore, Hancock will tour a number of schools, colleges and universities and hold meetings with education officials from Singapore, Sweden, China and Australia.
International insights gained from the meetings and activities in Singapore will enhance Inspiring Education: A Dialogue with Albertans, the broad-based discussion with citizens underway on the fundamental importance of education to Alberta’s future.
The estimated cost of the trip, including travel and accommodation for Minister Hancock and a member of his staff is $18,500. The Singapore government will cover $5,000 in additional in-country expenses for the minister and his assistant.
Backgrounder
Hancock at International Education Roundtable
Travel itinerary
July 4 to 12
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Saturday, July 4 |
Depart from Edmonton |
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Sunday, July 5 |
Arrive in Singapore |
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Monday, July 6 |
Visit to National Institute of Education Visit to Singapore Polytechnic Bilateral Meeting with Singapore Ministry of Education Welcome dinner hosted by Singapore Education Minister |
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Tuesday, July 7 |
Ministerial Roundtable - Session 1 Lunch hosted by Prime Minister of Singapore Ministerial Roundtable – Session 2 Press conference led by Singapore Education Minister Minister participates in the Ministerial Dialogue at the 9th World Convention of the International Confederation of Principals Closing Dinner hosted by Singapore Education Minister and Singapore Youth Festival School Performance |
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Wednesday, July 8 |
Bilateral meetings with Sweden’s State Secretary to the Minister of Education Bilateral meeting with the Vice-Minister of China’s Ministry of Education Bilateral meeting with the State of Victoria, Australia Visit to Pasir Ris Primary School Visit to National Junior College |
Hancock at International Education Roundtable
Travel itinerary con’t
July 4 to 12
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Thursday, July 9 |
Visit to Jurong Secondary School Visit to National University of Singapore Visit to Nanyang Technological University Dinner with Canadian High Commissioner |
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Friday, July 10 |
Meeting with Singapore Public Service Commission Meeting With Singapore Academy of Principals and with the Deputy Director of the National Education of the Singapore Ministry of Education Meeting with the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) |
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Saturday, July 11 |
Personal day |
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Sunday, July 12 |
Return to Edmonton |
*Itinerary subject to change.
