Singapore 28-Day Senior Global Lifelong Learning Program

A New Semester in Singapore

Life’s Second Classroom: AI, Humanities & Urban Wisdom

“After age 50, give yourself another month to be a university student once again.”

NTU × NUS Dual Campus Tour Academic Horizon Inspiration

World-Class Campus Exploration Day

Deeply explore NUS and NTU to inspire academic imagination

“After age 50, give yourself another month to be a university student once again.”

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Not a Sightseeing Tour, Nor Academic Degree Education

“A New Semester in Singapore” is a 28-day international lifelong learning program in Singapore designed for seniors aged 50 and above. Participants will reside in Singapore for four weeks, attending 20 university lectures, expert seminars, and urban study tours, including five special lectures hosted by the Nanyang Technological University Chinese Heritage Centre (CCLC). The curriculum covers history and culture, education, urban planning, public housing, financial management, sustainable development, active ageing, AI, and film & media expression.

There is no exam pressure, yet you will experience real classrooms, classmates, final projects, and a graduation moment—
At any stage of life, you can embark on a new journey once again.

What’s Included

20 University Lectures & Expert Seminars
5 Special Lectures by NTU CCLC
6–8 On-site Urban Field Visits
AI & Media Production Practice
Certificate of Completion & Learning Portfolio

KEY NUMBERS

Program Highlights

28 Days

Singapore Educational Residency

Formal Learning Days

Thematic Courses

NTU CCLC Academic Courses

6–8

Urban Field Studies

Personal Learning Capstone Project

WHO IT’S FOR

Target Audience & Academic Pace

Class Size

20–25 Participants (Inaugural Cohort)

Age Eligibility

50–65 Years Old

Physical Requirements

Fully independent in daily living activities

Language of Instruction

Primarily Chinese, with bilingual support when necessary

Academic Pace

Half-day formal classes; half-day for leisure, exploration, or group activities

Target Demographics

Retires, educators, medical professionals, corporate executives, cultural practitioners, intellect women, couples, and alumni delegations

CURRICULUM

Curriculum Framework: Two Core Learning Modules

Module 1

NTU CCLC Academic Courses

Opening Ceremony & NTU Campus Field Study
Singapore’s Education System & Nanyang Technological University
Cultural Identity of Chinese Singaporeans
Singapore History & Socio-Cultural Dynamics
Artificial Intelligence & Chinese Cultural Heritage Preservation

Module 2

Urban & Lifelong Learning Extension Courses

Singapore Urban Planning
Public Housing & Community Governance
Financial Management & Retirement Security
Parliamentary System & Public Governance
Sustainable Development & Water Resources
Active Ageing & Healthy Living
Multiculturalism & Ethnic Harmony
Practical AI Applications in Daily Life
Video Expression & Life Storytelling / Mobile Photography & Short Video Creation