Association for Singapore Education Advancement (A.S.E.A.)
The Association for Singapore Education Advancement (ASEA) is a non-profit organization approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and established under the supervision of the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY).
Serving as a collaborative platform, ASEA brings together veteran education experts, private institutions, and professionals. Upholding national education standards and the spirit of Singapore's multiculturalism, we cooperate with local and international academic institutions to conduct forums, teacher training, curriculum development, and educational projects, thereby fostering knowledge sharing and capacity building.
新加坡教育促进会（Association of Singapore Education Advancement，简称ASEA）是经新加坡内政部批准，受新加坡教育部MOE、文化社区和青年部MCCY监督指导下成立的非营利组织。
ASEA作为教育协作平台，汇聚资深教育专家、私立院校及专业人士，我们秉承国家教育标准与新加坡多元文化精神，与本地及国际学术机构合作，开展论坛交流、师资培训、课程研发及教育项目，促进知识共享与能力建设。
Our Mission
To advance diverse educational development, support the holistic growth of students,
and enhance cross-cultural understanding, thereby strengthening Singapore's global educational partnerships.
推进多元教育发展、支持学生全面成长、增进跨文化理解，从而加强新加坡的全球教育合作伙伴关系。
Actively promoting a wide range of Singaporean educational initiatives to foster holistic student development, covering extracurricular activities, exchanges, higher education, and vocational training.
积极推广新加坡多元化教育项目，涵盖课外活动、国际交流、高等教育及职业教育，全方位助力学生成长。
Consolidating resources from top-tier education experts to provide professional support, resources, and training for educators.
汇聚顶尖教育专家资源，为教育工作者提供坚实的专业支持、资源共享及系统培训。
Collaborating with international organizations and universities to organize global academic, cultural, and artistic exchanges, including forums, training sessions, and curriculum development.
联手国际组织与高等院校，开展全球范围内的学术、文化与艺术交流，举办高端论坛、培训及课程研发。
Leveraging Singapore's multicultural background to initiate youth cultural programs, such as study tours, competitions, and arts festivals.
立足新加坡多元文化优势，发起青少年游学、竞赛及艺术节等活动，搭建跨文化交流桥梁。
Core Values
The Bridge for Singapore-China Educational Cooperation
we coordinate the association's core operations. We align our services with the functions and policies of key Singaporean government bodies, including the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
By synergizing resources from enterprises and institutions in both Singapore and China, we focus on three core pillars: educational promotion, cultural tourism & study tours, and enterprise empowerment. Our goal is to build a tangible, sustainable, and diversified ecosystem for Singapore-China educational collaboration.
秉承新加坡教育部、旅游局、企发局、经管局等政府部门的职能与政策链接服务；
联动新中双方企业、院校资源，聚焦教育推广、文旅研学、企业赋能三大核心方向，打造可落地、可持续的多元新中教育合作生态。
Head of the association
Johnathan Tan
President
Entrepreneur and investor with over 40 years of experience in investment and business management. Former CEO in the education sector, he has led regional expansion and built strong partnerships across Southeast Asia. Currently focused on advancing international collaboration in education, investment, and innovation.企业家与投资者，拥有超过40年的投资与企业管理经验。曾任教育机构首席执行官，推动区域业务拓展并建立东南亚教育合作网络，现致力于促进教育、投资与创新领域的国际合作发展。
Lydia Zheng
Committee Member
With over a decade of experience in education, she is a multi-patent innovator with strong expertise in curriculum development, teacher training, and institutional management, and has led official visits, high-level exchanges, and bilateral programmes.
深耕教育行业十余年，拥有多项专利发明，在课程研发、师资培养及机构管理方面经验丰富，并长期参与官方访问、高层交流及双边互访项目的组织与推动。
Quan QI
Committee Member
Associate Principal Violist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and recipient of multiple international music awards. With an extensive international career in performance and music education, he is dedicated to advancing cultural exchange through music.
新加坡交响乐团中提琴副首席，多项国际音乐奖项获得者，活跃于国际演出与音乐教育领域，致力于以音乐推动文化交流与艺术发展。
Tony Lee
China Office Representative
With over a decade of experience in the education sector, he oversees Singapore–China education pathways and leads key initiatives including CIIE collaborations, WWEC engagements, the 35th Anniversary Singapore–China Art Week, and premium international study tour programmes.
深耕教育行业十余年，统筹中新教育通道建设与资源落地，主导进博会新中教育合作、WWEC世界教育者大会联动、新中建交35周年艺术周及高端国际研学项目。
Fang Hongyan
Committee Member
Founder of Sunshine Art and a leading figure in Singapore-based study tour programmes. With extensive experience in arts education and cross-cultural initiatives, she is dedicated to advancing international learning and exchange opportunities for youth.
阳光艺术教育创办人，新加坡研学项目领航人。丰富的艺术教育与跨文化项目经验，致力于推动青少年国际研学与交流发展
Gilbet Xu Wenshan
Committee Member
CEO of EdTech Plus & Alexxia International, with over 30 years of experience in education, training, and consultancy. Leads global initiatives and strategic partnerships.
新加坡 EdTech Plus 与 Alexxia International 首席执行官，拥有30余年教育、培训与咨询经验，致力于推动国际合作与战略发展。
Wang Haiyan
Secretary
Partner of EE Music Singapore with extensive experience in music education. Actively involved in programme development and student engagement, contributing to the growth of innovative music learning initiatives.
EE Music Singapore 学校创始合伙人，拥有丰富的音乐教育经验，长期参与课程发展与教学推广，致力于推动创新音乐教育实践。
Supporting Organisations
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Ministry of Education Singapore MOE,（Education Promotion and Language Standards Development）
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Singapore Tourism Board STB,（Cultural Tourism Development and International Visitor Engagement）
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Enterprise Singapore ESG, (Enterprise Development and Internationalisation Support)
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Monetary Authority of Singapore MAS (Financial and Economic Governance)
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SkillsFuture Singapore SSG, (Regulatory Compliance and Skills Development)
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Singapore Business Federation SBF, (Industry Collaboration and Business Network Development)
合作单位：• 新加坡教育部（MOE）| 新加坡旅游局（STB）| 新加坡企业发展局（ESG) | 新加坡经管局• SSG | 新加坡工商联（SBF）
Regulatory Authorities
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Singapore
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Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Singapore
监管单位• 新加坡内政部（批准机构）• 新加坡文化、社区及青年部