National Silver Academy
The National Silver Academy (NSA) is a network of post-secondary education institutions (PSEIs) (i.e. ITE, polytechnics, universities and arts institutions) and voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) that offer learning opportunities for Singapore Citizens. Beginning June 2016, Singapore Citizens aged 50 and above can look forward to attending:
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Short Courses
These courses are in areas which are more life-skills rather than work-skills oriented. These will be beyond the range of part-time courses currently provided by the PSEIs for purposes of work and upgrading. Eligible Singapore Citizens aged 50 and above will receive a subsidy of up to 50% off the course fee. -
Exam-Free Modules
These modules are drawn from existing full-qualification programmes offered by ITE, polytechnics and the universities for a token fee for Singapore Citizens. Seniors may attend these modules alongside regular students who are taking these modules for credit i.e. to earn a certificate like a degree or diploma, but while the regular students need to sit for the exams, seniors do not. -
Ad-hoc Learning Opportunites
These are programmes such as the intergenerational learning programme which pairs students with seniors to learn about selected topics. Other programmes include short talks offered by our PSEIs and VWOs targeted at seniors.
List of NSA Courses
Age Gracefully: Understanding Your Medications
Cooking for The Elderly and Effects of Aging on Taste
Creating Your Own Scented Candle
Diabetes Care - Lifestyle and Nutrition Management
Digital Storytelling (Mandarin)
Eat Healthy and Stay Beautiful through TCM - infused diet
Exploring Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Worlds
Introduction to Legal Issues in Online Contracts
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture
Image Editing - Learn to Touch-up Photos like the Pros!
Living Well - Designing an Elderly- and Dementia-inclusive, Smart Environment
Medication for Common Ailments
Protecting Against Bacteria and Viruses
Smartphone Photography - Tips & Tricks on How to Take Better Photographs
Starting Your Coding Journey for Game
The Science Of Aging Gracefully: Diet, Exercise & Skin Care
Using Excel for Budgeting and Simple Data Analytics
Using Smart Phones Effectively
What Does My Blood Test Tell Me?
Find out more about National Silver Academy at www.nsa.org.sg.