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From Application to Assessment …
• Why should you apply?
• Who can apply?
• When to apply?
• What is the process?
Why should you apply?
SPARK CertificationBenefits
What are the benefits of achieving
SPARK certification?
SPARK CertificationBenefits
1. Endorsement of centre quality
2. Information to guide parents in their
selection of preschools
3. Quality benchmarks to guide staff in
improvement efforts
Who can apply?
SPARK Application Eligibility
What are the eligibility requirements
to apply for SPARK assessment?
SPARK ApplicationEligibility
1. Meet all licensing / regulatory requirements
2. Be in operation for at least 1 year
When to apply?
SPARK ApplicationWindows
1 – 15 February
1 – 15 April
1 – 15 July
1 – 15 October
What is the process?
What is the process?
1. Application (Online!)
2. Assessment
3. Results
Apply for SPARK assessment onlinevia the SPARK Portal
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARK
Pay the application fee of $400 by cheque.
All fees paid are non-refundable.
1. APPLICATION
PAYMENT OF $400 BY CHEQUE
1. All cheques should be crossed and made payable to Accountant-General, Singapore.
2. Write name of your centre and Application fee for SPARK assessment at the back of your cheque.
3. Submit your cheque to:SPARK SecretariatEarly Childhood Development Agency 51 Cuppage Road, #08-01Singapore 229469
1. APPLICATION
Applications will be processed to ensure eligibility criteria are met.
1. Meet all licensing / regulatory requirements
2. Be in operation for at least 1 year.
1. APPLICATION
Centres which meet eligibility criteria will be notified of dates for:
1. On-site SPARK Assessment; and
2. Submission of documents
Documents to be submitted:
Self-Appraisal 2014
Action Plan 2015
Centre Profile and Staff List
Calendar of Events (2015)
N2-K2 Timetables
N2-K2 Curriculum Plans for term of assessment(For all learning areas, including MT)
N2-K2 Lesson Plans for week of assessment (For all learning areas, including MT)
Please submit 3 full sets in hardcopy.
1. APPLICATION
2. Assessment
SPARK AssessmentOn-site Visit
The on-site SPARK assessment is
conducted over a period of
2 days.
SPARK AssessmentOn-site Visit
What will the assessors do during the
on-site visit for SPARK assessment?
SPARK AssessmentOn-site Visit
Assessors will:
1. Observe lessons / activities
2. Interview staff
3. Check documents
Starts at 8am and ends by 5pm
2-day on-site SPARK Assessment
2. ASSESSMENT
Provide a room, free from any recording devices, for use by the assessors.
3. Results
SPARK Assessment ReportPresentation
What is the presentation of
SPARK Assessment Report about?
SPARK Assessment ReportPresentation
Assessors will share the
SPARK assessment outcome, strengths
and selected areas for improvement.
To achieve SPARK certification
Minimum average score of 2
3. RESULTS
Centres which meet the standards for SPARK could apply for the certificate of achievement and other items at a cost of S$400.
3. RESULTS
Assessment Report
SPARK BannerListed on ECDA’s
website
Use of SPARK logo
SPARK Presentation Ceremony Certificate & Plaque
Collaterals
SPARK CertificationValidity
What is the validity period
of SPARK certification?
SPARK CertificationValidity
The SPARK certification is valid for
3 years.
SPARK INFORMATION
For full details, please refer to
SPARK Application Guide 2015,
which can be downloaded
from the “Resource Toolkit” at
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARK
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SPARK Briefings and Application Windows 2015
Briefing Application Window
23 Jan 1-15 February
27 Mar 1-15 April
26 Jun 1-15 July
11 Sep 1-15 October
Online Support
SPARK Website
One-stop info portal about SPARK
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARKINFO
SPARK Portal
Apply for SPARK, upload Centre’s
Self-appraisal and Action Plan
www.ecda.gov.sg/SPARK
SPARK Briefing Slides
