Constitution of the Republic of Singapore · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4 · Fundamental Liberties
16. Rights in respect of education
Feedback & supportWithout prejudice to the generality of Article 12, there shall be no discrimination against any citizen of Singapore on the grounds only of religion, race, descent or place of birth —
citizen of Singapore
“citizen of Singapore” means any person who, under the provisions of this Constitution, has the status of a citizen of Singapore;
in the administration of any educational institution maintained by a public authority, and, in particular, the admission of pupils or students or the payment of fees; or
in providing out of the funds of a public authority financial aid for the maintenance or education of pupils or students in any educational institution (whether or not maintained by a public authority and whether within or outside Singapore).
Every religious group has the right to establish and maintain institutions for the education of children and provide therein instruction in its own religion, and there shall be no discrimination on the ground only of religion in any law relating to such institutions or in the administration of any such law.
law
“law” includes written law and any legislation of the United Kingdom or other enactment or instrument whatsoever which is in operation in Singapore and the common law in so far as it is in operation in Singapore and any custom or usage having the force of law in Singapore;
No person shall be required to receive instruction in or to take part in any ceremony or act of worship of a religion other than his own.
For the purposes of clause (3), the religion of a person under the age of 18 years shall be decided by his parent or guardian.