The National Silver Academy (NSA) is a network of post-secondary education institutions (PSEIs) (i.e. ITE, polytechnics, universities and arts institutions) and community-based organisations offering a wide range of learning opportunities to seniors aged 50 which include: 

Short Courses

These courses touch on a wide range of life-skills in addition to work-skills. Eligible seniors aged 50 and above will receive subsidies for courses offered by PSEIs as well as the community-based organisations. 

Exam-free Modules

These modules are drawn from existing full-qualification programmes offered by ITE, polytechnics and the universities for a token fee. Eligible 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 need to.

Packaged Courses

These are specially-curated a course packages that are offered at a discounted rate, covering a variety of topics that provide insights and prepare seniors on the journey into silver years. You are sure to find something that will catch your eyes and motivate you to start learning.

Ad Hoc Learning Opportunities

These are other programmes such as the Intergenerational Learning Programme which pairs students with seniors to learn about selected topics as well as short talks offered by community-based organisations targeted at seniors.

Click here to view the courses in the National Silver Academy.