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Our Journey

A timeline of milestones, growth, innovation, and student-centered achievements at Newton International College.

Achievements for 2025

  • NIC was awarded a grade 2 in the TPQA audit.
  • NIC was awarded with EduTrust provisional certificate.
  • NIC conducted Hari Raya celebrations and Iftar parties for students' holistic development.
  • NIC conducted motivation and career guidance programs and workshops for student improvement.
  • NIC implemented a customized learning management system.
  • NIC expanded the classrooms at #10-24.

Achievements for 2024

  • Addition of a new member to the Academic Exam Board.
  • ERF renewed for 4 years.
  • EduTrust certification scheme preparation as per new GD4.
  • Implemented e-learning for all existing key courses.
  • Launched new WSQ courses.

Achievements for 2023

  • NIC became a GST-registered company.
  • New WSQ framework approved.
  • New diploma courses on Health Care Science and caregiving approved by SSG/CPE.
  • NIC moved to its own premises at Parklane Shopping.
  • NIC conducted Hari Raya celebrations and an Iftar party for students.
  • NIC conducted motivation and career upgrade initiatives.

Achievements for 2022

  • New WSQ courses approved.
  • WSQ training management system implemented.
  • Implemented the Fees Protection Scheme for students.
  • Revised vision, mission, and core values.
  • Addition of a new member to the Academic Exam Board.

Achievements for 2021

  • Successfully completed 20 years of experience.
  • Four-year ERF renewal approved.
  • Approved for a Higher Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • A new student management system was implemented.
  • Direct classes for project modules started.
  • Premises renovation completed for a new look.
  • Policies, procedures, and strategic plan reviewed.
  • Result portal launched for students.
  • Learning management system implemented for students and staff.

Achievements for 2020

  • Implemented the new COVID-19 safety management system.
  • Completed internal audit by an external party.
  • ERF renewed for 4 years (23 Oct 2020 to 22 Oct 2024).
  • Advanced Diploma in International Hospitality and Service Management approved.
  • Diploma in International Hospitality and Service Management approved.
  • Implemented a complete virtual classroom setup with recording.
  • E-celebration of New Year's Eve.

Milestones from 2019 to 2001

2019

Graduation Ceremony at Singapore Cricket Association.

2018

Excursion to Gardens by the Bay and student academic visits.

2017

Carrom competition, graduation ceremony, and cricket tournament.

2016

Roadshow campaigns, inter-college cricket success, and monthly fee setup.

2015

First graduation ceremony conducted.

2014

Practical lab setup and educational trip to Kusu and St John's Island.

2013

Engineering courses approved with new lecturers and new shareholders added.

2012

ERF approved for the first time in four years.

2011

ERF registration with CPE.

2010

SMDC Business School renamed to Newton International College.

2009

Newton International College certified with CaseTrust accreditation.

2005

Postgraduate Diploma in Management approved.

2003

New Management program approved by CPE.

2001

Incorporated under the name SMDC Business School.