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STARFISH & KAPLAN COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION PATHWAYS FOR YOUTHS

PR Newswire•09/11/2026•23:16 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Kaplan and Starfish sign strategic partnership for accessible youth education pathways
  • ➤Kaplan offers six fully funded sponsorships across preparatory, foundation, and diploma programmes
  • ➤Sponsored students receive programme coverage plus allowances of up to S$3,300
  • ➤Kaplan subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (GHC)

Expert Statements

Alex Chevrolle, Managing Director at Kaplan Higher Education Academy

“At Kaplan, we believe education has the power to create opportunities for individuals to realise their potential. This partnership with Starfish reflects our commitment to lifelong learning and our broader responsibility to support the communities we serve. Through this collaboration, we hope to empower more youths to continue their education, build confidence in their abilities, and pursue meaningful futures.”

Siti Yariyati Mohamed, Founder and Board Chair of Starfish Dreams (Singapore) Ltd

“At Starfish, we tell our youths that their past doesn't define their future, but to make that true, they need a real doorway to further their academic progress. Kaplan's sponsorship is that doorway. By investing in these resilient young people, Kaplan proves that potential is not limited by circumstance. This partnership will give our youths a real chance to carve a future beyond the N-levels.”

Al Zia Taffazal, Starfish and Kaplan alumnus

“Joining Starfish was the best decision I made, as Starfish gave me a routine and goal.”

STARFISH & KAPLAN COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION PATHWAYS FOR YOUTHS PR Newswire

SINGAPORE, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Starfish Dreams (Singapore) Ltd (Starfish) and Kaplan Higher Education Academy (Kaplan) have entered a strategic partnership, making Kaplan Starfish's first education partner, to broaden access to education and empower youths to progress towards their educational and career goals. The collaboration provides eligible Starfish graduates with accessible pathways to higher education through Kaplan programmes, supporting their long-term goals of lifelong learning, employability, and future aspirations.

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