Who says learning stops at retirement? From picking up new skills to pursuing second careers, seniors in Singapore are returning to the classroom well into their 60s and 70s. Lance Alexander speaks Leslie Sim, Acting Director, Republic Polytechnic’s Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) & Surein Sandrasageran, Course Chair, Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology, Temasek Polytechnic, School of Humanities & Social Sciences about lifelong learning programmes for seniors, popular courses, SkillsFuture funding and the challenges of studying later in life. Plus, inspiring stories of older learners who are finding new purpose, confidence and opportunities through education. Could going back to school be one of the keys to ageing well?




