2025 Singapore Nanyang Technological University AI Financial Literacy Exploration Elite Camp

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which age group is it suitable for? Does financial literacy education offer graded instruction based on children’s age and comprehension ability?

小三~國二學生。

遊戲教案比較可以找到統一能理解的教案課程,能一起上本次遊學團適合小學三年級到初中二年級(約9-14歲)的學生參加。

考慮到這個年齡段孩子們的理解能力相對接近,我們會採用統一的教案和課程,通過遊戲化的方式讓所有孩子都能理解和參與。

雖然不會進行嚴格的分級教學(採混齡教學),講師會根據孩子們的反應適當調整教學內容和方式。

What is the instructor’s background and experience?

The instructors are divided into adult courses and elementary/junior high school courses:

Adult courses are taught by Professor Chen Weilin, while primary and secondary school courses are taught by faculty members from Nanyang Technological University.

Mr. Chen Weilin is a leading top-level designer in Asia, possessing outstanding achievements and extensive experience in the field of corporate strategy consulting. His professional competence and unique insights make him the preferred consultant for numerous companies. With his keen business acumen and comprehensive strategic thinking, Professor Chen has successfully guided hundreds of companies to successful IPOs, demonstrating his exceptional abilities in corporate development and capital operations.

As a senior partner at HK Indley Fund, Mr. Chen possesses profound expertise in the investment field. He also serves on the boards of several well-known companies, including AEON Metals, Shengshikang Health Management Group, Jinkaiyuan Education Investment Group, and Zhonghuan Capital Group. These important positions not only demonstrate the industry’s recognition of his abilities but also provide him with cross-industry and multi-dimensional practical experience.

※The financial literacy course was taught by faculty members from Nanyang Polytechnic of Business and Technology, including Yang Shih-Hsien, Chang Kait, and Lin Yang-Hsiu.

Mr. Yang Shih Hsien is an outstanding investment expert and education innovator. A young and accomplished individual, he achieved financial freedom at the age of 30 by studying Warren Buffett’s value investing philosophy, demonstrating exceptional financial management skills. As an internationally certified STEAM instructor by the Singapore STEAM Education Association and a Tsinghua University Self-Reliance Foundation certified STEAM instructor, Mr. Yang combines his rich investment experience with cutting-edge STEAM education concepts to provide students with a unique and comprehensive learning experience. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Education with you (Singapore), dedicated to promoting innovative educational methods and cultivating students’ interdisciplinary thinking and practical abilities.

Mr. Zhang Kaitai is a language arts education expert and former lecturer at Yunlin University of Science and Technology. He perfectly combines traditional Chinese language education with modern technology, pioneering a new era in language arts teaching. As a professional instructor specializing in AI-powered Chinese language arts instruction, Mr. Zhang excels at using artificial intelligence technology to enhance the effectiveness of language arts teaching. He is skilled at organizing and hosting seminars and workshops, which not only enrich students’ extracurricular lives but also provide them with valuable opportunities to practice their language skills.

Ms. Lin Yang Hsiu is a passionate and innovative educator. She not only holds international STEAM teacher certification from the Singapore STEAM Education Association but also has experience teaching STEAM at the Tsinghua University Self-Reliance Foundation, demonstrating her professional competence in interdisciplinary education. As a former full-time teacher at Taichung Xiaoming Girls’ High School, Ms. Lin skillfully integrates STEAM education concepts into her daily teaching, creating a rich and diverse learning environment for her students.

Which representative financial institutions or schools in Singapore can I visit to help my child learn financial literacy?

1. Monetary Museum of Singapore (MAS): Learn about Singapore’s monetary history and financial system.

2. Nanyang Technological University Business School: Participate in interactive lectures to learn about higher business education.

3. Singapore’s financial district.

What items are included in the cost of a study tour? For example, the course fee includes airfare, accommodation, meals, course materials, etc.

The cost of the study tour will be explained in detail at the information session, and the cost will include:

 1. Four nights’ hotel accommodation (four-star) and three meals a day (including some local specialties).

 2. All course fees and materials, attraction tickets and transportation costs, professional tour guide, travel insurance, and certificate of completion.

 1. Round-trip airfare, subject to individual variations in the number of days for each round trip.

 2. Personal expenses and additional optional activities.

What is the designated meeting time and place upon arrival in Singapore, and is there a private car to take you to the hotel to drop off your luggage?

Meeting time: Between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the day of arrival (the exact time will be determined based on the flight schedules of most participants).

Meeting point: Arrivals hall, Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport.

Private car pick-up and drop-off: We will arrange a private car to pick you up from the airport and take you directly to the hotel for check-in and luggage drop-off.

※Our staff will be waiting at the airport with a sign and will assist you with the check-in process.

Can parents accompany their children? What are the itinerary and accommodation arrangements?

Yes, parents can accompany their children. Outside of school hours, parents can participate in all city sightseeing tours.
1. Parent-child co-living: Parents and children stay in the same double or twin room.

2. Separate accommodation: Children are paired up and supervised by staff; parents can choose single or double rooms.

※Parents can choose the appropriate accommodation option based on their own and their child’s needs.

Do financial literacy courses for elementary school students include practical or interactive elements that can help children truly understand and apply the knowledge? For example, simulated investment, savings plans, or budget management.

1. Financial Literacy Board Game: Using Song Dynasty business, Confucian merchants, and Talmud concepts, this game simulates the essence of financial decision-making, doing business, and accumulating wealth in real life.

2. Financial Literacy Games: Learn from top-notch teaching plans in Singapore’s Ministry of Education business textbooks through games, and experience the essence of Singapore’s local education.

3. AI Financial Literacy Games: Learning the educational essence of financial management through programming languages.

4. Budgeting: Learn how to manage personal and family finances.

Does the study tour group provide relevant insurance to cover any accidents or emergencies that may occur during the trip?

Yes.

We provide comprehensive travel insurance for each participant, including:

  1. Travel insurance: Medical insurance (including emergency medical care and hospitalization).

  2. Personal accident insurance

What discounts are available for study tour registration? For example, early bird discounts or group discounts.
Will there be free time during the event? For example, shopping, visiting exhibitions, or going to amusement parks.

From the day after your arrival in Singapore until the day before your return trip, on the afternoons of February 3 (Mon) and February 4 (Tue), we will arrange sightseeing tours, such as Gardens by the Bay and Botanic Gardens.

If I am unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, is a refund possible? What are the refund policies?

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, therefore we have established the following refund policy:

● Cancellation more than 30 days before departure: 70% refund

● Cancel 14 days before departure: 50% refund

● Cancellation within 14 days of departure: No refunds will be given.

※If you have any further questions or need more detailed information, please feel free to let me know. I’d be happy to offer any further assistance.

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