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Data room for private education
Short answerPrivate education deals depend on registration with the Committee for Private Education or ECDA, accreditation, enrolment trends and protection of student data. Keep student records out of the room and share aggregated data and licences instead.
How it works in Singapore
Singapore hosts private education institutions, international schools, enrichment centres and preschools, attracting regional education groups and investors.
Best data rooms for private education
Our five measures re-weighted for this use case, with a small bonus for rooms built for it. Prices before 9% GST.
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Ellty ~S$191/mo 9.2 Visit Ellty - 2
iDeals On quote 8.6 - 3
Datasite On quote 8.5 - 4
Ansarada On quote 8.5 - 5
Firmex On quote 8.4 - 6
Drooms On quote 8.2 - 7
Intralinks On quote 8.2 - 8
Citrix ShareFile ~S$70/mo 8.1 - 9
SmartRoom On quote 8.1 - 10
Box ~S$19/user/mo 8.1
27%Security19%Deal tools18%Permissions20%Ease of use17%Cost
Folder index for private education
01
RegistrationCPE, ECDA and accreditation.
02
EnrolmentAggregated student numbers and fees.
03
StaffTeachers and qualifications.
04
PremisesLeases and approvals.
05
CurriculumProgrammes and partner agreements.
Singapore rules that apply
Private Education Act
Private education institutions register with the Committee for Private Education.
ECDA licensing
Preschools are licensed by the Early Childhood Development Agency.
PDPA
Student and parent data must be protected.
Features you need
| Feature | Why it matters here | Rooms in our top 10 that list it |
|---|---|---|
| View and download control | Each file can be set to view-only, print or download, and the setting can be changed later. | 9 of 10 |
| Redaction | NRIC numbers, salaries or client names are blacked out on the platform, with no second copy of the file to manage. | 6 of 10 |
| Audit trail | Time-stamped history of who opened, printed or downloaded each document, exportable for a dispute, insurer or regulator. | 10 of 10 |
How to set it up
- Aggregate student dataNo individual records.
Mistakes to avoid
- Student data uploaded in identifiable form.
- Registration conditions breached.
Questions people ask
Who regulates private schools in Singapore?
The Committee for Private Education under SkillsFuture Singapore; preschools by ECDA.
Can buyers see student records?
No, only aggregated data.
Do registrations transfer?
Changes in ownership or control may need regulator notification or approval.