SP FabLab · Singapore Polytechnic

SP FabLab Maker Education Network

Connecting Singapore schools with expertise and community to grow maker education.

Join the Network Explore the Tiers
60hrs
Student Programme
2
Partnership Tiers
5+
Delivery Models
G2G
No ITQ Required

About MakerConnect

More details about MakerConnect 2026 and the SP FabLab Maker Education Network will be available here soon. In the meantime, reach out to us for any enquiries.

What We Offer

SP FabLab's full suite of maker education support for schools.

Student Maker Programmes

Student Maker Programmes

3-tier, 60-hour pathways in 5 flexible delivery models — from ALP workshops to holiday intensives.

Teacher Professional Development

Teacher Professional Development

CET-accredited training in digital fabrication. SSG-funded options available.

Makerspace Design Support

Makerspace Design Support

Advisory support and the SP FabLab Space Design Kit to plan and build your school makerspace.

Learning Node & Learning Nexus

Two tiers, one journey. Schools enter as Learning Nodes and grow into Learning Nexus partners as capability deepens.

Learning Nodes focus on exposure and readiness. Learning Nexus schools anchor capability, leadership, and ecosystem contribution — serving as role models within their school clusters.

Entry Tier · Exploratory · Annual

Learning Node

Exploring or piloting maker education for the first time.

SP FabLab Provides

  • Invitations to Learning Journeys, sharing sessions and community events
  • Responsive, chargeable support aligned to school interests and readiness
  • Access to MakerConnect community of practice

Annual Expectations

  • Participate in 1 SP FabLab Learning Journey or Onboarding Programme
  • Extend an invitation to one fellow educator from another school
  • Attend or be represented at MakerConnect annually

Strategic Tier · Developmental · Multi-year

Learning Nexus

Embedding maker education school-wide at curriculum and infrastructure level.

SP FabLab Provides

  • 3-tier structured student Maker Education programme (~60 hours)
  • CET-accredited or customised teacher professional development
  • Makerspace planning consultancy and SP FabLab Space Design Kit
  • Priority access to SP FabLab facilities, expertise, and joint pilots
  • Formal recognition as SP FabLab Maker Education Learning Nexus

Annual Expectations

  • Conduct at least 1 teacher-led Maker Education workshop
  • Deliver 1 cluster or professional community sharing
  • Engage students in 3-tier programme (~60 hours)
  • Minimum 5–9 trained staff via SP CET programmes annually
  • Makerspace readiness — existing or demonstrated intent

Node vs Nexus — At a Glance

Dimension⬡ Learning Node◆ Learning Nexus
RelationshipNetwork affiliation (Exploratory)Strategic capability partnership (Developmental)
DurationAnnual, renewableMulti-year, reviewed annually
G2G — No ITQ/Tender✓ Yes✓ Yes
Student ProgrammeAd hoc / chargeable access3-tier structured pathway (~60 hrs)
Teacher TrainingOpen access to CET coursesMin. 5–9 trained staff via SP CET
Makerspace Support—Consultancy + Space Design Kit
Facilities Access—Complimentary (subject to scheduling)
Formal Recognition—Recognised SP FabLab Learning Nexus

Programmes

SP FabLab offers flexible, structured programmes for both students and teachers. All student programmes total 60 hours across a 3-tier progression.

Three delivery models — all covering the same 3-tier, 60-hour curriculum. Minor customisation is available for any model.

Model A

ApLM Workshop

3 Applied Learning Modules

ModulesDesign Cool Gadgets · Build Your Own IoT · I am a Technopreneur
Duration>60 hrs (3 × 3-day blocks)
ScheduleMar, Jun, Sep 2027 (TBC)

Model B

Customised Workshop

Flexible 3-tier split

Duration60 hrs (e.g. 20+20+20 or 10+20+30)
ScheduleAnytime
NoteSchool-defined split across 3 tiers

Model C

Whitespace Workshop

Curriculum-integrated

Duration60 hrs across timetable (2–4 hrs/week)
ScheduleJan → Nov
✱ Students completing 60 hours may be eligible for SP elective module exemptions. Reach out to us to discuss minor customisation for any model.

A minimum of 5 trained teachers is required for Learning Nexus status. Both programmes are face-to-face with practical components.

Model A · Non-SSG Funded

Digital Fabrication and 3D Creation

Duration12 hours / 1.5 days
ModeFacilitated F2F + Practical
Group SizeNo minimum; max 15 pax
Fee$3,000 before GST (up to 15 pax)
ScheduleAnytime

Model B · SSG-Funded

Computer Aided Design & Digital Fabrication

Duration24 hours / 3 days
ModeFacilitated F2F + Practical
Group Size9 (min) to 20 (max) pax
FeeSSG-subsidised — see SP PACE website
ScheduleAnytime
✱ The SSG-funded CAD & Digital Fabrication course is available via SP PACE Academy. To qualify as Learning Nexus, a minimum of 5 teachers must complete either CET course.

Making Ideas Real

Hands-on projects, collaboration, and community at SP FabLab.

Request a Learning Journey →
SP FabLab — Makerspace
Student Maker Programme
Teacher Work Attachment

Network Schools

Schools in our network — each on their own maker education journey.

Boon Lay Secondary School

Boon Lay Secondary School

Participated in Teacher Work Attachments with SP FabLab, applying acquired skills into the Design & Technology curriculum, with involvement in ALP‑VIA initiatives and a structured three‑tier programme supporting elective module exemption.

Ang Mo Kio Secondary School

Ang Mo Kio Secondary School

Students designed and fabricated a large-scale horse sculpture, applying digital fabrication and sustainable materials to celebrate the year of the Horse.

Beatty Secondary School

Beatty Secondary School

Teacher work attachment at FabLab SP focused on Maker Education practices, digital fabrication, and classroom integration.

Clementi Town Secondary School

Clementi Town Secondary School

Co-created four life-size house mascots with Singapore Polytechnic, strengthening school identity through hands-on, community-driven making.

Commonwealth Secondary School

Commonwealth Secondary School

Extending their established maker culture through the SP FabLab Maker Education Network.

Hillgrove Secondary School

Hillgrove Secondary School

Collaboratively designed and constructed a 1.5m bear sculpture to commemorate the school’s 25th anniversary, fostering creativity, craftsmanship, and collective pride.

Jurongville Secondary School

Jurongville Secondary School

Students designed and built a giant Jaguar head for Open House, showcasing creativity, teamwork, and large-scale prototyping.

Pei Hwa Secondary School

Pei Hwa Secondary School

Maker Monday workshop integrated A.I. Teachable Machine with cardboard puppetry, enabling interactive storytelling through simple machine learning.

Peirce Secondary School

Peirce Secondary School

Explored the SP FabLab Space Design Kit to guide the planning and development of the school’s Makerspace, supporting ALP‑STEM learning through intentional space design.

St. Hilda's Secondary School

St. Hilda's Secondary School

Engaged SP FabLab to equip students with digital fabrication skills for the development of their Values‑in‑Action (VIA) project.

Yishun Town Secondary School

Yishun Town Secondary School

Collaborated with SP FabLab to transform the school’s Biolab into a Makerspace, supporting the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) and co‑created Design & Technology and Physics learning experiences using digital fabrication.

Contact SP FabLab to learn more about joining the network.

How to Join the Network

Starting out or ready to go deep — there's a place for your school in the network.

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No ITQ or Tender Required

Schools can engage SP FabLab directly as a G2G partner — for both the Learning Node and Learning Nexus tiers.

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Reach out to us

Contact Us with a brief intro about your school's maker education journey.

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Attend a Learning Journey

Visit SP FabLab, meet the team, and see what a partnership looks like in practice.

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Join as a Learning Node

Low commitment, high exposure. Annual and renewable.

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Progress to Learning Nexus

Deepen your partnership and become a capability anchor in the network.

Contact SP FabLab

Happy to answer questions or arrange a visit.

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Address

Singapore Polytechnic, 500 Dover Road, Singapore 139651

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Opening Hours

Mon–Thu, 9am–5.30pm
Fri, 9am–5pm
Sat, Sun, PH & Eco Week: Closed

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