Model UN is a simulation of the UN. At these conferences, students will role-play as representatives of their countries, discuss international issues, and debate these problems and solutions in their respective committees. Simulation conferences have gained traction in Singapore, with new events such as the Model ASEAN and Model EU. Once a student is familiar with the basic features of a Model UN conference, he or she would be able to participate in other conferences in Singapore and around the world.

Model UN is an effective platform for students to gain a greater awareness of global issues. It provides a platform for students to practise critical thinking and develop a personal voice. Through these conferences, we hope that students will begin to have a personal stake in the various issues that the world is faced with. Nonetheless, there are also delegates who join Model UN for pragmatics reasons. Participation in Model UN is recognised by schools, universities, as well as scholarship boards as a beneficial co-curricular activity. Students who participated in PREPMUN have gone on to do extremely well in other conferences, and some have assumed leadership positions as heads of their current affairs, history, or Model UN clubs. These skills are anchored by the intrinsic benefits of participation: 1. Knowledge and skills from Model UN can be incorporated into school curriculum, including but not limited to the subjects of English, General Paper, History, Social Studies, and the Humanities; 2. Students expand their networks when they interact with peers from other schools; Skills – oratorical, research, writing and negotiation, communication, as well as inter-disciplinary enrichment – will be developed; and 3. There will also be a greater understanding of the UN and international issues, and more importantly how they influence socio-political affairs in Singapore.

Category A committees are for first-time Model UN participants; Category B committees are for delegates who have prior Model UN experience; Category C committees are our advanced and crisis committees.

PREPMUN is perfect for first-timers: both for schools and their students. Model UN conferences can seem intimidating, as participation has been limited to a small number of competitive schools. At PREPMUN, however, delegates are first sorted by their level of experience (i.e. if they have participated in a conference before). For students who do not have prior Model UN experience, they will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge on the first day in a constructive learning environment. This training programme run by the student officers sets them up well for the rest of the conference, and – more crucially – for future conferences.

Registration is done via a softcopy Microsoft Word document which can be found on our PREPMUN website http://www.prepmun.sg/registration. Upon completion of the document, do email it to administration@prepmun.sg. Our Administrative Team will process your applications as soon as possible. Late registration will only be entertained on a case-by-case basis. Payment can be done via bank transfer, a mailed Cheque or through IFAAS (for local government school delegations). For more details regarding payment processes, do refer to our Registration Form found on the link aforementioned.

The four-day conference is designed for both first-timers and experienced delegates. First-timers will be equipped with the needed skills and knowledge before embarking on their Model UN journey. These skills will also be applicable for other simulation conferences and beyond. For students who have been to Model UN conferences, the rigour of the simulation exercise will be raised in their committees. This includes the complexity of issues discussed, as well as the dynamics of their committee. Delegates will also be given the opportunity to gain further insights from esteemed speakers from the civil society throughout the four days. Here are the guest speakers PREPMUN has hosted since 2011: http://prepmun.sg/guest-speakers/.

It is not compulsory. We leave it to the schools and teachers to make their arrangements. We would – however – require a contact person for the four days, so that we can reach a representative in the event of an emergency. The programme outline can be accessed here: http://www.prepmun.sg/conference-details.

The registration fee covers basic conference expenses. This includes lunch for all conference days, closing dinner and conference materials (e.g. delegate handbook, placards, delegate lanyards). Registration opens on 6 July 2019. Early bird registration will entitle delegates to a discounted registration fee at S$65.00 per delegate for delegation size of five or more. This promotion will end on the 31 August 2019. After which, registration fee will be priced at S$75.00 per delegate for delegation size of five or more. For delegations with four or less delegates, it will be priced at S$70.00 and $80.00 per delegate for early bird and regular registration respectively. Such pricing is significantly lower compared as to the other conferences organised in Singapore. Should delegates be unable to afford the conference fees, we have a Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) in place.

Such pricing is justified by the additional administrative efforts required given the small delegation size. We strongly encourage independent delegates to register for the conference in a larger group.

The team at PREPMUN has been organising training programmes for schools planning their own internal or external activities, or for students headed to conferences. These sessions may be designed based on the objectives and requirements of the schools. Besides training for student delegates, we also provide trainings for teachers. We do encourage interested schools and teachers to get in touch with us. PREPMUN has organised programs in the following schools: http://prepmun.sg/training/. In addition, student delegates are encouraged to participate in other stimulation conferences after being equipped with the skills from PREPMUN.

Double delegation is when two delegates represents a single country in a committee. Typically, double delegations will see the two delegates focusing on different aspects in furthering their country’s agenda. For instance, when a delegate is engaged in speeches, the other delegate may choose to focus on lobbying other countries represented in their committee. Do note that such double delegation arrangement will only be available for more experienced delegates given that council session will run at a faster pace and will be more demanding for every delegate.

The past editions of PREPMUN have featured unique joint crisis councils that are specifically targeted at seasoned delegates. These councils will stretch delegates to their limits and is not recommended for first time or inexperienced MUN delegates.

Delegates are to be in Western Business Attire (WBA). Full school uniform (with school blazer) is also allowed in the event that a delegate does not have WBA.