1983
Shatec Institutes (Formerly SHATEC) was established with the aim of providing skilled manpower for Singapore’s burgeoning tourism industry in the 1980s. Established in 1983 by the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA), with grants from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and support from Singapore Development Federation and National Productivity Board, SHATEC was officially inaugurated by the late Dr Tay Eng Soon (then-Minister of State for Education).

1992
As the academic reputation of SHATEC grew steadily, we gained recognition for our instrumental role in moulding Singapore’s manpower development for the tourism sector. In 1992, we were conferred the Most Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award.

1993 – 2001
SHATEC expanded in operations and moved from Nassim Hill to Mount Sophia and finally to our current premises at Bukit Batok. In the 1990s, the forerunner of Shatec Institutes – the Singapore Hotel Association Tourism and Education Centre (SHATEC) – began its focus on culinary arts education. Participation in numerous culinary competitions locally and internationally led to an achievement of more than 40 prestigious medals won. SHATEC expanded in curriculum at the start of the new millennium.

2004
SHATEC gained the Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organisations (SQC PEO) accreditation in recognition of our business excellence.

2005
SHATEC attained CaseTrust for Education status for exceptional student welfare and business practices.

2006
SHATEC attained certification as an accredited educational institution from the Education Office Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Singapore, as well as Workforce Development Agency Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) organisational accreditation.

2008
SHATEC was renamed ‘Shatec Institutes’ in a rebranding exercise to reflect the new corporate structure and improved curriculum. The exercise includes the establishment of seven new individual institutes - Institute for Hosting, Institute of Leisure & Tourism, Institute of Lodging, Institute of Restaurants & Bars, Institute of Wines & Spirits, Institute of Culinary Arts and Institute of Pastry & Baking to offer targeted and niche programmes taught by industry specialists.

Shatec Institutes attained the Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organisations.

2010

Shatec Institutes is registered with the Council for Private Education as a Private Education Institution. Registration period is valid from 16 July 2010 to 15 July 2014 (ERF registration number: 198301550C).

Shatec Institutes attained the EduTrust (Provisional) mark. New validity period for 1 year from 14 October 2010 to 13 October 2011. (Cert No: EDU-3-3030)

2011
Shatec Institutes attained the EduTrust (Provisional) mark. New validity period for 1 year from 14 October 2011 to 13 October 2012. (Cert No: EDU-3-3030)

2012
Shatec Institutes is appointed as a CET Centre for the Tourism and F&B Industries by WDA. Aspiring talents and working professionals will get up to 90% course fee funding for enrolment into WSQ programmes.

Shatec Institutes attained the EduTrust (Provisional) mark, valid from 16 November 2012 to 15 November 2013. (Cert No: EDU-3-3030)