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Education |
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Studying
in Singapore, no doubt, will act as a platform to a brighter
future. Driven by excellence, Institutions in Singapore
offer a broad-based curriculum and global perspective to
equip students with the relevant qualifications and training
to succeed in a competitive environment. Hence educational
institutions offer the latest and best in educational tools
and technologies.
As learning is lifelong, Institutions in
Singapore offer a comprehensive range of training and enrichment
programmes for executives, professionals and homemakers
who place value on equipping themselves to achieve their
aspirations. There are many who have chosen Singapore for
their education and are happy that they made that decision,
we believe they subscribe to what we believe in.
Singapore is a compact island with tropical weather all
year round. Singapore is a multi-cultural and multi-racial
country; the four major languages are Malay, English, Mandarin
and Tamil..
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Leisure |
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Dotted
with shopping malls.cafes and restaurants, spas,cinema theatres
and clubs,Singapore sports a vibrant lifestyle.It has excellent
libraries,book stores, and IT facilities.
In addition one can go
to the botanic Gardens,the beach at East Coast Parkway,Sungel
Buloh Wetland Reserve,the Jurong bird park.singapore Zoological
or Night Safari,which never fail to impress.
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Accomodation |
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Singapore
offers a wide variety of accomodation to suit different
needs and budgets.There are home stays,flats,landed property
Homestay :
Families in singapore open up their homes to students and
welcome them as part of the family.
Boarding House : Good lodging service providing
single or shared accomodation with room cleaning,meals,laundry
and monthly outdoor activities.
Hotels or ServiceApartments : Depending
on location and size,these residences are available at various
costs.
Shared Accomodation/Independent Residences :
Students can choose to live alone or share with other students
. Lease terms are usually for 1Year or more.
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Currency |
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The
local currency in Singapore dollar and cents. Other than
the Singapore dollar , the US and Australian dollar,Yen
and British pound are also widely accepted , at major shopping
centres and restaurants.
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Cost
of Living |
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The
cost and standard of living in Singapore is among the highest
in Asia. However, as compared to countries in western continents,
the cost of living is relatively low. Basic expenses such
as food and transportation are economical.
When planning the budget, one needs to cater to these items:
- Accommodation
- Utilities
- Food
- Transport
- Clothing
- Telecommunications
- Books & Stationery
- Medical/Hospitalisation Insurance
- Personal Expenses
An international student in Singapore spends an average
of S$500 upwards a month on living expenses. This amount
varies, depending on the individual's lifestyle.
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Public
Transport |
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Singapore
has one of the most extensive and efficient public transportation
systems in the world. Travelling is very convenient, quick
and affordable.
Buses: With many bus
stops all over the city, this is a very convenient and affordable
means of transportation.
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT): The underground
trains connect all the major parts of Singapore and is one
of the most popular modes of transport.
Taxi: There are many taxis on the road
in Singapore and taxi stands are situated at every major
building and shopping centre.
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Work
/ Employment |
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Singapore is a place that boasts of several strategic industries and various thrust areas for economic growth. And this presents a wealth of opportunities for both career-minded professionals as well as entrepreneurs.
Getting a job in Singapore is much easier than in many other countries, and companies pay globally competitive compensation packages
Singapore-based jobs from companies ready to employ foreign professionals.
The full-time undergraduates of Polytechnics and Universities that are allowed to work
part-time of up to 16 hours per week during school term. However, they need to obtain permission from the Student's Liaison/Affairs Office of their respective Polytechnics and Universities. During their vacations, they are allowed to work full-time as the Ministry of Manpower has exempted them from applying for work permits.
The international students in private institutions are not allowed to work in Singapore at all, unless their course of study requires that they fulfill a certain number of hours as part of their curriculum.It is strongly advised that you ensure you meet the conditions and seek the approval from your institution before you look for employment. In most cases, the employer may require a letter of authorisation from the approved institutions to ensure that the students are allowed to work during their stay.
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Progress
and Pathway |
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