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Education has always been key factor in the
growth and development of
Singapore particularly after when it became an independent
republic in 1965. The strength of Singapore's Education system
lies in its bilingual policy and a broad based curriculum
where innovation and entrepreneurship command a premium ,
individuals acquire the relevant skills and abilities to
survive in today's competitive world. Even after graduating
into the work force , there are numerous opportunities
available to enhance the knowledge through professional and
skill based training. Beside this another attracting factor
for international students is the high standard
of living in
Singapore
Now
in the 21st century where the knowledge- |
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based economy is the driver in the global
community, education has become even more critical in
shaping
our country's future. At the same time, through education, every
individual can realize
his/ her full potential to
benefit the company,nation, and lead a personally fulfilling
life.By being in Singapore,you will get a chance to be plugged
into an education system that promotes excellence and be part of a
progressive, cosmopolitan community
Universities in Singapore
Singapore has three universities:
1 Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
2 National University of Singapore (NUS)
3 Singapore Management University (SMU).
NTU is a big university and it has about 20,000 students out of
which 20% are foreigners. NTU is one of the best and
recently feat as one of the top 10 Engineering Colleges in
Asia. Faculty is from all over the world and the Profs are dead
serious about their work...they don’t even bother with that
additional extra tuition crap, as is the case with Profs teaching
in Indian colleges.
How long does it take to process the student pass
Generally, international students need to allow 3 to
4 weeks time to get the students entry pass for them. In some cases
students pass can be obtained even in half of the time. Student must have their travel
document in-hand before they fly to Singapore. However, this is subject to approval by the
Singapore government and the eligibility of the student.
Accommodation in Singapore
Singapore offers a
wide range of accommodation facilities for the international
students and these are as follows:
Home stay:
Families
in Singapore open up their homes to the students of home and
abroad and welcome them as part of the family.
Boarding House :
Good lodging service providing single or shared accommodation with
room cleaning, meals, laundry and monthly outdoor activities are
available.
Hotels or Service Apartments :
Depending on
location and size, these residences are available at various
costs.
Shared Accommodation/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 of Singapore
The local currency in Singapore is Singapore dollar and cents.
Other than the Singapore dollar the US and Australian
dollar, Japanese Yen and British pounds are also widely
accepted at major shopping centers and restaurants.
Cost Of Living
The cost and
standard of living in Singapore is among the highest in Asia.
However, as compared to western continents the cost of living
is relatively low. Basic expenses such as food and
transportation are economical. When planning the budget,
students need to cater to these items:
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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.
Jobs for international students
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 students should keep this
information in their mind when applying to Singapore. Generally
employers in Singapore may require a letter of authorization from
the approved institutions to ensure that the students are allowed
to work during their stay.
More Information
Please do not hesitate to contact us for
learning more about Singapore. interED will be happy to provide any
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