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Are you considering going to Singapore to study? Here are some pointers on where to look for information on the institutions, programmes and application procedures.
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How do I obtain information on the school, the course and fees? |
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You can:
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Can I apply directly to the school or is it compulsory for me to go through an education agent? |
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You can either apply directly to the school of your choice or enlist the help of education agents. Agents serve as a convenient one-stop service and can provide information on schools/institutions, courses/programmes and help with school applications and travel-related assistance.
If you require the services of an education agent, it is recommended that you:
- Ask your friends, classmates, relatives or colleagues for their recommendations and advice.
- Select agents that are reputable and have good track record.
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What are the key things that I should take note of when applying to a school? |
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Before signing up with a school, you should find out more about its history, reputation and courses offered. Where possible, you should visit the school and observe the study environment before making your decision.
The school should provide clear and accurate information on the course, the entry requirements, the conduct of the course, fees and other charges as well as terms and conditions relating to areas such as course cancellation and refund policies. The school should also specify the services that it will provide to international students.
For Private Education Organisations (PEOs), all terms and conditions relating to your enrolment into the course should be reflected in a Standard Contract that the PEO will sign with you. The Standard Contract is available in English, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, and Vietnamese. Please note that students are required to sign on the English version ONLY, and the translated versions are simply used as a reference.
Please click here for the list of typical questions you should take into consideration when applying to a school.
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For private schools or PEIs, how would I know whether the PEI that I am applying to is reputable and credible? |
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All Private Education Institutions (PEIs) have to be registered with the Council for Private Education in order to operate in Singapore.This registration process takes into account the PEI’s corporate governance, quality of provision and information transparency. In addition, PEIs that take in international students must have EduTrust certification. There are 3 levels of EduTrust certification – EduTrust Star (valid for 4 years), EduTrust (valid for 4 years) and EduTrust Provisional (valid for 1 year).
PEIs must seek approval from the Council for Private Education to offer external degrees offered in partnership with bona fide universities. PEIs are only allowed to offer qualifications of up to Advanced Diploma level in their own name.
A Fee Protection Scheme has also been established to protect the tuition fees of students studying at PEI. It is a mandate that PEI’s have to either deposit the fees in an escrow account or purchase insurance protection administered by CPE-approved companies.
For more information on what to look out for when applying to private schools, please click here.
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Who can help me if I have problems with the school, or with the course? |
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You should try to resolve the problem with the school first. If the school is unable to resolve the issue, you can approach:
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