Education System in Singapore

Singaporean Education System is known to be one of the most effective and best education systems in the world. It consists of the following:

• Kindergartens- Children attend preschool from age 3-6.
• Primary education- 6 years of Primary Education is required to be able to sit for the national Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). The PSLE results will determine if the child is supposed to attend a normal secondary school, a specialized school.
• Secondary education- It is an express school that leads to the ""O"" Level in four years rather than the regular five years or another school (such as a privately funded one), which offers a similar education. 4-5 years of Secondary Education is needed to enable the students to participate in the annual Singaporean GCE 'O' Level whose scores will determine which pre-universities or post-secondary institutions they may apply for.
• Pre-university and post-secondary studies- Post-secondary education usually takes between one and three years and offers a choice of schools, including junior colleges, polytechnics, and institutes of technical education.
• Vocational education or Universities- The students may go to vocational education or Universities depending on their scores and choice

Top Programs to Study in Singapore

Singapore offers a host of learning opportunities for students from almost every background. Be it science, mathematics or art, Singapore is the perfect destination for students to pursue their Bachelor's or Master's studies. Some of the best courses to study in Singapore are:

• MBA/ Business/ Management
• IT/ Computing
• Engineering & Science
• Creative Arts/ Design Courses
• Architecture
• Medicine

Admission Intakes in Singapore

Students can get admission in Singapore during the following intakes:

• Singapore government universities usually have two intakes i.e. February and August.

• The private institutes generally offer multiple intakes in the months of January, February, July, August, September, and October.

• The intake season for polytechnics in Singapore is generally during the months of April and September

Costs of Studying in Singapore

Singapore offers a great education quality and the cost is usually very efficient in terms of education. Public Universities usually have lower tuition fees than the Private Universities that offer high quality brand of education. The educational cost in Singapore for UG students is around INR 12-20 lakhs per year. This also depends on the choice of program and the university.

1. Average Monthly Expense- Rs. 31,950-70,990
2. Rental (University Halls of Residence) - Rs. 11,650-17,690
3. Meals (at university hostel) – Rs. 8,000-41,000
4. Bus Transport (Concessional) – Rs. 6,150
5. Public Trains (Concessional Pass) – Rs. 6,150

Scholarships in Singapore

Studying in a foreign country can be expensive and hence there are several scholarships that are available for Indian and international students. Some of these are:

• Singapore International Graduate Award
• Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award
• SIA Youth Scholarship
• GIIS Singapore Global Citizen Scholarship
• INSEAD Syngenta Endowed Scholarship(s) for Emerging Country Leadership
• Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship (National University of Singapore) You can always apply for these scholarships from the official websites along with the required eligibility criteria and documents. Also, some of these are offered from the university or for the choice of subject you opt for and you may apply through the University itself.

Singapore Student Visa

After receiving the offer letter from the specified institute for a specific course, students got to apply for a student pass to enter Singapore.Various Institutes in Singapore will file the Singapore student pass and register it for the Indian students application on behalf of the students to Singapore immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA). Applications are required to be submitted through the Student’s Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR) system.

1. The new applications for a Student’s Pass must be submitted a minimum of one month and less than two months before the commencement of the course.
2. The registration of the Application form is done by an Institute of higher Learning (IHL)
3. Applications are required to be submitted through the SOLAR system/ Student’s Pass Online Application and Registration system. -Submission of eForm 16 by Student
4. Upon submission of the eForm 16 through SOLAR, students are required to print a replica of the eForm for submission to the Student’s Pass Unit, ICA, to finish formalities for the issuance of a Student’s Pass.