STUDENT VISA INFORMATION

STUDENT VIS INFORMATION

1. Work Part Time

Students are not allowed to work part time in Singapore. At present, International students studying FULL-time in Singapore, are NOT suppose to work at the same time. Student who gets caught will have their student pass cancelled and be sent back to their own country.

2.Scholarship

There is no scholarship available for new applicants. However, there are some schools that offer scholarship to their top students after each academic year.

3. Loan

If you are looking for loan, you will have to apply from your own country.

4. Student Pass Processing Time

Though Immigration office stated that the student pass processing time is 2 to 8 weeks, recently there are increased of International students from all over the world who would like to study in Singapore and thus the processing time is usually 6 to 8 weeks now.

5. Social Visitor Pass/Visa's Validity

There are some students who are very excited to visit Singapore and cannot wait to start studying in Singapore. However, please note that you will be given only 14 days of Social Visitor Pass/Visa. You will need to leave Singapore after 14 days and will not be able to stay and wait till your student pass is processed.

6. International Student Qualification

a. International students must have at least 12 years of education and taken a national/international examination, recognized for the purpose of admission to Diploma or first year of Bachelor Degree.

For the Indian Students, they should have completed Standard 12 (Senior School Certificate) to enter into Singapore for Diploma or first year of Bachelor Degree courses

Other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

b. If International students have at least 10 years of education, they are eligible for foundation courses or Diploma in Design courses.

7. English Requirement

International students from non-English speaking countries like Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, China,India etc will be qualified for English requirement if have pass IELTS/TOEFL exam with the school's required marks. Or students will have to take a placement test when they arrive Singapore. Placement test may be chargeable in some schools.

8. Job Placement

There are no job placements available in all schools in Singapore. However, consultants from schools can always advice students on ways to find a job.

9. Age Limit

Singapore Government has not set any age limit on education. However, if you are above 30 years old and would like to study in Singapore, you should be able to explain the reason for studying in Singapore and your plans after graduated in Singapore.

10. Marrying a Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident

There are many foreigners thought that marrying a local female companion would entitle them citizenship. International students and work permit holders in Singapore are not allowed to marry Singaporeans. People whom committed such offence will be prohibited to enter Singapore forever.

EARNING WHILE STUDYING IN SINGAPORE

In general, Full time graduate students are allowed to work part-time of up to a maximum of 16 hours per week. However, students need to obtain permission from the (International Student Center) ISC. During vacation, students are allowed to work full time as the Ministry of Manpower has exempted them from applying for work permits.

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