The amount varies with individuals. It is estimated that a sum of S$12,000 to S$15,000 per annum is required to cover the living expenses in each year of study.
The following can be used as a guide.
| Item |
Estimated Monthly Expenses |
| Accommodation (shared) |
$350 – $700 |
| Food |
$250 – $350 |
| Public transport |
$80 – $120 |
| Books, stationery, photocopying |
$50 – $100 |
| Personal expenses |
Varies with individuals |
Please note that the amount needed is dependent on personal requirements and lifestyles.
A student pass is granted to you solely for the purpose of full time studies in Singapore. As such, you are strictly not allowed to engage in any form of employment, whether paid or unpaid, or in any business, profession or occupation in Singapore during the validity of your Student's Pass, unless you have the consent in writing of the Controller of Immigration. .
Singapore is generally hot all year round. Lightweight clothing will generally be sufficient with perhaps a light jacket or sweater for use during lessons in the air-conditioned rooms. Personal effects can be bought from the many conveniently located shops in Singapore.
You can pay the tuition fees on a term basis.
There are no tuition fee loans or financial assistance for international students at the moment. You should make plans to ensure that you will have sufficient financial resources to see you through your studies in Singapore.
There will be a one-week study break before the exams when all classes for the course end.
The term break starts right after exams. Depending on the different programmes, each term break typically lasts from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Public holidays would have been taken into account before the start of every course. Classes that fall on public holidays will be made up and students will be notified upon receipt of timetables.
Your attendance will be taken during school term only. If you are absent without any valid reason (i.e. sick leave) your attendance will be marked 0.
We strongly discourage this as your academic progress will be disrupted. However, we understand that there might be some compelling reasons for such requests. As such, we will reconsider these requests on a case-by-case basis. You have to submit the leave application form (duly completed) attached with return air-ticket at least 2 weeks before their departure date. Any leave application after departure date will not be attended.
You will receive a conditional letter from your agent or us by email or fax informing you that your application has been received and processed.
Such arrangements will only be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will have to make a formal application in writing to SAA.
