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 Education
Studying in Singapore, no doubt, will act as a platform to a brighter future. Driven by excellence, Institutions in Singapore offer a broad-based curriculum and global perspective to equip students with the relevant qualifications and training to succeed in a competitive environment. Hence educational institutions offer the latest and best in educational tools and technologies. Singapore is a compact island with tropical weather all year round. Singapore is a multi-cultural and multi-racial country; the four major languages are Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil.
Leisure
Dotted with shopping malls.cafes and restaurants, spas,cinema theatres and clubs,Singapore sports a vibrant lifestyle. It has excellent libraries,book stores, and IT facilities.
In addition one can go to the botanic Gardens,the beach at East Coast Parkway,Sungel Buloh Wetland Reserve,the Jurong bird park.singapore Zoological or Night Safari,which never fail to impress.
Accomodation
Singapore offers a wide variety of accomodation to suit different needs and budgets:Homestay, Boarding House, Hotels or ServiceApartments, Shared Accomodation/Independent Residences
Currency
The local currency in Singapore dollar and cents. Other than the Singapore dollar , the US and Australian dollar,Yen and British pound are also widely accepted , at major shopping centres and restaurants.
Cost of Living
The cost and standard of living in Singapore is among the highest in Asia. However, as compared to countries in western continents, the cost of living is relatively low. Basic expenses such as food and transportation are economical. An international student in Singapore spends an average of S$850 upwards a month on living expenses. This amount varies, depending on the individual's lifestyle.
Public Transport
Singapore has one of the most extensive and efficient public transportation systems in the world. Travelling is very convenient, quick and affordable: Buses, Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), Taxi.
Work / Employment
Singapore is a place that boasts of several strategic industries and various thrust areas for economic growth. And this presents a wealth of opportunities for both career-minded professionals as well as entrepreneurs. Getting a job in Singapore is much easier than in many other countries, and companies pay globally competitive compensation packages Singapore-based jobs from companies ready to employ foreign professionals.
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 you ensure you meet the conditions and seek the approval from your institution before you look for employment. In most cases, the employer may require a letter of authorisation from the approved institutions to ensure that the students are allowed to work during their stay.
The full-time undergraduates of Polytechnics and Universities that are allowed to work part-time of up to 16 hours per week during school term. However, they need to obtain permission from the Student's Liaison/Affairs Office of their respective Polytechnics and Universities. During their vacations, they are allowed to work full-time as the Ministry of Manpower has exempted them from applying for work permits.
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