Singapore Institute of Science (SIS)

We are proud to offer the following services to our students. Pls click the relevant links below for further details.

Application for Enrolment
Student Handbook
Cost of Living & Accommodation Options
Orientation Program for Students
Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) Regulations for International Students

APPLICATION FOR ENROLMENT

A form for Application for Enrolment may be downloaded by clicking here.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

This specially prepared Student Handbook contains a wealth of information pertaining to our school, its location, courses available, courses time-tables, fees charged, student services provided, general policy matters etc.

COST OF LIVING & ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The standard of living in Singapore is amongst the highest in Asia. Compared to most first world countries in western continents, the cost of living here is relatively low. Basic items like food and clothing are very reasonably priced.

When planning the budget, the int'l student will need to cater for these items. These estimated costs in the Table below gives a rough guide of the basic expenditure an international student may incur during his stay in Singapore.



Item	Cost of living, per month, per student

Accommodation	$200 - $1,500 (rental varies with geographical area, type of accommodation, demand, facilities provided, and the number of people sharing). Note: It is a common practice for landlords to request for 2 months deposit from tenants, who are required to give a month’s notice of non-renewal. If the tenant vacates the premises without notice, this deposit will normally be forfeited.
Utilities	$50 - $80
Food	$300 - $450 (Based on $10-$15 a day for 3 meals)
Public Transport	$20 - $100 (varies with types of student concession pass)
Telecommunications	From $30 (varies with usage and promotional packages subscribed)
Books & Stationery	$30 - $100 (varies with course)
Medical & Hospitalisation Insurance	$5 - $300 (depending on insurance policy)
Personal expenses	$100 - $200 (varies with individuals) (viz clothes, toiletries, entertainment, haircut, miscellaneous)

Hence an international student in Singapore spends on average about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses only. This specifically excludes course fees, exam fees etc.

We are seeking suitable agents to handle accommodation matters for our international students. Once we have finalized the appointment of agents, we will publish the information for the students.

ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS

The Orientation Programme for Students shall include:

Welcome Address
Benefits of Students Protection Scheme
Renewal of Visa
Course details
Tuition/Non-tuition Fees payments
Adjusting to Singapore’s environment – Do’s and Don’ts
Student Welfare Needs – info on accommodation, recreation etc
Complaints and Grievances procedures, and their redress policies

IMMIGRATION AND CHECKPOINT AUTHORITY (ICA) REGULATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. A student must attend a minimum of 90% of the scheduled course (subject) hours and not be absent from the course for 7 consecutive days without any valid reason.

2. A student must not engage in any form of activities that may contravene the conditions (including those stated in the Student’s Pass application form, In-Principle Approval letter, and Student’s Pass card) in which a Student’s Pass is issued (eg illegal employment).

3. A student must not remain in Singapore after the expiry of the Student’s pass, and the school shall inform ICA of his/her means and date of departure.

4. A student is only permitted to attend the course after approval of the Student’s Pass has been given by ICA.

5. A student must not be retained as a student in any other school(s) or course(s) other than that indicated in the Student’s Pass.

6. A student must surrender the Student’s Pass for cancellation within seven days from the date of cessation or termination of his/her studies or courses.

Note: International Students are defined as those who hold a Student’s Pass.