Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012
SINGAPORE
Why Study in Singapore?
 
Among the various destinations for Indian students who want to study abroad, Singapore has steadily gained a reputation as a foremost international study destination. Many Indian students opt to study in Singapore and enjoy learning in one of the world's leading international and commercial hubs.
Education System
Singapore has the highest rate of literacy in the world. The education in Singapore is managed by the Ministry of Education. The ministry directs the education policy, controls the administration and development of state schools and maintains a supervisory and advisory role in private schools. English has been incorporated as the first language in Singapore along with other mother tongues being taught as second languages. The bilingual policy and the merit-based educational system have proved to be distinctly successful in creating students who have excelled in international competitions in debating, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology.
Visa
The international and overseas students should ensure that their visa application reaches the ICA at least 2 months before the date of commencement of the course. Except for applications to certain local polytechnics and to the universities, an overseas student needs a local sponsor who is a citizen of Singapore or a Singapore PR above the age of 21 so that he can apply for a student pass.
 
Normally, it takes 4 weeks or more to complete the visa processing stage
 
SINGAPORE

 

Why Study in Singapore?

Among the various destinations for Indian students who want to study abroad, Singapore has steadily gained a reputation as a foremost international study destination. Many Indian students opt to study in Singapore and enjoy learning in one of the world's leading international and commercial hubs.


Education System

Singapore has the highest rate of literacy in the world. The education in Singapore is managed by the Ministry of Education. The ministry directs the education policy, controls the administration and development of state schools and maintains a supervisory and advisory role in private schools. English has been incorporated as the first language in Singapore along with other mother tongues being taught as second languages. The bilingual policy and the merit-based educational system have proved to be distinctly successful in creating students who have excelled in international competitions in debating, mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology.


VISA

The international and overseas students should ensure that their visa application reaches the ICA at least 2 months before the date of commencement of the course. Except for applications to certain local polytechnics and to the universities, an overseas student needs a local sponsor who is a citizen of Singapore or a Singapore PR above the age of 21 so that he can apply for a student pass.

Normally, it takes 4 weeks or more to complete the visa processing stage