Interpretation of the Entry of Studying in Singapore

Studying abroad is the last step to study in the destination country smoothly, so we must take it seriously and make preparations. Since many of my friends are entering Singapore for the first time, here is a brief introduction to the entry of studying in Singapore.

Entry matters for studying in Singapore

1. Apply for IPA before entry.

All students need to obtain the Letter of Approval in Principle (IPA) issued by Immigration Singapore (ICA) before entering the country. The school will apply for IPA for students. IPA is usually valid for 3 months /9 months. Students need to arrange admission within the time stipulated by IPA.

Step 2 apply for entry permit

The school will submit the student's admission permit to ICA and MOE, and after the application is successful, it will get the admission approval letter from the Ministry of Education of Singapore. If the flight is cancelled, students need to provide relevant documents. If you miss the admission time for personal reasons, you have to reapply. It usually takes 2-4 weeks to review.

Step 3 book air tickets and hotels

At the same time, the school needs to submit the ticket information and address information of the students during the SHN (Singapore Local Home Isolation Order) to the Singapore Education Department. According to Singapore's policy, the SHN time from Chinese mainland to Singapore has been reduced from 14 days to 7 days. After receiving the student's specific air tickets and hotel information, the school will submit an application for entry permit to the Singapore Education Department.

4. Entry approval letter

At the same time of submitting the application, the school will send students a link to the COVID-19 test fee required by the Singaporean education department, which is 186.

After payment, students will be approved by the Ministry of Education of Singapore within 1-2 weeks. After that, students can prepare their luggage for entry according to the time of previously purchased air tickets (such as within the validity period of IPA and the validity period of entry approval). Entry approval generally requires entry within 2 weeks.

5. Fill in the electronic entry card and electronic health declaration form.

Three days before the formal admission, students fill out the electronic health declaration form online, and will receive a formal email receipt after completion. Receipts need to be saved and printed on paper.

Preparation for studying in Singapore

First, psychological preparation.

First you have to ask yourself, do you really want to go abroad? What is the purpose of your going abroad? Can you bear the economic and psychological pressure of studying abroad?

Studying abroad is expensive, and it may even be a one-way street. If you choose to study abroad, it means going straight ahead.

Second, improve yourself.

If you want to apply for a good school, you need to make great efforts in GPA, academic background and language performance.

High GPA is a very intuitive proof of your learning ability and academic potential, and it is also evidence of your excellent ability.

In addition, academic background is also very important in the application. Some schools with high requirements for counterparts attach great importance to the results of professional courses. The academic competitions and awards you have won will all be chips to show your school.

Language test scores are the basis of studying abroad. It is an important achievement for you to improve your self-competitiveness in the application process, so it is most important to prepare for standardized tests such as TOEFL, IELTS and SAT in advance.

Third, the application materials

The process of applying for a school is very complicated, which requires a full understanding of various universities and majors, as well as various application documents.

Although many students choose a professional study agent to help them complete various applications, the reference provided by the agent needs to be decided by themselves, and all kinds of application documents need your participation. Therefore, applying for a school also needs to start preparing as soon as possible.

In fact, the road to studying abroad is not as difficult as imagined. As long as we have a clear understanding of the situation, take precautions and actively prepare for the exam, we will definitely have the opportunity to apply to the ideal school. Make full use of scholarships and work-study programs to worry about economic pressure. From ordinary families in ordinary cities, all the way through thorns, run with all your strength, and break out of your own world.

Further reading: considerations for studying in Singapore

First of all, language needs attention.

Studying in Singapore requires some basic knowledge. For some students with weak language foundation, learn the language at home first, and if they fail, they will fail. On the other hand, it is impossible to study in Singapore, because there are obstacles in communicating with others and the language is unreasonable.

Second, school learning considerations

The purpose of students in Singapore is to study. If you study in Singapore, students will be warned by the school if their attendance rate is very low, and they will be warned if they miss classes for more than three days without reason. If they are absent for seven consecutive days, they will be notified to the Immigration Bureau. Attendance also has a great influence on students' accurate application. If the attendance rate is below 90%, the school will generally not pass. Studying in Singapore, if you stay in Singapore beyond the time limit, you will be fined and severely imprisoned. It is difficult to apply for a visa in the future. Studying in Singapore, students' work is strictly restricted and they can only work if they meet certain requirements. Work also has a time limit. The working hours per week shall not exceed 16 hours, and ordinary private schools are not allowed to work.

Three. Matters needing attention in daily life

Studying in Singapore, the prices of food and clothing are cheaper than those in China, but electronic products are more expensive than those in China. It's troublesome to find out which things are necessary and which ones are brought when packing. If students want to rent their own houses, they should rent houses around the school. First, it is close to the school. Second, it is safer. The transportation in Singapore is relatively convenient, and students can buy e-Pass cards at preferential prices.

Four. any other business

In public places in Singapore, you can't sing and dance, disturb others and make noise to others. As long as all activities that disturb the people cannot be carried out, you will be fined; Destroy property in public places, such as scribbling on the wall, climbing trees, picking flowers, etc. , will also be fined; Littering everywhere and throwing objects at high altitude will also be fined if found; In Singapore, you can only buy medicinal chewing gum, but you can't buy non-medicinal chewing gum. Once you are caught buying or selling chewing gum from others, you will have to pay a high fine or go to jail.