Uptrend College emphasizes the highest quality of teaching support for the courses conducted here in Singapore. The qualifications and experience of our teachers, spacious and well-equipped classrooms, computer labs and library provide a conducive and stimulating environment for learning and studying. Students here are able to enhance their knowledge on a wide range of subjects and improve their skills and competence effectively.
Our students also have the advantage of studying in Singapore which offers excellent opportunities to students to increase their knowledge and understanding of different languages and cultures in a multi-racial community. Singapore is a safe and comfortable place to live, study and work. It has the world's best airport, busiest port, finest hotels, restaurants and shopping centres and is also a leading financial centre in the world. It also has a modern and sophisticated business sector. The various government departments are efficient and transportation in the country is also very convenient. It is the ideal meeting place of people from various parts of Asia and also Europe and America.
Immigration Matters
An international student needs to apply for a Student's Pass to study full-time in Singapore. You may study on a social visit pass if you intend to take up a short course. However, the course must start and finish within the validity of the social visit pass or 30 days, whichever is shorter. Upon receiving your online application with complete information required and payment of $374.50, we will proceed with the Student Pass application at ICA.
New applications are to be submitted at least two months but not more than siz months before the course's start date. Applicants are advised to aaply for a Student's Pass before arriving in Singapore as no extension of stay will be granted while applications are being processed.
Upon receiving a complete application, it takes two to four weeks to process the application. After receiving your In-Principale Approval letter, you are ready to come to Singapore.
Medical Examination
If you are a new applicant, you need to go through a medical examination. The medical examination can either be done in your home country or in Singapore by a qualified doctor. The doctor must record and certify the results of the medical examination in the designated medical report form (which you can obtain from your school). The medical report should be issued within 3 months from the submission date of your application. If the medical examination is done in your home country, you will need to bring the original laboratory report to Singapore, together with a copy translated into English.
Security DepositNote: Security Deposit is not required for:
- Foreign students below 16 years old at the point of application
- Foreign students pursuing a full-time university degree programme.
- Nationals from Malaysia and Brunei
- Holders of valid Dependent Pass, Long term Visit Pass and work pass
- Children/Spouse of Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents
When the application for a Student's Pass is approved, an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter will be issued for the applicant to complete the formalities and collect the Student's Pass card at ICA. The Security Deposit (if required), would be indicated in the IPA letter to the applicant.
The amount of Security Deposit (if required) is listed in the table below:
| Country | Form of Security Deposit | Rate per Person | |
| (i) |
Bangladesh, Myanmar, People's Republic of China & India | Banker's Guarantee from any established bank in Singapore or Cashier's Order | S$5,000/= |
| (ii) | Indonesia, Philippines & Thailand | Banker's Guarantee from any established bank in Singapore or Cashier's Order or NETS |
S$1,000/= |
| (iii) | Others | Banker's Guarantee from any established bank in Singapore or Cashier's Order or NETS |
S$1,000/= |
Student Accommodation
There are several options available when it comes to accomodation you choose will depend on your personal preference and your budget.
You should arrange for temporary accomodation before you leave your homeland unless you have already arranged for long-term accomodation for the duration of your course. You can check with the student agent who helped you to arrange for your studies in Singapore. Your institution in Singapore may be able to make short-term accomodation arrangements for you.
Alternatively you can call the CPE student Services Centre in Singapore at +65 6592 2108 for assistance or visit the Singapore Education Services website at http://app.singaporeedu.gov.sg/asp/index.asp.
Once settled in your temporary lodgings, you will have sufficent time to find the ideal permanent accomodation to suit your needs and lifestyle.
If Application Approved
If the application is approved, you will need to make payment for the fees before we send you the relevant documents to prepare to come to Singapore. After receiving your In-Principal Approval letter, you are ready to come to Singapore.
If Application Rejected
If your application is rejected, we will try to appeal if you wish but regardless of the outcome there will be no refund of the application fee which you have paid.
*Please be reminded that under the laws of Singapore, Student Pass holders are not allowed to work in Singapore.
For further information, please visit ICA's website or consult our academic advisors at +65 6753 1008
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Guide to applying to schools in Singapore
We advise you to consult our academic advisors who will guide you through the process of Student Pass application.
Please contact us today to find out more about the procedures.
