Can foreign students study in Singapore?

International students wishing to study in Singapore will need to obtain a student visa. When you get your letter of approval, you will also be issued a visa by your institution. Within two weeks of your acceptance, you will need to apply to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for a Student Pass.

Are public schools free in Singapore?

Primary education is compulsory under the Compulsory Education Act since 2003. Primary education is free for all Singapore citizens in schools under the purview of the Ministry of Education, though there is a monthly miscellaneous fee of up to SGD 13 per student.

How can I get admission in Singapore schools?

Steps: The common steps to applying for admission are:

1. Search for colleges and courses.
2. Contact schools and visit websites for information.
3. Narrow down your list of schools.
4. Take the entrance exams like GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS.
5. Write SOPs and ask for LORs.
6. Apply to colleges which fit your interests.

Can foreigners intern in Singapore?

Yes, international students are allowed to intern in Singapore during their studies as long as they have a visa that provides working rights. Students may have to apply to an additional visa or pass from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to be legally allowed to work.

Can foreigners take PSLE?

The primary school leaving examination (PSLE) happens at the end of six years of primary education. As all student need to have sufficient time to prepare PSLE, therefore there is no direct admission to the primary year six is allowed for international students.

Does everyone go to school Singapore?

All Singapore Citizens born after 1 January 1996 and living in Singapore must attend a national primary school unless an exemption is granted. Learn more about compulsory education, exemptions and deferment to enter Primary 1.

How can a foreigner study Primary School in Singapore?

Moving forward, all foreign students seeking to enter Primary 2-5 and Secondary 1-3 have to pass the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS Examination), which consists of English and Mathematics as tested subjects. There is strictly no Singapore school admission tests for Primary 6 and Secondary 4.

Can I go to school on a visitor’s visa?

This is the ultimate takeaway: while your children can be admitted to a public school on a Visitor Visa, it is against immigration law for them to attend. If you choose to send them, you will likely lose your Visa and potentially lose your chance to get other Visas in the future or even return to the United States.

Where can international students apply to study in Singapore?

International students can seek admission to our mainstream primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute. Learn more about studying in Singapore and how to apply for admission.

What is the difference between Singapore’s International Schools and local schools?

In addition, the local schools do not have the hefty application / admission / acceptance fees which are standard features of Singapore’s International schools.

Can foreigners apply for Primary 1 registration in Singapore?

Primary 1 applications from foreigners are in the last phase of the annual registration exercise, Phase 3, after Singaporeans and PRs have secured their places in Phases 1 and 2. All phases of Primary 1 registration will be online for 2021 in light of the Covid-19 situation.

What are the most popular schools for expats in Singapore?

Here we round up the most popular local schools for expats (and where you’re most likely to receive a place), as well as Singapore’s three local international schools: Hwa Chong International School, Anglo-Chinese (International) School and SJI International School.