Information about Singapore
Singapore is not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The total land area of Singapore is 728.6 square km and increasing with the help of land reclamation. However, its compact size belies its economic growth. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Today, Singapore is rapidly taking its place among the world’s premier global cities, where talents from all around the world gather to share innovative ideas and start new businesses.
To find out more about living in Singapore, including housing, healthcare, finance (bank account opening) and more information, please visit the Singapore Government’s website at sgjourney.gov.sg and singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg/living-in-singapore
Cost of Living in Singapore (Estimated Monthly Expenses)
Accommodation: S$800 to $5000 depending on locations and facilities
Food: S$500 to S$800
Handphone plan: S$10 to $40
Public Transport: S$120 to S$250
Personal expenses such as entertainment & shopping: S$300 to S$600
Note: They do not include tuition fees, costs of books, insurance, healthcare and travel expenses from your home country to Singapore.
Singapore Laws
As a student in New Cambridge, you are required to be familiar with Singapore laws. Important examples are: (i) all international students are strictly NOT permitted to work in Singapore, (ii) death penalty for drug trafficking, (iii) heavy penalty for over staying on expiry of passes etc.
Please visit the websites below for information and updates.
Immigration Passes
NCEDU accepts Individuals holding a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), Dependent’s Pass (DP), or Immigration Exemption Order (IEO) to study full-time physically in Singapore. However, please ensure that your immigration pass is valid for the entire duration of your studies with NCEDU. You are required to indicate your Foreign Identification Number (FIN) issued & approved by the Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in our application form.
Please visit Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore for more information.
ScamShield
In view of the rising number of scams worldwide including Singapore, please note that all Singapore Government websites always end with gov.sg. In addition, sms messages sent from Singapore Government will have a sender ID of gov.sg with all letters in lowercase. The SMS should begin with the full name of the government agency or service that sent it. Please avoid clicking phishing (fake) website or replying to them.
Please visit scamshield.gov.sg for more information including downloading the ScamShield App for both iOS and Android user. This app helps users identify and block scam calls and SMSes.