Accommodation

Students who need help in sourcing for an accommodation in Singapore, can approach our help to recommend or introduce an accommodation that suits your preference.
Accommodation options:
Homestays / Hostels
Rental of housing development board (HDB) flat / room
Rental of private flat / room

The estimated rental rate per month ranges from $500 to $1,500 per month. Students must also bear in mind to set aside expenses for food, transport, entertainment and miscellaneous.

Cost of living in Singapore

When planning your budget, you will need to cater to accommodation, food, transport, clothing, telecommunication, books & stationary, medical insurance and other personal expenses. An international student in Singapore spends on average about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses.

General healthcare services in Singapore
Students who are not feeling well and need to seek medical help, can:
Visit a private clinic near where you stay
Go to Accident and Emergency Section (A&E) of hospitals in the case of emergencies
Dial 995 if you need an ambulance (the emergency ambulance service operated by the Singapore Civil Defence Force) urgently, otherwise dial 1777

In addition, Birmingham Academy provides protection to our students for hospitalization and surgery with its Group Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance, which is fully compliance with the guideline set by CPE for EduTrust. This insurance for students covers up to S$20,000.00 (annual limit per person), which is sufficient for students in most cases.