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1. Relevant Singapore Laws

Driving Licence
To drive a vehicle in Singapore, you must possess a valid Singapore driving licence for the class of vehicle that you want to drive. This requirement applies to all citizens and permanent residents of Singapore and also foreigners who are residing in Singapore for more than twelve (12) months. Foreigners who reside here for less than twelve (12) months must possess a valid foreign licence and International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by an authorised body in their country of origin e.g. the Automobile Association (AA). If an International Driving Permit is not available, an official translation of your foreign licence in English is required. Driver from ASEAN member countries only need to possess a valid driving licence issued by the relevant driving licence Authority in order to drive in Singapore without IDP.

Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
Possession of Controlled Drugs is presumed to be for trafficking, an offence which can carry the death penalty. Any offense committed while being intoxicated (drunk) is punishable under the law. Drunk driving is serious offence. For more information, please visits Singapore Police Force.

Employment for Foreign Students
Students of foreign nationality are not allowed to work in Singapore during term time or vacation time unless they are granted Work Pass exemption under the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Pass Exemptions) Notification.

For more information, please visit Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

Smoking
Smoking in enclosed areas, such as school, cinemas, public transport, offices, indoor restaurants, etc are not allowed. Warning signs are displayed on these places.

Traffic
Jaywalking is an offence.

Littering
Littering, spitting and vandalism (with graffiti) in public areas are serous offences

Rough Sleeping
Rough sleeping is an offence

Report of Change of Residential Address
Failure to report to ICA on changes to residential address is a serious offences

 

2. Accommodation, costing of living and General Healthcare Service

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

The standard of living in Singapore is amongst the highest in Asia. Compared to countries in western continents, the cost of living here is relatively low, and basic items like food and clothing are very reasonably priced.

When planning your budget, you will need to cater for 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 polyclinic nearby
– Visit a private clinic near where you stay
– Visit a hospital’s Accident and Emergency Section (A&E) 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

Birmingham Academy Pte. Ltd. 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 (Committee for Private Education) 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.

 

3. Useful Telephone Number

Name Contact Info
Committee for Private Education (CPE)  

 

SkillsFuture Singapore
1 Paya Lebar Link
#08-08 Paya Lebar Quarter 2
Singapore 408533
Phone: (+65) 6785 5785
Fax: 6328 1878
Website: SSG | Private Education Resources (skillsfuture.gov.sg)
Ministry of Education (MOE)  1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675
Phone: (+65) 6872 2220
Fax: (+65) 6775 5826
Website:  www.moe.gov.sg
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturdays 8:30am to 12:30pm
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)     ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
Singapore 208718
Phone: (+65) 6391 6100
Fax: (+65) 6298 0837/ 6298 0843
Website: www.ica.gov.sg
Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturdays 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Embassies & Consulates in Singapore

      Name       Contact Info
Embassy of China in Singapore

 

  150 Tanglin Road Singapore 247969
Phone: (+65)64180120
Fax:(+65) 64180454
Website: www.chinaembassy.org.sg
Email: chinaemb_sg@mfa.gov.cn
Embassy of Thailand in Singapore    370 Orchard Road Singapore 238870
Phone: (+65)  6737 2475/(+65)  6737 2476
Fax: (+65) 6732 0778
Website: www.thaiembassy.sg
Email: thaisgp@singnet.com.sg
Embassy of Mongolian in Singapore    600 North Bridge Road #24-08 Parkview Square Singapore 188778
Phone: (+65)  6348 0745
Fax: (+65) 6348 1753
Website: mongolianembassy.sg/

Email: singapore@mfa.gov.mn
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Republic of Singapore   10 Leedon Park Street Singapore 267887
Phone: (+65)  6462 5938 (Protocol & Administration)   (+65) 6462 5994 (Consular)
Fax: (+65) 6468 9863 (Protocol & Administration) (+65) 6462 5936 (Consular)
Website: vnembassy-singapore.gov.vn/

SOS
Police 999(Free)
Fire Engine 995(Free)
Ambulance 6281 8111

Other Useful Number
Non-emergency Ambulance 1777
Directory Enquiry Service 100
Flight Information Inquiry 1800542 4422(Automated)
Weather 6542 7788

Taxi Booking
Comfort/ CityCab 6552 1111
Trans Cab 6555 3333
SMRT 6555 8888

Hospital
Singapore General Hospital 6222 3322
Tan Tock Seng Hospital 6252 9919
Changi General Hospital 6788 8833
National University Hospital 6779 5555

Telecommunication Service
SingTel 1626
M1 1627
Starhub 1633

Testimonial

Placed to Bendemeer Secondary School, Secondary 2 Express : “Thanks to the school and all the teachers. Ms Jennifer is a very good teacher, she helped me and my classmates a lot. She is the best teacher I’ve ever met. Mr Chai is a very nice teacher, he helped me a lot with my mathematics. Ms Geng Di is a good manager, she always asked my friends and me to study hard. Ms Huang, Ms Feng, Ms Li and principal also treat me nicely. Thanks to everybody in Birmingham for helping me to pass the AEIS Exam.”

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Placed to Ping Yi Secondary School, Secondary 1 : “I am a student of Birmingham Academy. My name is Huang Hanyu. I am so proud to be a student of this school. The class is small so the teacher can pay attention to every student, and the principal is very kind and friendly. Both of my Maths and English teachers are earnest, they tried their best to help all of us pass the AEIS exam.”

Huang HanyuPreparatory course for Admission to Government School

Placed to Pasir Ris Secondary School, Secondary 2 Express: “My name is Sun Xiaoqing, I passed the AEIS examination with the help of Birmingham’s teachers. My English teacher helped me to improve my weakness so that I progressed a lot. My maths teacher taught me how to solve the questions easily and quickly. I appreciate their effort and I am very thankful to this school.”

Sun XiaoqingPreparatory course for Admission to Government School

Placed to Meridian Secondary School, Secondary 2 Express: “I’m Shi Kexin. I would like to thank my teachers and principal as I pass the exam in short time. I was so shocked when I heard that I can get into government school.  I love Birmingham Academy because they help me make a great progress.”

Shi KexinPreparatory course for Admission to Government School

Placed to North Spring Primary School, Primary 2: “I am Ke Mingzhe, I want to thank Birmingham Academy teachers to help me pass AEIS.”

Ke MingzhePreparatory course for Admission to Government School

Placed to Bendemeer Primary School, Primary 3: “My name is Rezzane. Thank you for helping me pass the AEIS examination and I am very happy I can go to Primary 3.”

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Placed to Guangyang Secondary School, Secondary 2 Express: “I am writing to Birmingham to express my thanks for the help in learning English and speaking English. During these months in the school, I have learnt much and it is very helpful to me. I passed my s-AEIS examination.”

Long YufeiPreparatory course for Admission to Government School

Placed to East View Secondary School, Secondary 2 Express: “I’d like to take the opportunity to express my great appreciation for Birmingham’s timely help and assistance. I was so excited that I finally pass the s-AEIS examination. Every teachers and Principal, please accept my tanks, now and always.”

Shi GuonanPreparatory course for Admission to Government School

When I first came to Birmingham Academy, I do not have a great impression as the academy wasn’t very big. I was thinking of transferring school but decided to try for a week. It was amazing. The lecturers are very professional and experience. I learnt a lot from them. The student welfare was delighted and it makes me really at ease in a foreign country. What surprise me is that when I try to check the value of the Diploma awarded by Birmingham Academy by applying for a job, I was shortlisted for the job. I’m happy I got a proper and recognised academy to study. I will be more than willing to recommend an international student to study here.

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