Foreigner study in Singapore

Part 6 : Foreign Student Application Assitance

noreply@blogger.com (Lina Lim) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:40:00 +0000

We also provide assistance for foreign student application (without homestay and guardianship with us) if required. A minimal fee Sgd 500.00 to Sgd 1000.00 will be charged according to the complesity of application.

This include :

Getting Sponsor (sponsorship)
Getting necessary documentation ready (including translation of document)
Banker's Guarantee arrangement (if applicable)
Security Deposit arrangement (if applicable)
Student Pass application
Social Visa application (if applicable)
Language School Replacement
Government / Private / International school placement
Central Qualifying Test application
Government school entry application

Part 5 : Estimated Budget Cost to study in Sg

noreply@blogger.com (Lina Lim) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:15:00 +0000

We believe cost is the most important factor for you when considering studying overseas. As such, we ave specially put together the overall estimated total cost (all in SGD) and its breakdown for your information and better understanding.

Full Board & Lodging Cost (inclusive of utility bills)
Our Full Board & Lodging Rate : Standard 2 person in a room
- From Sgd 900 onwards / child for Primary and Secondary School Student ( with the full guardianship services).
- From Sgd 750 onwards / child Secondary or Polytechnic Student (without guardianship services).

Estimation of Monthly School Fee / Study Expenses
- Primary school :
1. School Fee + Misc Fee = sgd 91.00
2. Tuition Fee ( 3 basic subjects : english, math, chinese) = sgd 90.00
3. Pocket money (estimated) = sgd 150.00
4. Full Board Lodging = sgd 900.00
Total Estimation = sgd 1200.00 (per month)

- Secondary school :
1. School Fee + Misc Fee = sgd 146.00
2. Tuition Fee (estimated) = sgd 100.00
3. Pocket Money (estimated ) = sgd 300.00
4. Full Board Lodging = sgd 900.00
Total Estimation = sgd 1500.00 (per month)

* Pocket Money : cost of pocket money includes lunch (at school), transport and personal expenses.
* Tuition Fee : depend on school level, subject and frequency

One Time Direct Cost (Estimated cost in SGD), is a must pay to Government

Donation to Education Fund for MOE once every 2 years = sgd 1000.00
Government School Placement Test Fee = sgd 100.00 to sgd 250.00
Student Visa = sgd 20.00
Student Pass Fee = sgd 40.00
Medical Examination = sgd 50.00
Government School Donation Fund (***) = sgd 0 to sgd 5000.00
Banker's Guarantee Fee charged by Bank (***) = sgd 102.00
Security Deposit (***) = sgd 5000.00
Banker's Guarantee Deposit (***) = sgd 1000.00 to sgd 1500.00

***- Depends on individual school or the child Nationality requirement ( definetely not for Indonesian Student )

Part 4 : Our Location

noreply@blogger.com (Lina Lim) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:14:00 +0000

We are located in the Northen Part of Singapore and at the convinient locations tha makes accessibility to city quick and easy.
It is a walking distance to the train station (Woodlands MRT / Bus Interchange) is about 10 to 15 mins, or 2 bus stops from the MRT station.

Many school and amenities are within walking distance to our place.

Amenities :

Just below our blog for daily necessary (eg: clinics, provision shops, saloons, etc)
Woodlands North Plaza, walking distance about 5 mins.
Causeway Point Shopping Centre (Woodlands MRT / Interchange)

Primary Schools :

Secondary Schools :

Admiralty Secondary
Evergreen Secondary (just next to my block)
Fu Chun Secondary
Marsiling Secondary
Riverside Secondary
Si Ling Secondary
Wood Grove Secondary
Woodlands Secondary
Woodlands Ring Secondary

International Schools :

College :

Innova Junior College

Polytechnic :

Republic Polytechnic

National Library :

Woodlands Regional Library

Part 3 : Homestay & Guardianship by Lim's

noreply@blogger.com (Lina Lim) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:34:00 +0000

Homestay allows students and visitors to live in a locaal home as a member of the family. Students living in a homestay environment, will find their English language improve dramatically through daily conversation and interactions with the family members.

We provide homestay (living with our family) and guardianship services for foreign students who wish to study in Singapore. We strive to provide a home sweet home for these students who are away from home. At the same time, we aim to instill independence in them, preparing them for the future.

Our homestay provides :

- Full Board and Lodging :

A Safe, Clean and Comfortable Home,
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,
Laundry and Ironing Services,
Washing, Cleaning, Housekeeping, etc

- A Kind & Caring Family Support Environment :

- Counselling & Support Role :

- Health Services Assistance :

- Orientation to the local People & Culture :

- Airport pick up & Drop off services :

- Room Layout :

2 person in a room with Air Cond.

- Each students is allocated with :

Single Bed
1 Book Shelf
1 Cupboard

- Common Facilities :

Bathroom (come with water heater)
Computer Area
Study Area
TV / Living Room
Pantry (include Fridge)

- Guardianship :

is a must for student under 17 years old
Primary school student (included)

Guardianship service include :

Sponsorship / Guardianship for the school purpose
Application to the schools and Application for the Student Pass
Arrangement for Goverment School Fees, Deposit and Condition
Daily transportation to & from school arrangement (Student bus or Public Transport Pass)
Orientation to public transport system and amenities
Collection of Student Pass & Orientation to School
Purchased of school books & uniform arrangement
Medical check up arrangement and collection of report (from school)
Student Insurance (for foreign student)
Seeing to the kids' needs at school, eg : parent's meeting day, home tuition arrangement, etc
Assistance in the opening bank account for the student
Outing or Education Trip once a month with my family at our expenses
Keeping tabs on Student's progress at school and updating parents of their child's performance at school. Separate reports from guardian to parents on the kids daily behaviour and school progress

Part 2 : Our Family Background Profile

noreply@blogger.com (Lina Lim) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:01:00 +0000

We are Lim's Family with 2 children age 7 and 5 years respectively, staying at the Northern part of Singapore.

My name is Lina, a Chinese Indonesian who married a local Chinese Singapore.
I was born in Indonesia (Medan) and growing up in the average middle income family with 3 other younger siblings (2 brothers and 1 sister). As the eldest in the family, my highest education was till Senior High School (SMA) in Medan. I did not have any chances to further my education to higher level as my parents need to afford another 3 younger school going children.

Nowadays, life will be hard without a proper and higher education level. Therefore, since I married the LIM in 1999 in Singapore, and I have been success in guiding my 2 youngest siblings (1 brother and 1 sister) to get a Diploma from Singapore Polytechnic. They started with a very little fund from my parents. I had to arrange their accomodation, school fees, transport, meals etc. Finally they had been graduated and have their own jobs and living style here, and acquired the Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR).

Looking back at their past lifestyle in Indonesia and current lifestyle in Singapore, then come the idea for me to help those children from the middle class income family like me to get a chanceto study in Singapore, which I need had in my youngster day.

Previously, the 'dream' would be impossible. But now, I wish I have a chance to help those children who is not come from a wealthy family to have a chance to get a proper education and have a better future.
These are my very important reasons why I would like to do a homestay and guardianship for foreign student, especially from Indonesia. I hope I can help more people with a limited budget to come and have the good and proper education in Singapore. and, to parents who will entrust their child in our care, please don't worried. Your child will be in the good hands with our family.

I will personally :

See to all administration / application procedures for Immigration, School & Tuition.
Monitoring their school work daily and behaviour in the / out of school.
Provide feedback (usually monthly in a report book done by me ) to parents on their progress in all areas of their development while staying with our family.
Provide varietyof meals suited to their meals.

Part 1 : Information About Study In Singapore

noreply@blogger.com (Lina Lim) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:04:00 +0000

Do you want to put your child in one of the best education systems in the world, excelling in English (as 1st language), mathematics, sciences and the arts?

There are some of the facts that you might like or should know when considering for overseas study for yourself or for your children. Other than having to choose the ideal university and homestay, we are very sure you will be equally concerned about why should you choose singapore as the country compare to others.
First, let me give you some information about singapore and why you should decide Singapore as your study destination. Singapore is well known for its beautiful Green & Clean City. This makes Singapore a place easy & comfortable to live and study in.

Today, Singapore has population of about 4 million - a population made up by majority (about 75%) Chinese and the rest are Malays, Indians and others. Being a multi-racial country, it makes learning generally much easier and interesting given the different culture environment it has. In Singaproe , one usually speaks at least 2 languages. Example :

Chinese (English & Mandarain),
Malay (English & Malay),
Indian (English & Tamil)

SECURITY - is another important factor that you would like to give priority to as to why you should choose Singapore. It is very orderly and systematic. Therefore, you know you or your children are in good hands.

TRANSPORT - we know that transport is also one of the considering factor when yu study abroad. Singapore transport is very efficient and convinient throughout Singapore, thus it would make your living and studying in Sg much easier.

FACILITIES - Singapore is such a beauty when it comes to facilities : library, comunity centers, eateries, supermarket, shopping, clinic, etc. All facilities are so easily made within reach by anyone and therefore making living so convinient.

INFORMATION TECNOLOGY - Information Technology (IT) in Singapore is well in advanced, therefore you can be rest assured that you or your children will e exposed to the most up to date IT learning environment be it in school or university. IT will be a very important tool in the world of today and the future.

STANDARD OF LIVING - In Singapore, you could enjoy high standard of living and yet paying for a reasonable / lower cost of living compare to many other developed countries. Singapore has also earned many world class names including best Airport and Airlines. To sum it up, Singapore is and ideal country that provides the right, conducive environment and support infra-structure at a lower cost for anyone who wishes to study overseas.