Inspire Education Centre

Studying & Staying In Singapore

Step into Singapore, and embark on your fascinating  journey of discovery, education and self-improvement.

Studying away from home opens up a world of exciting learning possibilities, more so in a country where the first language is English. You will enjoy interacting with our cosmopolitan and multicultural society of many races and languages.

We hope that you will enjoy your stay during your term of study in Singapore and that you make the most of your time here.

Basic Facts About Singapore

Singapore, literally meaning the lion city, is also called the garden city of the east. Though Singapore is a small island measuring only 617 km, yet it has one of the busiest ports in the world. It is well known being a major center for trade, finance and communications. The culture of the country is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures which makes it the gateway of Asia.

The official languages of Singapore are Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil. The unit of currency is Singapore Dollar, S$. As Singapore is close to the equator, there are no major seasonal changes. The climate is warm and humid throughout the year with average temperatures ranging from 68 – 86 degree Fahrenheit. The main rainy season is from November until January while the dry months are May to July. Light, cotton clothing is best suited for your trip to Singapore and don’t forget your sun block and hats. Singapore Standard Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 16 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time.

Transportation within Singapore

Singapore is famous for its MRT (Mass rapid Transport) system which connects every part of the city. Other than this, there is also a very good network of buses. Another popular mode of transport is the taxi, which easily available and affordable.

Sight Seeing

Besides being a food and shopping paradise, Singapore has many attractions like The Singapore Zoological Gardens, Jurong Bird Park, Sentosa Island, and the East Coast Beach which foreigners can visit during their leisure time.

Apart from the school and examination fees, students should set aside approximately S$500 a month for personal expenses like food, transport and leisure.

Personal Expenses
Average personal expenses per month is about S$300 – S$500

Accommodation

Please ask our student advisors for the “Accomodations Guide Book” which details the types of accommodations that are available to students on short term and long term duration.

Average Accommodation Rental Comparison Guide

The above prices are estimated. Actual rates may vary according to the property you are interested in renting.

Most long term accommodation requires a deposit of 2 months rental in addition to the first month rental upfront.

Services For Foreign Students

We offer other services above and beyond what is usually provided by other schools for our International students to make their stay in Singapore more meaningful. We will do our best to inspire our students to have a holistic learning with us.

We offer our foreign students the following services:
• Government School placement counselling
• Accommodation advice and help
• Field trips for students to experience Singapore
• Reading program to improve students’ English
• Counselling services for career planning
• Host families and befriending services

Do contact our service staff regarding if you need any help with your stay in Singapore.

Accommodation, Guardianship and Airport Transfer and Pick Up Services

Do advise us if you require these services. Note: A legal guardian is required for all students aged below 18 years old who are not accompanied by parents during their course in Singapore.

Orientation Programme For Students

An Orientation Programme will be conducted on the first day of class commencement to introduce the Student to the Centre and the Centre’s facilities.

The Orientation Programme will cover:
• Inspire Education Centre’s Vision
• Student Handbook details
• Students’ Code of Conduct
• Grievance Procedure
• Library facilities
• Student Services