Singapore has become an attractive country not only for Southeast Asia but also for Asia. Therefore, more and more international students, especially Vietnamese students, choose to study abroad in Singapore as a stop in their journey to conquer their knowledge. To understand more about studying in Singapore, let find interesting facts about study programs, life, and opportunities in the following article.
Why do Vietnamese students choose to study abroad in Singapore?
Choosing any country to study abroad, the first factor is always the education of that country, meeting the expectations of a quality training program, the training strength of this country... There are many issues that need to explore a country's education. And for Singapore education, there are the outstanding advantages of the lion island nation’s education.
High quality education system
With the top priority policies for education, in the past 10 years, Singapore has emerged as a leading power in Asia and the world for the highest quality education. Singapore's education is assessed as the quality of Europe in Asia with education programs greatly influenced by British education - the country with the second best quality education in the world, second only to the United States. With profound impact factors from the UK and other countries with quality education such as Australia, Canada, and the United States, Singapore's training programs are very intensive and the qualifications at many Singapore schools are internationally recognized. International students and indigenous students in Singapore can completely get a diploma from prestigious universities in the world in the form of association with major universities in the US, UK... It is a great opportunity only available in Singapore, the linked education system allows students to be granted degrees from the world's leading educational powers without having to go directly to those countries to study. This helps students save a lot of studying costs while studying abroad.
The education system in Singapore, whether public or private, must be clearly accredited. If international students study in public schools of Singapore, the degree after graduation will be of international value, the chances of applying for jobs are quite high. And if you attend private schools, the degree is of international value, even equal to the value of the top universities in the US and UK such as Harvard, Chicago, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge... At the same time, international students in Singapore will have the opportunity to transfer to associated universities to continue to study at that school and to supplement their knowledge.
In accordance with Singapore government regulations, all private schools in this country must be registered with the Board of Education to be able to operate here. Private Board of Education will provide EduTrust for schools - this is a voluntary certification for educational institutions that meet the conditions for admission and teaching of international students. EduTrust certificate is valid for a maximum of 4 years and a minimum of 1 year. During the period of the certificate validity, if the school does not maintain the quality, meet the tuition benefits of students and students, and ensure the quality of management of the school and other services. provided to students, the EduTrust certificate will be revoked. With EduTrust certification, parents will be assured of the quality of the schools their children will attend.
Whether public or private, all educational institutions in Singapore are equipped with the most modern and advanced learning tools according to international standards. As a result, international students in Singapore graduate with the necessary skills and experience to effectively serve their jobs.
According to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016 - 2017, Singapore has two names in the top 100, including the National University of Singapore, ranked 24, Nanyang Technological University ranked No. 54. Besides, there are many international universities at the University of Chicago (USA), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Insead University (France) ... established education and research centers in Singapore. It is a great opportunity for international students, especially international students from Vietnam, to study and observe to gain valuable knowledge from leading professors in the education sector of the best quality in the world. No need to go far from country students still accumulate themselves with valuable knowledge and experience, which is a blessing that only international students in Singapore have.
Flexible education system
Besides the quality, the education system in Singapore is assessed to be much more flexible than many countries in the world. Students at universities and colleges can shorten the study time to 2-3 years with the university and college system; 1 - 1.5 years with postgraduate training. Studying time in Singapore is short because instead of 2 semesters like the USA, Australia, Singapore students have to study 3 semesters, the summer vacation time is also much shorter than others. This helps international students save time and money for studying abroad. More importantly, international students can realize their dreams sooner than international students from 1-2 years.
Singapore education consists of 5 levels, as follows:
Primary education: Primary programs of primary education are English and mother tongue. Students will also learn a number of other subjects such as crafts, music, fine arts... International parents set a goal for their children to study in Singapore from an early age can send their children from primary school to familiarize them with the education and learning methods here.
High school: Besides English and the mother tongue, high school students will learn more math, science, and humanities. After completing ½ of high school time, students will be assigned a study module based on their academic qualifications. For international students, if they want to attend high school in public schools, they need to take an entrance exam for quality assessment; not with private schools. After finishing junior high school, students in Singapore will have to pass GCE "O" (O Level) exams issued by the Singapore Ministry of Education and Cambridge University. It is a great visa for Singapore students and international students to attend Cambridge University in particular and other quality universities around the globe in general.
Pre-university level: Training time of pre-university lasts from 2-3 years to prepare knowledge for undergraduate. To graduate from the university level, students need to get GCE “A” (A Level). This degree is recognized around the world as a basis for admission to universities around the world.
University and college level: University and college systems in Singapore often focus more on practical rather than theoretical study. Therefore, international students will have the opportunity to learn and gain experience from the practice, thereby gaining valuable knowledge to prepare for their future careers.
Undergraduate, postgraduate: Universities in Singapore will undertake the postgraduate training task. A dense system of public and private universities will meet all the needs and aspirations of students and postgraduate students. Combined with that, the leading universities in Singapore often invite good professors from leading universities such as Harvard, Yale, Chicago, Cambridge .... come to teach. It is a great opportunity for international students to meet and receive knowledge from professors from around the world.
Use English as the primary language
In Singapore, there are four ethnic groups with the most population are India, Malaysia, China and Singapore so English used in this country is called Singlish. People communicate with each other in English, entertainment activities using English, English road signs .... Therefore, international students studying here will have the opportunity to improve their English 24/24. This is an opportunity to improve your English, something that Japanese or Chinese students cannot achieve.
Singapore uses English as the main language called - Singlish
When studying in Singapore in English, the ability to use English - excellent international language will be a good opportunity for international students in Singapore to have many opportunities to choose jobs in many different countries, It is the perfect stepping stone to bring a successful career to international students after graduation.
Expenditure when studying abroad in Singapore
Besides the tuition fee, international students also need to understand the average monthly cost of living. Although it is not too much, it will cost you a lot, especially in the context that the regulations on extra work for international students here are very strict, the balance of spending is extremely necessary. For students on either scholarship or self-financing basis. This spending level is as follows:
Rental cost: 300 - 800 SGD/month
Utilities cost: 40 - 100 SGD/month
Travel expenses: 50-100 SGD/month
Food expenses: 300 - 500 SGD/month
Personal expenses: 50 - 200 SGD/month
The cost of living in Singapore is higher than Australia, Canada ... but this is still a country that many Vietnamese students choose because of the distance from Vietnam to Singapore, stable political security, excellent infrastructure and academic quality, and qualifications recognized throughout Asia. Therefore, choosing which country to study abroad is also a matter of great concern and research before deciding on a backpack to study abroad.
Job opportunities after graduating in Singapore
With strict regulations for international students on part-time work, international students in Singapore mostly do not work part-time or only part-time jobs with very little time. Therefore, international students will have more free time to focus on studying, practicing and improving their skills. International students' academic results and skills after graduation are very good, so that international students have enough qualifications and bravery to successfully complete their work.
In addition, Singapore strongly encourages international students who are able to stay and work in this country. The government is always ready to pay for training or send you to more famous schools to gain more knowledge and experience, in return, you will return to Singapore for 3-5 years. with the desirable salary of every international student after graduation. So up to 90% of newly graduated international students can find a stable job with a good salary in just 6 months.
Many scholarships to support international students studying in Singapore
With open policies to attract talents from many countries around the world, universities and colleges in Singapore have many scholarships for international students. Full and partial university scholarships are offered to students who have excellent academic performance and are active in extracurricular extracurricular activities.
International students in Singapore
Together with scholarships awarded by the schools themselves, international students can look for scholarships from the Singapore government or international non-profit organizations. There are many attractive scholarships that suit your ability so that you can know all those scholarships, please rely on the support of study abroad consultants such as Globalway - who have had experience hunting for many full scholarships in this country.
Besides learning full information about the scholarships, young people also need to prepare a beautiful profile to compete with other candidates from home and abroad. What you need to get a scholarship in Singapore is:
Achieve a minimum GPA of 7.5.
The higher the IELTS / TOEFL iBT score.
Participate in extracurricular activities as much as possible.
Introduce letters from the professors.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VIETNAMESE STUDENTS AT SINGAPORE
Singapore Government Scholarship for Southeast Asia: The Singapore Government Scholarship is for students of ASEAN member countries (excluding Singaporean students) who have excellent academic performance and proficiency in English meets the standards of Singapore universities and colleges. The scholarships cover the full tuition fee, the cost of living is about SGD 4,300/year and the cost of two business class round-trip tickets for students before and after completing the course.
SINGA Award for international students studying in Singapore with a doctoral degree: SINGA is an award for international students with outstanding academic achievements at the university level and wishing to study a doctoral degree program. field of technology in Singapore. Full scholarships provide tuition and living expenses and 2 round-trip air tickets for 4 academic years. Students can choose to study at the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore University of Technology and Design, or A * STAR Science and Technology Research Institute.
MBA scholarships for leaders of developing countries: This is an INSEAD - Syngenta scholarship worth € 22,500 for students from countries with developing economies who have lived in the past. for a long time in that country. Applicants must submit an academic record with an excellent academic record, entrepreneurial ability, financial management, and leadership potential.
Lee Kong Chian Scholarship of the National University of Singapore: This is the most prestigious scholarship of the National University of Singapore for international students wishing to study a Ph.D. program at the school. The value of the scholarship includes tuition at the school, annual book allowance 500 SGD, monthly allowance 3,300 SGD, notebook allowance 1,500 SGD, round trip ticket total value 4,000 SGD. If students maintain excellent results, they will continue to receive scholarships next year.
Global business scholarship at SP Jain Global School of Management: Scholarship worth $ 3,000 - $ 18,000 SGD for international students (except students from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal).
Commonwealth Scholarship at NUS Graduate School: Full scholarships for talented, gifted students in high-level research who wish to have a Ph.D. at the school.
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