Singapore is an open, cosmopolitan society, positioned at the heart of Asia, where East meets West. Besides, the Singapore Education system is well regarded internationally for its quality and relevant academic curriculum and is designed to prepare and equip students to meet the new challenges of a dynamic knowledge-based economy.

The four official languages in Singapore are English, Chinese (Mandarin), Malay and Tamil. English is widely used as the language of Business and Administration..

Accommodation: Students may choose to have a unique opportunity to stay with a typical Singaporean family in a homestay with a hostel style environment with supervised care by an ex-teacher and her husband. Airport pickup is also available. More information is available on the website: www.guardianhomes.org

This is based on a fully furnished, twin-sharing air-conditioned room:

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Full board (2 meals, laundry and daily cleaning) S$1000.00 per month
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Half board (1 meal, laundry and daily cleaning) S$ 800.00 per month
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Board (laundry and daily cleaning) S$ 600.00 per month
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Lodging (no meals, no laundry etc) S$ 450.00 per month

Transportation: Thanks to a very efficient road and public transport system, you will rarely be caught in a traffic jam in Singapore.

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EZ-Link Card
This card can be used for taking both the MRT and SBS/SMRT buses. An adult Ez-link card is sold at cost together with the stored value and travel deposit components. Commuters wishing to buy a new adult ez-link card will have to pay S$15 and the subsequent top-ups value is S$10. Just visit any TransitLink Ticket Office to top-up the EZ-link Card with a minimum stored value of $10 and you can start using the Card. The maximum stored value allowed in a card is $100. The Add Value Machines (AVMs) and General Ticketing Machines (GTMs) in MRT stations and bus interchanges also allow top-up of EZ-link cards by cash or NETS(Please use exact amount when paying via cash as the GTM does not issue change). More information on the Ez-link card can be found at www.transitlink.com.sg

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Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
One of the fastest ways to get around is the MRT as it is popularly known. The train lines connect major housing estates with the Central Business District (CBD). The trains are clean and well maintained making travelling on the MRT a comfortable experience. Air-conditioned trains operate from 5.30 am to 12.30 am daily, running every three to eight minutes. You can obtain a copy of “A Quick Guide to MRT Travel” from the Station Control Rooms in all MRT stations.

To get to the School, you may take to either “EW12 BUGIS” or “NS24/NE6 DHOBY GHAUT”

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Public Buses
Air-conditioned and comfortable, they run all over the island. They run daily from 5.30 am till midnight. You can easily get from one point to another by bus with an EZ-link card, which can also be used on the MRT.

To get to the School, you may take SBS 64, 65, 131, 147, 166, SMRT 857