About Singapore
Singapore is a world-renowned garden city. It enjoys good
social order, has a stable and efficient government, a
strict but fair legal system and is considered one of
the best cities in the world to live in. Singapore is
known throughout the world as a centre of learning and
research. As the workforce is limited by its small population,
the government encourages those who can make a positive
contribution to the economy and society to seek permanent
residency in Singapore. This beautiful garden city is
indeed an ideal location for education, investment, employment
and residency.
Employment
Singapore aspires to be the Talent Capital of the 21st
Century. The Singapore Government welcomes foreign talents
who can make a positive contribution to the Singapore
Economy to seek employment here. Because of her small
population and thriving economy, Singapore unemployment
rate is one of the lowest in the world. Many foreign
students studying in Singapore apply for jobs in Singapore
or proceed to another country for further education
after they graduate.
Language, Culture and
Religion
Singapore is a multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-religious
society. There are four main languages - Mandarin, Malay,
Tamil and English, with English as the first language.
Despite the diversity of traditions and customs, of
both East and West, Singaporeans live harmoniously.
Transportation
Public transport is efficient and relatively affordable
in Singapore. Bus fares vary from S$0.90 cents to S$1.60.
Fares on the MRT (underground trains) range from S$0.70 to S$1.60.
Taxi fares start at S$2.40 and a 10 km trip costs around
S$8.
Food
Singapore has often been described as a food paradise.
A wide variety of food from around the world is easily
available: it is easy to find a food centre or restaurant
which caters to the individual's taste. Meals (a plate
of rice and 3 dishes) cost around S$3.00 and drinks
cost from S$1.00 onwards. US$ 1 = Singapore dollar $1.40
(at the time of publication)
Leisure Time
There are a number of things students can do in Singapore
during their leisure time. There are various tourists
spots to visit such as Sentosa Island, Jurong Bird Park,
Singapore Zoo, East Coast Beach, Haw Par Villa, Chinese
Garden and Japanese Garden. The many theatres, cinemas,
video arcades and shopping centres offer a wide range
of entertainment . Those more inclined towards outdoor
activities will not be disappointed as there are many
sporting facilities islandwide that will cater to their
needs, such as those offering facilities for canoeing,
water skiing, wakeboarding, golfing, swimming and tennis.
As a centre of learning and research, its numerous libraries,
museums and bookshops are all easily accessible. Singapore
is also Asia's foremost cultural hub, with its variety
of museums, music, plays and arts festivals.
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Why Singapore
is a Preferred Destination For Quality Education
- High standard of English Language Education system
- Variety of education options - Qualifications from
Universities worldwide can be pursued in Singapore
- Conducive environment for further education
- Equatorial Climate - Sunshine all year round.
- Sound Political and Economic system
- Safe and Harmonious Environment with clean and
green surrounding
- World Class transportation system
- Honest and efficient workforce
- Singapore - A renowned Talent Capital
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| Sentosa Beach |
Sentosa Underwater World |
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