Portman welcomes students of all nationalities and cultures. Students studying at Portman come from countries in Asia, Middle East, Europe, Africa, United States of America and Australia. Studying in Singapore can be a pleasant and rewarding experience. Singapore is clean, safe and has food to cater for almost every diet. Portman is located in the heart of Singapore's shopping and business districts. Cafes, restaurants and fast food are minutes away and public transport is easily accessible.

Living Expenses

The amount that a student can expect to spend each month depends on many factors, for example, location and type of accommodation, and mode of transport and entertainment. As a rough guide, the living expenses for Singapore can range from S$650 to S$900 per month.

Student Visa

International students must apply for a student pass, to study full time in Singapore. Student pass application forms are available from your local education consultant, Portman campus or the ICAS

Immigration Issues

Students are not allowed to engage in work-related activities for the duration of their studies in Singapore. The Singapore Immigration and Registration reserves the right to cancel the student pass if students do not attend class without any valid reason for 7 consecutive days or their attendance is 90% and below. At the end of the program, students have to surrender their student pass to the Singapore Immigration and Registration for cancellation within 7 days.

The following information are extracted from the guidance notes issued by the Singapore Immigration and Registration:

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Local Sponsor
A local sponsor is required for the application for a Student's Pass and applicant is required to submit the application through the local sponsor. Applicant's nominated local sponsor must be a Singapore Citizen/Singapore Permanent Resident above the age of 21 years old or the educational institution where applicant intends to study.

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New Applications
New applications must be submitted at least two months and not more than six months from the course commencement date. Applicants are not required to be present in Singapore while their applications are being considered. Hence, no extension of stay will be considered while the applications are under processing.

Successful applicants may enter Singapore to complete the formalities after their applications have been approved. They will be issued with Student's Passes within one month of the commencement of the courses.

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Basic Documents Required

The following additional documents are required if:

1. Applicant is a national from the visa-required countries
   • Documentary proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/saving accounts (photocopy).
2. One of the applicant's parents/step parents is a Singapore Citizen/Singapore Permanent Resident
   • Parent's/step parent's official marriage certificate/divorce certificate and applicant's custody paper, where applicable (photocopy);
   • Parent's/step parent's highest educational certificate (photocopy);
   • Parent's/step parent's letter of employment (letter should state date of commencement of employment, designation, and salary per month) or copy of Business Registration Certificate (Instant Computer Printout) if applicant's parent/step parent is self-employed. These documents should not be issued more than 1 month ago;
   • Parent's/step parent's monthly CPF contribution for the past 12 months;
   • Parent's/step parent's Income Tax Assessment Notices for the past 3 years (photocopy).
3. Applicant's spouse is a Singapore Citizen /Singapore Permanent Resident
   • Spouse's marriage certificate/divorce certificate, where applicable (photocopy);
   • Spouse's highest educational certificates (photocopy);
   • Spouse's letter of employment (letter should state date of commencement of employment, designation, and salary per month) or Business Registration Certificate (Instant Computer Printout) if applicant's spouse is self-employed. These documents should not be issued more than 1 month ago;
   • Spouse's monthly CPF contribution for the past 12 months;
   • Spouse's Income Tax Assessment Notices for the past 3 years (photocopy).

Note: Successful applicants are required to produce all original copies of their basic and supporting documents for verification when collecting the Student's Passes.

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Student Visa for Specific Countries

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Modes of Payment

  Payments can be made through the following methods

• Nets

• Cash

• Cheque

• Telegraphic Transfer