STUDENT SERVICES

SmartLab® Education Private School also gives assistance to the needs of International students. During email correspondence, SmartLab® Education Private School gives forms as assistance as follows:

  • advice on various areas like eligibility to sit for the Preparatory Course For Admission To Government Schools and immigration requirements

  • options for students who do not have accommodation when they come to Singapore. A list of student hostels is provided to suit their budget needs.
Application Procedure (Local Student) Student Contract Changes of Student Particulars Cancellation of Student Pass
Application Procedure (International Student) Fees Protection Scheme    
Application Procedure (Local Student) 



EZ link card for Singaporeans

Candidates have to be below 21 years of age and not gainfully employed to apply for EZ link card.

National Service Deferment for Singaporean Males

NS liable persons will generally be granted deferment to pursue full-time courses (not leading to a degree qualification) if they are able to commence the course before 18 years old as at the date of course commencement.
Application Procedure (International Student) 



For International / Overseas Students (on social visit pass)

 
  1. All interested applicant should send in their application at least two(2) months prior to the next intake.
  2. Students may obtain course application form from SmartLab® Education Private School and submit after filling. Application fee payable to SmartLab® Education Private School in cash or cashier order.
  3. Student will be scheduled to attend an interview with the school assessor for course review. An entrance test may be required and scheduled on a later date.
  4. A letter of offer will be issued within 1 week upon receipt of all completed documents and registration fees (student pass processing fee and Int'l Student administrative fee).
  5. Student will accept the offer by signing the letter of acceptance.
  6. International students are required to sign the Standard Student Contract and are edu trusted under the  (Fee (FPS) – refer to Annex A) through Escrow Scheme.
  7. All the documents will be vetted and sent together to Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
  8. The processing time is about 2 – 6 weeks upon receipt of application by ICA. In some cases, ICA may require longer processing time depending on the case of each application.
  9. The school will be notified of the outcome by post.
  10. The applicant has to fill up ICA forms and furnish necessary documents (photocopies) in compliance to ICA:

More details can be found at ICA Student Pass and ICA Visit Pass website.

 

Student's Pass & ICA Regulations

 
Following documents( Original & Translation) are required for processing of Student's Pass

  1. Birth Certificate (notarised and translated)
  2. Highest Qualification Certificate (notarised and translated)
  3. Highest Qualification Transcripts (notarised and translated)
  4. Passport Photocopy
  5. Change-of-Name Deed
  6. Proof of Financial Support (For Applicant From Visa-Required Countries)
  7. 3 pcs of Passport-Sized photos
  8. Bank Details for Student Protection Scheme (Escrow)

More details can be found at ICA eServices & Forms website.

 

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Regulations

 
All international students with Student’s Pass must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Students are required to undertake a medical check up upon arriving in Singapore
  2. A student must attend a minimum of 90% of scheduled course hours or not be absent from the course for consecutive 7 days.
  3. A student must not engage in any form of activities that may contravene the conditions (including those stated in the Student’s Pass application form, In-principle Approval letter and Student’s Pass card) in which a Student’s Pass is issued (e.g. illegal employment).
  4. A student must not remain in Singapore after the expiry of the Student’s Pass and the PEO shall inform ICA of his/her means and dates of departure.
  5. A student is only permitted to attend the course after approval of the Student’s Pass has been given by ICA.
  6. A student must not be retained as a student in any other school/s or course/s other than indicated in the Student’s Pass.
  7. A student must surrender the Student’s Pass for cancellation within seven days from the date of cessation or termination of his/her studies or course/s.

More details can be found at Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.
Student Contract 
SmartLab® Education Private School adopts CPE’s Standard Private Education Institute-Student Contract (English) without any deviation.

The CPE’s Standard Private Education Institute-Student Contract (English) is a legally binding contract between SmartLab® Education Private School and its student. It incorporates the following mandatory requirements;

  1. Clear definition of course details including course title, course duration, entry requirements and qualifications awarded.

  2. Committed to Fees Protection Scheme by Student Tuition Fee Account

  3. Full details of all cost for Tuition and Non- tuition Fee.

  4. Clear definition of Refund policy covering - refunds in the event courses failed to commence and end on time, - time frame for student initiated withdrawal from the course.

  5. Dispute resolution mechanisms.

Click here for sample of Student Contract
Fees Protection Scheme 
For every Private School student (local and international), SmartLab® Education Private School puts in place the Fee Protection Scheme (the “FPS”) stipulated by EduTrust by way of a Student Tuition Fee Account (Escrow) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the standard PEI-student contract made between the student and SmartLab®.

For more information pls visit the CPE website.

Click here to view a copy of the master escrow agreement dated 22 December 2009.
Changes of Student Particulars 
Students must notify SmartLab® Education Private School in writing of any changes to their personal particulars and addresses within two weeks of changes.

You may email to course@smartlab.com.sg
Email Subject : Changes to Particulars
Cancellation of Student Pass 
Applicants must complete Transfer / Withdrawal Form stating the reasons why they want to withdraw or transfer within 7 days from the date of termination of their study.

Applicants must surrender his/her student pass for cancellation to ICA within 7 days from the date of cessation or termination of their study:

Controller of Immigration
Immigration and Checkpoint Authority
ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
Singapore 208718

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