BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT SINGAPORE

 1. Geographical location:

Located in Southeast Asia with wide area 710 km2, Singapore has become one of the world's smallest country and is the smallest country in Southeast Asia. Despite modest area, but with the economy of free trade and labor force quality, today Singapore has really been a very strong position in the world. Besides firm commercial infrastructure and a favorable economic environment, stable government and rich capabilities are also factors that contribute to the rapid development of Singapore into "Asian Dragon" today.

Singapore is classified as countries with economic growth fastest in Southeast Asia. Singapore is also known as the shopping paradise with many shops, cafes presence from the city center to the distant suburbs. You will enjoy shopping while in this country. Moreover, Singapore is also equally famous for cuisine and festivals that are characteristic of this island nation.

2. Population:

Currently, Singapore's population of about 5 million people. English is the main language of communication. There is also the native language of each ethnic group in Singapore. One of the highlights of Singapore you will easily notice when staying at this island is the synchronization of different cultures. Together make up a society and peaceful coexistence together are four main races - The US (majority), Malays, Indians and people of mixed Asian and European. Each community brings a different side of life in Singapore, in the fields of culture, religion, food and language.

Singapore's main language is English. Since Singapore is a multicultural country so than English, Singaporeans also use more Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil, Bahasa Malaysia.

  3. Currency: 1 Singapore dollars (SGD) = 15,840 VND

  4. Climate: Singapore has climate is hot and humid,  the average temperature from 23-33 Cencius degrees, the climate is similar to the climate in Vietnam, so it is suitable for living, learning and playing of Vietnamese students.

5. The education system in Singapore:

Singapore is considered the center of advanced education, a learning environment globally. Because Singapore is inherited and developed from ancient education system in the UK, Singapore's education system so long reputation for quality which teaching and learning, students will find the reason legitimate as to study in this beautiful island:

• Elementary: divided into 2 phases:
  - Stage platform: from grade 1 to grade 4
  - Stage direction: from grade 5 to grade 6. Students will have to take the exam after completing primary school completion programs for grade 6. This exam called PSLE ​​(Primary School Leaving Examination).
• High School: from grade 6 to grade 10. This stage students can learn under two programs:
  The Express: prepare students to take the exam O-Level (General Certificate of Education Ordinary)
  Normal program: preparation for students participating in the exam N- level. To prepare for the
• O-level exam, students can learn one more year.
• Pre-university: study for GCE A-level certificates. The purpose of this program prepares students with the knowledge to study at universities in Singapore.
• Vocational colleges: Graduates O-level, A-level, ITE (Institute of Technical Education) can enter vocational college.
  The advantage of the program is vocational colleges after graduation, students can go to work, or forwarded to the universities or can switch to foreign universities for Bachelor degrees.

• Universities: 3-4 years.

6. Tuition fees in Singapore:
- English Course: around S$7.000 - S$10,000/year
- Foundation courses: ranging from S$7.500- S$12,000/year
- College courses: around S$10,000 S$14,000/year
- Undergraduate: around S$12,000 - S$15,000/year (public schools)
                        around S$12,000 - S$18,000/year (private schools)

- Postgraduate: around S$15.000 - S$25,000/year (public schools)
                      around S$18,000 - S$28,000/year (private schools)

7. Living expenses in Singapore: S $ 7.000- average of S $ 10,000 / year

Note: Costs are quoted in Singapore dollars. This cost is for reference only, depending on how each individual spends.