Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Students Accommodation




Below are some types of accommodation available to international students.
Halls of Residence and Hostels
First-year international students are normally given priority when they apply for on-campus accommodation. Rooms can be single or shared. Halls of Residence provide amenities such as television rooms, reading rooms, laundry rooms, computer rooms, kitchenettes and so on. 
Room rates range from S$155 - S$800 a month depending on the number of students sharing the room.

Boarding Schools
Boarding schools are normally open to Secondary and Junior College students aged between 13 and 19 years. Selection is normally preceded by an interview of both the parents and the students. A spirit of camaraderie often exists in boarding schools due to the bonding and friendships that are forged among boarders. Rates range from S$6,000 to S$15,000 per academic year.

Private Hostels
Private hostels are run by educational institutions or independent agencies. Options of single or sharing are normally available.

For more information and listing of Boarding Schools, School Hostels and Private Hostels, click here.

Homestays
Some households in Singapore open up their homes and offer full boarding to international students. Homestay programme seeks to provide a conducive environment where the student gets to enjoy a homely environment, receive attentive care and emotional support from the guardians in the absence of his / her parents.The costs for homestay ranges from S$1000 to S$1,600 per month.

Public and Private Apartments/Houses
Students may want to consider renting a room or apartment or house directly from the owners of public or private housing. 
Normally, the International Student Service Centre of the educational institution provides housing agents' contacts and matching services to help students find quality accommodation.
Alternatively, you may also search for lists of HDB flats, private apartments and landed properties for rent from the Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers' (S.I.S.V.) website.

Hotels

Those pursuing a short-term course like an executive training programme, will have a wide range of hotels to choose from. Hotel rates depend on location and class of hotels.

For a listing of hotels and their price range, click here.

Serviced Apartments
For those who are staying for a slightly longer period or accompanied by family members, serviced apartments are the next best option. Serviced apartments offer all the comforts of home with the housekeeping convenience of a hotel. 

For a list of serviced apartments in Singapore, click here.




Source: http://www.singaporeedu.gov.sg/htm/stu/stu0309.htm

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