How do I apply to study in TMC?
Simply locate an official TMC Student Recruitment Agent in your home country (click HERE to search for your agent!) or Enquire with us directly! For more information on the documents required for an application, please refer HERE.
Do I have to come down to Singapore personally to apply?
No it is not necessary. We can settle all applications via our TMC Student Recruitment Agent or email – it’s that simple!
Is it compulsory that I must apply via a student recruitment representative (‘Agent’) in my home country?
It is not compulsory, however we will strongly advise you to do so as our appointed Agents will be able to provide a comprehensive pre-course counselling including studying and living in Singapore, general information about TMC, course information such as programs, duration and fees as well as the documents to submit for a full application to TMC and for Immigration (for the student pass to study in Singapore).
TMC does not charge you any extra fee to apply via an Agent. So go ahead, get professional help from them!
Do I need to apply for a student pass? If so how do I apply for it?
If you are an International Student wishing to study full-time for an extended-duration (ie. more than 30 days) course in Singapore, you need to apply for a student pass. Unless, of course, if you already have for example a dependent pass, or is currently holding any working pass and working in Singapore.
As a one-stop service centre, TMC will be processing the Student Pass entirely in Singapore. We will then advise you accordingly when the approval is ready. You only need to send us the documents (and of course the Application fee ;) )!
Do I need Financial Proof of funds for my student pass processing? How much must I prove if so?
Not for all countries. Only students from China, India, Myanmar, Russia, Pakistan and other Visa-Required countries ( for a quick check, ask yourself if you need to apply for any visa to enter Singapore, if so you come from a Visa-Required country) need to provide Financial Statements as a Proof of Funds. (For the complete list, check out Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore’s website: www.ica.gov.sg).
There is no indicated amount, but a sum of money that is enough to cover for at least 1 year of tuition fees and living expenses in Singapore will be a good guide to follow.
How long will the student pass processing take?
We have experienced a processing time of as fast as 2 weeks, to as long as more than 1 month. Hence we’ll advise any potential students to submit applications early! At least 1.5 months before the course commencement date will be ideal!
I do not have any friends or relatives in Singapore, will TMC be able to help in arranging for accommodation? How much will the service fee be?
Yes! We partner with local hostels and provide our partner homestays too. We see this as our duty to ensure that you are properly taken care of in Singapore, hence there is absolutely NO service fee for helping you! (Just pay the accommodation fees accordingly to the providers of course!) Please click here for details.
How are the living expenses like?
For a student staying in a typical twin-sharing room, paying for their own meals and traveling by bus or MRT, you can expect to spend around S$1000 to S$1200 per month. Of course, depending on your own budget, you can also opt for a single room or triple, quadruple room.
How do I travel around in Singapore?
Singapore is well-known for its efficient public transportation. Generally people travel via the public buses, MRTs (the trains) or taxis, depending on their individual budgets. For students, buses and MRTs are the most economical. The main campus is conveniently located near the Marymount MRT station and the city campus is located near City Hall MRT Station – getting to school is easy!
For more information on the transport routes via bus, log on to www.sbstransit.com.sg
For information on MRT lines, log on to www.smrt.com.sg
Will there be someone to pick me up from the airport when I arrive in Singapore?
We provide Airport Pickup and it’s FREE. Not just for you, but for your family members who may be coming along with you for the first time as well! (just take note that our van can only take in a minimum number of persons, hence do inform us in advance! Again this is where an Agent’s help can come in handy with all these liaison work!)
I heard that I need to go for a Medical Checkup in Singapore, how will this be done?
We will bring you down personally to the hospital to perform the required Medical Checkup. After which, we will complete the procedures by bringing you to ICA again to collect your Student Pass Card. Our Admissions department does not rest until they see you happily in class, so do not worry!
Will I have any Medical Insurance?
Yes, TMC is a school registered under the Council for Private Education’s (www.cpe.gov.sg) Enhanced-Registration-Framework (ERF) and subscribes to the Edutrust scheme too. Therefore all our international students (except for those non-student-pass holders) are required to have a Medical Insurance arranged by TMC. More information can be found here!
Do I have to pay any deposits?
We are an SQC-PEO (official website) accredited institution and requires no Security Deposit. It is also our policy never to collect Course Fee deposit. Students only pay us the Course Fees when the student pass is approved.
How can I know my exact academic pathway?
In general at TMC Academy, our Bachelor pathways start from a Diploma (8 months) to a Higher Diploma (12 months) before leading on to a 2nd or 3rd Year degree directly. (Simply see Diploma and Higher Diploma as the first 2 years of University for easy understanding!)
We take in GCE O levels, GCE A levels, Year 11, Year 12 and above students into the Bachelor pathways. However, students with advanced qualifications can also be considered for exemptions to enter into the Final Year bachelor directly. Check out our TMC System for detailed understanding!
How much are the course fees and how do I pay them?
Just click HERE for the course fee listing! Course fees are collected on a 12-monthly installment basis for any course with a duration of more than 12 months. These monies are paid directly into the government-mandated Fee Protection Scheme account that TMC Academy subscribes too.
Can I work part-time?
The rules are that an international student on a student pass in a private school is NOT ALLOWED to work, unless granted special Work Pass (eg. a Hospitality student whose course includes an internship). Students caught flouting this rule will have their student passes revoked and expelled from school.
Do you offer a scholarship/award?
Yes, in TMC we offer a range of scholarships. Please click on this link for more details >
What do I do if I wish to know more?
We have a comprehensive Pre-Course Information Sheet that you can download from HERE or simply contact us HERE! We’ll be glad to assist!
