First, luggage preparation is simple and practical.
1 clothes
Singapore is a typical tropical island country with a warm and humid climate all year round. T-shirts, jeans, trousers, casual shorts and other summer clothes are often worn, and underwear on campus is more casual. This kind of clothes can be worn everyday, but there is no need to carry too much. Alternatively, students can choose to bring some coats or sports tops to keep out the cold in a cold air-conditioned room. A good set of shirts, ties, trousers and shoes (no need to bring a suit) is used in very rare formal occasions. You can bring more pairs of sneakers, another pair of casual/travel shoes, a pair of sandals and two pairs of good quality slippers. In addition, Singapore can buy good and cheap things during the big sale from May to July every year, as well as during the promotional activities around Christmas and New Year.
2. Electrical equipment
The current in Singapore is 240 volts and 50 hertz alternating current, which can bring three or two plugs. Small appliances imported from Singapore are very cheap, so it is better to buy walkman, CD walkman, camera and computer accessories in Singapore.
3. medicine
Cold medicine, Huanglian Shangqing Pill, Spiramycin (to prevent toothache), Piyanping (to treat insect bites), Yunnan Baiyao, cooling oil, essential balm, watermelon frost spray, antibiotics (Xianfeng, etc. ). If you have other conventional tonics at ordinary times, you can also bring them in moderation, but don't bring Chinese herbal medicines (which can be used as medicine belts) to avoid being detained by the customs. You'd better have a physical examination before you leave, so that you can know your physical condition and get rid of some expensive treatments abroad, such as filling your teeth.
4. books
Xinhua Dictionary, Oxford Advanced English-Chinese Dictionary (Simplified Edition), cookbooks (for your own cooking reference), medical encyclopedia (ailments can be solved by yourself).
Second, accommodation.
1. Campus dormitory
Under normal circumstances, freshmen applying for studying abroad are given priority in the dormitory on campus. Depending on the number of people staying, the monthly fee for each room in campus dormitory ranges from S $65,438+S $040-S $440.
2. Boarding school
Boarding schools are usually only open to junior high school students or junior college students aged 13 to 19, and the fee is S $8,000-15,000 per academic year.
In addition, Singapore's education department also provides education boarding program (EduStay) for students, that is, home supervision of local residents. The monthly fee ranges from 200 to 1800 SGD.
Third, a variety of tuition funding options.
Scholarship Scheme-Students from five polytechnics and three universities in Singapore can enjoy various scholarship schemes, such as scholarships, tuition assistance, grants and tuition loans. However, the specific matters will be evaluated and considered by the relevant departments of the school.
? 1. Tuition subsidy
? Covering 70% of the annual tuition. International students who receive this grant must sign a three-year work contract, that is, they must work in a company registered in Singapore after graduation.
? 2. Tuition loan
? The loan amount can be as high as 80% of the total amount, and students can start to repay after graduation (loan interest is calculated at preferential interest rate), and the loan repayment period can be as long as 20 years.
Fourth, the cost of living varies from person to person.
Singapore is one of the countries with the highest living standards in Asia. However, the cost of living in Singapore is relatively low compared with western countries, and the prices of basic daily necessities such as food and clothes are very reasonable. The average monthly living expenses of overseas students in Singapore are between S $750 and S $2,000, depending on their lifestyles and courses.
The basic monthly consumption of international students can be estimated as follows:
1. Consumption items: accommodation, utilities, catering, transportation, communication books, stationery, medical insurance and other personal consumption.
2. Monthly consumption: 200- 1500 SGD (rent depends on location, accommodation type, facilities and number of people living together) 50-80 SGD 300-450 (based on three meals a day 10- 15 SGD) Note: In boarding schools, 20- 100 Singapore dollars (depending on whether you enjoy the student discount or not) At least 30 Singapore dollars (depending on different purposes and promotion plans) 30- 100 Singapore dollars (depending on your studies) 5-8 Singapore dollars 100-200 Singapore dollars (depending on people) including clothing, entertainment and.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) banking service
Most banks accept traveler's checks and foreign currency exchange. A bank draft drawn by a Singapore bank in the form of Singapore dollars is easy to realize the entry of money. Money can be credited to your account within a day or two after receiving the draft. Cheques drawn by banks without branches in Singapore may take up to three weeks to arrive.
Intransitive verb transportation
Public transportation can be seen everywhere. You can pay the fare by cash or e-pass card. Primary school students, middle school students and college students enjoy preferential fares. Students can get the first discount card at school, and then they can buy discount coupons every month (public schools only). You can take an unlimited number of buses or take the subway four times a day.
Seven. connect
The public telephone system in Singapore is spread all over the districts, and the telephone charges are low. Local call 3 minutes 1 cent. Please note that only coins of 1 cent can be used in payphones. IDD calls cost S $-1 yuan per minute, while calls to China with IP calling cards are as cheap as S $ 0. 18 -0.25 per minute. Mobile phone applications are convenient and cheap. The mobile phone brought by China can be used by installing the SIM card for accessing the Internet in Singapore.
The above is my summary of studying abroad in secondary schools in Singapore. If you have more questions about studying abroad, please consult your teacher.