How to Apply

Programme Application

Step 1  Complete the application for the programme applied for and send to ERCI with:

		3 recent passport size photographs
		Local bank draft for application fee
		1 original copy of completed and duly signed Application Form
		Photocopies of English Language Test/ IELTS/ TOEFL results (if applicable)
		Photocopy of birth certificate (if not English, properly translated and certified/ notarised)
		Photocopies of highest educational certificates and transcripts (if not English, properly translated and certified)
		Any other supporting documents which may facilitate the application (e.g. Curriculum Vitae, appointment letters, referrals, and work testimonials; if not in English, properly translated and notarised)

Step 2  Applicants are required to understand the Student Protection Scheme (with effect from 1st December 2004) and CaseTrust for Education (with effect from 1st September 2005) championed by the Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE).

Step 3  Sign the Standard Student Contract between the student and ERCI (provided by ERCI) after accepting the offer for the programme applied for.

- Sample of Standard Student Contract

Step 4  Sign the Form of Student Escrow Confirmation and return to ERCI* (provided by ERCI). Students will then receive an Acknowledgement of Student Escrow Confirmation.

Student Pass Application

Step 5  Download and fill up the following Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) forms:

		Application for a Student Pass (Form 16)
		-	Leave the following fields blank for Form 16
		-	Part C: Declaration by Local Sponsor
		-	Section I
		-	Section II
		Additional Information on Applicant (Form NEW V36)
		Sponsorship Application (Form V39S) (to be filled up only if you have a local sponsor)

For more information about the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg

Step 6  Send the original copies of completed and duly signed ICA forms to ERCI* with:

Visa Required Countries	Non Visa Required Countries
- Bangladesh - P.R. China - India - Pakistan	- Brunei	- Cambodia	- Hong Kong	- Indonesia
	- Japan	- Korea	- Laos	- Macau
	- Malaysia	- Mauritius	- Nepal	- Philippines
	- Taiwan	- Thailand	- Vietnam
1) 3 recent passport size photographs 2) Photocopy of passport identity page 3) Employment letter of Applicant's 4) Documentary proof of financial ability in the form of official bank statements/ fixed deposit accounts/ saving accounts (photocopy amount to be reflected is US$15,000) 5) Employment letter of parents. (printed on companies' letterhead, stating designation, salary and duration of work with the company) 6) Employment letters of the Applicant (if any; printed on companies' letterhead, stating designation, salary and duration of work with the company)	1) 3 recent passport size photographs 2) Photocopy of passport identity page (Students are advised to also submit items 3 to 6 required under Visa Required Countries as ICA may request them on a case-by-case basis.)

Step 7  ERCI* would inform the student on approval of the Single-Journey Entry Visa by ICA. (The average application period of a student visa is from 2 to 4 weeks subject to the documents being complete.)

Step 8  Payment by Local bank draft, cashier's order, Singapore cheque or telegraphic transfer according to the invoice:

	First installment of the tuition fee payable to:
		Account Name:	ERCI Pte Ltd - SPS Escrow
		Account Number:	041-579368-001
		Swift Code:	HSBCSGSG
		Bank:	The Hong Kong Bank and Shanghai Bank Corporation Ltd HSBC Lockbox Centre Robinson Road Branch P.O. Box 1796 Singapore 903546

	First installment of the examination fee payable by telegraphic transfer to:
		Account Name:	Entrepreneurship Institute of Australia
		Account Number:	294803
		Bank Code:	2-8 King William Street , Adelaide , SA 5000 035-000
		Branch Code:
		Bank:	Westpac Banking Corporation

	One-time administration and sponsorship fee payable to:
		Account Name:	ERCI Pte Ltd
		Account Number:	2013301621
		Bank Code:	7375 057
		Branch Code:
		Bank:	United Overseas Bank Limited
		Address:	ERCI Pte Ltd
			61 Robinson Road, Robinson Centre
			#17-01, Singapore 068893

Step 9  ERCI* will in turn forward the Single-Journey Entry Visa to the student for making arrangement to travel to Singapore to commence the course. Student should whenever possible reach Singapore at least 1 day before the commencement date of the programme.

Step 10  Receive Orientation Plan (for first week in Singapore) from ERCI*.

Step 11  In accordance with ICA requirements, all international students must go through medical check-up at designated clinics by the centre within two weeks of arriving in Singapore. The medical results can typically be collected within 5 working days. The cost for the medical check-up ranges from S$50 to S$80 and will be borne by the student.

Step 12  Student may have their Single-Journey Entry Visa converted to Student Pass and Multi-Journey Pass at ICA after obtaining their medical check-up results. The student is required to pay a fee of S$60 directly to ICA. Subsequently, each renewal of the pass will be S$60.

* Or authorised local agent, if you applied through an agent.

Please contact us at enquiry@erci.edu.sg for any clarifications.

Click here to download our list of Authorised ERCI International Education Representatives

Pre-Selection Criteria for ERC Institute International Education Representative:

• Proper Business License
• A minimum 2 years of education-related experience
• Properly registered business premises
• Proven track record
• A minimum of 2 Referees

If you are interested in applying as our International Education Representative, please kindly contact:

ERC Institute Campus

343, River Valley Road
#01-05 ERC Campus
Singapore 238382

Contact us at:
Tel: +65 6349 2727
Fax: +65 6349 2726
Email: enquiry@erci.edu.sg