Application Procedures

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 Fee Protection Scheme which is a part of the legislative framework of the Private Education Act 2009, it is a requirement that all PEIs implement the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), which serves to protect the course fees that students pay to PEIs in Singapore. Under the FPS, ERCI is required to collect no more than 12 months of fees from all students. As an added measure of protecting all our students paid course fees, their course feed must be insured under Lonpac Insurance Bhd, which is any insurance provider approved by the Council of Private Education (CPE), or an approved ESCROW account with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Pte Ltd (HSBC).

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

Student Pass Application

Step 4  Download and fill up the following Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) forms:

	Application for a Student Pass (eForm 16)
	Part A: Particulars Part B: Declaration Both copies must be duly completed and signed by applicant
	Additional Information on Applicant (eForm V36)
	Information on school (eForm V36)

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

Step 5  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 6  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 7  Payment by Local bank draft, cashier's order, Singapore cheque or telegraphic transfer according to the invoice:

	Account Name:	ERC Institute Pte Ltd
	Swift Code:	UOVBSGSG
	Account Number:	2013301621
	Bank:	United Overseas Bank Limited
	Bank Code:	7375
	Branch Code:	057
	Address:	ERC Institute Pte Ltd
		343 River Valley Road, #01-05, Singapore 238382

Step 8  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 9  Receive Orientation Plan (for first week in Singapore) from ERCI*.

Step 10  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 11  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