Life in Singapore

Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour where you will find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. A bridge between the East and the West for centuries, Singapore, located in the heart of Southeast Asia , continues to embrace tradition and modernity today. The city is brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events from arts and culture to lifestyle and fashion. With its friendly and welcoming people, state-of-the-art infrastructure and something new happening everyday, the city offers countless unique and memorable experiences.

Facts and Figures

Airport Reception

Most airlines fly into Singapore's heavily trafficked Changi International Airport. The best way to get from the airport to the city (20km/12minutes away) is by Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) Subway, but there is also a wide choice of public buses and taxi services.

Please have your passport and approval letter from the Immigration Checkpoints Authority ready when you pass through the customs.

Orientation Services

Our representative from ERCI will take care of you the moment you set foot into Singapore. Services we provide (free of charge) are:

    Assisting you in finding accommodation before you arrive in Singapore.
    Showing you the way to ERCI from hostel via public transportation and help familiarize you with the local transport system.
    Bringing you to the clinic for medical check-up.

For information on Changi Airport, visit http://www.changiairport.com.sg
If you wish to arrange your own accommodation, these are some places you can choose to stay:

Accommodation

Students are advised to make their own arrangements prior to arriving in Singapore but temporary accommodation can be arranged while you find something more suitable for the remainder of your stay here in Singapore. Lodging is relatively easy to find in Singapore and we will provide our expert local opinions and recommendations to ensure you are nicely settled in.

These are some places students can choose to stay in:

Hostel

These hostel accommodations specially catered to the needs of International students to lodge and live in a cosy environment conducive to their learning and to study after school.  These hostels are located near to ERCI and are equipped with many new and exciting facilities consisting of cafe, recreational corner, basketball court and Internet Room

Co-sharing of apartments

Students can choose to co-rent a 2 or 3 room flat or an apartment. The estimated rental for a room varies from $350 - $650, depending on whether it is public or private apartments. Public housing refers to Housing Development Board (HDB) flats and each housing estate is designed to be a self-contained neighbourhood served by supermarkets, food centres, clinics, schools, libraries and shopping malls. Private housing would normally be in condominiums with luxurious facilities like swimming pool, tennis courts and 24-hour security patrol. Be it public or private housing, the rental depends on the size, condition and location of the apartment. Other determining factors include amenities (laundry, cooking facilities, telephone, electricity, water) and flat furnishings.