WELCOME TO SINGAPORE

WELCOME TO

SINGAPORE

You’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia emo-bodies the finest of both the East and West.

DEAR STUDENT

Thank you for choosing to study at the EF International Language Center in Singapore.

You have made an exciting decision to study in Singapore, a globally connected, multi-cultural, cosmopolitan city-state. Our modern school is in the Clarke Quay vicinity where you can find a wide range of food, drinks, music and entertainment – the perfect location for you to enjoy your free time after classes.

Our team is here to help you make the most of your time in Singapore – to reach your academic objective, explore this fantastic country, meet friends from all over the world and have fun!

We look forward to welcoming you. Best wishes,

Heidi Rundt School Director

EF International Language Center Singapore

HEIDI RUNDT, SCHOOL DIRECTOR, EF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE

ESSENTIAL

INFORMATION

and entering nightclubs is 18 years old > You can’t buy tobacco if you’re under 18

(or buy it for someone who is under 18) > Students under 18 years old have a

cur-few time of 10pm Monday to Thursday and 11pm Friday through Saturday > Smoking isn’t allowed in any public,

enclosed and semi-enclosed spaces > Using, buying or selling any

non-medici-nal drugs is illegal

> You can only drive if you have a valid

driving license and insurance

> You’ll need an adaptor suitable for mains

voltage of 220/240V, 50 Hz if you want to use electrical items from your home country

> You should leave a tip of 10% in

restau-rants where no service charge is added to the bill

IMPORTANT

DATES 2014/2015

1. 1. New Year’s day

February

19.-20.2. Chinese New Year

April 2015 3.4. Good Friday May 2015 1.5. Labour Day June 1.6. Vesak Day July

17.7. Hari Raya Puasa

August

9.8. National Day* *School closed 10 August 2015

September

Singapore General Hospital

Outram Road Singapore Tel: +65 6222 3322

HEALTHCARE

WHAT’S THE COST?

The Singapore dollar (SGD$) is the basic monetary unit in Singapore. Paper currency comes in denominations (values) of $2, $5, $10, $50, $100, $1000 and $10,000. Coins com in denomi-nations of $.01, $.05, $.10, $.20, $.50 and $1.

Just like in any other big city, you should not carry a large amount of cash around with you in Singapore. If it is lost or stolen, it is very unlikely that it will be covered by your insurance policy. It is much safer to have your money in the form of traveler’s checks. You will need about $200-$300 SGD of spending money a week.

MONEY MATTERS

Jade Medical Clinic Pte Ltd

6 Eu Tong Sen Street #04-46 The Central Singapore Tel: 62259813

Find out more at www.moh.gov.sg

You are required to have Medical & Travel Insurance when traveling to Singapore.

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IN AN EMERGENCY

HOW TO FIND US

VISA INFORMATION

GETTING AROUND

INSURANCE

need. You can reach the police, ambulance and fire service all on this number.

There are a range of fee-paying numbers for directory enquiries.

EF Singapore

15 Carpenter Street 059904

Singapore

Tel: +65 6834 4610

A Student Pass Visa is required for all courses that are 5 weeks or longer. Assessment Level 1 & 2 countries also require an entry visa for all course lengths.

Please contact your local EF Office for more information.

You must have Medical & Travel Insur-ance in order to travel to Singapore. Erika Insurance Ltd. offers travel coverage tailor made for EF. Coverage includes medical costs (both public and private health care), medicine, theft, travel delay, liability and course fee if you interrupt the program due to illness or accident. Your school staff knows how Erika works and can help you.

Temperatures in Singapore range from:

Spring: 24° to 31°C (75° to 88°F) Summer: 24° to 31°C (75° to 88°F) Autumn: 23° to 31°C (73° to 88°F) Winter: 23° to 31°C (73° to 88°F)

There are currently 5 Underground MRT Train lines and buses – and a light rail system in the North. Taxis are also cheap and plentiful. To travel on public transport simply purchase an ezlink travel card for $12 (including $7 of travel credit).

Marina South

City Park

Chinatown

Great World City

EF SINGAPORE

HOW TO GET HERE

With an EF transfer

When you arrive at the Singapore airport our greeter will meet you at the arrivals lounge. Look for the greeter holding up an EF sign with your name on it. If after 30 minutes of waiting, you still haven’t found the greeter, please call the EF Emergency number +65 9113 3467. You can also go to the information desk where you can ask someone to help you contact EF.

On your own

If you are staying in a homestay and plan to arrive independently, remember to contact EF or your homestay hosts with your arrival details. Please go straight from the airport to your host family. There are three methods of transportation from the airport into the city: public bus, train (MRT) or a taxi.

My local EF office

Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________ Skype: _____________________________________________________________________ You can find the following information on My EF™.

My transfer service

Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone number: ______________________________________________________________ Emergency phone number: ____________________________________________________

My accommodation Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Phone number: ______________________________________________________________ My EF TM Username: __________________________________________________________________ Password: __________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS