Guide for
International Students
2017
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Contents
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Important contacts
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Before starting school
2.1 Application for student pass
2.2 Purchase of uniform and school books
2.3 Accommodation matters
2.4 Guardianship matters
2.5 Transport
2.6 Opening bank account
2.7 Insurance matters
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Orientation to school and settling in
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Orientation to Singapore
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Important notes about student pass
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1.
Important contacts for international students
No. Name
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Mr Joseph Ng
Designation
Director,
Marketing and
Admissions
International
students
pastoral care
coordinator
(ISPCC)
Admissions
officer
Data
Management
Assistant
Head of IT
Room
School office
In charge of
Admissions
SB 4-1
(ISPCC office)
Guardianship
Accommodation
Special
activities
School office
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Ms Stacey Low Loon
(Hp: 97551918)
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Mrs Stephanie Hanrahan
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Ms Rosdiawati bte
Hamdan
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Mr Chia Choong Kiat
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Ms Lincy B. L.
IT
administrator
IT office
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Oldham hall boarding
-
- 62528513
Student pass
application
ACS student
pass
ISAM
Managebac
account
Student email
and wifi
password
-
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ACS (Independent)
Boarding School
-
- 68700906
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School office
IT office
Division Coordinators (DCs)
Each DC is in charge of each division and responsible for timetable and academic
matters of the level
Junior Division
Mrs. Lim-Tan Lay
Pian
[email protected]
Middle School
Ms Pamela Ng
[email protected]
Senior Division
Ms Alka Hingle
[email protected]
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Housemasters and Housemistresses (HSMs)
Each HSM is in charge of the pastoral welfare of the students under him/her
House
CKS
Name of HSM
Mr. S. Sivarajan
GHK
Ms. Gaye H. Kirby [email protected]
LSG
Mr. Damien
Chiang
Mr. B. Praeman
[email protected]
Mr. Ian Parry
Mr. Billy Molloy
Mdm Chin Siew
Lin
Mr. Peter Talbot
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Oldham
SVM
Thoburn
TCT
TKK
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
2.1 Application for student pass from ICA
The agent or school recommended guardian would be familiar with the process.
Should it be done independently, this gives a brief outline of the application process:
Go to www.ica.gov.sg  eservices and forms  student’s pass  SOLAR+  ‘click
here if you wish to access FSS  apply and pay insurance fee  applicant to wait
for email from ICA regarding In-Principal Approval (IPA) call up Ms Stephanie from
Admission and school will email over the IPA letter to the applicant  applicant to
bring along relevant documents as stated in IPA letter to ICA for collection of
student pass
*should the student not hear from ICA, the student should take the initiative to check on status
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2.2 Purchase of uniforms and books
Venue to purchase uniform:
Bibi & Baba Private Limited
545 Orchard Road,
#02-28, Far East Shopping Centre
Singapore 238882
Tel: 6732 7022 Fax: 6835 4979
Opening Hours
Mon - Sat : 10am to 7.30pm
Sun : 10am to 6pm
Venue to purchase school books:
(Booklist can be obtained from school reception)
Popular Bookshop
ACS (International) school canteen
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: 10:00am – 4:00 pm
2.3 Accommodation matters
ACS (International) requires all our international students who are residing here
without their parents to be in approved accommodation. Please refer to
Accommodation Policy of ACS (International) 2017 for more details.
1. Types of approved accommodation
The approved accommodation are:
(a) Oldham Hall
http://www.oldhamhall.org/
(b) ACS(Independent Boarding)
http://www.acsindep.moe.edu.sg/about-acs-independent/boarding-school/
Students applying to stay at Oldham Hall or ACS(Independent) Boarding are
to fill up the respective application form and submit it according to the
boarding regulations.
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(c) School approved hostels
(d) School approved homestay providers
The school screens potential homestay providers and conducts periodic
checks on our approved homestay providers. Advertisements of available
homestays can be found outside the ISPCC room
2. Important notes on boarding halls
1. ACS (Independent) Boarding School
a. Person to contact: Mrs Jasmin Tan, [email protected], DID :68700906
b. Curfew time: Curfew Hours are before 11pm everyday irrespective of weekends,
school holidays or Public Holidays. Students seeking to return late at night are to
obtain permission from their respective Hallmasters/Tutors at least 3 days before or
disciplinary action will be taken & explusion if offence is repeated.
c. Withdrawal: For refund of Deposits after withdrawal, local cheques will be
issued. All boarders must provide a name for the local cheque to be deposited into
a local bank with a local forwarding address.
2. Important notes on boarding halls
2. Oldham Hall
a. Person to contact: House Mistress/Deputy House Mistress if it is related to
pastoral care matters. For finance matters to contact Finance Executive. For
application for boarding to contact Business Development Executive. Contact
number : 62528513
b. Curfew time: 7.30 pm (Mondays to Thursdays); 10.30 pm (Fridays, Saturdays,
Eve of PH); Sundays 6pm if they want dinner or 7.30 pm if they do not want
dinner. Boarders seeking to return past curfew time must have the school teacher
I/C (if school program) or parent/guardian send in email 3 working days to obtain
permission.
C. Withdrawal: For refund of deposit Withdrawal Form to be submitted giving one
month’s (before check out date) notice. Boarders who have left must come to OH to
collect the cheque. If TT is to be done, bank details (account and swiss code must
be given) and beneficiary must be indicated contract with the homestay provider or
hostel.
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2.4 Guardianship matters
Please refer to Guardianship Policy of ACS (International) 2017 for more details.
2.5 Transport
1. Transport to school
For students from ACS(Independent) boarding school and Oldham Hall, one way
transport is available from the boarding hall to the school every morning. For
ACS(Independent) boarding, please let Ms Stacey know if you are taking the bus.
2. MRT stations
Nearest MRT station to the school is Holland Village MRT station or Commonwealth
MRT station (entrance to school via the back school gate)
3. Rates of public transport
International students are not eligible for student concession passes and the most
convenient way to travel via public transport of MRT and buses is to buy the adult
stored value card.
More details at: http://www.transitlink.com.sg/PSdetail.aspx?ty=art&Id=37
2.6 Opening bank account
To open a bank account, you have to visit the bank in person with your
guardian/parent.
You will also need the following documents if you are opening account with your
guardian:
 Valid passport

Student Pass

Address in the form of bill or certification of address from hostel

Guardianship contract (for those with guardian)

Initial deposit (amount varies according to bank)
You will also need the following documents if you are opening account with your
parent:
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
Valid passport

Student Pass

Address in the form of bill or certification of address from hostel

Birth certificate and relevant identification document of parent

Initial deposit (amount varies according to bank)
As documents required by the bank may change from time to time, students are
advised to call the bank to confirm the documents required before going down.
2.7 Insurance matters
As health costs in Singapore is rising and among the highest in the region, it is now
part of our school admission process that all international students in the school
should have their own personal health insurance.
While the school has a Student Protection Plan in place for all students in the school,
it applies only for school related activities and has limited coverage. As such, should
there be health issues that arise during your child’s stay in Singapore that are
independent of school activities or should the coverage be more than what is being
covered by the Student Protection Plan, the cost can be very costly.
All international students are encouraged to purchase from the agent the school has
engaged for 2017 in order to get the group discount rate.
The cost is $200 per annum for students enrolling from January onwards and $100
pro-rated rate for students enrolling in July (July – December).
Please contact Mr Jie Xiang Tee or Nancy Sin of Honan Insurance Group (Asia) Pte
Ltd to apply for the insurance.
Mr Tee Jie Xiang ([email protected])
P: +65 6323 3411 ext 217 | F: +65 6324 2788 | M: +65 9173 2626
Ms Nancy Sin ([email protected])
P: +65 6323 3411 ext 209 | M : +65 9011 7986 | F: +65 6324 2788
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The coverage is as follow:
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Schedule of Benefits
Plan 001 (S$)
Hospital Room & Board
Intensive Care Ward
Inpatient Expenses:
Hospital Miscellaneous Services
Surgical Fees
Anesthetist’s Fees
In-Hospital Doctor’s Visits
Ambulance Charges
Outpatient Expenses:
Pre-Hospital Diagnostic x-ray & Lab Test
Pre-Hospital Specialist Consultation Fees
Post-Hospitalisation Treatment
Miscarriage Benefit
Emergency Outpatient Treatment
Emergency Outpatient Dental Treatment
Surgical Implants
Outpatient Kidney Dialysis (per policy year)
Outpatient Cancer Treatment (per policy year)
Special Grant
Daily Recovery Benefit
Dread Disease Recuperation Benefit
Parent Accommodation
Home Nursing
Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation*
Repatriation of Mortal Remains or Local Burial*
Overall Limit per Policy Year
(Applicable to all benefits except for items marked *)
1 Bed Private (Standard)
As charged
As charged
As charged
3,000
As charged
5,000
5,000
20,000
5,000
150
10,000
As charged
As charged
Unlimited
Unlimited
50,000
If you require assistance in this, you can approach Ms Stacey for more information.
3.
Orientation to school and settling in
1. Orientation
The school organises Orientation programmes for new students to settle in the
school when they come in for the January or July intake.
For students who come in at other times, the following arrangements are made for
them:
a) Tour of campus by appointed buddies from their respective houses and
introduction by HSMs and house tutors
b) The ISPCC would meet them on the first morning and after school on the first day
to ensure that all is well
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c) Students are encouraged to look for their house tutors, HSMs or the ISPCC if they
need assistance
4.
Orientation to Singapore
1. Singapore Orientation Programme
The school organises 2 Singapore Orientation outings per year, once in January and
once in July for new international students.
The one-day programme takes place on a Saturday and visits include places of
cultural interests e.g. Chinatown, Arab street, Little India to familiarise students with
the cultures of the main races in Singapore.
2. Singapore Experience Programme
International students, especially those staying in boarding halls, are encouraged to
join the Singapore Experience Programme, a joint programme between the school
and Holland Village Methodist Church.
The purpose of the Singaporean Host programme is to provide ACS(International)
international students staying at boarding hostels with authentic Singaporean
experience and if and where possible, socio-emotional support in their stint here in
Singapore.
Depending on the interest shown in the programme and availability of Singaporean
host, a number of international students may be attached to one Singaporean host
and activities such as meal be done in a group basis.
Some of the activities include going out for meals, visits to places of interests such
as the Botanical Gardens, movies.
Costs of the programme are usually borne by the Singapore hosts who are
volunteers from Holland Village Methodist Church.
Interested students are to contact Ms Stacey or Mr Roger for details
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Important notes on student pass
All international students are reminded that it is their own responsibilities to ensure
that they are aware of the conditions that govern the student pass.
For any queries related to international students’ after hours welfare, international
students can get in touch with Ms Stacey, the International Students’ Pastoral Care
coordinator at 97551918 or see her in her room at SB 4-1.
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