ALL Students:
For International Students
Step 1: Complete the application form* for the programme applied for and send to ERCI with:
Step 2: Sign the Standard PEI-Student Contract* between the student and ERCI (provided by ERCI) after accepting the offer for the programme applied for.
Step 3: Download and fill up the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) forms* for Student Pass Application::
For more information about the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), please visit http://www.ica.gov.sg
Step 4: Send the original copies of the completed and duly signed ICA forms to ERCI** with:
Step 5: 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 working weeks subject to the documents being complete.)
Step 6:
Domestic and International Payment of Course Fees can be made with various payment options. You can refer to “Payment Methods and Payable Account Details” tab for more details.
ERC has partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide. Easily and securely make your payment in your home currency, with local payment methods, real-time tracking and 24×7 multilingual support.
Visit erci.flywire.com to make an overseas payment.
Step 7: ERCI** will in turn forward the Single-Journey Entry Visa to the student so that the student can make travel arrangements to Singapore for course commencement. Students should, whenever possible, reach Singapore at least 1 week before the commencement date of the programme.
Step 8: 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$80 and must be borne by the student.
Step 9: Student may have their Single-Journey Entry Visa converted to Student Pass and Multi-Journey Pass at ICA after obtaining their medical check-up results. Upon ICA approval, all students are required to pay a student pass fee amounting to SGD$ 120.00 to ERC Institute.
Please contact us at enquiry@erci.edu.sg for any clarifications.
*Please refer to the following tab for the forms necessary to make an application: https://erci.edu.sg/study-here/student-administration/
**Or an authorised International Education Representative if you applied through an agent.
For Local Students
To apply, please submit the following documents:
Submit your application to:
ERC Institute
229 Mountbatten Road, Mountbatten Square, #01-30 Singapore 398007
All applications should reach ERCI no later than 2 months prior to the commencement date.
Please refer to the following tab for the forms necessary to make an application: https://erci.edu.sg/study-here/student-administration/
ERCI accepts the following payment methods:
An official receipt for any and all payments made to ERCI will be provided to all our customers. Should we fail to provide you with a receipt for any payment, please email enquiry@erci.edu.sg or call 6349 2727 to request for one.
Domestic Payments
For payments by cheque, please make payable to ERC Institute Pte. Ltd.
For other payment methods, please refer to the following details:
Account Name: ERC Institute Pte Ltd |
Bank Name: DBS BANK LTD |
Account Number: 0279082895 (SGD) |
Swift Code: DBSSSGSGXXX |
Bank Code: 7171 |
Branch Code: 027 |
Bank Address: 12 Marina Boulevard DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982 |
Currency accepted: Singapore Dollars (SGD)
Mode of payment accepted: Cash, Cheque, Cashiers Orders, Credit Card, Bank Draft
International Payments
ERC institute has partnered with Flywire to accept payments from international students worldwide. Easily and securely make education payments in your own currency, using local payment methods from the safety and convenience of your home. With real-time tracking and 24×7 multilingual support, millions of students and families around the world trust Flywire for payment processing.
With Flywire, you can pay online from accounts in your home country and currency, for most of the world. Use Flywire to:
To make your payment, simply go to erci.flywire.com or click the button below.
*For local students only
You can now fulfill your education dreams and goals through financial aids and flexible payment systems with specially arranged payment schemes with our privilege banking.
Education Loans:
POSB Study Assist:
For more information kindly contact the below
POSB Study Assist | Call : 1800 3396 666 |
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Email : personalloans@dbs.com | |
Or visit any of POSB branches |
RHB:
For more information kindly contact the below
RHB Education Loan | Call : 1800 3230 100 or 9821 0100 |
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Email : rhbs.contactus@rhbgroup.com | |
Or visit any of RHB branches |
Credit Card:
Interest-Free Installment Payment Schemes
Applicants can now enjoy interest-free installment payment schemes of between 6 and 12 months on the following credit cards. Simply present your credit card when making payment at ERCI Campus, and ask for the interest-free installment payment scheme.
Maybank Credit Cards: Choose from 6 or 12 month interest-free installment payment scheme
Click here to view the Academic Calendar
Students should ensure that they find out as much about the school as they possibly can before enrolling into the school of their choice. ERCI Education Consultants are committed to providing as much information about the Institute and the courses offered. As part of the Pre-Course Counselling process, ERCI Education Consultants are committed to providing minimally the following information:
All PEIs in Singapore are required to be registered with Skillsfuture Singapore (SSG). This ensures that the PEI meets certain set requirements in the areas of corporate governance, quality of provision, and information transparency. ERCi was first registered under the Enhanced Registered Framework on 19 May 2010. For more information, click here.
PEIs in Singapore are permitted to award certificates up to the Advanced Diploma level in their own name. University degrees should be awarded via partnerships with bona fide universities. All courses will have to be registered with SSG. For more information on ERCI courses registered with SSG, click here.
Students should be aware that recognition of certificates from PEIs, as well as degrees awarded by partner universities, for the purpose of employment or higher education, is entirely at the discretion of potential employers or institutes of higher learning.
Students should ensure that the PEI they enroll in is an active participant in the Fee Protection Scheme, i.e. the course fees that the student pays to the Institute has to be protected via insurance by a SSG-approved insurance provider. ERCI protects its students’ course fees via insurance provided by Lonpac Insurance Bhd.
Please click here for a copy of the FPS Certificate.
Fee Protection Company: Lonpac Insurance BHD
Policy Number: Z24BX01140396
Period of Insurance: 01 March 2024 to 28 February 2025
ERCI must purchase medical insurance coverage for all its full-time students to cover them for hospitalisation and related medical treatment throughout their course duration.
The following students can choose to opt out of the medical insurance scheme if they can show that they are already covered by their own medical insurance*:
– Singapore citizens, permanent residents and international students not on the Student’s Pass, and
– Students under corporate sponsorship / agreement signed between the PEI and sponsor organisation.
*The minimum features for medical insurance are: (a) annual limit not less than S$20,000.00 per student; (b) at least B2 ward (in government and restructured hospitals); and (c) 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in school-related activities).
Medical insurance is not applicable to part-time students and students taking courses with a duration of not more than one month or 50 hours.
Please click here for a copy of the the Medical Insurance Certificate.
Insurance Company: Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance
Policy Number: 2100504276-02
Period of Insurance: 01 February 2024 and 31 January 2025
All PEIs should ensure that enrolled students taking a course that is longer than the duration of one (1) month sign a SSG-approved PEI-Student Contract.
Please refer to the following tab for a sample copy of the Standard PEI-Student Contract under Application Form https://erci.edu.sg/study-here/international-and-local-students/
ERCI has appointed International Recruitment Agents from various countries. Prospective students who are interested in applying for admission to ERCI and who require the assistance of our International Education Representatives may approach our appointed agents.
ERCI would like to advise prospective students against going to unapproved agents as these agents will not be recognised by ERCI.
ERCI takes a serious view of any fraudulent or misleading information provided by unauthorised agents and reserves all its legal rights. ERCI will neither acknowledge nor honour transactions led by unauthorised agents.
Click here to download the list of International Recruitment Agents approved by ERCI.
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 every day, the city offers countless unique and memorable experiences.
Size of Singapore | 719.9 sq km |
Population | 5.6 million |
People | Consists of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian ethnicities, as well as a cosmopolitan mix of other nationalities. |
Weather | Warm and humid all-year round with rainy seasons in the months of November to January. |
Places to eat | Local hawker food and international cuisine can be found in hawker centres, food courts, cafes and restaurants. Locals typically patronize hawker centres and food courts for meals at economical prices. |
Most airlines fly into Singapore’s Changi International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. The best way to get from the airport to the city (20km/12 minutes 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.
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. Hostels These hostel accommodations specially cater to the needs of International students for them to live in a cozy environment conducive to their learning needs. These hostels are located near to ERCI and are equipped with many new and exciting facilities consisting of cafes, recreational corners, sports facilities and Internet access.
Hotel | Contact Details | Rate |
YWCA | 6 Fort Canning Road, Singapore 179494 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 6338 4222 | ||
YMCA | 1 Orchard Road, Singapore 238824 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 6336 6000 | ||
Owen House | Owen House by Hmlet 2 Owen Rd, Singapore 218842 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 8858 6202 | ||
Lyf Funan Singapore | 67 Hill Street, #04-01, Singapore 179370 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 6970 2288 | ||
ST Signature Tanjong Pagar | 32 Tras Street, Singapore 078972 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 62917050 | ||
HipsterCity Hostels | 9A Circular Road, Singapore 049365 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 6816 6200 | ||
Hotel NuVe Urbane | 3 King George’s Ave, Singapore 208582 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 6372 5299 | ||
The POD Boutique Capsule Hotel | 289 Beach Road, Level 3, Singapore 199552 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 6298 8505 | ||
Heritage Collection | 39 Seah St, Singapore 188395 | Click Here |
Tel: +65 6223 7155 |
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 a public or private apartment. 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.
Type | Fares |
Public Buses | S$0.71 – S$2.10 |
Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) subway | S$0.71 – S$2.10 |
Taxi | Meter starts at S$3.00 (Surcharges may apply) |
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in all public indoor places and most outdoor places, unless otherwise mentioned. Smoking is also not permitted at all nightspots unless within approved smoking zones. Offenders can be fined up to SDG$1,000.00 In addition, smokers who dispose their cigarette butts indiscriminately will be fined SGD$200.00.
Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is not allowed to be brought into Singapore or to be consumed, except for gum that serves a medical purpose, e.g. dental-health gums and nicotine gum. Offenders can be fined from SGD$500 – SGD$1,000.
Spitting and Littering
Spitting and littering in Singapore is an offence, and carries a fine of SGD$200.00 per offence.
Drug Abuse and Trafficking
Drug abuse is viewed seriously in Singapore. Illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be sentenced to a long jail term or even death if caught possessing more than 15g of heroin.
Biography
Associate Professor Alan Go has 25+ years of experience in senior management roles, including Regional Marketing and Sales Director, Managing Director, COO, and CEO. He advises on education quality assurance, school merger & acquisition, and school operational processes. Alan is a dedicated member of the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) organizing committee, focused on enhancing higher education quality in the region. He is appointed Associate Professor with Xijing Universuity, Xi’an China and served as Director Academic Quality and Research with ERC Insitite. A mentor to numerous young adults and executives, he fosters management and leadership skills using entrepreneurial, design, and critical thinking approaches. Alan’s expertise extends to teaching at the Bachelor and Masters levels, as well as conducting corporate training. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in Journalism (Advertising) from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Business Administration (International Business) from Edith Cowan University (top 15% of his cohort), and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM University) in Spain.
Yen has a proven track record in various key business development & marketing roles involving evolution and change management. Her pilot roles in various media organisations of Cable TV (Singapore Cable Vision), Regional TV (MTV), Internet Advertising (China.com) and Digital Music (Soundbuzz & Motorola) at their nascent stages is a testimonial of her experience and expertise of driving businesses whilst embracing new technology. Her acumen and passion are evidenced in multiple “first to market” products and projects she has been involved in cutting across from media to digital products. Always pushing the concept of creative solutionism while building strong relationships with customers has translated to dynamic growth for the various companies. Being an ardent believer in change management to stay on top of ever changing economies, her current role as Chief Executive Officer of ERC Institute sees interesting forays leveraged on her experience.
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