Singapore: It is difficult to apply for public schools through studying abroad.
There are no restrictions on the schools and majors for immigrant children, and the admission rate is much higher than that of international students. However, if one wishes to study in Singapore, it is generally very difficult to apply for public schools, and many private schools only accept local students.
In addition, permanent residents can apply for citizenship after residing in Singapore for 2 years. If one wishes to obtain citizenship through studying abroad, they must graduate from a private university and find employment locally, and their employer must apply for an SP or EP work permit for them to apply for Singapore PR, which is usually quite difficult to obtain.
However, there are certain differences between Singaporean citizens and permanent residents regarding school selection; citizens have priority, followed by permanent residents. Even so, permanent residents have a wide range of choices and can generally find a school they are satisfied with. In contrast, international students have a more passive experience, as many schools and majors are not open to them, and even if they are, the tuition fees are significantly higher.
[Work Policy]
Children of immigrants in Singapore are not restricted from working.
Singapore has strict work policies, and generally, only public schools allow students to work.
However, it is difficult for Chinese students to apply for public schools, so working is not permitted in private schools. But there are no restrictions on working for children of immigrants.
[Education Costs]
Singapore: Tuition fees for children of permanent residents are low.
Currently, the tuition fees for children of permanent residents in Singapore are very low: primary school fees are 13 Singapore dollars per month, and government secondary school fees are 22 Singapore dollars per month. In contrast, studying abroad in Singapore is much more expensive, with secondary school costs around 70,000 to 100,000 RMB. The annual cost for higher education, which is the most chosen option by Chinese people, is approximately 15,000 to 30,000 Singapore dollars, equivalent to about 80,000 to 150,000 RMB.
The cost of university courses is approximately 6,000 to 17,000 Singapore dollars per year. If international students are studying at a polytechnic, it is 9,800 Singapore dollars per year. The preparatory universities in Singapore charge monthly, requiring 240 Singapore dollars per month. If international students are attending secondary school, the tuition fee is 130 Singapore dollars per month. The dormitories provided by Singaporean universities include meals and laundry services, with costs ranging from 160 to 350 Singapore dollars per month.
However, the dormitories provided by Singaporean schools only allow students to stay for one year; after one year, students must move out and find alternative accommodation. Additionally, students who receive government scholarships in Singapore are not allowed to stay in school dormitories. If choosing to rent local residences, the costs are relatively high, ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 Singapore dollars per month, which also includes three meals and laundry services.
