Professional Documents
Culture Documents
International Students
2017
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Contents
1 Important contacts
4 Orientation to Singapore
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1. Important contacts for international students
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Housemasters and Housemistresses (HSMs)
Each HSM is in charge of the pastoral welfare of the students under him/her
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:
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2.2 Purchase of uniforms and books
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(c) School approved hostels
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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)
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.
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 (jiexiangt@honan.com.sg)
P: +65 6323 3411 ext 217 | F: +65 6324 2788 | M: +65 9173 2626
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The coverage is as follow:
Schedule of Benefits Plan 001 (S$)
1 Hospital Room & Board 1 Bed Private (Standard)
2 Intensive Care Ward As charged
3 Inpatient Expenses: As charged
Hospital Miscellaneous Services
Surgical Fees
Anesthetist’s Fees
In-Hospital Doctor’s Visits
Ambulance Charges
4 Outpatient Expenses: As charged
Pre-Hospital Diagnostic x-ray & Lab Test
Pre-Hospital Specialist Consultation Fees
Post-Hospitalisation Treatment
5 Miscarriage Benefit 3,000
6 Emergency Outpatient Treatment As charged
7 Emergency Outpatient Dental Treatment 5,000
8 Surgical Implants 5,000
9 Outpatient Kidney Dialysis (per policy year)
20,000
10 Outpatient Cancer Treatment (per policy year)
11 Special Grant 5,000
12 Daily Recovery Benefit 150
13 Dread Disease Recuperation Benefit 10,000
14 Parent Accommodation As charged
15 Home Nursing As charged
16 Emergency Medical Evacuation/Repatriation* Unlimited
17 Repatriation of Mortal Remains or Local Burial* Unlimited
Overall Limit per Policy Year
50,000
(Applicable to all benefits except for items marked *)
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
5 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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