Two-day Admissions Fair to witness participation from 12 Singapore-based Institutions

Singapore Education is organising the Singapore Education (SE) Admissions Fair 08-09 in Mumbai on 07th & 08th June, 2008. The SE Admissions Fair 08-09, to be held at JW Marriott between 10am and 6pm, is the last leg of the three-city Admissions Fair which was held in Delhi and Chennai earlier this week. India is today the fourth largest source of international students to Singapore, and the SE Admissions Fair 08-09 will witness participation from 12 Singapore-based Institutions. Distinguished guest speakers will also conduct seminars and talks during the two-day fair on Singapore’s education landscape as well as the array of networking and career opportunities on offer in Singapore

The participating institutions include well-known Private Education Organisations (PEOs) and speciality institutions like LASALLE College of the Arts, Management Development Institute of Singapore, Nanyang Institute of Management and Tourism Management Institute of Singapore among others.

The vibrant variety of PEOs in Singapore offer a broad range of programmes from certificate to postgraduate levels. Through partnerships with renowned international universities from around the world, these private schools offer students the opportunity to attain an international qualification in Singapore’s comfortable and affordable environment. Singapore also offers an array of specialty institutions, such as LASALLE College of the Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and Tourism Management Institute of Singapore that allow students with a keen interest in niche disciplines to attain a degree from the world’s best schools in that field.

Commenting on the SE Admissions Fair 08-09, Ms. Rebecca Lim, Area Director – Western India, Singapore Tourism Board said, “Every year, a diverse mix of students from all over the world make their way to Singapore. Singapore offers world-class education, which is industry-relevant and prepares students for an international career. With more than 7,000 multinational corporations (MNCs) alongside 100,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) having set up their base in Singapore, students can look forward to excellent professional networking as well as job opportunities in one of the best business environments in Asia.”

She added, “Today, there are over 86,000 international students from 120 nationalities studying in Singapore and Indian students form approximately 6.5% of the total international student base. Popular courses among Indian students include Business & Management, Computing & IT and Engineering although there is a growing interest in niche disciplines such as Arts, Design & New Media and Tourism & Hospitality. Through this admissions fair, we would like to showcase to the students in Mumbai the range of quality educational offerings and encouraging academic environment that Singapore is recognised for.”


The Participating Institutions are:

  1. ACS (International)

  2. EASB Institute of Management

  3. Global Indian International School

  4. LASALLE College of the Arts

  5. Management Development Institute of Singapore

  6. Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

  7. Nanyang Institute of Management

  8. PSB Academy

  9. Singapore Institute of Management

  10. Singapore Management University

  11. TMC Academy

  12. Tourism Management Institute of Singapore



Annex – Participating Institutions

1. ACS (International)

Anglo Chinese School is one of the elite public institutions in Singapore with 120-years of tradition in teaching quality and learning excellence. ACS (International) is the international extension of the Anglo Chinese School with a Public Credential Status offering holistic education to students of ages 12 – 18 years, leading to the International General Certificate of Education and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Of significance, ACS (International) offers an excellent pathway to the top universities in the world.


2. EASB Institute of Management

EASB East Asia Institute of Management is a leading Singapore Quality Class (SQC) and CaseTrust Awarded educational institution. EASB conducts programmes at Diploma (Bachelor Year 1), Advanced Diploma (Bachelor Year 2) and Final Year levels in the areas of Business Management, Hospitality & Tourism, Accountancy, Computer and IT-related studies with a business application focus, offered by distinguished partner universities. The Diploma courses are structured on the UK Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) and serve as pathways for students to progress onto a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree from foreign universities in UK, Australia, USA and New Zealand.


3. Global Indian International School

Global Indian International School (GIIS) is today the largest pan-Asian educational institution, offering the best of international education with Asian values. It currently has over 12,000 students across 15 schools located in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, India, Australia and Thailand. GIIS offers a distinctive curriculum for the pre-school to junior college levels. The school adapts a unique Montessori curriculum for the pre-primary students. Quality education is continued through to the junior college level in the spirit of the CBSE or IGCSE curriculum. The school also offers a cost effective International Baccalaureate Junior College Programme which is a launch pad for students to university education throughout the world.


4. LASALLE College of the Arts

LASALLE College of the Arts is a specialist tertiary institution leading contemporary practice-based arts, design and performing arts in Asia-Pacific. Through a balanced education in the practice and research of a discipline, LASALLE equips students to become professional, independent, thinking practitioners in a unique integrated arts campus that facilitates multi-disciplinary interaction. Its cosmopolitan student, staff and alumni body include established artists, acclaimed designers, respected curators, and pioneers of dance, music and theatre in Singapore and beyond. LASALLE is a non-profit, private institution, operating autonomously with financial support from Singapore’s Ministry of Education, and accreditation by The Open University, UK.


5. Management Development Institute of Singapore

The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS provides the opportunity for individuals to develop professionally through academic programmes in the areas of Business & Management, Business, Mass Communications, Life Sciences, Information Technology and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management, offered in collaboration with highly acclaimed universities in Australia, France, the United Kingdom and United States of America. MDIS is one of the first institutions in Singapore to achieve the CaseTrust for Education accreditation since August 2005. Its current student population is approximately 12,000 students from 55 countries. MDIS has representative offices in China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.


6. Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is a premier tertiary arts institution reputed for its rigorous curricula and innovative teaching methods. It has produced a distinguished list of artists, designers and performing artistes including 10 Cultural Medallion Winners and 11 Young Artist Award Winners. It offers 11 full-time Diploma programmes to over 2,000 students from 27 countries and territories. NAFA also conducts 17 Bachelor's and Master's Degree programmes in collaboration with reputable universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. With its dedicated and cosmopolitan academia, NAFA prepares youths for careers in the arts industry and other related professions.


7. Nanyang Institute of Management

Nanyang Institute of Management, established in 2001, is a Singapore Quality Class Private Education Organisation (SQC-PEO) and a forward-looking premier education provider of market-relevant programmes in the region. The Institute through its four schools - School of Business, School of Tourism & Hospitality, School of Early Childhood Education, and School of Language - offers a wide range of courses leading to Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, as well as Master's Degree and other Post-Graduate programmes. The Institute is an academic and vocational gateway to market-relevant education and training in a vibrant economy and multi-racial society of Singapore.


8. PSB Academy

PSB Academy Pte Ltd (a member of TÜV SÜD Group) has been leading and educating Singapore’s workforce for the past 43 years. Widely recognised as a premium institution that provides quality education, it is highly regarded by both individuals and industry. Today, PSB Academy is one of Singapore’s largest education and training institutions, with over 30,000 individuals attending its courses annually. PSB Academy is proud to partner some of the finest universities from Australia, UK and the US to offer internationally recognised qualifications. It was one of the first few providers to earn the Singapore Quality Class (SQC) award for Private Education Organisations (PEOs).


9. Singapore Institute of Management

The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM Group) is the largest, most comprehensive private education and training solutions provider in Singapore. For over 42 years, SIM has contributed significantly to Singapore’s human capital development. SIM offers high quality academic programmes through its partnerships with established international universities and institutions from the US, UK, Australia and Switzerland, with an enrolment of more than 25,000. SIM has more than 50 full-time and part-time programmes at Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate levels. In 2005, SIM was awarded the Singapore Quality Class for Private Education Organisations, an enhanced SQC programme for business excellence in the education sector.


10. Singapore Management University

Officially incorporated on 12 January 2000, Singapore Management University (SMU) is Singapore’s third public university. Its educational and administrative practices are modelled after American institutions, in particular the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvannia, which has played a central role in SMU’s development. To deliver its world-class curriculum, an outstanding faculty has been handpicked to advance knowledge in teaching and research. Today, SMU is home to over 5,000 students. SMU meritorious Honours programme offers unparalleled flexibility – a single or double degree from across Accountancy, Business Management, Economics, Information Systems Management, Law and Social Sciences.


11. TMC Academy

TMC Academy for Advanced Education, a member of TMC Education Corporation Ltd which is listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, has forged affiliations with reputable and award winning universities and leading educational institutions in Australia, UK and USA. TMC is one of the first private education organisations (PEOs) in Singapore to achieve the ISO 9001: 2000 quality certification for its quality management systems and services as well as the CaseTrust Mark for Education and China Embassy Accreditation. TMC also attained the prestigious Singapore Quality Class (SQC) Award for PEOs which is yet another clear endorsement of its service quality and excellence.


12. Tourism Management Institute of Singapore

Tourism Management Institute of Singapore (TMIS) is a fully-owned subsidiary of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS). TMIS actively promotes and provides tourism courses and training to students in Singapore and the Asia region. Founded in 1987, TMIS has a strong tradition of over 20 years with an established track record in Singapore and the region. As a Not for Profit organisation, TMIS strongly believes in delivering quality education to all its students and adhering to a high academic standard. With access to more than 500 member companies across the tourism industry, TMIS also offers opportunities for students to network and interact with the business community to gain practical experience and leading edge business knowledge.