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STUDENTS’ ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
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BMC International College with its history that dates back to
1966 is registered with the Council for Private Education,
Singapore under the Enhanced Registration Framework with
Registration Number 200006772H. Its registration expires on
19 May 2014.
In March 2013, it has renewed its Edutrust Provisional which
will expire on 1st March 2014.
About BMC International College
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BMC’s Humble Beginning
BMC International College has a humble beginning, starting with a
vision of its founder, in providing affordable education for the
masses during the 1960s. BMC International College has today
become an established private education institution in Singapore.
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As of 1st January 2012, there are
seven BMC centres strategically
located in Singapore and are within
walking distance to and from the
train (MRT) and bus stations. These
centres are equipped with teaching
facilities, computer laboratories, two
small libraries, two science
laboratories, Electronics &
Engineering laboratories and air-
conditioned classrooms.
Centres
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Location Map
BMC International College Your Lifelong Learning Partner
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BMC centres are strategically located in Singapore. They are within
walking distance from and to the MRT (train) stations and bus
interchanges.
Our centres are equipped with teaching facilities, computer
laboratories, two libraries, a science laboratory, Electronics &
Engineering Labs and air-conditioned classrooms.
Qualified and dedicated teaching staff go all the way to making
learning invigorating and wholesome.
Our Facilities
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To provide affordable quality education and advance
the interest of lifelong learning
To be a leader in holistic education
Mission
Vision
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BMC staff are guided by our core values in their every day dealings with both internal and
external customers. The core values thus define BMC’s desired culture. Our staff translate
the values as follows:
Approachable
o BMC is approachable because our staff know the importance of being friendly, kind and
helpful to all. BMC staff strive to provide excellent customer service in order to meet or
exceed customer expectations.
Affordable
o BMC is affordable because we always compare our fees to our competitors and ensure our
fees are lower. We also consider our customers’ financial constraints when making any
decisions.
Core Values & Desired Culture
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Active
o BMC is active because we are a dynamic organisation. BMC has been enriching lives since
1966. This shows our root (humble beginning) and our commitment to the whole society. We
always keep ourselves abreast with what is going on in the private education industry, strive
to improve ourselves continuously and promote student-centric learning culture.
Respect
o BMC values and respects every one. Our staff are guided by the belief that to gain respect
from others we need to not only respect ourselves but also others.
TEAMwork
o BMC works as a team because Together Everyone Achieves More!
Core Values & Desired Culture (continuation)
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Academic and Examinations Boards
Academic Board
DR. BALAMURUGAN KARUPPIAH
MR. KANAPATHIPILLAI SUBRAMANIAM
MR. JAHEER HUSSAIN
Examinations Board
MR. QUEK SWEE SENG
MS. SELVARAJ NIRANJANA
MDM. RAJU MADHARACI
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MR. SHAIK MOHAMED MARICAR (S M MARICAR)
Founder and Chairman
MDM. KHATIJAH PHUA (MRS MA)
CEO and Executive Director
MS SUSAN TAN
Finance Director
DR. BALAMURUGAN KARUPPIAH
Academic Director
MR. ZAMZAM SHAH KASSIM
Deputy Management Representative
Management Team
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MR. PARAMESHVARAN NAIR
Vice Principal
MR PARAMESHWARAN NAIR
Human Resources Managers
MS. MICHELLE ALEJANDRINO
Student Support Manager
MR. XIE XIN
Facility Manager
Key Managers
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MR. ERIC CHUA SIANG PENG
Programme Manager
for LCCI, Business & Computing Courses (NCC,HND, BABA)
MR. IBRAHIM JAFFAR SADIQ
Senior Programme Manager
for LCCI, Business & Computing Courses (NCC,HND, BABA)
MS. ANNALYN MENDOZA
DE GUZMAN
Programme Manager for
Hospitality & Tourism Courses
DR. BALAMURUGAN KARUPPIAH
Programme Manager for Engineering Courses
MR. TANG MINYI
Head of Basic and General education Department
Key Managers (continuation)
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LECTURERS (Registered with the Council for Private Education)
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No. Name of the Lecturer Highest Qualification Years of Teaching
Experience
1 Dr. K. Balamurugan Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering 20
2 MS. RAJAKUMAR GEETHA Masters Degree in Power Systems 15
3 MR. KANAPATHIPPILLAI
SUBRAMANIAM BSC (Engineering) 37
4 MS. RAJU MADHARACI Master of Engineering (Computer Science &
Eng) 15
5 MR. NAGAPPAN S/O NACHIAPPAN Master of Engineering 11
6 MR. ONG SWEE TIONG Master of Electrical Engineering 20
7 MR. MUSTAFA KAMALUDEEN
AMIRUDEEN
Masters Degree in Communications
Engineering 12
Teachers’ List is subject to changes
Department of Engineering
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No. Name of the Lecturer Highest Qualification Years of Teaching
Experience
1 MS. ANNALYN MENDOZA
DEGUZMAN
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant
Management 8
Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Teachers’ List is subject to changes
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No. Name of the Lecturer Highest Qualification
Years of Teaching
Experience
1
MS. SELVARAJ NIRANJANA Master of Business Administration 8
Department of Business & Computer Studies
Teachers ‘List is subject to changes
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No. Name of the Lecturer Highest Qualification Years of Teaching
Experience
1 KOH FONG BOON, DOUGLAS Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical & Electrical
Engineering) 10
2 MOHAMAD FADHIR BIN HARON Bachelor of Applied Science 5
3 SURESH KUMAR S/O N.R.N
OONITHAN Master of Professional Accounting 10
4 YEO ENG LENG Bachelor of Arts( History) 10
5 MOHAMAD KEFLI BIN ATAM Bachelor of Arts (Social Studies) 10
6 HUMAIRAH BINTE ZAINAL Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies) 5
Teachers’ List is subject to changes
Department of Basic & General Education (N, O, A-Levels)
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No. Name of the Lecturer Highest Qualification Years of Teaching
Experience
1 INDUMATHI
BALASUBRMANIAN MBBS, Master of Social Sciences in Counselling 5
2 CELINE VASANTHA EDMUND Master of Counselling 3
Teachers’ List is subject to changes
Department of Psychology & Counselling
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No. Name of the Lecturer Highest Qualification Years of Teaching
Experience
1 MARIMUTHU LEELA Advanced Certificate 10
2 LIM TENG KEE Masters 10
3 PHILIP NG Masters 10
4 SUKUMARAN NAIR Advanced Diploma 5
5 ZAMZAM SHAH KASSIM M Ed (Merit) 10
6 KUMAR SURESH Masters 20
7 WONG FOOK YONG Advanced Diploma 10
8 ANG HOCK SENG Degree 10
9 BOEY CHRIS Masters 5
10 PAVITHRA KARUNARATNE Advanced Diploma 5
11 FARIDAH BTE MOHD AMIN Advanced Diploma 10
Teachers’ List is subject to changes
Department of CIE & LCCI
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For the complete list of lecturers,
please refer to our public website:
www.bmc.edu.sg
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LIST OF COURSES (Registered with the Council for Private Education)
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•Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management
•Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Administration-Final Year
•Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Digital Systems and Computer Engineering-Final Year
•Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering-Final Year
•Bachelor of Engineering-Final Year Project
•Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science-Final Year
•Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC)-Higher National Diploma in
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
•Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC)-Higher National Diploma in Business
•Certificate in English for Foreign Students (Advanced Level)
•Certificate in English for Foreign Students (Elementary)
•Certificate in English for Foreign Students (Higher Intermediate)
•Certificate in English for Foreign Students (Intermediate)
•Certificate in Import and Export Documentation and Procedures
•Cambridge International Diploma in Business (Advanced Level)
•Diploma in Hotel Management
Courses registered with the Council for Private Education
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•Level 3 Diploma in Computing
•National Institute of Technical Education (NITEC) in Business Studies(Administration)
•National Institute of Technical Education (NITEC)in Electronics (Computer and Networking)
•National Institute of Technical Education (NITEC) in Service Skills (Office)
•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Level 3 Diploma in
Business Administration
•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Level 2 Certificate in Book-
Keeping and Accounts
•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Level 3 Diploma in Business
Administration and Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration and Level 3 Private Secretary’s
Diploma
•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Level 3 Diploma in Computerised
Accounting
•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Level 3 Diploma in Marketing
Courses registered with the Council for Private Education
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•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Level 3 Group Diploma in
Accounting
•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Level 3 Group Diploma in
Accounting (For Beginners)
•Preparatory Course for London Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Level 3 Private Secretary’s
Diploma
•Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate Education (Advanced
Level) Examination
•Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate Education (Ordinary
Level) Examination
•Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate Education Normal
(Academic) Level
Courses registered with the Council for Private Education
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Course Information
• Information of the courses provided by BMC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE can be
found in our official website and school brochures. Detailed information about each
course includes:
– Entry Requirement
– Course Duration
– Modules synopsis
– Fees Payable.
• Our website and brochures provide prospective students with key information of the
varied courses offered by BMC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE. Detailed information
about each course includes 1)brief write-up of collaboration partner (if any) 2) course
outlines and module synopsis 3) course duration 4) assessment schedule 5) award criteria
6) qualification award 7) entry and English requirements 8) course fees and other
information.
Courses registered with the Council for Private Education
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• English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English should be able to show evidence of
their English language ability. Typical English language requirements of our
courses are listed in the table below.
• Minimum requirements
1. Short Courses
• For non-examinable courses of short duration, you need to show evidence of your English
language ability. For example, if you have completed secondary education and the language
of instruction is English, you will meet the minimum English language requirement.
2. Certificate Courses
• For certificate courses both examinable and non-examinable, the minimum English language
requirement is to show evidence of your English language ability. For example, if you have
completed secondary education and the language of instruction is English, you will meet the
minimum English language requirement.
Course Admission English Language Requirement
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3. Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Higher National Diploma Courses
For these courses, the minimum English language requirement is a grade C at the GCSE, IGCSE or GCE
'O' level examination or its equivalent.
4. University Courses
Students entering these programme and whose first language is not English or students whose medium of instruction
on their qualifying programme was not English will be required to demonstrate a proficiency in English through any
of the following requirements:
– IELTS: 6.0
– TOEFL: 550
– Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): C
– Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): A
– GSCE/IGCSE/GCE 'O' Level in English Language: C or a Pass
However, certain university courses have a minimum requirement of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent and some
require 7.0. Unless otherwise specified, the University minimum component scores are no less than indicated
above.
Course Admission English Language Requirement
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Refer to our website
@www.bmc.edu.sg
Course Fee Details
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Designs, plans, and executes activities such as social programmes, community
involvement tasks, co-curricular events and learning support projects for the students.
Collaborates with the other departments regarding the activities for their respective
students.
Monitors Student Council and advises its officers regarding the activities and tasks.
Conducts orientation for new students.
Processes international student’s pass applications.
Liaises with TransitLink for the EZLink cards application.
Verifies the weekly absenteeism reports of different centres.
Monitors students’ attendance through the referrals given by the different centres.
Prepares the monthly absenteeism reports.
Conducts the monthly meeting for the student council officers.
Summarises the customer service evaluation of different centres.
Channels students’ feedback to the relevant department.
Assists in resolving students’ complaints Assists students’ for room reservations (prayer/study rooms, etc.)
Roles of the Student Support Services Department (SSSD)
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Services @ SSSD
• Orientation Programme
• General Counselling
• Social Programmes
• Community Involvement Programmes
• Co-Curricular Activities
• Learning Support Services
• Management of Feedbacks/Complaints
• Reservation of Rooms (Prayer/Study Rooms, etc.)
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Services Targets Set
Reply to email enquiries 2 days
Follow up on phone 2 days
Staff knowledge about the courses at BMC 90%
Average time to resolve complaints 7 days
Staff efficiency and promptness in responding to enquiries and complaints 90%
Student refunds will be done within 7 working days 90%
Teacher to student ratio 1:30
Effectiveness of course delivery 90%
Effectiveness of trainer delivering the course 90%
Service Quality Targets
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Services Targets Set
End of module evaluation-percentage of
students rated satisfactory and above
90%
Warning letters issued due to low attendance 80%
Response for academic result appeal 90%
Conducive training environment 90%
Service Quality Targets
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Fee Protection Scheme (FPS)
• This serves to protect students’ fees in the event a private education institution is unable to continue operating due to insolvency and/or regulatory closure.
• It also protects students if the private education institution
fails to pay penalties or return fees to the students arising from judgment against it by the Singapore courts.
• EduTrust-certified schools are required to adopt the Fee
Protection Scheme (FPS).
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Fees Protected: • All fees paid by the student are protected under the FPS except course
application fee, miscellaneous fee and GST • Please refer the Council for Private Education's website (www.cpe.gov.sg) to
check if student’s fees are protected and to get more information on the FPS. • Also please refer the information about FPS found in the BMC International
College Student Handbook as well as BMC's website at www.bmc.edu.sg Upon Successful Registration: • A copy of the FPS Certificate will be sent to all students via e-mail • Hard copy will only be given upon request • For any changes in e-mail address or home address, please inform the school
immediately • For installment payment plans, certificates will be sent to them monthly till the
end of the course or till student stops with the school.
Fee Protection under the Insurance Scheme
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Sample FPS Certificate
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Coverage: Student Medical Insurance
- B1 ward (in government and restructured hospitals)
- Annual overall limit of S$20,000 per student
- 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in school-related activities)
:All international students on compulsory basis
:All local students on opt-out basis
Medical Insurance
Insured student:
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Medical Insurance Certificate
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Medical Insurance Claims Procedures
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit the following documents within 1 month from date of discharge from hospital:
For hospitalization in Government / Restructured Hospital
1. Duly completed and signed claim form (Page 2) and a copy of the student pass
2. All original final hospital bills, doctor’s/specialist’s bills and receipts
3. Inpatient Discharge Summary
4. Inpatient Admission Report (if available)
5. Day Surgery Admission Report (if available)
For hospitalization in Private Hospital / Hospital outside Singapore
1. Duly completed and signed claim form (Page 2) and a copy of the student pass
2. All original final hospital bills, doctor’s/specialist’s bills and receipts
3. Medical Report from attending physician/ specialist (page 3)
4. Inpatient Admission Report (if available)
5. Day Surgery Admission Report (if available)
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Refund/Withdrawal Procedures
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Refund/Withdrawal Procedures
BMC shall inform the Student immediately within three (3) working days if:
1. It fails, for any reason, to commence the Course on the Course Commencement Date;
2. It terminates the Course, for any reason, prior to the Course Commencement Date;
3. It fails, for any reason, to complete the Course by the Course Completion Date;
4. It terminates the Course, for any reason, prior to Course Completion Date; or
5. The Student’s Pass application is rejected by Immigration and Checkpoint
Authority (ICA).
The school shall, within seven (7) working days of notifying the Student in writing of
above circumstances (1) to (4), provide the Student with information and details of the
alternative confirmed course arrangement to allow the Student to make timely and
appropriate decision on the alternative arrangement.
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Withdrawal for a Cause
Subject to Clause 9 of the CPE PEI-Student Contract, the Student shall be
entitled to immediately withdraw from the Course by giving written notice
to the PEI of his/her intention to do so if the PEI is in breach of any of
its obligations under this Agreement (the CPE PEI-Student Contract) or
fails to perform its obligation(s) under the circumstances in Clause 1
above.
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Course Withdrawal Form (with Cause)
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Refunds for Withdrawal for a Cause
For circumstances points (1) to (4) mentioned, the PEI shall, within seven (7)
working days after notifying the Student, refund to the Student:
1. The entire amount of the Course Fees; and
2. The Miscellaneous Fees.
The PEI shall also, as soon as practicable after receiving the Student’s notice of
withdrawal under Point 1 ‘Withdrawal for Cause’ above (and in any event no later
than seven (7) working days after receiving such notice) refund to the Student the
amounts stated in under Point 3 ‘Refunds for Withdrawal for Cause’ above.
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Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause
Where the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those set out
in Point 2 above or Clause 9 of the CPE PEI-Student Contract, the PEI shall, subject
to Clause 3.5 of the CPE PEI-Student Contract, as soon as practicable after receiving
the Student’s written notice of withdrawal (and in any event no more than seven
(7) working days after receiving such notice) refund to the Student the following sums
(less any applicable bank administrative charges properly paid/payable under Clause 3
of the CPE PEI-Student Contract):
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Course Withdrawal Form (without a Cause)
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Refunds for Withdrawal Without Cause (continued)
% of the aggregate amount of the fees paid
under Clause 1.11 and 1.12 of the CPE-PEI
Student Contract
If student’s written notice is received
100% (“Maximum Refund”) More than (30) days
before the Course Commencement Date
75% Before, but not more than (30) days before the
Course Commencement Date
10% After, but not more than (7) days after the
Course Commencement Date
5% More than (7) days after the Course
Commencement Date, but not more than (14)
days after the Course Commencement date
0 More than (14) days after the Course
Commencement Date
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Non-Tuition Fees Refund Policy
Types of Fees Percentage of Refund
Course Application Fee Not refundable
Bank’s Administrative Fee Not refundable as fee is imposed by the bank
Continual Material Fee 100% if the student has not received any course materials.
0% if the student has received the course materials.
Continual Assessment Fee 100% if the withdrawal notice is received more than 30 days
before the course starts.
75% if the withdrawal notice is received less than 30 days
before the course starts.
10% if the withdrawal notice is received less than 7 days after
the course has started.
5% if the withdrawal notice is received between 7 and not
more than 14 days after the course has started.
0% if the withdrawal notice is received more than 14 days
after the course has started.
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Non-Tuition Fees Refund Policy (continued)
Types of Fees Percentage of Refund
Examination Fee Paid to respective external examination board. Refund of the exam
fee is subject to the external examination board’s refund policy
and is at its discretion. BMC does not have control over the fee.
Laboratory Fees
(Computer and/or Science Practical)
Not refundable as fee is imposed by the bank
100% if the withdrawal notice is received more than 30 days before
the course starts.
75% if the withdrawal notice is received less than 30 days before
the course starts.
10% if the withdrawal notice is received less than 7 days after the
course has started.
5% if the withdrawal notice is received between 7 and not more
than 14 days after the course has started.
0% if the withdrawal notice is received more than 14 days after the
course has started.
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Non-Tuition Fees Refund Policy (continuation)
Types of Fees Percentage of Refund
Student Membership Fee 100% if the withdrawal notice is received 14 days after the course
has started.
0% if the withdrawal notice is received more than 14 days after the
course has started.
Insurance Fee Payable per academic year per course, if applicable. NOT
REFUNDABLE.
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Transfer Procedures
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Transfer to another School
*Request for transfer to another school must be made in writing and directed to the
Student Support Services Manager.
*When the student wishes to withdraw from his/her course with the BMC, or has been
asked to leave the course, he/she has to settle all outstanding course fees and other
payments, if any.
*All International students must complete the following forms obtainable from the
Customer Service to effect the transfer:
Course Withdrawal Form
Cancellation of Student's Pass Form
BMC "Clearance Form".
Note: International students must duly fill in a new student’s pass application form. It
should be approved and signed by the New School. A document proof of the Student's
admission into the new school has to be attached with the form.
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School Transfer Application Form to another school
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*Students can apply in writing for transfer from one course to another offered within
the BMC International College. Such transfer applications will be considered by the
Principal or Academic Director and transfers will only be allowed if the following
conditions are satisfied:
The student fulfils the academic and experience requirements for the
new course;
The course which the student originally enrolled for has not started.
Our Refund Policy will apply in this case; and
The student is able to complete the course within the stipulated
duration. *International students need to apply for a new student visa and the transfer will come into effect only when
the ICA approves the new student pass application. Students should be prepared to do the new programme in
any of the branches of the BMC International College, if a particular branch which offered the programme
the student initially enrolled for, does not offer the new programme the student wants to study.
Transfer from One Course to Another
within BMC International College
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Transfer from One Course to Another
within BMC International College (continued)
*If a student transfers from one course to another within the BMC International
College, then the tuition fee is 100% transferable to the new course provided the
original course the student has enrolled for has not started and the transfer request
made in writing is received more than 30 days before the original course starts.
*If the transfer request received is less than 30 days before the original course starts, our
Refund Policy shall apply. In this case, the student may have to top up the course fee should
the amount to be transferred is less than the new course fee.
*In the event that the fee for the transferred course is higher, the student is required to pay
the difference upon the transfer being affected.
*If the differential is in favour of the student, the school will refund the student within
14 days of effecting the transfer. (Course has not started. The transfer request date is
more than 30 days before the course starts or within the 7-day cooling off period.)
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*BMC International College reserves the right to substitute any teacher or merge
any class or to transfer students to other BMC centre, if the strength in the class
drops below twelve.
*If a student transfers from one centre to another centre within the BMC
International College, then the tuition fees is 100% transferable to the new centre.
This is subject to approval from BMC’s Management and the transfer request
must be submitted in writing. Verbal request will not be entertained.
Transfer from One Course to Another
within BMC International College (continued)
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Academic Information &
Administrative Matters
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Leave of Absence
• Students who are not able to attend classes/assessments/tests
must submit a “ Student Leave Application Form” at
least 2 days in advance. Reasons of absence must be stated.
The documentary proof (such as Medical Certificates) must be
presented as well.
• Student Leave Application Form is available in front counter
of all BMC centres or this can also be downloaded from the
BMC website (bmc.edu.sg).
*Please refer to Student Leave Application Form
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Student Leave of Application Form
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Certificate of Attendance
Local and international students taking full time classes must
maintain at least 90% (while 75% for the local part-time students)
of the total attendance and must show satisfactory progress before
they are awarded the completion certificate from BMC.
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Code of Conduct for Students
• General
– To comply with all standing regulations including those that are issued
from time to time.
– Enquiries on other rules and regulations concerning student activity or
any doubts can be directed to the Student Services Officer at the
Student Services Department.
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• Behaviour – No smoking in and around the BMC International College's premises.
– Behave with propriety at all times, that is, no disrespectful behaviour and
insubordination to lecturers and officers.
– Always carry with you your Student Membership Card.
– Do not drink or eat in the class / laboratory / workshop / library.
– Do not consume drugs or alcohol. Students found to have consumed prohibited drugs
will be handed to the police.
– Students who are caught gambling would face disciplinary action.
– Repeat gambling offenders may eventually face expulsion from the College.
– Do not litter.
– No fighting or acts of disturbance.
– No unauthorised removal of books from the library.
Code of Conduct for Students
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• Behaviour
– No unauthorised entry into BMC International College premises.
– Do not steal College's property or belongings of other students.
– Do not damage or lose BMC International College's property. Always report any
damage or loss of BMC International College property to the nearest facilitator or any
BMC staff. Please call 65 655 655 to report any loss or damage.
– Do not forge medical certificates or other official documents.
– Any form of vandalism will not be tolerated. Students found guilty will be severely dealt
with.
– Students are not allowed to rent projectors for screening of movies during and after
school hours.
Code of Conduct for Students
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• Attire
– Be decently attired in a manner that confirms to social and moral
norms.
– Do not sport hair in outrageous colours.
– Do not wear sleeveless T-shirts, singlet and shorts (except at sports
activities).
– Do not wear any form of dress (including slogans on T-shirts) which
may be offensive.
– Do not wear slippers or flip flops.
Code of Conduct for Students
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• Attire at Workshops / Laboratories
– Students attending workshops / laboratories must wear proper attire
and shoes.
– Always comply with industrial safety rules as directed by the facilitator.
– Students who misbehave in class/laboratory/workshop /library / sports
facilities may be asked to leave the premises by the BMC staff.
– Failure to abide by these rules may render the student liable for
disciplinary action.
Code of Conduct for Students
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• Disciplinary rules
– These regulations may be cited as the BMC International College
– Conduct and Discipline Regulations 2005 and shall come into operation on 1
January 2005. The Principal or any authorised person shall have the power to
enforce the penalties for offences committed.
Code of Conduct for Students
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The penalties and offences include but are not limited to those
listed below:
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Suspension from a Course
BMC may suspend a student from a course on any of the following grounds:
• failure to attain satisfactory academic progress;
• failure to achieve the minimum attendance requirements will result in:
–a. immediate suspension from a course for any full-time local student who chalks up 10 consecutive absences without
submitting any form of written communication (e.g. a medical certificate or a letter from employer etc.)
–b. immediate suspension from a course for any part-time student who has been absent for one continuous month without
any form of written communication (e.g. a medical certificate or a letter from employer etc.),
• academic misconduct, in contravention of the Student Academic Misconduct Requirements,
• inappropriate conduct, if the student’s behaviour is risking the safety of others at BMC, or if
it is in contravention of the Student Conduct Policy, or
• where a student studying a course which includes a prescribed professional or clinical
placement has been deemed to be unsuitable to continue that course, in accordance with the
Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy.
Note: A student who has had their enrolment suspended by BMC has 20 working days to appeal their
suspension.
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Cancellation of Admission to a Course
• A student’s admission to a course may be cancelled permanently by BMC on any one of the following
grounds:
– where a student has not paid the required fees or charges;
– where a student has not met the English language or visa requirements,
– where a student has a concurrent enrolment in a similar course at another institution,
– where a student has failed to attain satisfactory academic progress,
– where a student has been found guilty of academic misconduct, in contravention of the Student Academic Misconduct
Requirements,
– where a student has been found guilty of inappropriate conduct, in contravention of the Student Conduct Policy,
– where a student who is studying a course which includes a prescribed professional or clinical placement has been
deemed unsuitable to continue that course, in accordance with the Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a
Course Involving Placement policy,
– where a student has already satisfactorily completed the requirements of a course of study, or
– where a student has been unable to meet a prescribed course requirement for continuing enrolment in the course - for
example: securing a valid Student’s Pass from Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
Notes:
• Permanent cancellation of admission to a course is often known as exclusion from a course. A student who has been
excluded from a specific course may still apply for admission to a different course.
• A student who has had their enrolment in a course cancelled by BMC has 20 working days to appeal the decision.
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Permanent Exclusion from all Courses at BMC
A student may be excluded permanently from all courses at BMC on any one of the
following grounds:
• academic misconduct, in contravention of the Student Academic Misconduct Requirements,
• inappropriate conduct, in contravention of the Student Conduct Policy,
• where a student studying a course which includes a prescribed professional or clinical
placement has been deemed to be unsuitable to continue study at BMC.
Notes:
• A student who has been excluded permanently from BMC will not be admitted to any course at
BMC.
• A student who has been excluded from all courses by BMC has 20 working days to appeal their
exclusion
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Appeal against Failure in Course or Module
• Appeals against failure in a course or a module will only be accepted from students who have sat for the examination but failed
due to illness, or bereavement of a close relative, or any other event which is entirely beyond the control of the student, or s/he
believes that the mark awarded was unjustified. For such cases, supporting documents must be submitted together with the
appeal forms.
• Appeal forms are obtainable from the Student Support Services Department during office hours.
• For internal appeals, a $50 administrative fee (before GST) is payable per appeal.
• For external appeals, a $50 administrative fee (before GST) and an appeal fee of certain amount are payable. Different
awarding bodies charge different appeal fees.
• All appeals must be lodged within 7 working days after the release of the Examination results. Appeals made after the
deadline will not be entertained.
• Please note that the Appeal form must be duly completed and submitted to the Customer Service Executive or Programme
Manager with supporting documents (if any). The appeal request will then be submitted to the Examinations Board for
processing.
• ONLY one appeal per subject can be lodged. No multiple appeals are allowed.
• No appeals will be accepted for re-grading of an exam paper in which a student has passed.
• The Examinations Board Office will inform the result of the appeal by email / post or through the Student Portal or the
Programme Manager.
• Students should not assume that their appeal is successful unless informed.
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Student Appeal Form
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AUTODESK
• Autodesk, set up more than 25 years ago, is a world leader in 2D and 3D
design and engineering software. Autodesk helps customers address these
challenges by providing the tools to help seize opportunities created by a new
global business environment.
Autodesk courses offered are as follows -
•AutoCAD Essentials
•AutoCAD Intermediate & Advanced
•AutoCAD Complete
BMC is in association with Autodesk since 2007.
About our Educational Partners
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THE CONFEDERATION OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY (CTH)
• The Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) is one of the UK's leading
professional membership and awarding body for qualifications in the fastest
growing commercial sector worldwide.
• CTH was established in 1982 as a specialist professional body in the UK to focus
on the training needs of new entrants to the hospitality and tourism industries, and
now has accredited colleges worldwide delivering sought after CTH qualification.
• CTH provides a ladder of progression in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
qualifications at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Diploma and
Postgraduate Diploma level, and its qualifications provide appropriate academic
preparation for students to apply for entry onto the final year degree programmes
and Masters top up programmes. This route delivers well trained and qualified
employees and leaders for the sector.
About our Educational Partners
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EDEXCEL INTERNATIONAL (Edexcel)
• Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body offering
academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges,
employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.
About our Educational Partners
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About our Educational Partners
LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (LCCI)
•LCCI has over 100 years of experience in providing trusted and valued business-
related qualifications. The qualifications assess the practical skills and knowledge that
are needed for individuals to succeed in business and commerce. Work-related
qualifications are specially designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills
essential to perform effectively in the workplace. As one of UK's largest international
providers of vocational qualifications, it is highly recognised by Universities,
Professional Bodies, and most importantly, by Employers internationally.
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NCC EDUCATION
• Originally part of the National Computing Centre, NCC started offering IT qualifications in
1976 and from 1997 developed its higher education portfolio to include Foundation and
Business programmes. Today, NCC Education is a global provider and awarding body of
British education. It provides the complete education solution to over 200 Accredited Partner
Centres in more than 45 countries worldwide. By working in partnership with Accredited
Partner Centres and universities NCC provides students with affordable qualifications in
Business and IT, from foundation through to degree, master's level and beyond.
• BMC is in association with NCC since 2001.
About our Educational Partners
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UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
• The University of Hertfordshire is an ambitious and entrepreneurial University. It
offers excellence in teaching, learning and research and puts students at the heart of
its activities. It is a model of a 21st Century University, international, business-
facing and business-like in approach-making it distinctive in an ever changing
higher education environment.
• The University of Hertfordshire is one of its region's largest employers with over
2500 staff and a turnover of more than £ 160million. With a student community of
over 24,000 including more than 2000 international students from over 85 different
countries, the University has a global network of over 100,000 alumni.
About our Educational Partners
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Student’s Pass and Immigration Rules
• International students are required to have a valid Student’s Pass to study in
Singapore. The approval for Student’s Pass will be given by the Immigration and
Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
• International students must abide by the following rules and regulations set out by
the ICA
• Spend at least a minimum of at least 5 hours in School
• Prohibition from working in Singapore while holding a Student’s Pass
• Any violation of ICA rules and any other Singapore laws will result in an
immediate cancellation of the Student’s Pass.
For more details on student’s pass application refer to the following links:
(http://www.bmc.edu.sg/stds/rules.php)
(http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=256&secid=182
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Feedback & Complaints Management System
BMC International College has a Customer Feedback and
Resolution Framework in place.
The Policy
•BMC believes strongly that feedback is an important part in its
continual efforts to improve its products, delivery, administration
and service quality. Students and/or customers are encouraged to
give feedback.
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Guiding Principles on Feedback/Grievances
• BMC approaches student/customer feedback and grievances according to
the following guiding principles:
• Step 1:
• Informal management of feedback (minor problem) will be attempted on
the same day it is received before escalation to Grievance or Written
Grievance (major problem).
• Step 2:
• If unresolved on the same day, the grievance will be resolved within 14
working days from the day the feedback/grievance was received.
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• Step 3:
• If the matter remains unresolved or the student is unsatisfied
with the outcome, students may approach the CPE Student
Services Centre for assistance. At the Student Services Centre,
CPE officers will review the complaints and provide the
appropriate advice.
Guiding Principles on Feedback/Grievances
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEME
Private education institutions’ participation in the dispute
resolution process is compulsory as stipulated by the Private
Education Act.
There are two stages in the process – mediation and
arbitration.
Guiding Principles on Feedback/Grievances
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• Stage 1: Mediation
The complaint may be referred to the Singapore Mediation
Centre for mediation.
If a settlement between the student and the private education
institution could be reached at the mediation stage, a
settlement agreement would be drawn up and endorsed by the
respective parties, and the dispute resolved.
Guiding Principles on Feedback/Grievances
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• Stage 2: Arbitration
If the parties fail to reach a settlement through mediation, the
student can progress on to arbitration for a resolution to his
dispute.
The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators is the appointed
provider of arbitration services.
Guiding Principles on Feedback/Grievances
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Feedback & Complaints Management Flowchart
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Confidentiality of Student Data
Accountability
• 1. We will be responsible for all personal data collected. All
personal data collected will be used and processed fairly and
lawfully while in our possession or custody. We ensure all our
customers that we would be accountable for our organisation's
compliance to our Privacy Policy.
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Specifying Purposes
• 2. Personal data collected, will not be used for a new purpose
unless we obtain consent from our customers. We are the sole
owner of the personally identifiable information and we will
not use this information for purpose other than for which the
information was collected.
Confidentiality of Student Data
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Consent
• 3. We do not collect sensitive information from our
customers. We assure all customers that all personal
information collected would be used or disclosed only for the
purposes for which it was collected.
Confidentiality of Student Data
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Limiting Collection
• 4. Only the necessary personal data is collected from
customers’ for business purposes. Both the amount and the
type of data collected shall be limited to that which is
necessary to fulfill the purposes identified.
Confidentiality of Student Data
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Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention
5. We will not disclose, share, transfer, sell or rent personally identifiable
information to any 3rd party. We do not send unsolicited marketing email to
our customers. Customers will occasionally receive email on special
promotions we hold. Out of respect for the privacy of our users, users may
opt-out of receiving these communications by replying to unsubscribe in the
subject line in the email.
6. We do not keep personal data for longer than is necessary for those
purposes for which they are collected.
7. We have developed guidelines and implemented procedures to govern the
destruction of personal data that are no longer required to fulfill the
identified purposes.
Confidentiality of Student Data
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Accuracy
10. We ensure our customers that all personal information collected is accurate and
kept up to date. We do not maintain duplicate copies of personal information in
different systems.
Safeguards
11. We ensure our customers that appropriate security safeguards are in place to
protect personal data against unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, copying, use,
alteration, accidental loss or theft, destruction or damage.
12. Only authorised personals have access to our systems. Consultants, contractors or
other temporary employees do not have access to the data.
Confidentiality of Student Data
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Openness
13. Our data protection policy (Privacy Policy) is displayed on the web site and the
policy is set out in the same language medium as the web site. We encourage all our
customers to read our Privacy Policy to understand the our objectives of collecting
their personal data.
Challenging Compliance
14. Our mechanisms and processes are in place to receive and address complaints or
inquiries about our policies and procedures relating to the handling of personal data.
Appropriate measures will be taken to amend policies and procedures if a complaint
is found to be justified.
Confidentiality of Student Data
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Living in Singapore
GEOGRAPHY
• Area: 710.3 sq km
• Population Size: 5.08 million
• Seasons: Summer
• Average daily temperature: 26.8°C
• Average relative humidity: 84.3%
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Living in Singapore
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
• 3rd Century: Earliest mention of Singapore
('Pu-luo-chung') in a Chinese account
• 14th Century: A part of the Sri Vijayan
Empire known as Temasek and later
renamed Singapura
• 1819: Sir Stamford Raffles founded the
modern Singapore
• 1965: Singapore became an Independent
Republic
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Main Ethnic Groups
• Malay
• Indian
• Chinese
• Eurasian
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Social Customs
• Greetings and Interactions
– Singaporeans do not usually hug or kiss at their first meeting
• A firm handshake will do
• A nod or smile is enough sometimes
– Begin with the most elderly person or those with higher social status
– Right hand is used for interactions such as handshakes, pointing etc
– Punctuality is important!
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Social Customs
• Food
– Restrictions of ethnic groups/religions
◦ Muslims only eat Halal
food and do not eat pork,
lard or consume alcohol
◦ Hindus and Buddhists do
not eat beef and some are
vegetarian
– During the Ramadan period, Muslims
fast and avoid eating or drinking from
dawn to dusk
◦ Avoid asking Muslim
friends out for meals or
offering them food in the
day during this period.
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Currencies
Singapore currency is
in dollars and cents
◦ 100 cents are equivalent to
one Singapore dollar
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Additional Facts
Mr Lee Hsien Loong
(Singapore’s Prime Minister)
Dr Tony Tan
(Singapore’s President)
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Singapore Laws
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Singapore Laws
• Foreigners studying, working, living or visiting Singapore are subject to Singapore
laws. Singaporeans, permanent residents and foreigners are accorded the same
protection under Singapore Laws.
• Examples of some offences and their penalties:
– The trafficking and possession of illicit narcotic drugs carries the mandatory
death sentence.
– Overstaying or entering illegally in Singapore is a serious offence and on
conviction the penalties may include mandatory imprisonment and caning.
– Overstaying - Imprisonment of up to 6 months or fine up toS$4,000 or both.
Caning of not less than 3 strokes and imprisonment of up to 6 months if
overstayed beyond 90 days
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• Employers hiring illegal workers are also severely punished with huge fines plus
possible caning for repeat offenders.
• Anyone caught employing foreigners without a valid work permit will be charged in
court even if that foreigner has entered into Singapore legally as a Student or as a
Social Visitor e.g. tourist.
• The first time offender faces a minimum fine of up to 24 months of foreign worker's
levy and a maximum fine of up to 48 months levy for each illegal worker employed
or to imprisonment of up to 1 year or both. For the second or repeat conviction the
penalty will be a mandatory jail sentence of 1 to 12 months in addition to the above
fines.
• Those found guilty of employing over-stayers / illegal immigrants face a jail
sentence of 6 months to 2 years and a fine of up to S$6000 plus compulsory caning
if he employs more than 5 immigration offenders as workers.
Singapore Laws
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Singapore Laws
• Drunkenness in public place - Imprisonment of up to 1 month or fine up to S$1000.
• Making false police report - Imprisonment of up to 6 months or fine up to S$1000
or both.
• Theft - Imprisonment of between 3 to 7 years or fine or both.
• Drug trafficking or murder - death sentence.
• Foreign workers who moonlight while holding work permits will face a fine of up to
S$5000 and be barred from future employment.
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Acknowledgement
- Reuters, 22 March 1998
- www.filmo.com
- http://www.entersingapore.info/sginfo/risk-investigation.php
- www.cpe.gov.sg (Useful Information for International Students Living in Singapore
- Powerpoint Presentation)
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