Receive TMC Offer Letter
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Receive ICA’s In Principal Approval Letter
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Make travel arrangement to Singapore; inform TMC of date and time of arrival; carrier and accommodation
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Request for airport pickup service, if required
(booking needs to be received 2 weeks prior to arrival)
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Request for accommodation service, if required
(booking needs to be received 2 weeks prior to arrival)
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Arrival in Singapore for Orientation
(approximately 1 week before class commencement to attend orientation activities and to complete medical examination and student pass formalities) 

Arrange for flight to Singapore
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Travel from Changi Airport to Accommodation
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Report to TMC upon arrival for briefing
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Take the English Placement test if required
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Undergo medical checkup as arranged by TMC
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Completion of student pass formalities 
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Attend student orientation activities and programme briefings
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Commencement of class

International students who are arriving in Singapore for the first time can opt for the complimentary pickup service and be met by a TMC representative at the Singapore Changi Airport to be taken to the hostel or preferred choice of accommodation.

If you require such assistance, please arrange to download and complete the Accommodation and Airport Pickup form to be emailed / faxed to the Student Admissions department. Alternatively, email us at isa@tmc.edu.sg for more details.

We will need to receive your request 2 weeks prior to your arrival.

Alternatively, the taxi service in Singapore is plentiful and you could arrange to travel to your accommodation by taxi if you have not arranged for airport pickup. Please bring sufficient Singapore currency to pay for the taxi fare.  

TMC assists students to settle down comfortably in Singapore by offering complimentary accommodation placement service in hostels and home stay for new students.

If you require accommodation assistance, please arrange to download and complete the Accommodation and Airport Pickup form to be emailed / faxed to the Student Admissions department. Alternatively, email us at isa@tmc.edu.sg for more details.

We will need to receive your request 2 weeks prior to your arrival. 

The minimum rental is for a period of 3 months and you will need to commit to the required duration of stay as stipulated by the accommodation provider. 

Students could also arrange for their own accommodation in housing board apartments on a twin sharing basis for about $600 per month.

Living Expenses

The cost of living in Singapore is very affordable. The estimated minimum monthly expenses for a full-time international student are as follows :-

All new international students must undergo a medical examination as required in the ICA In-principal approval letter. The medical report must be submitted to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority in order to complete the student pass formalities before the student pass can be issued.

You need to register with the staff at the Student Admissions section upon arrival for our pre-arranged medical appointment.

You will need to prepare about $42 (before GST) for medical cost to be paid directly to the medical centre. 

An exciting and enriching student life awaits all new international students at TMC. Students from more than 20 countries meet and study in 2 city campuses attending lectures, tutorials, guided learning sessions, enrichment courses and engaging in independent research and discussions.

Students are also exposed to an exciting array of activities such as the annual TMC Idol competition, basketball and soccer competitions, TMC Faces of the year as well as charitable and festival celebrations as organised by TMC Student Club.      

Full-time international students spend 7 hours in the school from 9am to 4.30 pm.

The academic curriculum comprises 4 semesters for English, Diplomas and Higher Diplomas programmes and an average of 2 semesters for degree programmes.

We provide the following one-stop service:

1. Application of student pass
2. Airport pickup and accommodation placement service
3. Arrangement for medical checkup
4. Conversion of student pass
5. Student Orientation