Singapore

Singapore

Working in Singapore

Being a small Asian developed country and the less population the foreigners are allowed to work under the work passes given by the Singapore government or MOM Singapore. The companies have to apply the work passes through the government for the employee and the approval is upto the government.The government carefully looks the education and experience along with the skill in order to give the work pass.Followings are the passes people can get to stay and work:

• Personalised Employment Pass
• Employment Pass
• EntrePass
• S Pass
• Training Employment Pass
• Training Work Permit
• Work Permit (Foreign Worker)
• Work Permit (Foreign Domestic Workers)
• Work Permit (Performing Artistes)
• Work Permit (Confinement Nannies)
• Miscellaneous Work Pass
• Work Holiday Programme
• Long Term Visit Pass
• Dependant Pass 

 There should not be less than $1800 salary for S pass and work permit but the other Passes should not get less than $2500. To get the job there are so many Employment agencies all over the Island. The locals get higher salary than the foreigners comparatively. Visit www.mom.com.gov.sg for the further information.

Education Based on Group in Singapore

Languages group:

1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue Languages (Chinese Language, Malay Language and Tamil Language)
3. Non-Tamil Indian Languages (Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu languages)
4. Higher Mother Tongue Languages (Higher Chinese Language, Higher Malay Language and Higher Tamil Language)
5. Foreign Languages (French, German, Japanese)
6. Asian Languages (Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia)
7. Other Third Languages [Chinese (Special Programme), Malay (Special Programme)]

Humanities group:

1. Humanities electives (History/geography/literature electives and social studies)
2. History
3. Geography
4. Literature in English
5. Chinese literature
6. Malay literature
7. Tamil literature
8. Higher art (Art Elective Programme)
9. Higher music (Music Elective Programme)
10. Principles of Accounting

Mathematics & Science Group:

1. Mathematics
2. Additional mathematics
3. Physics
4. Chemistry
5. Biology
6. Combined Sciences (any two from Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
7. Integrated Sciences

Others:

1. General art
2. Design and technology
3. Music
4. Computer Applications
5. Elements of Office Administration (until 2008)
6. Elements of Business Skills (2009 onwards)
7. Food and nutrition
8. Religious studies (Confucian Ethics, Buddhist Studies, Islamic Religious Knowledge, Bible Studies, Sikh Studies, etc.)
9. O-Level School-Initiated Electives [OSIEs] (Economics, Computer Studies, etc.)

The list above is not exhaustive, and does not include new subjects such as Computing and Theatre Studies and Drama, or less common subjects, such as Integrated Sciences.
Compulsory Subjects for a GCE 'O' Level candidate

1. English Language
2. Mother Tongue (Chinese, Tamil, Malay, Others)
3. Mathematics (Elementary)
4. Combined Humanities (SS+GEOGE/HISE/LITE/ECONSE)
5. Science (Either 1 combined science or 2 pure sciences)
6. One other subject (Art, POA, DnT, FnN etc.)

Candidates must take at least 6 subjects which must include the above core (EL, MT, MA, HUM, SCI) subjects.

Education System in Singapore

Education in Singapore is managed by the Ministry of Education (MOE), which controls the development and administration of state schools receiving government funding, but also has an advisory and supervisory role in respect of private schools. For both private and state schools, there are variations in the extent of autonomy in their curriculum, scope of government aid and funding, tuition burden on the students, and admission policy.
School grades
The school year is divided into two semesters. The first begins in the beginning of January and ends in June; the second begins in July and ends in December.
Level/Grade                               typical Age


pre-school/play group                 3-4
Kinder Garten                             4-6


Primary
Primary 1                                    6–7
Primary 2                                    7–8
Primary 3                                     8–9
Primary 4                                     9–10
Primary 5                                   10–11
Primary 6                                    11–12


Secondary
Secondary 1                                12-13
Secondary 2                                13–14
Secondary 3                                14-15
Secondary 4                                15–16


Tertiary education (College or University) Ages vary (usually four years,
referred to as Freshman,
Sophomore, Junior and
Senior years)
Grade and scoring systems
Most schools commonly follow the kind of grading system awarded at the Singapore-Cambridge GCE "O" level examination, which a student sits at the end of four or five years of secondary education, taking at least 6 subjects. The level of achievement in each subject is indicated by the grade obtained, with A1 being the highest achievable grade and F9 the lowest:
A1/A2 (Distinction)
B3/B4 (Merit)
C5/C6 (Credit/Pass)
D7 (Sub-Pass/fail, that is, passing at a lower standard in the exam or fail)
E8/F9 (Fail)


 

Transportation System in Singapore

Transport within Singapore is mainly land-based. Many parts of Singapore are accessible by road, including islands such as Sentosa and Jurong Island. The other major form of transportation within Singapore is rail: the Mass Rapid Transit which runs the length and width of Singapore, and the Light Rail Transit which runs within a few neighbourhoods. The main island of Singapore is connected to the other islands by ferryboat services.
Singapore also has many links to the rest of the world. There are two bridges which link Singapore to Malaysia — the Causeway, and the Second Link. The Singapore Changi Airport is a major aviation hub for many airlines, and Singapore is a major transshipment port.
Before World War 2, rickshaws were an important part of urban public transportation. Rickshaws were taken over by the trishaw after the world war. The Trishaw has been discontinued for usage as a means of transportation after 1980. However, there are some trishaws left which now serve as tourist attractions, taking tourists for a ride around the downtown district for a unique Singapore experience.

Sentosa Singapore

Sentosa SingaporeTo get to Sentosa:
First bus starts at 9am from Marriott Hotel (Tour desk) from Orchard Last bus ends at 10.30pm at Chinatown (bus stop opposite Sri Mariamman Temple)
From Marina Bay:
First bus starts at 9am from Peninsular Excelsior Hotel (lobby) Last bus ends at 10.30pm at Marina Bay Sands (bus stop)
BY foot from Sentosa Boardwalk:
You can now travel into Sentosa on foot via the Sentosa Boardwalk. It’s a leisurely stroll from VivoCity Shopping Mall’s waterfront promenade, made easy by two-way canopy-
covered travellators. Guests are encouraged to leave their cars behind on mainland Singapore and take the MRT to HarbourFront station at VivoCity Shopping Mall, before making
their way to the Sentosa Boardwalk.
Attractions:1.Hotels & Spas Universal Studios Singapore
2.Underwater World & Dolphin Lagoon
3.Songs of the Sea
4.Imbiah look out
5.Siloso point
6.Beaches
7.Resort world Sentosa
additional information•There are eight different types of habitat found on Sentosa, including some of the rarest: coastal rainforests, rocky seashores and wetlands
•The Magpie Robin is an endangered species but it is commonly seen on Sentosa due to its highly suitable habitat
•Sentosa is home to over 30 Heritage Trees, as well as insect-eating plants, migratory birds and stunning butterflies

Living in Singapore

Singapore is an intriguing blend of Western modernity and Asian culture. For first-timers, it's an excellent way to get introduced to living in Asia. Within a total area of roughly 700 square kilometers, you'll find gleaming skyscrapers, Chinese shophouses, Malay mosques, Hindu temples, and endless chains of airconditioned shopping malls. Singapore is safe, clean, and green - proud of its reputation as a Garden City. Rent  is likely to be your biggest expense, along with schooling (if you have kids in international schools) and a car if you choose to buy one. Singapore has an excellent public transport system, which makes it easy to get around without a car.
Wondering about the language? Most people speak English, and government signs are posted in Singapore's four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay (Bahasa) and Tamil. At hawker food stalls, or once your colleagues at work are comfortable with you, you'll soon be exposed to a constant stream of Singapore's unique brand of English: Singlish. For a fun take on Singlish, check out one expat's perspective on Singlish and browse through The Coxford Singlish Dictionary.

Singapore Zoo

Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo's world famous "open concept” offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. Home to over 2,500 specimens from 315 species, 29% of which are threatened, the Zoo has attained a strong reputation internationally for its conservation initiatives and breeding programmes. To better meet the healthcare needs of its animals and working towards its aspiration to become a leading global centre of excellence for veterinary healthcare and research, a purpose-built Wildlife Healthcare and Research Centre was set up in March 2006. In 2009, 1.6 million visitors enjoyed the experiential learning experience at the 28-hectare award-winning Zoo. Singapore Zoo is part of Wildlife Reserves Singapore. The Zoo is a designated rescued wildlife centre by the governing authority.

 

Suntec City Mall Singapore

Situated next to the Central Business District, Suntec Singapore is at the heart of a self-contained, totally integrated events infrastructure, and only 20 minutes from Changi International Airport, where most major Asian capital cities are within a six-hour radius flying time.
Anchored by a world class convention centre and stretching a kilometre across five prestigious office towers, Suntec City Mall is a major shopping hub nestled in the heart of the bustling Marina Bay precinct. Divided into four thematic zones, visitors can indulge in a one-stop shopping and dining experience with more than 300 retail outlets, 50 pushcarts and 100 food and beverage establishments, including Singapore’s largest hypermarket, Carrefour.Enjoy a spectacular dining ambience amidst cascading waters of the world’s largest fountain, The Fountain of Wealth as it entertains nightly with a mesmerizing multimedia extravaganza. With fascinating experiences abound, Suntec City Mall is the perfect place for one to shop, dine and unwind and is a must-visit for all tourists.

Water supply and sanitation in Singapore

Water supply and sanitation in Singapore is characterized by a number of achievements in the challenging environment of a densely populated island. Access to water is universal, affordable, efficient and of high quality. Innovative integrated water management approaches such as the reuse of reclaimed water , the establishment of protected areas in urban rainwater catchments and the use of estuaries as freshwater reservoirs have been introduced along with seawater desalination in order to reduce the country's dependence on imported water. In 2007 Singapore's water and sanitation utility, the Public Utilities Board, received the Stockholm Industry Water Award for its holistic approach to water resources management. Singapore's first reservoir was the MacRitchie reservoir, which was built by the British in 1867. Subsequently, as Singapore developed into a modern city, more sources of water were needed to sustain the city’s growth. Thus two local reservoirs were added to the rapidly modernising colonial city.

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Orchard Road

Singapore has many beautiful and exciting places as this country is the one of the great shopping center. The main attraction for the trade of this country is to attract the people of different countries as tourist. The main places of Singapore is Orchard Road, Tampines, Vivocity Great world city etc. Among these Orchard road is the great shopping area where there are thousands of visitors who are the local as well a tourists. There are the shopping centers like Paragon, Takashimaya, Ion, Orchard Central, Hotel Mandarin and Lucky plaza and so on. There are hundreds of eateries for the visitors which are from higher level to the lower level people. Those who have low income eat in the Hawkers but the rich have different choices everyday and time.The branded shopping centers are Paragon, Hotel Mandarin, Takashimaya and so on but the people who wants something cheap go to lucky plaza.The place has the easy access by bus by MRT and taxi. Only orchard road has 3 MRT stations at Dhoby Ghout, Sumerset and Orchard itself. Most of the shopping centers can be reached under-ground from MRT. Most of the roads are one way which makes very easy to reach from one place to another.