Pre-Course Counselling

School's Information: Location, facilities and infrastructures

Address

We are located at 45 Middle Rd, Level 1 - 5, Singapore 188954. Closest MRT to our school is Bugis MRT.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:15pm. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays close

Contact

Phone: 6337 9949 Email: info@aac.edu.sg

Facilities

Refer to aac.edu.sg/campus-facilities

Course Information, course duration, entry requirement and exemptions (if applicable)

Course modules, outlines, assessment schedules and award criteria

Refer to the respective course pages for course info, modules breakdown, assessment schedules and entry requirements.

Preparatory: aac.edu.sg/preparatory-courses-igcse

Diploma: aac.edu.sg/diploma-and-advanced-diploma-programmes

Degree: aac.edu.sg/university-of-derby-degree-programmes

English: aac.edu.sg/english-courses

Course Award Criteria is to pass all modules with >90% attendance.

Counselling and student support services

For course counselling or any other support, you may contact us at:

Business Development

Phone: 6337 9949

Email: sales@aac.edu.sg

Student Services

Phone: 6337 9949

Email: studenservices@aac.edu.sg

Student pass application requirements and processes, enrolment procedures, English proficiency requirements and documents required

Foreign-born children age 12 years old and below required to submit documented proof of vaccination for diphtheria and measles

Application Process

Submit Application & Pay Enrolment Fee (Day 0)
Receive Letter of Offer (Day 1-3)
Receive VISA Application result (Day 17-31)
Endorse Contract & Pay Tuition Fee (Day 24-38)
Make Travel Plan & Report to School (Day >38)

Documents Required

Forms - Application, E-Forms & Indemnity
Documents - Passport, Certs / Transcript & Passport-size photo
Additional - Preparatory Course needs Birth Cert & Student <= 12yo needs proof of Vaccination for diphtheria and measles.

Course counselling to match the aspiration of prospective student with learning outcomes

Below shows the specific outcome for each category of course is aiming to achieve.

Preparatory

Prepare the students to join the Singapore Government education system.

Diploma

Programme of about 1000 hrs. Aim to equip student to be a professional.

Degree

For student who wish to further their study and be an expert in the field.

English

Equip student with English proficiency needed in either work place or study.

In order to thoroughly determine if course matched a specific outcomes, students are highly encourage to speak to our Consultant at +65 8827 7465.

Informing students that they are not permitted to engage in any form of employment or industrial attachment paid or unpaid without a valid work pass issued by Ministry of Manpower

Students with Student Pass are not permitted to engage in any form of employment, be it if it’s full time or part time, paid or unpaid.

The only exception are for those courses that has ‘Industrial Attachment’ as part of the programme. For those courses, student are allow to work only during their allocated schedule for ‘Industrial Attachment’

Types of certification awarded, opportunities for further education and job prospect after graduation

Certification

Preparatory - Not applicable

Diploma - Professional Diploma (Level 3, 4 or 5)

Degree - Bachelor (Honours) Degree

English - Certificate in English

Prospects

Preparatory- Enrolled into Singapore Government education system.
Diploma - Progress to Advanced Diploma / Degree either in Singapore, Australia or UK.
Degree - Increase the likelihood of employment in the studied industry.
English - Improved practical english or assist in enrolment to school with IELTS requirements.

Relevant Singapore laws ICA related and Ministry of Manpower

It is important for international students to know the laws of Singapore. Below shows what to avoid:

Loitering and congregating
Unlawful assembly
Alcohol consumption are not allow for < 18yo
Smoking are not allow for < 21yo
Vaping
Shoplifting
Vandalism and mischief
Possessing dangerous weapons
Driving without a license
Chewing gum

For more information, you may refer to aac.edu.sg/studying-and-living-in-singapore (Singapore Laws & Regulations)

The tuition fees, non-tuition fees and any other relevant fees payable to Academies Australasia College and modes of payment

Advisory Note and Student Contract must be signed before payment can be made

Fees payable consist of Application Fees, Tuition Fees and Non-Tuition Fees.

Application Fee - Paid on application, together with the application forms and supporting documents. This fee is non-refundable.

Tuition / Non-Tuition Fees - Paid after receiving ‘In-principle Approval’ (IPA) of Student VISA. Student can only pay after signing Student Contract & Advisory Note.

This fees are refundable as in accordance with the student contract.

Modes of Payment

Online

Flywire
tinyurl.com/aac-flywire - Search for 'Academies Australasia College'
Paypal
paypal.me/aacsg - Key in the amount plus 3.4% + S$0.50 as administrative fees
PayNow
Scan QR Code at https://tinyurl.com/aac-paynow-qr or key in UEN: 200312175W as a recipient.
Bank Transfer
Account Name: Academies Australasia College Pte. Limited Account Number: 027-901152-1
Bank Name: DBS Bank Ltd
Bank Address: 80 Marine Parade Road #01-12 Parkway Parade Shopping Centre Singapore 449269
Swift Code: DBSSSGSG

In-Person

NETS / Cash.
Paid at Address: Level 1-5, 45 Middle Rd Singapore 188954 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00am to 6:15pm)
Credit Card / Alipay
Paid at Address: Level 1-5, 45 Middle Rd Singapore 188954 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00am to 6:15pm)
Cheque
Issued to 'Academies Australasia College Pte Ltd' Write student name and Passport / FIN number at the back

Terms & conditions of Student Contract

After receiving the Student VISA result, our consultant will go through the clauses of the student contract with you. In general the Student Contract consists:

Course Details
Course Schedule
Fees Breakdown
Payment Schedule
Cooling Period
Refund Policy

You may view a sample of the contract at aac.edu.sg/student-standard-contract

AAC has appointed Lonpac to be the insurance agent. All course fees paid will be insured by this agent.

The FPS serves to protect the student's Tuition fees in the event the PEI is unable to continue operations due to insolvency, and/or regulatory closure.

Academies Australasia College adopts the Fee Protection Scheme Group Insurance with effect from 19 August 2021 and has appointed Lonpac Insurance Bhd as the provider of all policies taken.

More details at aac.edu.sg/fee-protection-scheme

Students brief on Medical checkup & Personal / Medical Insurance requirements

Checkout

Once students reported to School, student service will arrange student to go for a compulsory medical checkout with the designated clinic.

Insurance

All our students are protected with a Medical Insurance. This insurance coverage for the students’ hospitalisation, surgery and treatment costs throughout their course duration.

Students can opt out of the Medical Insurance scheme if they have their own coverage, and are required to submit a copy of medical insurance policy.

More details at aac.edu.sg/fee-protection-scheme (Medical Insurance Coverage)

General health care services in Singapore

Singapore has an efficient and widespread system of healthcare by worldwide standards. There are different types of health care facilities which ranges from government to private health care facilities.

Government Hospitals (Public Healthcare that provides subsidised inpatient healthcare services)
Private Hospitals (Not government owned)
Polyclinics (22 polyclinics located throughout the country that provides subsidised primary care, outpatient medical treatment, preventive healthcare and health education.
Private Clinics (Not government owned)

Academies Australasia College Refund Policy and Procedure

To execute the refund policy, students have to complete the ‘Refund form’ and forward it to the Student Services Department.

Academies Australasia College Transfer/Withdrawal/ Deferment Policy and Procedures

Withdrawal

Students have to formally apply for withdrawal by submitting ‘Course Transfer, Deferment or Withdrawal form’ to the Student Services Department.

A copy of the withdrawal letter will be given to the students upon successful cancellation of the Student's Pass by the Student Services Department.

Transfer

A Transfer is when a student transfers from one course to another within the same College. Upon transferring, the Student Contract of the previous course is terminated and a new Student Contract is executed. For student pass holders, the current student pass will be cancelled. The success of the transfer would also depend on the approval of the new student pass by ICA.

To execute the Transfer, student have to complete the ‘Course Transfer, Deferment or Withdrawal form’ and forward it to the Student Services Department.