Canadian School of Advanced Learning, Singapore

 

Student Accommodation

 

CSAL staff will assist you and recommend suitable accommodation options. We source and make available accommodation that fits their budget, seeking environments that are conducive to pleasant living and affective learning. A variety of hostel options are available. Students can opt for a hostel accommodation of single, twin or triple sharing at a cost from S$300 a month to S$1500 a month. Hostels usually require students to sign a 3 months rental contract. There are also registration fees, internet usage fees to be considered. Please refer to CSAL web site, ask your agent, or email CSAL for the list of hostels we recommend. Rental agreements are strictly between the student and the accommodation provider.

 

There is a range of private hostels for long term accommodation. CSAL assists our students in finding accommodation. You may contact the following private hostels or visit http://www.singaporeedu.gov.sg and click on student services.

 

·          Novena Hall International Students’ Hostel, Tel 65-6352 0580, www.novenahall.com.sg

·          Vita Hostel, Tel 65-6293 6681, www.vitaholdings.com

·          Evans Lodge, Tel 65-6836 0778

·          Amsen International Hostel, Tel 65-6887 5165, www.amsen.com.sg

·          Pearl Hill Hostel, Tel 65-6538 5448, www.vitahostels.com

 

 

Cost of Living

The standard of living in Singapore is amongst the highest in Asia. Compared to countries in western continents, the cost of living here is relatively low, and basic items like food and clothing are very reasonably priced. When planning your budget, you will need to cater for these items :

·          Accommodation

·          Utilities

·          Food

·          Transport

·          Clothing

·          Telecommunications

·          Books & Stationery 

·          Medical/Hospitalization Insurance

·          Personal Expenses

 

An international student in Singapore spends on average about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses. This amount of course, varies depending on your individual lifestyle and course of study.

These estimated cost ranges in the Table below gives a rough guide of the basic expenditure an international student may incur per month.

Item

Cost per month

Accommodation

$300 - $1,500
(rental varies with geographical area, type of accommodation, demand, facilities provided and the number of people sharing)

Utilities

$50 - $80
(not applicable for boarding schools)

 

Food

$300 - $450 (Based on $10-$15 a day for 3 meals)
Note: Included in boarding fees, Boarding Schools usually provide two meals a day. Not included in room rates, Halls of Residence normally offer meals at extra charge.

 

Public Transport

$20 - $100
(varies with types of student concession pass)

 

Telecommunications

From $30
(varies with usage and promotional packages subscribed)

 

Books & Stationery

$30 - $100
(varies with course)

Medical Hospitalization Insurance

$5 - $8

Personal expenses

$100 - $200
(varies with individuals) (clothes, toiletries, entertainment, haircut, miscellaneous)