| Introduction to Singapore |
| Singapore is located in Southeast Asia between Malaysia and Indonesia. Its people are largely descendants of immigrants from the Malay Peninsula, China, and the Indian sub-continent. The total population is 4.16 million. People in Singapore are kind and friendly. There is also a wonderful opportunity to get to know students and life in many other countries, as there are a lot of international students here. |
| Singapore aims to be known, not only for its top schools and excellent learning environment, but also for endorsing a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Educational services are the new growth industry in Singapore's drive towards remaking its economy. Singapore offers you the chance to explore your talents amidst the challenging opportunities that arise in a truly global city. Studying in Singapore offers foreign students a rich experience – both academically and culturally. |
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| Educational services are the new growth industry in Singapore's drive towards remaking its economy. |
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| Singapore has achieved almost universal standard at the primary and the secondary education. Education in Singapore has always been given top priority. Consequently, the educational system of Singapore is one of the best in the world. Foreign students who study here will benefit from this. Singapore has always strived for educational excellence and graduating students earn a high academic reputation internationally. |
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| Climate and Clothing |
| Like most of Southeast Asia, Singapore is generally hot and humid all year round. Daily temperatures between 25ºC and 32ºC. November till the end of January sees the heaviest rainfall. For your comfort, bring light summer wear to Singapore. Blouses, lightweight slacks or summer dresses are ideal for ladies. For men, open-necked shirts and slacks are needed. There is air-conditioning in most buildings, so those sensitive to changes of temperatures might want to bring along an extra layer of clothing. |
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| An island nation, a non-stop spectacle, Singapore's rich cultural mix gives it an exciting calendar of festivals and events. |
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| Festivals |
| An island nation, a non-stop spectacle, Singapore's rich cultural mix gives it an exciting calendar of events. A world-class Singapore Arts Festival show cases some of the world's best performers. Visitors are enticed with the annual Singapore Food Festival, where the diverse and exotic cuisine of Singapore and the world is served for their delectation. Singapore is a yearlong showcase of the dramatic and exotic. |
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| Sports & Leisure |
| Sport has gained popularity in the last few years in Singapore. There are a growing number of Singaporeans and expatriates who take off for short diving trips, dirt biking, water-skiing, and rock climbing whenever there is a chance. Some of the most popular sports on the island are water-based, such as canoeing, scuba diving, and sailing. |
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| Sightseeing Spots |
| Sentosa Island - Santos, the largest and best known of Singapore's offshore islands is also one of the closest to the mainland. Sentosa is a pleasure resort girdled by a monorail and offering a wide range of activities and attractions. These include the Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon, Images of Singapore, the recently upgraded Musical Fountain Show and the Maritime Museum. |
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| Jurong Bird Park - Jurong Bird Park, the largest bird park in all of South East Asia, the Jurong Bird Park is one of the world's largest and most impressive aviaries with more than 8000 birds of 600 different species from |
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| all over the world. Highlights include Waterfall Aviary, at 30m (98ft) the world's highest manmade waterfall, and the SouthEast Asian Bird Aviary, where a thunderstorm is simulated every day at noon. |
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| Santos, the largest and best known of Singapore's offshore islands is also one of the closest to the mainland. |
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