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I am hoping to move to singapore with my son. My boyfriend is currently working there under an employment visa, and is obtaining a long term social visit pass for me to be able to stay with him in singapore while he is working. We would like to put my 3 year old son into school he would therefore r...

Dear All, So sorry if you all feel this way. I will resign myself from this forum. Hope my 2 cents worth did help a few along the way. Dear Moderator, I did not in any way try to do a sales pitch here. As you can see, I'm not even very active in your forum! All I did was try to create an awareness a...

ERInt'lSchl, Does your school know that you are using their name as a handle, while making posts like this? It's not very professional, to say the least. My school would go beserk. You've also been foolish enough to include what I assume is your name. Not too smart... Dear K1w1, Thanks for your con...

The fees are reasonable and facilities will be good when completed ... When you mention fees are reasonable, what are they? I've been looking at $18-23K SGD/year in the other schools for our 4.5 year old. The 2.5 year old a few KUSD less, but still quite a lot. ?? /Jorgen The School Fees are as fol...

Dear Sir, Happy Lunar to you! May Prosperity and Wealth fall on you this year! MOST International Schools offer ESL programs. As most International Schools commence their Academic Year in August, it is advisable for you to put him into an International School now so that he can carry on in the prefa...

Dear Skye, many thanks for your prompt reply and the info you gave us. Our boys have since been offered spaces in dover court or in the East campus of Chatsworth. It is hard to make our minds up as we haven't got any local feedback on either. The pressure is on as we understand places are at a prem...

Hi Patrick, I totally understand your concerns, maybe I can share my suggestions with you : - Firstly, the usual age that a child should enter Primary/Junior School is around 5-6 years old depending on their readiness. (so you still have roughly 2.5 years to start saving! :lol: ) - If you are certai...

I'm so sorry she couldn't be of help.

Will keep a look out for others!

Cheers,

Hello, is it possible for a student to get a part time job in singapore? eg. babysitting, waitress tnx Hiya, It is very possible for a student to get a PT job, depending on the kind of visa that you are holding. E.g. Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Long term Social Visit Pass etc. Just to inform you,...

Hi guys, Aside from the Mental Health Institute (woodbridge) and SGH, which are good places to go see a psychologist/therapist for depression? Any good individuals to recommend? Sleeping disorder is another one I'd like to know about (partially out of morbid curiosity really). Though not entirely r...

I know it doesn't feel like it now, but in 5 or 10 years your school days will seem like a world away. i left school last year and i already feel that school days is like a world away! cherish your days is school, especially secondary school, for you`ll really miss it when you grow older, that feel...

I guess these gals have named them all! I believe many ppl reading this thread will start drooling!!
For me, Soup Kumbing (mutton soup), maggie goreng, nasi pattaya is also a good choice!

Singapore is THE food paradiz! Indulge!


Enjoy!

Cheers,
Jeremy

hihi,

My Grandma (Mary Koh) has an employment agency that specializes in domestic workers. She has been doing this for about 20 years.

Do drop her a line at 67456708 during office hours. I am sure that she will be able to help you.

Cheers,
Jeremy

Hiya!! I believe it is one of those downer periods in everyone's life! YES!! EVERYONE!! From students to working adults to retirees! :D Schooling has never been an exciting place to be at. However, going through this stage of our lives is essential! Think for a moment, and give yourself a good reaso...

Hi, we've just relocated from NZ with our 11 year old and checked into all the international schools. Schools are expensive (in comparison to NZ) however you must consider the standard of education you require for your children. Most schools here have waiting lists so you will need to enrol them fo...