 What are the main difference between SFMS and government schools? |
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SFMS is a leading private school registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore.
We offer English Language Foundation Programme, Lower Secondary, Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level, London Examinations IGCSE, Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level, London Examinations GCE 'A' Level Programme, Australian Years 7, 8, 9 & 10, AUSMAT (Year 11 & 12), BTEC Higher National Diploma (Business) and St. Francis Baccalaureate Programme. |
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| What percentage of our students goes on to further their education in polytechnics and universities? |
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About 40% of our students go on to further their education in various local polytechnics such as Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and established universities such as National University of Singapore. Nanyang Technological University and many overseas Universities in Australia, United kingdom, Canada and United States of America. |
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| Where do SFMS students come from? |
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Each year, SFMS receives an enrolment of about 400-500 students. Of these, approximately 70% are overseas students and the remaining are locals or Permanent Residents. Students from China make up about 40% of the foreign student population while the rest are from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Korea, Myanmar and elsewhere. A recent trend has seen students from international schools transferring to SFMS.
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| Where do SFMS teachers come from? |
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UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, Myanmar, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore. |
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| What are the school fees for an international or local student for the academic year 2008? |
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A common fee structure for all students regardless of nationalities. Please go to Admissions/Fees and Refund policy for a detailed look of the latest update of school fees listing. |
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| How do fees at SFMS compare with those at international schools in Singapore? |
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International schools admit only foreign students. The fees tend to be expensive, they can be two or three times ours. |
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| Does SFMS offer scholarships? |
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Yes, SFMS Bursary and Scholarship are made available to students who excel in their academic studies and were exemplary in conduct. Sports scholarships are also awarded to students with outstanding sporting achievements. |
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| Is there an age limit for admission to SFMS ? |
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We will review all admission applications on a case by case basis. |
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| What is the admission procedure? |
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Come visit us and experience first hand the vibrant culture in SFMS! We can make arrangement for a school tour and a programme consultation session with our Admissions Registrar who will be on hand to answer any enquires that you may have.
Prior to admission to our school, we will invite the potential candidate to take an Entrance Test, which would assess the candidate's abilities in Mathematics and English. This would allow our Admissions Registrar to better assess how we can better place our candidate that would suit their academic needs.
Please note that you are required to call the school at 6760 0889 to arrange for an Entrance Test and subsequent interview with our Admissions Registrar. The entire process would take approximately 3 hours to be completed. You can call us or do a walk in to arrange for an appointment school official hours from 9am-3pm.
Mandatory documents required for Entrance Test include:
+ 4 Passport sized photographs
+ copy of birth certificate
+ copy of passport (student)
+ copy of passport (parents/guardian)
+ highest educational certificate
+ highest educational transcripts
Other documents for full admission procedure include:
+ Marriage/Divorce certificate of parents
+ Financial proof in the form of bank statement, fixed deposit etc.
Please Note
S$250 fee will be charged for the Entrance Test. |
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| Why does SFMS need to charge more than government schools? |
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Government schools are heavily subsidised by the government (although the cost of educating a student in a government school, at about S$6000 annually, is broadly similar to our fees). Government schools are therefore able to charge lower fees. We nevertheless offer good value for money, by including courses government schools do not provide, English Academic Programme, London IGCSE, AUSMAT (Year 11 & 12), BTEC Higher National Diploma (Business) and St. Francis Baccalaureate and enrichment activities like Performing Arts, Physical Education and French and Japanese language enrichment. |
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| What is the entrance test based on? |
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The entrance test is based on the common syllabus related to the course of study applied for. Level adjustments are made for those intending to come in for lower secondary (Sec 1 & 2) and upper secondary (Sec 3 upwards). The English entrance test will test your basic listening and comprehension skills. (Past papers are not available.) |
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| Can you arrange accommodation for foreign students? |
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We can provide hostel and home stay link-ups for foreign students. Students have a choice of 3 hostels and a list of homes accomodation to choose from. For more information, please contact Ravin Wimalagunawardhana at 6760 0889 ext. 408 or ravinw@sfms.edu.sg. |
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| Which Singaporean students should consider going to SFMS? |
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Those seeking smaller class sizes
Those who exceed the age limits for government schools
Those not coping with the high demands placed on them within the government system
Those looking for alternative types of courses
Those who are weak in the mother tongue
Those who would prefer our school culture of "Nurturing the whole person"
Those requiring greater choice in terms of subject combinations |
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| Which overseas students should consider enrolling in SFMS? |
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Those who would want to progress from basic English Programme to a pathway leading to degree within SFMS
Those who are seeking internationally recognized qualifications
Those who wish to do part of their degree programmes in Singapore
Those who prefer student mix with international flavour
Those whom parents are looking for good after-school care and accommodation. |
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