Education in Singapore – Studying Overseas for an International Qualification

USA, UK, Australia, and Canada are the usual study destinations for students from India, However, for students wanting to gain an international qualification closer home, newer centers such as Singapore is seen as a good option as well.
By: Study Overseas
 
July 14, 2010 - PRLog -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in a recently published report has estimated that India would face a ‘talent gap’ of more than 5 million by 2012, as existing educational institutions do not impart employable skills. The report titled, ‘India’s Demographic Dilemma’, brings out the fact that $1.1-trillion economy will have a shortfall of 7, 50,000 skilled workers over the next five years. The report also implies that If the government does not take pro active steps in narrowing the gap, with current GDP growth rates, jobs will be generated, but proportionate talent pool shall remain unavailable.

The plans mooted by the Indian government to address this concern are focused on improving both the quality of our existing institutions and expanding on the number of quality institutions available. This will happen in conjunction with a ‘Skills Gap Studies’ that the CII is already conducting across the country. It is debatable If the steps taken will be effective, and If they will address immediate concerns in bridging the ‘Talent Gap’. From the students perspective, the thought of having spent time and money in acquiring an education that has not made him ready for the industry can be quite demoralizing.
With no visible immediate solution in sight, the opportunity to gain a qualification abroad is seen as a viable alternative for the student. Firstly, the qualifications gained abroad are accepted more widely and are more up to date with current industry trends and Secondly, With increasing expendable incomes among the middle class, low rates of interest on Education loans and increasing aspirations, studying overseas does not seem to be an impractical solution. Several countries also allow International students to stay back for a few years and gain valuable work experience, So not only does one become more employable in one’s home country, but also in the country of study.

USA, UK, Australia, and Canada are the usual study destinations for students from India, However, for students wanting to gain an international qualification closer home, newer centers such as Singapore is seen as a good option as well.

Singapore offers several advantages as a study destination. Apart from having sustained a phenomenal economic growth for several decades and being a business hub, Indian students will feel more at home in Singapore than anywhere else what with Indians being the third largest ethnic group in the country, and the climate not being too different from that in India. Education in Singapore is also cost effective in comparison to other destinations for Indian students. The Singapore government also has been proactive in ensuring the quality of educational institutions that International students attend through various schemes. The Student Protection Scheme (SPS), which protects the fees paid by international students is unique to Singapore.

In order to showcase and promote the visible advantages of Education in Singapore vis-’ vis other popular study destinations for Indian students, Study Overseas India Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore shall conduct Singapore Admissions week from 26th to 31st of this month at their office.

The Applications week culminates with an Applications day on the 31st with the participation of the delegates of some of the popular institutions in Singapore. The delegates shall be involved in a day long student recruitment program. Interviews will be conducted at the venue and on-the-spot admission offers will be made to students.
Apart from the admissions, guidance on selection criteria and subsequent visa processes shall be provided to the students free of cost. The students are also entitled for application fee waivers, information on scholarships and a host of other benefits.

Following Institutions will be participating in the event:

• Management Development Institute of Singapore
• East Asia Institute of Management
• James Cook University Singapore

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Study Overseas is one of the largest education consultancies in India representing over 150 universities, colleges and education institutions the world over.

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