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STUDENT ORIENTATION &
HANDBOOK
W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
As of 20 April 2021
S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S
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ABOUT OUR
SCHOOL
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C P E R e g i s t r a t i o n N u m b e r :199103776M
Va l i d i t y P e r i o d :23-01-2019 to 22-01-2023
www.ssg.gov.sg
E d u T r u s t A w a r d :EDUTRUST PROVISIONAL
E d u T r u s t C e r t N o . :EDU-3-3152
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OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
Igniting passion and growing talents for the Asia-Pacific
music and arts scene.
To create different music experiences that inspire people in a
creative and supportive learning environment while developing
key partnerships with various music industry stakeholders.
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OUR SCHOOL VALUES
Expression of CreativityExpressing oneself
confidently and with individuality, displaying originality in one’s work.
PassionThrive on curiosity,
knowledge and dedication to music and the arts, displaying dynamism and commitment
for one’s work.
Ownership and PrideSetting high standards and personal goals for continual
improvement. Producing work of the highest quality
and to be proud of personal achievement.
InclusivityAwareness and appreciation
for the wider arts scene. Supportive of others’ artistic achievements, and to pursue group interest in addition to
personal ones.
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SCHOOL FACILITIESW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e
o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y. E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r
s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y
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RECORDING STUDIO (CONTROL
ROOM)
Area: 38.18 sqm, Capacity: 25 pax
RECORDING STUDIO (LIVE
STUDIO)
Area: 38 sqm, Capacity: 25 pax
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KEYBOARD ROOM
Area: 18.67 sqm
Capacity: 12 pax
MAC COMPUTER LAB
Area: 29.54 sqm
Capacity:19 pax
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VIOLIN ROOM
Area: 8.36 sqm
Capacity: 5 pax
VOCAL ROOM
Area: 12.91 sqm
Capacity: 8 pax
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PIANO ROOM
Area: 10.96 sqm
Capacity: 7 pax
GUITAR ROOM
Area: 5.57 sqm
Capacity: 3 pax
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RECEPTION
DANCE STUDIOArea: 45.99 sqm
Capacity: 30 pax
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DIRECTIONS &CONTACT
W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
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BUS
Raff les Avenue (Esplanade Theater)
36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 111, 133
162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A , 857, 960, 961C
Raff les Boulevard (Pan Pacif ic Singapore)
36, 56, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 107M, 171,
195, 700A , 857, 960, 961C
Temasek Boulevard (Suntec Convention
Center)
36, 70A , 70M, 97, 97E, 106, 111, 133,
162M, 502, 518, 531, 700A , 857, 868
MRT
City Hal l , Esplanade, Promenade
6 Raff les Boulevard
#03-142/143/144
Singapore 039594
[email protected] 3611
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ORGANISATION CHARTW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e
o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y. E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r
s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y
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C H R I S T I N E S H A M K E I T H K W O K E D R I C H W A N G
- Bachelor of Music (F i r s t-c lass
Hons) , Berk lee Col lege of Music
- Execut ive Director of School of
Music and the Ar ts Pte Ltd
- Execut ive Director of SOMA
Enr ichment Pte l td
- Execut ive Director of SOMA
Publ ish ing Pte Ltd
- Bachelor of Sc ience Degree
in Recording Ar ts , Ful l Sa i l
Univers i ty
- Founder & Director of Music
Product ion of GRYD
- Founder & Music Producer of
Cirde Studios
ACADEMIC & EXAMINATION BOARD
- Bachelor of Music , Berk lee
Col lege of Music
- Tour ing Keyboardist for
mandapop ar t is ts inc luding
Stefanie Sun, F. I .R , Angela
Chang and A*Mei
- F i lm and TV composer
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IMPORTANTINFORMATION
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S TA N D A R D S T U D E N T C O N T R A C T
S T U D E N T PA S S
S U S P E N S I O N & E X P U L S I O N
A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E D U R E
P R E - C O U R S E C O U N S E L L I N G
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The CPE-approved Student Contract is a legal contract that binds both School of Music and the Arts
Pte Ltd and the student that embodies the following mandatory requirements:
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACT
1. Clear definition of course details – course title, pre-requisites, qualification awarded, course
duration
2. Full disclosure of all costs for course fees and miscellaneous fees
3. Commitment to Fee Protection Scheme (School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd has adopted the
LONPAC Insurance BHD Insurance scheme for its students)
4. Clear definition of refund policies
Students may request for a copy of the PEI-Student Contract from School of Music and the Arts Pte
Ltd ([email protected]) or view it on the CPE website (www.ssg.gov.sg)
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Each enrolled student of the School will sign two copies of the standard Student Contract, where
one copy will be given to the student and the other copy will be kept by the School.
Each Student Contract is meant for admission to one course only and individual student contracts
will be entered with each student admitted into the courses offered.
Any amendments made to the Student Contract must be accompanied with an acknowledgement
signatory by both the school staff and student.
If a student wishes to repeat a module, a new Student Contract (or addendum) has to be issued.
The execution of the Student Contract shall be in accordance with the Process section of the manual:
Student Contract.
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACT
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The terms and conditions of the contract are to be explained to each student and it is the
responsibility of the school to ensure that each student fully understands them.
Both the student and the school should acknowledge any amendments made to the contract.
The School shall ensure that a copy of the Student Contract is made available for prospective
students on the School’s Website.
If a student wishes to repeat a module, a new Student Contract (or addendum) has to be issued.
Note: CPE’s Standard PEI-Student Contract should be adopted for all students recruited.
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACT
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School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd will provide the Student with a cooling-off period of 7 working
days from the date that the Contract has been signed by both parties. The student will be refunded
the highest percentage (stated in Schedule D) of the fees already paid if the Student submits a
written notice of withdrawal to the School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd within the cooling-off
period, regardless of whether the Student has started the course or not.
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACT
Cooling-Off Period
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STUDENT PASS
Fill in application forms (16,
V36, V36A if applicable)
Provide copies of:
• Highest qualification
certificates and transcripts
• Birth certificate
• Bank statement
• Passport-sized photograph
Registration Collection
To bring
• IPA letter
• Passport
• International-sized photography
• Medical report
• Printout of E-Forms 16 and V36
Students are prohibited from
attending classes in PEI before
obtaining ICA Approval of their
student passes.
Renewal
Students must inform PEI to
renew their student passes 1
month before the expiry. There
will be no renewal of student
passes after the expiry date.
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STUDENT PASS
Student must return their Student Passes to
ICA within 7 days after the end of their
courses.
PEI will inform ICA of foreign students’
departure dates from Singapore.
No foreign student may stay in Singapore
after his/her pass expires
Cancellation Online Application
Online Student Pass Applicationwww.ica.gov.sg
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES
● Pre-course Counselling to be done and Pre-
course Counselling form to be complete.
● Student to fill up Registration Form
Agent/staff will ensure that applicants fulfil the
entry requirements and verify all necessary
documents prepared:
• Scanned Document of Identity (IC or Passport)
• Birth Certificate (International students)
• Educational Certificates and Transcripts
• All work experience letters (if applicable)
• Bank statements (applicant’s/parents)
• E-form 16 and E-form V36
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Diploma in Songwriting & Production
Diploma in Music Production & Engineering
Diploma in Music Performance
Local Student - $300
Application FeeProgramme
A one-time, non-refundable application fee is required for all new students
International Student - $480
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES
● All completed forms and documents to be
submitted to the school for processing.
Confirm your place in the course by paying your
course fees within the deadline stated on your
Student Contract upon student pass application
approval
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STUDENTINFORMATION
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STUDENT EVENTS
Things to includea. Term Schedule will be given to students during Orientation b. Examinations are typically conducted in Week 11 of each termc. Graduation Ceremony are typically held 4 months after the end of the coursed. Examination Results are released within two months after the end of the examination
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COURSE INFORMATIONW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
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OVERVIEW OF DIPLOMA COURSES AVAILABLE
D I P LO M A I N M U S I C P R O D U C T I O N & E N G I N E E R I N G
D I P LO M A I N S O N G W R I T I N G & P R O D U C T I O N
D I P LO M A I N M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E
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DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFROMANCE
The Diploma in Music Performance aims to equip students and aspiring musicians with the necessary
foundational knowledge and competencies in music performance. The modules within the course help
lay the groundwork for their development into critical reflective musicians by covering the following key
areas: performance, theory, music history and musicianship. Students will also be equipped with the
necessary business and entrepreneurial skill sets to pursue successful careers in the contemporary
music industry.
Mode of Study: Full Time (12 months) OR 18 months (18 months)
Intake commences every mid-April and mid-October of the year.
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DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCEModule synopsis are available on our website, www.soma.edu.sg
I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c Te c h n o l o g y( 5 c r e d i t s )
M u s i c i a n s h i p a n d A u r a l I( 3 c r e d i t s )
E n s e m b l e ( 2 0 c r e d i t s )
M u s i c T h e o r y a n d H a r m o n y ( 1 8 c r e d i t s )
Vo c a l Te c h n i q u e s( 4 c r e d i t s )
Course Structure & Outline
C o l l a b o r a t i v e P r o j e c t( 1 5 c r e d i t s )
I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c B u s i n e s s ( 6 c r e d i t s )
P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t( 6 c r e d i t s )
M u s i c i a n s h i p a n d A u r a l I I( 3 c r e d i t s )
G u i t a r S k i l l s ( 4 c r e d i t s )
C o n t e m p o r a r y M u s i c H i s t o r y ( 5 c r e d i t s )
C l a s s i c a l M u s i c H i s t o r y ( 5 c r e d i t s )
K e y b o a r d S k i l l s I( 4 c r e d i t s )
P r i v a t e I n s t r u c t i o n( 3 0 c r e d i t s )
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A t l e a s t 1 6 y e a r s o f a g e
I n t e r n a t i o n a l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e T e s t i n g S y s t e m ( I E L T S ) s c o r e 4 . 5 , o r
G C E ‘ N ’ / ’ O ’ L e v e l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e – g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r
O t h e r E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e P r o f i c i e n c y T e s t s ( T O E F L e t c . ) w i l l b e c o n s i d e r e d o n a c a s e b y
c a s e b a s i s
C a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e a t t a i n e d a N I T E C o f H i g h e r N I T E C c e r t i f i c a t e w i l l h a v e t o c o m p l e t e
a n d p a s s o u r C e r t i f i c a t e c o u r s e i n ‘ S o n g w r i t i n g ’ , ‘ A u d i o E n g i n e e r i n g ’ o r ‘ E l e c t r o n i c
M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n ’ i n o r d e r t o b e e l i g i b l e f o r a d m i s s i o n t o t h e D i p l o m a C o u r s e
P o s s e s s a m i n i m u m o f 3 G C E - O l e v e l c r e d i t s w i t h g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r c o m p l e t i o n o f
1 0 y e a r s o f f o r m a l e d u c a t i o n , o r i t s i n t e r n a t i o n a l e q u i v a l e n t
A c a d e m i c E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :
L a n g u a g e E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :
M i n i m u m A B R S M , T r i n i t y o r L C M G r a d e 5 p e r f o r m a n c e o r e q u i v a l e n t
M i n i m u m A B R S M , T r i n i t y o r L C M G r a d e 3 T h e o r y o r e q u i v a l e n t
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS ( D I P L O M A I N M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E )
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DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
The Diploma in Music Production and Engineering aims to fully equip students with the fundamental
knowledge and competencies to pursue music production and engineering as a career in Singapore’s
music industry. The modules within the course provides a study into the technical and creative steps in
the music production process and equips students to record, edit, mix and produce industry standard
content using the relevant technologies and workflows.
Mode of Study: Full Time (12 months) OR 18 months (18 months)
Intake commences every mid-April and mid-October of the year.
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DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION & ENGINEERINGModule synopsis are available on our website, www.soma.edu.sg
I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c Te c h n o l o g y( 5 c r e d i t s )
A u d i o E a r Tr a i n i n g( 5 c r e d i t s )
M I D I S y s t e m s f o r M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n( 5 c r e d i t s )
R e c o r d i n g Te c h n i q u e s ( 2 0 c r e d i t s )
P r i n c i p l e s o f A c o u s t i c s& S t u d i o M a i n t e n a n c e( 6 c r e d i t s )
M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n Te c h n i q u e s( 1 0 c r e d i t s )
M i x i n g Te c h n i q u e s( 2 0 c r e d i t s )
Course Structure & Outline
F u n d a m e n t a l s o f M u s i c T h e o r y( 5 c r e d i t s )
L i v e S o u n d Te c h n i q u e s( 7 c r e d i t s )
C o l l a b o r a t i v e P r o j e c t( 1 5 c r e d i t s )
A d v a n c e d P r o To o l s ( 1 0 c r e d i t s )
I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c B u s i n e s s ( 6 c r e d i t s )
P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t( 6 c r e d i t s )
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ENTRY REQUIRMENTS ( D I P L O M A I N M U S I C P R O D U C T I O N A N D E N G I N E E R I N G )
A t l e a s t 1 6 y e a r s o f a g e
I n t e r n a t i o n a l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e Te s t i n g S y s t e m ( I E L T S ) s c o r e 4 . 5 , o r
G C E ‘ N ’ / ’ O ’ L e v e l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e – g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r
O t h e r E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e P r o f i c i e n c y Te s t s ( T O E F L e t c . ) w i l l b e c o n s i d e r e d o n a
c a s e b y c a s e b a s i s
C a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e a t t a i n e d a N I T E C o f H i g h e r N I T E C c e r t i f i c a t e w i l l h a v e
t o c o m p l e t e a n d p a s s o u r C e r t i f i c a t e c o u r s e i n ‘ S o n g w r i t i n g ’ , ‘ A u d i o
E n g i n e e r i n g ’ o r ‘ E l e c t r o n i c M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n ’ i n o r d e r t o b e e l i g i b l e f o r
a d m i s s i o n t o t h e D i p l o m a C o u r s e
P o s s e s s a m i n i m u m o f 3 G C E - O l e v e l c r e d i t s w i t h g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r
c o m p l e t i o n o f 1 0 y e a r s o f f o r m a l e d u c a t i o n , o r i t s i n t e r n a t i o n a l e q u i v a l e n t
A c a d e m i c E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :
L a n g u a g e E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :
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DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTION
The Diploma in Songwriting and Production aims to fully equip students with the creative approaches
and technical skills to excel in the local music industry as a songwriter and producer. The modules
within the course can be divided into 4 main ‘strands’, covering fundamental music theory concepts,
practical musicianship skills, the essentials of songwriting and arrangement as well as technical and
creative skills that are essential to music production.
Mode of Study: Full Time (12 months) OR 18 months (18 months)
Intake commences every mid-April and mid-October of the year.
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DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTION
K e y b o a r d S k i l l s I( 5 c r e d i t s )
S o n g w r i t i n g I : C r a f t i n g a S o n g( 1 0 c r e d i t s )S o n g w r i t i n g I I : W r i t i n g P o p H i t s( 1 0 c r e d i t s )
M I D I S y s t e m s f o r M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n( 5 c r e d i t s )
S o n g w r i t i n g I I I : W r i t i n g f o r T V a n d F i l m( 8 c r e d i t s )
S o n g w r i t i n g I V : Vo c a l W r i t i n g( 8 c r e d i t s )
P o p M u s i c A r r a n g i n g( 1 0 c r e d i t s )
Course Structure & Outline
F u n d a m e n t a l s o f M u s i c T h e o r y ( 5 c r e d i t s ) M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n Te c h n i q u e s
( 1 0 c r e d i t s ) I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c Te c h n o l o g y( 5 c r e d i t s )
Vo c a l Te c h n i q u e s( 5 c r e d i t s )
M u s i c i a n s h i p a n d A u r a l I( 3 c r e d i t s )
K e y b o a r d S k i l l s I I( 4 c r e d i t s )
G u i t a r S k i l l s ( 5 c r e d i t s )
C o l l a b o r a t i v e P r o j e c t ( 1 5 c r e d i t s )
I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c B u s i n e s s( 6 c r e d i t s )
P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t ( 6 c r e d i t s )
Module synopsis are available on our website, www.soma.edu.sg
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ENTRY REQUIRMENTS ( D I P L O M A I N S O N G W R I T I N G A N D P R O D U C T I O N )
A t l e a s t 1 6 y e a r s o f a g e
I n t e r n a t i o n a l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e Te s t i n g S y s t e m ( I E L T S ) s c o r e 4 . 5 , o r
G C E ‘ N ’ / ’ O ’ L e v e l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e – g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r
O t h e r E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e P r o f i c i e n c y Te s t s ( T O E F L e t c . ) w i l l b e c o n s i d e r e d o n a
c a s e b y c a s e b a s i s
C a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e a t t a i n e d a N I T E C o f H i g h e r N I T E C c e r t i f i c a t e w i l l h a v e
t o c o m p l e t e a n d p a s s o u r C e r t i f i c a t e c o u r s e i n ‘ S o n g w r i t i n g ’ , ‘ A u d i o
E n g i n e e r i n g ’ o r ‘ E l e c t r o n i c M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n ’ i n o r d e r t o b e e l i g i b l e f o r
a d m i s s i o n t o t h e D i p l o m a C o u r s e
P o s s e s s a m i n i m u m o f 3 G C E - O l e v e l c r e d i t s w i t h g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r
c o m p l e t i o n o f 1 0 y e a r s o f f o r m a l e d u c a t i o n , o r i t s i n t e r n a t i o n a l e q u i v a l e n t
A c a d e m i c E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :
L a n g u a g e E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :
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NEW DIPLOMA GRADING SYSTEM( f o r B a t c h 2 0 2 0 / 2 1 a n d o n w a r d s )
Letter Grade Marks Grade Point AverageA ≥ 80 4.00A- 75 – 79 3.50B 70 – 74 3.00B- 65 – 69 2.50C 60 – 64 2.00C- 55 – 59 1.50D 50 – 54 1.00F < 50 0.00
IF (Incomplete / Failure) - -CBX (Credit by Exam) - -
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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTSW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
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For all Singaporean and Singapore Permanent Resident students
Min imum 80% a t tendance fo r each module
REQUIREMENTS
Min imum 90% a t tendance per month
For all International Students
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Attendance Rate Action to be Taken
Non-student pass holdersAbsent from 1st class of the module
Student pass holdersAbsent from 1st class of the month
1st Warning Letter to be issuedIncluding:- failure to meet completion requirement reminder- cancellation of Student Pass reminder for Student Pass Holders
The parent/ guardian is to be informed (if student <18)
Non-student pass holdersAbsent from 2nd class of the module
Student pass holdersAbsent from 2nd class of the month
2nd Warning Letter to be issued Including:- failure to meet completion requirement reminder- cancellation of Student Pass reminder for Student Pass Holders
The parent/ guardian is to be informed (if student <18)
Non-student pass holdersOverall Attendance Rate for the module falls below 80%
Student pass holdersOverall Attendance Rate for the module falls below 90% for the month
Final Warning Letter to be issued Including:- barred from examination or;- disciplinary action and/or termination from school if applicable and/or; - cancellation of Student Pass reminder for Student Pass Holders
Academic Counselling to be carried out
The parent/ guardian is to be informed (if student <18)
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LEAVE APPLICATION PROCESS
Approved Student Leave Application Forms should be submitted to the StudentExperience Ambassador before the start of the class that the student is being excusedfrom, or within 3 working days of returning to class should there be extenuatingcircumstances.
All MCs are to be submitted online together with the Student Leave Application Formwithin 3 working days of returning to class.
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COURSE PROMOTION & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
A c h i e v e m i n i m a l l y a 5 0 % p a s s t o b e a w a r d e d t h e c r e d i t s
f o r e a c h m o d u l e a n d o b t a i n a t o t a l o f 1 2 0 c r e d i t s
M i n i m u m o f 8 0 % a t t e n d a n c e f o r e a c h m o d u l e i n o r d e r
t o c o m p l e t e t h e c o u r s e ( L o c a l S t u d e n t s )
M i n i m u m o f 9 0 % a t t e n d a n c e f o r e a c h m o n t h i n o r d e r t o
c o m p l e t e t h e c o u r s e ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l S t u d e n t s )
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STUDENT SERVICES
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Ind iv idua l and persona l ised long d is tance ca l ls to parents / agents to in form them
on a r r iva l a r rangements
Ar rangement fo r Med ica l Screen ing
Accommodat ion Suppor t Serv ice
STUDENT SERVICESFor all new studentsThe School will provide the following services to ensure that students make a smooth transition to Singapore:
Arrangement fo r Bank Account Open ing
Visa / S tudent Pass App l ica t ion
Student Or ien ta t ion Programme
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Students ’ Out ings and Ac t iv i t i es
For all Current & Enrolled studentsThe School aims to provide all students with an academic education of the highest standards through
the provision of these services:
For s tudents be low 18 years o ld , persona l i zed updates to parents on admiss ion mat te rs /
S tudents ’ p rogress wh ich inc ludes :
- In forming parents on s tudent i ssues , inc lud ing a t tendance ra te , behav ior, academic
per formance e tc .
S tudent Progress Repor ts
CEO – Student d ia logue sess ions
STUDENT SERVICES
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End o f Module rev iew o f s tudents ’ a t tendance
Feedback fo rms
Student Surveys (S tudent Sa t is fac t ion Survey / Modu le Eva lua t ion Survey / Graduate
Survey / P re -course Counse l ing and Or ien ta t ion Sa t is fac t ion Survey / End o f Course
Survey )
For enhancing overall Student ExperienceIn ensuring that the School provides for an exceptional student experience, it undertakes to provide
the following services:
Dispute reso lu t ion process
STUDENT SERVICES
Student In te rvent ion
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FEES PAYABLE
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Breakdown of all fees (including any non-refundable fees and discounts/rebates given) will be
reflected on the School’s marketing collaterals and the standard Student Contract.
The School will accept the following payment modes: Cash, Nets, Mall Voucher, Credit Card,
Telegraphic Transfer, Internet Banking, PayNow and Cheque (made payable to: School of Music and the
Arts Pte Ltd.)
Application fees shall be collected upon receipt of the student application.
Any other fees shall only be collected upon execution of the standard Student Contract. The School
shall not collect any fees exceeding the fee collection cap stated in the Student Contract.
All payments received by the School shall be accompanied with a receipt, and records of each payment
must be continuously maintained.
FEES PAYABLE AND RECEIPT
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Course Fees (Dip loma Courses)
1 i n s t r u c t o r t o 1 0 s t u d e n t s
Course Fee
Tu i t i o n F e e - $ 1 3 , 5 0 0
A d m i n i s t r a t i v e F e e - $ 5 8 0 ( L o c a l S t u d e n t )
A d m i n i s t r a t i v e F e e - $ 1 1 8 0 ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l S t u d e n t )
L a p t o p / t a b l e t a n d C o m p u t e r P r o g r a m B u n d l e - $ 3 , 0 0 0
Instructor to Student Ratio
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MISCELLANEOUS FEE
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MISCELLANEOUS FEE
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MISCELLANEOUS FEE
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MISCELLANEOUS FEE
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LIVING INSINGAPORE
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H O U S I N G
2-3 bedroom units
$1800 to $5000
Room Rental
Single Room - S$500 to S$1500
Shared Room –S$400 to S$800
Homestay
S$750 to S$2000
Internet | Property Agent | Newspaper
*All prices given are per month rates
Avenues to look for Housing
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L I V I N G E X P E N S E S
Transport
S$3 / day
Bus, Train
Medical Expenses
Medical Providers:Polyclinics, Private Clinics (GPs), Hospitals)
Meals
S$5 / meal
Phone Bills
S$25 / month
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L A W S & R E G U L AT I O N S
Relevant LawsAlcohol Abuse Any offences while being intoxicated (drunk) is punishable under the law. Drunk driving is a
serious offence.Driving All drivers must be in possession of a valid Singapore driving license and the vehicle must be
insuredDrugs Possession of controlled drugs is presumed to be for trafficking, an offence which can carry
death penalty.Littering Littering, spitting and vandalism (with graffiti) in public areas are serious offencesEmployment International students are not permitted to engage in any form of employment or attend an
industrial attachment/internship programme, whether paid or unpaid, without a valid work pass issued by Ministry of Manpower in Singapore.
Smoking Smoking in specific public places and indoor restaurants is prohibited.Traffic Jay-walking is an offence.Immigration All International students studying in Singapore must have a valid passport and a Student
Pass from ICA (Immigration and Checkpoint Authority)
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L A W S & R E G U L AT I O N S
No Smoking in specific public areas
No Littering
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Traffic Rules
Immigration Rules
https://www.lta.gov.sg
https://www.ica.gov.sg/
https://www.cnb.gov.sg/
http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking
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U S E F U L G O V E R N M E N T W E B S I T E S
Committee for Private Education (CPE)
For more details on Fee Protection Scheme, Standard PEI - Student Contract and Dispute Resolution, please visitwww.ssg.gov.sg
Should you have specific queries on information not found on the SSG website, you may contact CPE directly through their One Call Centre at 6785 5785 or at https://portal.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/feedback.
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CONTACT US
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A D D R E S S6 Raff les Boulevard
#03-142/143/144Singapore 039594
O U R H O U R SWeekdays
12pm – 9pmWeekends
10am – 7pm
O U R C O N T A C T6884 3611 / 9856 0487
School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd (199103776M)