International Students

For International Student inquiries or International Recruitment Agents, please contact:

Mr Aldo Lee Fernandez | Head of Department

Contact Information

Mobile No: +65 83226733 (SMS/ Whatsapp/Call)

Email: overseas@trentglobal.edu.sg

WHY STUDY IN SINGAPORE?

Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world. Everything is done in accordance with regulations.

It is a clean and beautiful country, as small as it may be.

Here are some of the best reasons to study in Singapore:

Safe Environment
Multi-Cultural and Multi-Racial
Primary Language is English
Convenient Transportation system, nothing is too far away!
Land of many opportunities
World Class Education
International Exposure
Hub for some of the top companies in the world
Holistic education (theoretical and practical)
Industry relevant and competitive courses
Easy application process

Required Documents For Visa:

All documents must be in English or have an English translation.

All documents submitted to Trent Global College are considered confidential and are protected under the PDPA (Personal Data Protection Act) of Singapore.

Passport
Birth certificate
All school documents (degree, diplomas, certificates, mark sheets, transcripts)
Photo with white background
Application Fee: $150
Signature Specimen authorizing us/your agent to submit your application
Work experience certificates, employment letter, a testimonial letter
CV with complete details
Bank account, statement, letter
Parents names, birth dates and occupation
Siblings names, birth dates and occupation
Application form
If held any pass in Singapore before, please send IPA copies and WorkPass copies
*If any of the documents are not available, do not worry, contact us for a consultation on what alternatives or actions can be taken to apply.
*Application fees are non-refunable

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT POLICIES

Procedure for applying:

1. All international students / agents email the applicant’s complete documents (mentioned above) to Trent Global College.

2. Trent Global College will assess the entry requirements and will recommend the course and if the student accepts the recommendation the college will issue an Offer Letter. This may be conditional based on visa approval for international student. (Please note that an Offer Letter does not constitute to admission into a program, but merely acknowledgement of eligibility to apply, admission occurs only once the student pass is approved and contract is issued)

3. Student / Agent acknowledges that they accept the offer, non-objection or non-response shall be considered an implied acceptance of the offer. Solar numbers or other personal data are not released to protect the personal data and visa of the applicant. If the applicant or their representatives do not accept the conditions, they may opt to object or halt the application at this stage. Upon accepting the offer they are authorizing the college to proceed with the application based on information provided by the applicant or their representatives.

4. The application shall be processed by the admissions department of Trent Global College. This process may take 1 to 2 weeks to submit to ICA. ICA takes an average of 2 to 4 weeks to process each application. Please note that with a high volume of applications the maximum processing time may reach from 6 to 8 weeks. Within this period of time there may be no updates until we receive results of application from ICA.

a. Probable results may be one off the following : APPROVED, REJECTED, REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION.
b. If the application is approved you will receive a NOTIFICATION OF APPROVAL with instructions on steps to take
c. If the application is rejected you will receive the REJECTION LETTER from ICA
d. If there is a Request for Clarification – please read and review the requested documents and provide us with whatever information you can. We will submit accordingly.
i. Probable results for this after another 2 to 4 weeks may be : APPROVED , REJECTED or WITHDRAWN

5. Once an application is approved a notification of approval is sent. We do not send screenshots of the application or edit the IPAs of students. This practice is not allowed by law. The official notification from the college shall be sufficient notice. Student may (and should) check with college to know if they are genuinely approved.

6. A reminder for Zoom Briefing prior to payment is sent to all approved applicants. After finishing the Zoom Briefing, the payment information will be sent to students via email to proceed with payment of fees.

7. Once payment is confirmed and the student enrolled into the Student Management System, a Student Contract will be generated and dated the same date as the payment.

8.Once signed Student Contract is received, the college may then process for student to arrive. We will purchase FPS for the student. Only then will the IPA be released. Please do not rush for IPA releasing as this is the last and final step before arrival in Singapore. IPA will always be released BEFORE the course commencement date. So do not worry!

9.Please comply with travel requirements by Singapore immigration, updates are available on www.ica.gov.sg

10. An arrival document (TRENT ARRIVAL DOCUMENT) is sent with the IPA with the complete instructions on what to do upon arrival and the necessary steps to be taken for arrival in Singapore.

REMINDERS FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

Please check or verify the information sent to you to ensure you have the correct information by emailing the college directly at overseas@trentglobal.edu.sg or message at +65 83226733

Please ensure you have read and signed the Student Contract BEFORE coming to Singapore
Offer Letter does not constitute to an admission. Intake date for the course is indicated in the STUDENT CONTRACT.
Please make payments DIRECTLY to the college account through Bank Telegraphic Transfer, this is to avoid complications in payment, miscommunication, or loss. The college shall not be responsible for payments made through third parties. Bank details are on the website.
Do NOT ever make travel arrangements before receiving the IPA. The college will not be held responsible for tickets purchased without proper documentation. Always plan arrival 2 weeks before commencement date mentioned IN STUDENT CONTRACTS (not offer letters).
All payments made to Trent Global College are subject to the terms and conditions of the Student Contract. Payments received without the signed contract shall still be subjected to the terms and conditions of the Student Contract, as payments are only to be made either on the same date or after the issuance of the Student Contract. Payment of school fees implies that the student understands and agrees to the terms and conditions of the Student Contract. You may also visit the website for contents of the Student Contract.
Please do not make any payments to agents and do not pay to the college if you are not sure about studying in Singapore. Do take note of the REFUND POLICY (found on contract or our website) before making any payment. Check with the college if you are uncertain or unsure about studying in Singapore before making any payments. If the conditions of the refund policy do not apply then you will not be able to get any refund. These policies are in place to avoid money laundering and fraud.
Being homesick or having personal/family problems are not acceptable reasons for requesting for refunds… the conditions are made clear in the Refund Policy.
Contact the college before departure from your country to ensure that everything is in order prior to arrival in Singapore. The college provides arrival information to all students to ensure a smooth and easy transition.
Ensure you have made arrangements for your accommodation before arriving in Singapore, also kindly read up on rules and regulations of the country before coming.
Ensure you comply with all travel requirements set forth by Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority before booking your flights
Contact the college upon arrival and book your appointment slot for new student orientation
Be reminded that colleges do NOT place for JOBS! schools CAN NOT AND DO NOT guarantee placements in any jobs. Internships are part of the course and the college ASSISTS students in securing companies wherein to do their internship / OJT. This is not the obligation of the colleges but a service provided by the colleges to provide a better learning experience. Students must take initiative to find internship companies for their internship as we will provide them with the skills and knowledge on how to secure and pass interviews.
We wish for all students to have a fruitful and enjoyable experience when coming to Singapore, be vigilant and do your due diligence before committing to studying in Singapore! See you all soon!

ONLY IF YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE SHOULD YOU PROCEED WITH THE APPLICATION.

SINGAPORE IMMIGRATION RISKS AND REFUND POLICY CLARIFICATIONS

Singapore Immigration Risks and Acknowledgement

As part of our standard admissions and pre-departure process, each applicant is thoroughly briefed on Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requirements, screening procedures, and the possibility of questioning at the point of entry.

Students are expressly informed and acknowledge that they are expected to be independently capable of clearly and confidently answering questions posed by ICA officers, including but not limited to:

Their purpose of study in Singapore
Details of their course and programme of study
Information about the school and academic arrangements
Their accommodation and living arrangements in Singapore
Their overall study plans and intentions

Students are further advised that if they do not feel adequately prepared, confident, or capable of passing these immigration screenings, or if they believe their English communication or comprehension may be insufficient, they should not proceed with payment or attempt to enter Singapore.

By choosing to proceed with payment and travel arrangements, the student confirms their readiness, accepts the inherent risks associated with ICA assessment, and acknowledges that any refusal of entry arising from such assessments is beyond the control of the school and does not constitute grounds for refund or liability on the part of Trent Global College.

No Refund Obligation Arising from ICA Refusal & Discretionary Goodwill Consideration

Where a refusal of entry by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) arises despite the College having duly conducted pre-departure briefings, provided accurate information, and fulfilled its obligations, Trent Global College shall bear no responsibility or liability for any refund resulting from such refusal.

Students acknowledge that ICA refusal of entry does not constitute a failure of service delivery by the College and does not entitle the student to a refund, particularly where the student has been clearly advised not to proceed with payment or travel if they are unprepared or lack confidence in passing immigration screening.

Notwithstanding the above, and strictly as a gesture of goodwill, Trent Global College may, at its sole discretion and on a case-by-case basis, consider processing a partial refund of up to fifty percent (50%) of fees paid, subject to:

The specific circumstances of the case
Costs already incurred by the College
Compliance with prevailing SSG / EduTrust regulations
Approval by College management

Such discretionary consideration shall not be construed as an obligation, entitlement, or precedent for future cases.

Clarification on Exclusions from the Refund Policy

This policy serves to formally clarify the College’s position regarding refund requests arising from homesickness, personal circumstances, or voluntary withdrawal, which are non-refundable situations under the Student Contract and prevailing SSG / EduTrust regulations.

1. Medical Fitness and Student Responsibility

All international students are required to undergo and pass a mandatory medical examination as part of the Student Pass application process. Once a student has successfully passed this medical assessment and has been issued a Student Pass or In-Principle Approval (IPA), the student is deemed medically fit to commence and continue studies in Singapore.

Subsequent claims of illness, stress, anxiety, or inability to cope, in the absence of a new and verifiable medical condition certified by a registered medical practitioner in Singapore, do not constitute grounds for refund.

2. Homesickness, Culture Shock & Personal Adjustment

The College acknowledges that studying overseas may involve emotional, cultural, and social adjustment. However, homesickness, culture shock, loneliness, or difficulty adapting to life in Singapore are considered personal circumstances and do not constitute a failure of service delivery by the College.

Accordingly, requests for refunds based on:

Homesickness
Emotional distress not supported by medical certification
Inability to adapt to a new culture or environment
Preference to return home
Family matters or personal reasons arising after course commencement

are not refundable circumstances.

3. Voluntary Withdrawal for Personal or Family Reasons

Where a student chooses to withdraw from the course voluntarily due to personal, family, financial, emotional, or other non-academic reasons, such withdrawal is deemed a student-initiated decision.

As clearly stated in the Student Contract, fees paid are not refundable for voluntary withdrawals that fall outside the explicitly stated refundable conditions.

4. Clarity on Refund Eligibility

Refunds are strictly limited to the refundable circumstances explicitly listed in the Student Contract and Refund Policy. Any circumstances not expressly stated as refundable are non-refundable, and students are advised that there is no need to submit repeated refund requests for non-refundable situations.

Submission of additional explanations, personal appeals, or repeated correspondence does not alter refund eligibility where the circumstances fall outside the agreed refund conditions.

5. Discretionary Consideration (Without Obligation)

Notwithstanding the above, the College may, at its sole and absolute discretion, consider exceptional cases on a goodwill basis. Such consideration, if any, does not constitute an entitlement, obligation, or precedent and shall be subject to internal review, costs incurred, and management approval.

EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT AGENT LIST

Please click here to download the External Recruitment Agent List

IMMIGRATIONS AND CHECKPOINT AUTHORITY CONTACT DETAILS

Students can reach ICA at 6391 6100, 24-hour automated answering service for information on our services and procedural requirements. You may also wish to speak to the Customer Service Officers during the following periods, except Public Holidays:

Weekdays: 8.00 am to 5.00 pm | Saturdays: 8.00 am to 1.00 pm

Lynette’s Tech Feature:
A Female coder in a man’s world

Next up on our latest tech feature series, we managed to catch up with our recent bootcamp graduate of 2020, Lynette Lim, who shares her tech learning journey with us. Let’s get started shall we?

Tell us more about yourself:
Well, creating your own blogs from scratch were really popular during my teenage years and I used to dabble a lot with HTML/CSS by customizing the template to my preference. Since then, my interest in web design and coding grew and I realized I could transition these interests into a long-term career as a Front-End Developer. However, I was a little hesitant as I thought that it was impossible for me to pursue this career without a solid background in Engineering/Computer Science till I discovered the existence of coding bootcamps.

What made you decide to take up the Software Development course?
Well, creating your own blogs from scratch were really popular during my teenage years and I used to dabble a lot with HTML/CSS by customizing the template to my preference. Since then, my interest in web design and coding grew and I realized I could transition these interests into a long-term career as a Front-End Developer. However, I was a little hesitant as I thought that it was impossible for me to pursue this career without a solid background in Engineering/Computer Science till I discovered the existence of coding bootcamps.

What about coding appealed to you?
Through this course, I learnt that the concept of coding itself is so versatile and that’s what really attracted me to it. The fact that you can create anything by just inputting codes and build webpages/applications from scratch, allows me to use my creativity to create what I like and not be subjected to a template.

Why did you choose Trent? What do you like most about the school and the course?
I stumbled upon Trent Global College while reviewing the IMDA TIPP website and was intrigued that it’s the only programme that produces a globally recognized certification under the Edinburgh Napier University Credit scheme upon graduation. The course syllabus covered a wide variety of coding languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, Python and Data Centric Development that were up-to-date with industry standards and was a good starting point for me to pursue my interests.

A huge shoutout to the Trent Global Team in playing a significant role in my short yet memorable learning journey. For putting in the effort to prepare us for the working industry by hosting reverse career fairs, exposing us to potential hirers, company visits and making sure that we’re well-equipped for our technical interviews.

What challenges did you have to overcome during the course?
Learning a new skill as complex as coding wasn’t a walk in the park for me. As a relatively slow learner in a fast-paced learning environment, I found it hard to catchup to my course mates sometimes. It was challenging trying to understand various programming languages and concepts and working on our projects simultaneously, especially when we have tight project deadlines to catch up.

How did you overcome them?
Practice, practice, and more practice. I found myself dedicating more time after classes to apply the concepts I missed, even though it can be really exhausting coding for more than 8 hours a day.

How has the course prepared/helped you in your career?
The course has encouraged me to learn independently by developing self-reliance on my learning capabilities. Resources are provided as well by having keynotes to ensure we are all on track and a teaching assistant to debug our software problems. This has also helped me to identify my strengths and weakness and gave me a clearer picture as to what career path would suit me the most. Personally, I like the idea of creating something and with design being one of my key strengths, it naturally explains why I pursued a career as a front-end developer. It’s a constant learning journey for me as I pick up new skills in my daily life.

How do you feel about the gender stereotype of being a female developer in a male dominated industry?
Well, personally I have yet to encounter an individual who came up to me saying that. But I think that your gender shouldn’t hold you back and affect how you perform as a developer. However, I do agree that this is a male-dominated scene, though the industry itself is certainly opening up to hiring female developers as they bring a different angle to the table and highlight issues which are often overlooked.

On this note, do you have any female role models that you personally look up to?
Definitely! One of the female role models I really look up to would be Rachel Lim, Co-Founder of Love Bonito. I really admire how she started with a simple idea of wanting to sell pre-loved clothing to earn some extra pocket money to building such a well-known brand both internationally and locally. Her journey as an entrepreneur has inspired me to take that bold step of faith in pursuing my dreams and to even start from scratch if I have to.

What advice would you give to those who are considering pursuing their higher education?
As clichè and generic as it sounds, my advice to those who are considering a career change is, ‘To take that leap of faith. You’ll never know if the job is suited for you until you try dipping your toes into the waters.’ On this note, I would like to share a quote that I really like:

“Reserve judgment and expectation until after you dip your toes in the waters you’re exploring, so you can cast the net widely, dispel your preconceived notions, and understand which realities ultimately resonate with you.”

In short, take the leap, get your hands dirty and who knows, you might end up growing in that process and discover new things about yourself.

Lastly, what are your new goals for the future?
I’ve really enjoyed my experience as a front-end developer so far, but I would like to work for an e-commerce company in the future and gain more exposure in the area of UI/UX design.

Why Wait? Start Now!

There is a familiar saying that goes “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, an implication that everyone eventually reaches a certain point where they cannot pick up new skills or develop themselves further.

To us, that could not be further from the truth, and our students are excellent cases against it. Take it from one of our students, Jimmy Hsu, who graduated earlier this year from ourSoftware Development bootcamp. Previously working in broadcast media production, Jimmy made a switch after completing the course to focus more on API development and management within his department. But his journey in picking up coding was not all smooth sailing, as we find out from our conversation with Jimmy.

“At the start it was pretty challenging, in my previous work I never really had any exposure to writing code or anything like that. I built a computer here and there at the most, but it’s not really related.” he commented.

“It’s also difficult when you’re not as fast and sharp as you used to be, I often found myself a little slower to grasp and pick up topics compared to some of my classmates.”

At 46, Jimmy’s bold venture into software development is uncommon but not unheard of, as we frequently receive various enquiries from people above 40 about our coding courses. “I wanted to learn a new skill and seeing how technology will very much be a part of the professional landscape, it was something I wanted to understand and appreciate more.”

It was at this point that Jimmy found our bootcamp in August of 2019. “Trent offers a part-time course that is suitable for my busy schedule, a plus point was having the TIPP Subsidy as well to offset most of the course.”
But his aspiration for learning a new skill wasn’t the only thing that pushed him forward in taking the course, Jimmy had a study companion and motivator through his time in the course. It was his wife Linda, who also graduated from the Software Development bootcamp in the same batch as Jimmy.

“It was interesting being in the classroom together. I tended to be the class clown and make jokes every so often, but Linda was the more serious and diligent student, like when we used to work together as well.” Outside of the classroom, Jimmy and Linda also had to accommodate to scheduling dinner and housework, balancing a work life balance whilst taking care of their elderly parents to top it off.

“Linda was my rock and my anchor. She was there to encourage and help me out when I got stuck in my assignments. If I had done this on my own, I think I would have thrown in the towel early on. My classmates were really helpful and encouraging as well, I think the dynamics we had amongst one another was important in my learning as well.”

Now having successfully graduated from the bootcamp, Jimmy is currently working in Singtel as an Associate Engineer. Through the bootcamp, his understanding of application development has enhanced his communication and workflow with his other developers. “It taught me a new way to structure my thoughts and think outside of the box, for there are always going to be 101 ways to solve a problem.”

As we wrapped up our conversation, Jimmy had a few words of advice for those who might be in a similar place, be it making a career switch or picking up a new skill.

“Start now. It does not get easier the longer you wait, in a year you could have gained a whole new skillset that could help you in your career path as well. There are many different paths you can take once you learn how to code, not just in web development. It is a very useful skill and I am looking to take networking and cybersecurity courses next.”

We are glad to see how far Jimmy has come and how he overcame the adversities he faced, we wish him and Linda all the best as they embark on their new journeys in the tech industry.

Call Us