• Applicants must have completed Grade 12, high school or above
• All programmes in First Media Design School are conducted in English. Students therefore have to demonstrate a good command of English before being accepted into the programme.
• At least TOEFL 550 or IELTS 5.5 is required to proceed with degree studies.
• Be at least 16 years old.

First Media Design School (FMDS) reserves the right to refuse admission to students who do not meet the minimum academic requirements. FMDS also reserves the right to revise the admission requirements for international students, in compliance with the Council for Private Education (CPE), Singapore's Edutrust Scheme.

For more information, kindly contact FMDS Education Consultant at +65 6337 8663 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Course Fees for international students (in Singapore Dollars)

Application Fee: S$1,027.20 made payable to "First Media Design School Pte Ltd."

Please refer to Step 6 of "How to apply" for payment details.

Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) & New Media (Animation/Filmmaking):

		Less 15% Tuition Grant	Term Payment
Staggered payment	S$40,018.00	34,015.30	4,251.91

Diploma in Visual Communication (Graphic Design) & New Media (Animation/Filmmaking):

		Less 15% Tuition Grant	Term Payment
Staggered payment	S$30,013.50	25,511.48	4,251.91

Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising:

		Less 15% Tuition Grant	Term Payment
Staggered payment	S$36,380.00	30,923.00	3,865.38

Diploma in Fashion Design & Merchandising:

		Less 15% Tuition Grant	Term Payment
Staggered payment	S$27,285.00	23,192.25	3,865.38

Living Expenses: (Average)

		Daily	Monthly
Accommodation	Room, PUB	-	S$500-800
Food	Breakfast, lunch & dinner	S$10- S$15	S$300-S$450
Travel	Bus, MRT	S$3	S$100- S$150

 

Miscellaneous Fees:

• Insurance fee (medical coverage). All international students are required to purchase medical insurance. Estimated premium of S$144.45 per year gives you up to S$20,000 medical coverage.
• Deferment fee
• Re-Assessment fee (for resubmission of project)
• Re-Unit fee (applicable only when student fails certain subject)
• Locker Rental fee
• Late payment fee
• Airport pickup and student accommodation

Airport pickup and arrangement of student lodging in Singapore are optional. Students can also choose to pick their types of lodging through FMDS list of recommended apartments and government flats.

Please read the fee structure carefully. FMDS is governed by the Council for Private Education (CPE) policies and all fee structures are transparent, with no hidden costs.

Step 1 - Application and Immigration forms

Log on to the FMDS Website to print a copy of FMDS application form.

• Fill up details and submit the following immigration forms: eForm16, FormV36
• Please include 4 passport size photographs, all relevant documentation as stipulated in the forms.
• Telegraphic transfer of amount S$1,027.20 for application fee made payable to "First Media Design School Pte Ltd."
• Please refer to payment details (Step 6) under Payment Mode.

Step 2 - Interview Session with Academic Personnel

• You are required to take a short visual test (through email) followed with an interview session (via phone or Skype) with FMDS academic head prior to official acceptance into the selected programme.
• If you have previous working experience in art, design or related industries, you may be eligible for exemption of selected units. Please indicate your relevant background in the application form.

Step 3 - Notification of Successful Admission

• All applicants will be notified of their application status through phone or email. If your application is successful, an official Letter of Offer  will be issued to you within 7 days. You will be required to sign the Letter of Offer and to scan and email us your signed copy for our processing.

Successful applicant enrolled into FMDS programme will also be forwarded with a standard Student's Contract in accordance with the Edutrust Scheme (Please refer to CPE website for more info).

 

Note: FMDS Admission Policy Statement

It is FMDS' admission policy that all applicants will be given full details regarding FMDS' curriculum, academic marking guidelines, disciplinary matters, fee refund policies, and education pathway and career opportunity prior to the signing of the Student Contract.

 

Step 4 - Application of Student Pass

FMDS will submit your application to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) for student pass application. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for this submission and approval. FMDS does not guarantee the successful application of your student pass. On the merit of your country of origin, bank statement and parents' current employment status, ICA reserves the rights to refuse entry without having to state reasons.

A fee of S$128.40 is applicable for student pass application.

Documents Required When Applying for Student Pass
Following documents are to be scanned and emailed to FMDS for processing, along with the application forms.

1. Birth certificate
2. Parents' marriage certificate (applicable if Birth Cert does not state both parent's names)
3. Parents' date of birth and job designation and scope
4. Highest qualifications certificates
5. Academic transcripts
6. Any other qualification to support your application
7. Passport photocopies – all pages (except blank pages)
8. 4 Passport size photographs

(All above documents MUST be translated into ENGLISH in either ORIGINAL or Certified TRUE COPIES.)

Step 5 – Successful Application of Student Pass

You will be notified via email once the application for the student pass has been approved by ICA.

*Note that student pass issued are on a 6 months renewal basis along with the fee of S$128.40 set by ICA.

Step 6 – Upon receipt of your signed document, FMDS consultant will contact you to guide you with regards to the payment processes. For snail mail, all application forms and relevant documents are to be sent to the following address:

First Media Design School
5 Teck Lim Road
Republic of Singapore 088383
Attention: Admission Department

Payment Mode Via Fund Transfer:
Please refer to the following address for payment through telegraphic transfers to FMDS bank account.

Account name: First Media Design School Pte Ltd
Account number: 147-000301-001
SWIFT Code: HSBCSGSG

Security Deposit:

• As an international student, you must comply with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) regulations. It is compulsory for you to submit a security deposit (please see below) after your student pass application has been approved. This security deposit would be held by ICA and is refundable upon the successful completion of the programme and the surrendering of the student pass to ICA.

	Form of Security Deposit	Rate per person
Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and India	Cashier’s Order from any established bank in Singapore	S$5,000
Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand	Cashier’s Order from any established bank in Singapore	S$1,000
Others		S$1,500

Payment of security deposit is paid through cashier's order payable to Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

Ministry of Manpower Singapore, MOM does not guarantee the approval of training work permit for the purpose of internship placement for international students.

In the event whereby training work permit is not granted, FMDS will offer "Live Projects" as an alternative for internship placement which falls under module 8.

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Official Appointed Agents of FMDS

Vietnam

Global Viet. Company
580 St. 3/2, Ward 14 District 10, HCMC
Tel: (84) 8 8686360, Fax: (84) 8 8686362
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.duhocglobal.com
*Licensed till 23rd July 2010

Duc Tu Trading Company
135, Ho Ba Kien, Ward 15, District 10 HCMC
Tel: (84) 9 33855031
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.dtu.com.vn/
*Licensed till 8th April 2011

Ah Edu Links
Main office:
36 Hau Giang str, Ward 4, Tan binh Distr, HCMC
Tel: (84) 8 62943955/56, Fax: (84) 8 62943955

Branch office:
33 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Str, Disctr 1, HCMC
Tel: (84) 8 22475693/94 Fax: (84) 8 62912299

Lac hong University - Dongnai provice
So 10 Huynh Van Nghe, F Buu Long, TP Bien hoa
Tel: 061 3951 347 Hot line: 0978016161

Trung tam ho tro du hoc Tinh Ben tre
Tel: 07503816145

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.ahedulinks.com
*Licensed till 22nd March 2011

India

Angad Info Overseas Consultancy PVT LTD
SCO 483-484, 1st Floor, Sector 35-C
Chandigarh-160022 India
Tel: (91) 172 4349999 Fax: (91) 172 4656469
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.angadinfo.com
*Licensed till 6 April 2011

Singapore

D&E International Services LLP
Tel: (65) 9826 0426
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.dehomestay.com
*Licensed till April 2011

 

Established under the Private Education Act, the Council for Private Education is a statutory board empowered with the legislative power to regulate the private education sector. In addition to its role as the sectoral regulator of private education institutions, the Council facilitates capability development efforts to uplift standards in the local private education industry.

 

The Council is governed by a Board, helmed by Mr Lin Cheng Ton, Chief Executive Officer of Nanyang Polytechnic International, and comprises experienced individuals from the fields of education, quality assurance and business, as well as economic agencies involved in the promotion of the private education sector. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Council is the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Henry Heng.

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Pre-departure checklist:

1. Check your Offer Letter to confirm details of your course and date of commencement.
2. Confirm your accommodation before your departure.
3. Confirm your travel arrangements with your travel agency/airline.
4. Ensure you are fully aware of your airport reception arrangements (pick up service is optional) and who to contact if you get lost or miss your flight.

Arrival Guide

This guide contains useful information for new students after they have arrived at Singapore.

For more information, please contact us here.