Summer in Singapore
Unique Experiences
Take a boat
to the lush and biodiverse Pulau Ubin Island and view wildlife by bike.
Eat
to your heart’s content at Singapore’s hawker stands – two of which have won Michelin Star awards!
Run or walk
past Dragonfly Lake in the futuristic Gardens by the Bay. Stop to visit its world-renowned indoor cloud forest and the world’s largest indoor waterfall (114 feet).
4
official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil
19 H
length of direct flight from New York to Singapore, one of the world's longest
700 M
population of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Your Destination
The island-state of Singapore lies one degree north of the equator in Southeast Asia and is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Arabic, and Indian cultures and religions. Since gaining independence in 1965, Singapore has become a flourishing city-state that excels in trade and education and is considered a model to developing nations. Singapore is one of the most competitive economies in the world and a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Singapore.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Ample activities and day trips will be offered to immerse yourself in Singaporean culture and historical heritage.
You might:
- Explore the capital city of Indonesia's Special Region of Yogyakarta.
- Experience the cultural richness of the port of Malacca in Indonesia.
- Learn about hawker cuisine and the heritage behind street food in Singapore.
- Visit Sentosa Island History Museum and learn about WWII battles on this strategic island.
- Explore the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve trail, the only primary forest in Singapore.
Projects and Volunteer Opportunities
- Teach at local centers for youth rehabilitation.
- Explore service-learning at the Singapore nature and parks boards.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
Singapore is a small city, and its major attractions are within easy reach via public transit, such as the subway. Commuting around the island, even between its furthest points, takes less than two hours. Students live in a 3-star hotel room in a location accessible to public transportation. Each hotel room consists of a private bathroom with shower facilities and two single beds. The hotel also has a 24-hour concierge to assist students.
Standard Housing: Includes a twin room in a shared apartment inside the hotel. The hotel conveniently features a swimming pool and fitness room. Students may also use the hotel’s common area to study. The commute time to CIEE Singapore or Singapore Management University by subway or bus will be less than 40 minutes. While the use of kitchen facilities is not available, students are able to have different meals near the hotel for as low as USD $6 per meal.
Single Select Housing: Includes a single room in the hotel located under 40 minutes from CIEE Singapore or Singapore Management University via public transportation. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Note: Housing is on a first-come, first-served basis. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Students will have access to inexpensive meal options for their breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a cost of no more than $6 USD in food courts, coffee shops, and our UNESCO-inscribed hawker centers. Like Singapore’s diverse and multi-racial culture, students will be able to find and explore delicious cuisines from the different ethnic groups or nationalities in the hawker centers.
Academics
Students take two credit-bearing courses per summer block. This program provides opportunities to enroll in courses from a variety of academic tracks. Students will learn the intercultural skills needed to succeed in an increasingly globalized and interconnected world. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
Language Classes
- During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory language course will be required to take a language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.
- Students can also enroll in an optional Survival Malay course (non-credit) during a single block.
Summer Block II 2023
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- The Stephen M. Lew Lifetime Friendship Award
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Block I 2024 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 | |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2024 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $13,900 | |
| Program Summer Block II 2024 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300
Educational Costs = $4,453
Housing = $2,000
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $552†
International Airfare = $1,300††
Local Transportation = $150
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $150
Round trip airfare between locations = $1,000†††
Total Costs = $3,252Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
†Meals are not provided and there is no access to a kitchen.
††round-trip based on U.S departure
†††Air Travel to another OCB site in Asia-Pacific
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300
Educational Costs = $9,403
Housing = $4,000
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $13,900Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $552†
International Airfare = $1,300††
Local Transportation = $100
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $150
Total Costs = $2,202Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
†Meals are not provided and there is no access to a kitchen.
††round-trip based on U.S departure
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300
Educational Costs = $4,453
Housing = $2,000
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $552†
International Airfare = $1,300††
Local Transportation = $100
Books & Supplies = $100
Personal expenses = $150
Total Costs = $2,202Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
†Meals are not provided and there is no access to a kitchen.
††round-trip based on U.S departure
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Marc Teng
Center Director
Marc has over 15 years of experience in the education and travel sectors. He holds an MBA and a postgraduate diploma in education.
Biona Liew
Program Coordinator
Biona joined CIEE in 2022 after seven years of managing operations in the education travel industry. She holds a diploma in hospitality.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
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2
Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
3
Contact an Advisor
Contact Us
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