- Jean Yip Academy

JEAN YIP ACADEMY
INFORMATION KIT
Jean Yip Academy
50, Kaki Bukit Place, # 01-01
Jean Yip Building, Singapore – 415926
Tel: 68417481 /82 Fax: 6846 1633
Email: admin@jeanyipacademy.com
Web: www.jeanyipacademy.com
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Weekdays),
10:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Saturdays),
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
CONTENTS
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Welcome-------------------------------------------------------------------
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About Jean Yip Academy-------------------------------------------------- 2
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Vision, Mission and Objectives-------------------------------------------
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Courses--------------------------------------------------------------------
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Policies--------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
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Student Interest--------------------------------------------------- 9
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Privacy Policy------------------------------------------------------
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Refund Policy------------------------------------------------------
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Transfer Policy----------------------------------------------------- 12
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Deemed Transfer--------------------------------------------------
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Course Withdrawal------------------------------------------------
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Course Deferment------------------------------------------------- 13
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Dismissal / Termination------------------------------------------- 14
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Orientation----------------------------------------------------------------- 14
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Payment & Contact Details-----------------------------------------------
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Useful Phone Numbers---------------------------------------------------- 16
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APPLICABLE TO FOREIGN STUDENTS------------------------------ 17
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Applying for Student Pass------------------------------------------------- 18
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Important Notes----------------------------------------------------------- 19
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Security Deposit to ICAS-------------------------------------------------- 20
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Frequently Asked Questions----------------------------------------------- 20
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Study in Singapore--------------------------------------------------------- 23
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Immigration Rules--------------------------------------------------------- 24
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Renewal of Student Pass-------------------------------------------------- 25
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Attendance----------------------------------------------------------------- 25
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Message from Mervin Wee, Principal
Dear Students
Thank you for enquiring with us.
This information kit has been prepared as a guide to help you to appreciate what our
academy has to offer and for international students the matters to consider while studying
in Singapore. It is a source of information designed to answer your questions regarding our
Academy’s policies, procedures and expectations. So, please go through this Information Kit
carefully.
Jean Yip Academy is committed to create a positive and conducive training
environment that helps students like yourself realize your full potential. We also have a
students’ feedback policy to address any doubts. We provide a Service Guarantee for all our
Courses so that quality training is ensured. This Information Kit also includes the following
information:
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Student protection scheme
CASE standard students contract
Grievance Policy
Refund Policy
Privacy Policy
I would also like to declare that at the Jean Yip Academy we have
• a total capacity for 100 students in the Nitec in Hairstyling and 32 students in the
Nitec in Spa & Aesthetic Therapy
• a 53-seater “live” model state-of-the art training salon
• a 8-bedded capacity for top-of-the-line beauty therapy
• five full-time trainers certified by ITE to train in both Nitec courses; the chairman
and the principal are also certified by ITE to conduct the Nitec in Hairstyling
• a Trainer to Trainee ratio of 1:16 for both the Nitec in Hairstyling and the Nitec
in Spa and Aesthetic Therapy.
Jean Yip Academy has a tradition of excellence in training and I am confident you will
find our teaching approach challenging and highly effective. Welcome once again. We will
assist you in achieving your goals.
Warmest Regards.
Mervin Wee Chuan Heng
Principal - Jean Yip Academy
The Information Kit has been compiled based on information available at the time of publication. The
Academy reserves the right to amend details without notice in response to changing circumstances or for any other
valid reason.
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JEAN YIP ACADEMY – A ONE-STOP SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN HAIR AND BEAUTY
ABOUT JEAN YIP ACADEMY
The Jean Yip Academy, a division of the Jean Yip Group, was founded in the year
2000. It is the only academy in Singapore with both Hair & Beauty certification accredited
by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) of Singapore. Jean Yip Academy has been
awarded the COJTC (Certified On the Job Training Center) and Nitec Approved Training
Provider status by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in Singapore.
It was established by the 3 icons of the grooming industry namely; Ms Jean Yip,
Chairman, Mr. Mervin Wee, and Ms Dawn Yip, with the objective of sharing their experience
with anyone with the right aptitude and attitude to develop into a top-of-line Hairstylist or
Beautician. Together with their team of dedicated trainers who have vast salon as well as
teaching experience, they develop and deliver quality training programs for the industry.
The Jean Yip Academy is an Approved Training Provider of the Institute of Technical
Education (ITE) Singapore, not only for the Nitec in Hairstyling but also for the Nitec in Spa
and Aesthetic Therapy. In addition to these two main courses, the Jean Yip Academy offers
a host of other certificate and diploma courses.
The Jean Yip Group is one of the leading hair and beauty salons in Singapore. It is
one of biggest sponsors of Hair, Beauty and Talent shows in Singapore. In all instances it
allows its students to participate in these shows so that the creative parts of Hairstyling can
be better enhanced.
The emphasis at the Jean Yip Academy is on “Quality Training”. As such it employs
state-of-art techniques and equipment to conduct training. It provides a salon environment
for training so that upon graduation, graduates will be able to start work immediately in any
salon at home and abroad. The trainers that we have employed have many years of both
salon as well as training experience and they utilize the latest in teaching methods to impart
skills. Live models are used so that actual practice is an everyday affair.
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MISSION, VISION & OBJECTIVES
OUR MISSION
“To Beautify the World with Beautiful People”
OUR VISION
We aim to become the leading training provider in the Hairstyling and Beauty
Industries in Singapore and the Asian region. We strive to provide top-notch quality
education and training in the latest cutting-edge hair and beauty techniques and trends and
to upgrade our students to attain a pre-determined high standard of performance, within a
specific period of time.
OUR OBJECTIVES
We are committed:
1. To provide top-notch quality education and structured training programs in the latest
hair and beauty techniques, employing state-of-the art training facilities with the aim
of producing capable and highly productive individuals in the Hairdressing and
Beauty Industries.
2. To train students that will meet the demands of the Industry and to make available
to the industry a Skilled Workforce.
3. To train, develop and groom a competent pool of Management Staff that are capable
in managing both Hair and Beauty Salons.
OUR SERVICE GUARANTEE
We provide the following Service Guarantee for our Courses
1.
All courses shall commence on the scheduled date as stated in our communication
materials that are prominently displayed in our premises.
It there should be
unavoidable delay in the commencement date, we shall give advance notice of seven
(7) days.
2.
A Certificate of completion for the respective courses will be awarded for the
respective courses to the students on attaining the required proficiency level and
who have at least 90% classroom attendance.
3.
We make careful assessment of the students’ needs and aptitude and match them
with the courses offered at our academy by conducting tests to ascertain their
suitability.
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4.
Our teachers have the required experience, qualification and competency to conduct
the courses.
5.
The total hours of teaching instruction shall adhere to the timetable provided to all
students on enrolment.
6.
We give an appropriate refund of tuition/non-tuition fee, depending on their
circumstances and merits in accordance with the Agreement entered with the
student.
7.
All feedback, grievances and complaints will be acknowledged on the same day. We
have procedures to deal with any student’s grievances and complaints and undertake
to resolve them within the maximum period of 21 days.
8.
We shall provide to the best of our ability, a conducive learning environment with the
necessary support staff to enable our student’s full attention to their studies.
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COURSES, AFFILIATIONS AND THE ORGANISATIONS
ALL FEES STATED BELOW ARE INCLUSIVE OF GST
ALL PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE IN SINGAPORE DOLLARS ONLY
HAIRDRESSING COURSES
TYPE OF COURSE
™
DURATION
Nitec in Hairstyling cum
Professional Diploma In Hairdressing (JYAH 128)
FEES
Full-Time 8mths
Part-Time 16mths
S$8,000.00
Full Time 4mths
Part Time 8mths
S$4,200.00
Full Time 4mths
Part Time 8mths
S$6,000.00
Full Time 4 weeks
Part Time 8 weeks
S$1,200.00
Full Time 4 weeks
Part Time 8 weeks
S$1,500.00
Certification:
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ITE Nitec in Hairstyling Certificate (Modules 1-8)
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Jean Yip's Professional Diploma in Hairdressing
Certificate.
Prerequisites: Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) +
some work experience. Recommended for those who aspire to
become a top-of-the line Hairstylist.
™
Nitec in Hairstyling - Intermediate cum
Intermediate Diploma In Hairdressing (JYAH 124)
Certification:
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ITE Nitec in Hairstyling - Intermediate Certificate
(Modules 1-4)
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Jean Yip's Intermediate Diploma in Hairdressing
Certificate
Prerequisites: Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) +
some work experience. Recommended for those who want to start
off as a professional with hairstyling qualifications.
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Nitec in Hairstyling - Advance cum
Advance Diploma In Hairdressing (JYAH 528)
Certification:
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ITE Nitec in Hairstyling - Advance Certificate (Modules 5-8)
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Jean Yip's Advance Diploma in Hairdressing Certificate.
Prerequisites: Candidates must have successfully completed
Modules 1-4 of the Nitec in hairstyling.
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Jean Yip Basic Haircutting Course (JYAH BHC)
Certification:
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Jean Yip Basic Haircutting Certificate
For candidates who want to acquire the fundamentals to perform
basic haircuts.
Prerequisites: No hairdressing experience is required.
™
Jean Yip Intermediate Course in Hairdressing
(JYAH ICH)
Certification:
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Jean Yip Intermediate Certificate in Hairdressing
For hairstylists and senior assistants who want to upgrade their
hairdressing skills.
Prerequisites: At least 1 - 3 years of hairdressing experience is
required.
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TYPE OF COURSE
DURATION
Jean Yip Advance Course in Hairdressing (JYAH
Full Time 4 weeks
Part Time 8 weeks
S$1,800.00
Full-Time 1 weeks
S$1,200.00
Full Time 2 weeks
Part Time 3 weeks
S$900.00
ACH)
FEES
Certification:
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Jean Yip Advance Certificate in Hairdressing
This course is tailored to enhance the creativity in hairstyling for
experienced hairstylists.
Prerequisites: At least 2 - 3 years of hairdressing experience is
required.
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Jean Yip Hair Rebonding Course
(Spa and Ice Rebonding) (JYAH HRC)
Certification:
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Jean Yip Certificate in Rebonding
This course is designed for hairstylists who wish to master the Art
of Rebonding.
Prerequisites: Must have basic hairdressing experience.
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Jean Yip Hairstyling Course (JYAH BMS)
Certification:
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Jean Yip Certificate in Hairstyling
An upgrading course for hairstylists who want to excel in the
creative Art of hairstyling. Techniques include the use of thermal
equipment for styling.
Prerequisites: Must have basic hairstyling experience.
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Jean Yip Bridal Make-up & Hairstyling Course
Certification:
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Jean Yip Certificate in Make-up and Hairstyling
For those who want to carry out bridal make-up and hairstyling.
Designed for those who want to become make-up artistes and
hairstylists.
Prerequisites: Must have basic hairstyling and make-up
experience.
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Full-Time 2mths
Part-Time 4mths
S$2,860.00
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BEAUTY AND AESTHETIC COURSES
TYPE OF COURSE
™
DURATION
Nitec in Spa & Aesthetic Therapy cum
Professional Diploma in Spa & Aesthetic Therapy
FEES
Full-Time 14mths
$12,500.00
Full Time 4mths
Part Time 6 to 8
mths
S$4,900.00
Full Time 2mths
Part Time 3 to 4
mths
S$2,680.00
(JYAB 126)
Certification:
•
ITE Nitec in Spa & Aesthetic Therapy Certificate (Modules
1-6)
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Jean Yip Professional Diploma in Spa & Aesthetic Therapy
Certificate.
Prerequisites: 2 years work experience. Recommended for those
who aspire to become leading Spa & Aesthetic Therapists.
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Aesthetic and Body Therapy Course cum
Diploma in Aesthetic & Body Therapy (JYAB 126)
Certification:
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ITE Modular Certificate in Aesthetic & Body Therapy
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Jean Yip Diploma in Aesthetic & Body Therapy.
Prerequisites: 2 years work experience. Recommended for those
who are enthusiastic in becoming Aesthetic & Body Therapists.
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Aesthetic Therapy Course cum
Diploma in Aesthetic Therapy (JYAB 103)
Certification:
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ITE Modular Certificate in Aesthetic Therapy
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Jean Yip Diploma in Aesthetic Therapy
Prerequisites: 2 years work experience. Recommended for who
are keen to be top-of-the line Aesthetic Therapists.
™
Personal Make-Up Diploma Course (JYAB PED)
Certification:
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Jean Yip Diploma in Personal Make-Up
12 lessons X 3
hours
Part Time
Monday to Friday
6pm to 9pm
S$800.00
Prerequisites: Basic personal make-up experience required.
Recommended for beginners who want to master proper Make-Up
techniques.
S$3,500.00
Professional Make-Up Diploma Course (JYAB PMD) 40 lessons X 3
hours
Certification:
Part Time
Tuesday to Friday
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Jean Yip Diploma in Professional Make-Up
12pm to 3pm /
Prerequisites: Basic professional make-up experience required.
6pm to 9pm
Recommended for who aspire to become make-up Professionals.
Tuition fees include
a
set of professional’s
make-up brushes
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™ The abovementioned fees are TUITION FEES ONLY and do not include non-tuition fees such as
registration fees, examination fees payable to ITE, course materials such as hair and beauty kits.
COURSE DURATION
Students are required to complete their course (inclusive of examinations) within the
stipulated duration for each course of study. Students must successfully complete the
preceding level/stage before they can proceed to the next level/stage.
PROMOTIONS
From time to time, The Jean Yip Academy will offer promotions for its courses. These
will be published in our website and displayed at our reception counter at The Academy.
For enquiries regarding promotions please call 63550920.
Promotions are applicable for specified periods only. These will be reviewed and
authorized by the Principal.
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POLICIES
1. STUDENT INTEREST IS SAFE GUARDED AT ALL TIMES
All students must enter into a Standard Student Contract in accordance with
CASETRUST which the academy adheres to.
All international students who need a student visa must apply for one before arriving
in Singapore.
The CaseTrust for Education scheme is designed specifically by CASE for the
education industry in Singapore. The scheme aims to improve the confidence of
international students and their families in the quality of education in Singapore. From 1
September 2005, all PEOs that want to enroll international students will need to have
CaseTrust
for
Education
status.
The
regulatory
framework
focuses
on
building
trustworthiness, professionalism, as well as business and academic excellence. A PEO that
achieves CaseTrust for Education is certified as an organization that has adopted the good
practices for student protection and welfare practices.
A PEO that achieves CaseTrust for Education is certified as an organization that
possesses the foundation for good quality student welfare /protection practices and
standards. The PEO will have the following mechanisms in place:
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Clear Fee Policies
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Well-Defined Student Redress Practices and Systems
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Disclosure of the PEO’s Commitment of Quality
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Well-Trained Personnel
a) Student Fees
The Student Protection Scheme (SPS)
The Student Protection Scheme (SPS) by way of the Student Tuition Fee DBS Escrow
Account is compulsory for all international students, but local students are allowed to
opt in or out of the SPS.
The Student Protection Scheme (SPS) serves to protect the students' fees in the
event a Private Education Organization (PEO) is unable to continue operations due to
insolvency, and/or regulatory closure. Furthermore, the SPS protects the student if
the PEO fails to pay penalties or return fees to the student arising from judgments
made against it by the Singapore courts.
JEAN YIP ACADEMY undertakes the Student Protection Scheme as stipulated by the
Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE). This framework seeks to build trust and
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professionalism in the industry and will serve as a good communication tool for JEAN
YIP ACADEMY and our students. Students are to collect their STFA Escrow documents
directly from the Customer Service Officer.
b) Quality of the course
We have put up a system that will maintain the quality of the course to ensure that
your learning experience is always good and that the standards are always
maintained.
c) Service Guarantee
Please refer to Our Service Guarantee on Page 3.
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2. PRIVACY POLICY
1
Jean Yip Academy is committed to maintaining the Confidentiality of the Student’s
personal identifiable information obtained from the student or arising out of the
student’s course of study in the Academy.
2
All personal information collected will be used mainly for but not limited to evaluating
your application, for internal business and administrative purposes which includes
billing, programme and service offerings, updating your records, notifying of
upcoming events and customer service.
3
To safeguard a student’s personal data on any computer, personal data are secured
by password which will be changed every 6 months. All manual personal records will
be kept under lock and key.
4
Jean Yip Academy will restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel
and external agencies on a need to know basis according to what Jean Yip Academy
determines to be official and educational interest. Personal Information means
personally identifiable student information received from the student or arising in the
course of the student’s time in Jean Yip Academy.
5
Besides official and educational interest, when the academy wishes to use student’s
particulars for purposes other than internal marketing and billing, we make this
known to the student before obtaining their particulars and obtain the consent of the
student using Consent Form for Using Students Particulars.
6
Jean Yip Academy will retain a student’s personal information only as necessary for
the effective delivery of services to the student.
3. REFUND POLICIES
Jean Yip Academy is committed towards maintaining a high-level of good business
and customer practice. We assure our students that we have put in place customer-centric
systems and practices to look after the welfare of international and local students studying
in Jean Yip Academy
3.1 WITHDRAWAL WITH CAUSE
We have put in place service guarantees to protect students and students are entitled
to immediately withdraw from the course in the event of any of the under-mentioned
situations:
a.
Jean
Yip Academy
fails,
for
any
reason, to commence the Course on the
Commencement Date,
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b.
Jean Yip Academy fails, for any reason, to complete the Course by the Completion
Date;
c.
Jean Yip Academy terminates the Course for any reason prior to the completion of the
Course
d.
Jean Yip Academy is in material breach of its obligations under the Agreement.
Jean Yip Academy shall, as soon as practicable after receiving the student’s notice of
withdrawal under the Conditions for Withdrawal from Course (and in any event no more
than fourteen (14) days after receiving such notice) refund to the Student, 100% of the
course and administrative fee less any applicable bank administrative charges properly
payable/paid under the Student Protection Scheme.
3.2 WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT CAUSE AND REFUNDS
Where the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those set
out in the conditions for Withdrawal for Cause, Jean Yip Academy shall, after receiving the
Student’s written notice of withdrawal (and in any event no more than fourteen (14)
working days after receiving such notice), refund to the Student the sum of:
% of (the aggregate amount of the
Course Fee)
If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is received
80
More than 30 days before the Commencement Date
50
Before, but not more than 30 days before the Commencement Date
30
After, but not more than 3 days after the Commencement Date
10
More than 3 days after the Commencement Date, but not more than
7 days after the Commencement Date
0
More than 7 days after the Commencement Date
The amount refunded will be less any applicable bank and administrative charges
properly payable/paid under the Student Protection Scheme. All Non-Tuition fees are NON
REFUNDABLE.
4. TRANSFER POLICY
4.1
Jean Yip Academy shall be notified in writing, for all withdrawal and transfer cases.
For transfer cases, students will be counselled to ensure that the next course is in
the interests of the students and preferably of higher learning in nature.
4.2
Students intending to transfer must complete the Course Transfer Form obtainable
from the Administrative Office and settle all outstanding fees.
4.3
The Academy will consider allowing a transfer to another institution after the student
have completed at least six (6) months of study with the Academy. However, a
transfer may be considered for the first six months if such a transfer is considered to
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be in the interest of the student e.g. students meeting full requirements of
government schools/institutions.
4.4
For International students, Jean Yip Academy will submit the students’ attendance,
letter of cancellation, original student pass and passport to ICA to facilitate the
transfer. All successful transfer cases will be deemed as complete withdrawals from
the course and the refund policy mentioned above will apply.
5. DEEMED TRANSFER
5.1
A Student who transfers from one course to another course within Jean Yip Academy
shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Course and the provisions of
Withdrawal without Cause shall apply unless otherwise agreed between Jean Yip
Academy and the Student.
6. COURSE WITHDRAWAL
6.1
Students intending to withdraw from the course must complete the Course
Withdrawal Form and submit it to the Senior Manager for consideration.
6.2
Request through telephone calls will not be entertained.
6.3
Refund of fees shall be in accordance with the Refund Policy.
7. COURSE DEFERMENT
7.1
Request for course deferment must be made in writing and submitted together with
duly completed Deferment Form and with supporting documents to the Senior
Manager for consideration.
7.2
Deferment of a course will only be considered provided valid grounds are given. Valid
grounds for applying for deferment include the following: - medical reasons bereavement of immediate family members including parents, spouse and children.
7.3
Deferment is allowed only once for up to a maximum of six (6) months. Failing to
resume the course after the deferment, the student will be deemed to have
withdrawn from the course and no refund will be made.
International students will be required to re-apply their Student’s Pass
(Subject to ICAS approval) as a new applicant if he/she is still interested to pursue
the course.
7.4
Students whose application for deferment is rejected may apply to withdraw from
the course.
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8. DISMISSAL/TERMINATION
A student may be expelled from the academy under the following circumstances:
8.1
Violation of ICAS Regulation
Student's Pass holders who have been caught working in Singapore may lead to
expulsion and deportation as well as the forfeiture of Security Deposit.
8.2
Misconduct - fighting, gambling, smoking or behaving disorderly.
8.3
Defamation - spreading untruth and damaging remarks about the Academy, its staff,
or fellow students which are deemed to be detrimental to the good name and
reputation of the Academy.
8.4
Vandalism, Mischief and/or Theft
Students who have been found to participate in any willful or negligent acts that
cause damage to, loss, removal or theft of, or any other wrongful interference with
any property of the academy.
8.5
Cheating in examinations / tests
Any form of plagiarism or cheating in tests and examinations may result in
disciplinary action, not excluding expulsion from the course.
8.6
Attendance Students who do not meet the criteria for attendance of 85% may result
in expulsion.
8.7
Should any student be expelled from the course, no refund on fees paid will be
made.
9. ORIENTATION PROGRAMME
There will be an orientation program which you are expected to attend.
The Orientation Programme will cover the following:1. Welcome
2. Course Overview
3. Student’s Handbook
4. Singapore Do's and Don'ts
5. Important Telephone Numbers
6. Getting Around – Walk about
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10. PAYMENT DETAILS
All payments are to be made to JEAN YIP SALON Pte Ltd
All tuition fees are due by the 6th day of every month.
All course fees, tuition and non-tuition fees are to be paid in Local Currency (Singapore
Dollars)
Payments can be made in the following forms:
TUITION FEE
International
•
CREDIT TO SPS DBS ESCROW A/C
NON-TUITION FEE
• CASH, NETS, CHEQUE, CREDIT CARD,
TT
Local
•
CREDIT TO SPS DBS ESCROW A/C (Optional)
•
CASH, NETS,CHEQUE, CREDIT CARD
• CASH, NETS, CHEQUE, CREDIT CARD
Our Banking Details are as follow:
Bank Name
:
Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
Branch
:
Shenton Way
Bank Address
:
6, Shenton Way, Singapore
Bank Tel
:
(65) 6878-8888
Bank Fax
:
(65) 6445-1267
Account Name
:
JEAN YIP SALON PTE Ltd
Account No
:
003-901876-2
IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS
Jean Yip Academy
50, Kaki Bukit Place,
#01-01, Jean Yip Building,
Singapore – 415926
Customer Service Officer
-
(65) 68417481
Administrator
-
(65) 68417482
Senior Manager
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(65) 68462283
Website
-
www.jeanyipacademy.com
Email
-
admin@jeanyipacademy.com
Fax
-
(65) 68461633
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USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS IN SINGAPORE
International Operator
:
104
Local Call Enquiries
:
100
Telephone Fault Reporting
:
1608
Time
:
1711
Police
:
999
Ambulance / Fire
:
995
Tourism Information Line
:
6736 2000
Singapore Immigration
:
6391 6100
CASE (Consumer Assoc.)
:
6463 1811
Alcoholics Anonymous
:
6475 0890
Work Permit Matters (MOM) :
6438 5122
Singapore General Hospital :
6222 3322
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
6256 6011
:
SOS (Samaritans of S’pore) :
1800-221 4444
Electricity
:
1800-788 6666
Gas
:
1800-298 8711
Water
:
1800-284 6600
City Cab
:
6552 2222
Comfort Cab
:
6552 1111
TIBS
:
6555 8888
MRT Info Centre
:
1800-336 8900
Malaysian Railway
:
6222 5165
Singapore Bus Service
:
1800-2870 2727
IRAS Tax info
:
1800-356 8300
Flight Arrivals/Departures
:
1800-542 4422
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APPENDIX
APPLICABLE ONLY FOR FORIEGN STUDENTS
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1. APPLYING FOR A STUDENT PASS
Any International students wishing to pursue Full-Time studies in Singapore in any
institution must apply for a Student Pass. For more details please refer to Immigrations and
Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICAS) at www.ica.gov.sg
Overseas applicants requiring a Student Pass must follow the following steps:
Step 1: Applicant must complete the Application / Registration Forms and send it to us
along with Notarized or Certified copies of the following supporting documents:
- High School & Highest Qualification Certificate
- Mark Sheet/ Transcript of Record of High School & Highest Standard
- Photocopy of Passport (if any)
- Applicant’s recent Photograph 3 (Three) Copies (37mm x 37mm)
- Birth Certificate (Indicating both father’s and mother’s name & their date of birth)
- Marriage Certificate (If applicant is married OR Parent’s Marriage Certificate)
- Proof of sufficient funds (e.g. Bank solvency certificate)
Step 2: Once we receive the above mentioned application material, JEAN YIP ACADEMY will
go through all the documents and issue the Letter of Acceptance & Acceptance Reply, Bank
Permission Letter (for payment of fees) & Invoice, Student Contract, Student Pass
Application forms from Immigration to the eligible applicants.
Step 3: Applicant needs to sign the Student Contract (if Minor, the Parent / guardian), send
it back to us together with the filled up Immigration Forms as well as the Registration and
Administrative fee totaling SGD $300 (Bank Draft, Cashier’s Order, Telegraphic Transfer)
(payable to JEAN YIP SALON PTE LTD as per banking permission letter).
Step 4: Upon receipt of the Registration and Administrative Fee, Jean Yip
Academy will process the DBS STFA Escrow Agreement and make the application for a
Student Pass to the Immigration and Custom Authority of Singapore (ICAS). (Processing
takes between 4 to 6 weeks and may be longer in some cases. Chinese national application
for Student Pass is subjected to approval of the ICAS. We cannot guarantee you of a
Student’s Pass).
Step 5: Upon receipt of the Student Pass Approval Letter from the ICAS, the applicant will
be informed by Customer Service Officer and at this stage the applicant needs to pay
his/her Tuition Fee, through the DBS Escrow Account, (before arrival) preferably full
payment or if agreed upon a maximum of 3 installments.
(Please note that Student Pass may need to be renewed periodically and it is renewed at the
discretion of ICAS).
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Step 6: Student Pass Fees: A Security Deposit must be deposited in the form of Banker’s
Guarantee or Cashier’s Order from any bank in Singapore to the ICAS for the collection of
the Student’s Pass upon arrival in Singapore.
COUNTRY’S AMOUNT
Malaysia and Brunei
NIL
Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand
S$ 1,000
Bangladesh, China, India and Myanmar
S$ 5,000
Others
S$ 1,500
2. IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note that all original documents must be presented for verification.
An official translation in English is required for all documents not in the English Language.
Please ensure that all forms are duly signed and completed by the applicant, the local
sponsor and the academy. Any incomplete forms or documents may result in nonacceptance at the counter.
Applicant and local sponsor will have to furnish additional information and documents
whenever necessary.
Registration is to be paid upon joining the course. The balance of the fees are to be
paid after the approval of the “Student Pass” from the Immigration Department of
Singapore.
Sponsor Fee is refundable if the Immigration Department of Singapore does not
approve the application for Students Pass. Tuition fees will not cover Administrative Fees,
Hair and Beauty Kit required for the course and Lockers.
A Security Deposit is to be paid to the Immigration Department of Singapore in a
form of Banker’s Guarantee (from any Bank in Singapore) before the collection of “Student
Pass”. The Security Deposit is refundable upon completion or termination of the Student’s
Pass.
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3. SECURITY DEPOSIT TO ICAS
Upon release of the Security Deposit by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of
Singapore (ICAS), which may take 8 to 12 weeks, the Jean Yip Academy will refund the
money to the student or to the authorized person within one month from the date receipt of
the monies from ICAS. However, the Academy reserves the right to deduct any amount
from the security deposit for payment of outstanding tuition fees and/or any other monies
owed to the Academy.
The security deposit will be forfeited if any of the conditions stated in the security
bond is breached. The Academy is required to inform ICAS if:
The student has failed to attend classes for a continuous period of 7 days or more
without any valid reason; or Has not attended classes regularly i.e., where the percentage
of the attendance of 90% or lower in any month (more than 3 days in a month) of the
course without any valid reason; the students studies in the academy has been terminated;
or The student who is undergoing quarantine has flouted the quarantine rules or has flouted
any of the immigration rules.
4. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT STUDENT PASS
Q. Who can apply for a Student’s Pass?
Any international students who wishes to pursue full time studies in Singapore in an institution that is
registered with the Ministry of Education or has obtained approval from the Controller of Immigration to accept
international students, is required to apply for a Student’s Pass.
However, Dependant’s Pass holders studying in Government, Government- Aided, Independent, International
System Schools, Kindergartens and Immigration Exemption Order holders are exempted from applying for
Student’s Passes.
Q. Where can I obtain/submit the application Forms for a Student’s Pass?
You may obtain/submit the application forms together with the supporting documents to Visitor Services
Centre (VSC), Singapore Immigration & Registration Building, ICAS Building, 4th Storey, 10 Kallang Road,
Singapore
208718, Information/Queue Ticket Counter.
However, you can also submit your applications through the academy you intend to study in.
Q. Who can be a local sponsor?
Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Resident above the age of 21 years old or the academy that
applicant intends to study can be the local sponsor. Companies are not allowed to act as sponsors.
Q. Which documents need to be certified or notarized at the time of application?
Applicant's highest academic educational certificate and result transcripts need to be certified/notarized.
For People's Republic of China (PRC) nationals, they may submit the notarized copies of the supporting documents.
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Q. Who can certify true copy of supporting documents?
The Singapore academy that accepts a international student would have looked through the student's
educational certificate and results transcripts before accepting him/her. Therefore, the academy can certify the
photocopies of educational certificate and result transcripts. The authorized personnel from the academy should
sign on the certified copy and endorse the academy’s stamp on the certified copies. Nonetheless, the international
student is required to produce the original copies of the certified educational certificates and result transcript at the
time of collection of the Student's Pass if he/she is an approved Student's Pass holder.
Q. Do PRC applicants taking courses in private schools still need to submit their application to Singapore Embassy
in Beijing?
Yes. PRC nationals who wish to attend language; commercial, vocational and fine arts course at private
schools in Singapore are still required to submit their new applications for Student's Passes through the Singapore
Embassy in Beijing. Applications will not be accepted at the Visitor Services Centre.
However, PRC nationals who are pursuing a degree programme registered with the Ministry of Education in private
schools could submit their applications to the Visitor Services Centre at the Drop-in Box or by post.
Q. How do I know if ICAS has received my application for the Student's Pass after I have deposited my application
into the Drop-In-Box?
ICAS will send an acknowledgement card to the academy or applicant or local sponsor once they have
received the application for the Student's Pass. If you do not receive an acknowledgement card after 1 week from
the date of your submission, you could call ICAS at Tel: (65) 63916100 to enquire on the status of the application.
Q. What should I do if I do not hear from ICAS after 4 weeks?
Your local sponsor will be informed of the outcome of your Student's Pass application by post as soon as
ICAS has finalized your case. You may call us at (65) 6355-0920 for enquiries and clarifications.
Q. Must my medical examination be done in Singapore?
If you are a new applicant and not in Singapore, the medical examination can either be done in your home
country or in Singapore by a qualified doctor.
However, the medical examination required for subsequent renewal of the Student's Pass must be done in
Singapore. The doctor must record and certify the results of the medical examination in the designated medical
report form. The medical report should not be issued more than 3 months from the submission date of your
application or renewal. If a medical report was submitted to ICAS or MOM not more than 2 years from your
submission date, there is no need to re-submit a fresh medical report. (The above requirement is not applicable to
applicants who are below 15 years old.)
Q. Is the security deposit refundable?
The security deposit is refundable provided the student has not breached any of the conditions stated in
the security bond executed by the local sponsor and his/her departure from Singapore is confirmed by ICAS.
Q. When can my security deposit be refunded?
Generally, it takes about 6 weeks to process the refund or release of the cash deposit or banker's
guarantee upon the cancellation or expiry of your Student's Pass and/or after the applicant has left Singapore.
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Q. Am I allowed to work?
No. You are strictly not allowed to engage in any form of employment, whether paid or unpaid, or in any
business, profession or occupation in Singapore during the validity of your Student's Pass unless you have the
consent in writing of the Controller of Immigration. Violators will be prosecuted by law.
Q. How can a prospective student find out if a particular school obtained the CaseTrust for Education award?
All CaseTrusted PEOs will be listed on CASE website at www.case.org.sg.
Alternatively, the prospective student can always contact CASE (Tel: (65) 6461 1800) for further enquiries on the
list of CaseTrusted PEOs.
Q. How does the CaseTrust for Education affect Student's Pass applications?
With EDB's launch of the new initiatives under the Education Excellence Framework, from 1 September
2005, all private education organizations’ will need to be awarded with the CaseTrust for Education to offer
academy placement for international students. Hence, with effect from 1 September 2005, the Immigration &
Checkpoints Authority will only accept Student's Pass applications if they are for international students who are
enrolled in a CaseTrusted institution.
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5. STUDY IN SINGAPORE
Facts and Figures
Location: Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Total land area: 682.3 sq km.
Singapore comprises of one main island (604.2 sq km) and a number of islets scattered off
its northeast and south.
Location: Between latitudes 1° 09 N and 1° 29 N and longitudes 103° 36 E and 104° 25 E.
Climate: tropical; hot, humid, rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon
from December to March and Southwestern monsoon from June to September; intermonsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms
Average daily temperature: 26.8°C - 31°C
Population 4,425,720 (July 2005 est.)
Languages: Mandarin 35%, English 23%, Malay 14.1%, Hokkien 11.4%, Cantonese 5.7%,
Teochew 4.9%, Tamil 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 1.8%, other 0.9% (2000 census)
5.1 WHAT TO CONSIDER
Cost: Work out the amount of money you are setting aside to invest in your studies.
How Specialized: What are trends in your industry?
Work out your strengths with skills and qualifications in Hairdressing and Beauty.
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5.2 ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING IN SINGAPORE
These figures are based on the average spending by students at JEAN YIP ACADEMY.
The actual cost will depend on the lifestyle that the student wishes to enjoy.
It is our advice that students should have additional funds at their disposal in case of
emergency. Students should also not expect to get any funds from employment in
Singapore. Working in Singapore is illegal while on a "student visa" and will result in
prosecution as well as deportment. Students are advised not to depend on their
Immigration Security Deposits for travel return tickets and should have sufficient additional
funds.
Cost Areas Per Month
Per Month
Per Year
Housing
S$350*
S$4200
Transport
S$150#
S$1800
Food
S$300
S$3600
Others
S$50
S$600
Total
S$850
S$10200
#-Twin Sharing basis Bus/Train. *-Shared with friends.
You should contact a Housing Agent who will find you accommodation. Please feel
free
to
make
your
own
accommodation
arrangements.
The
Academy
can
suggest/recommend you to some well know Rental Agents in Singapore, but we cannot
guarantee their services.
6. IMMIGRATION RULES
6.1
The student shall comply with the provisions of the Immigration Act and any
regulations made hereunder or any statutory modification or reenactment thereof for
the time being in force in Singapore.
6.2
The purpose of stay in Singapore is solely for study only, and no other pass,
extension of stay or permanent stay will be sought in Singapore.
6.3
The student shall not be adopted by any Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident in
Singapore.
6.4
The student shall not indulge in any activities that are inconsistent with the purpose
for which the Student s Pass has been issued.
6.5
The student shall not be engaged in any form of employment paid or unpaid, or in
any business, profession or occupation, or in any activity which, in the opinion of the
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Controller of Immigration, is detrimental to the security, reputation and well-being of
Singapore.
6.6
The student shall not smoke, administer to himself/herself or otherwise consume or
be in anyway engaged in the trafficking of any controlled drug as defined in the
Misuse of Drugs Act.
6.7
The student shall not be involved in any criminal offences in Singapore.
6.8
The student shall not remain in Singapore after the expiry of the Student's Pass.
6.9
The student shall surrender the Student s Pass for cancellation within 7 days of the
date of cessation or termination of studies.
6.10
That a Security Deposit of a said amount in the form of Cashier’s Order/Bank
Guarantee be placed with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority as a condition for
the duration of approval of Student's Pass and that a breach of any or all of the
aforesaid conditions will render the Security Deposit being forfeited.
7. RENEWAL OF STUDENT'S PASS
Students must be responsible for their passports and Student’s Passes. The
completed forms for the renewal of Student’s Pass must be submitted to the Academy’s
administrative staff two (2) weeks before the expiry date of the Student’s Pass. The
following administrative fees will be charged for late submissions:
7.1
Less than fourteen (14) days, an administrative fee of S$10.00
7.2
Less than seven (7) days, an administrative fee of S$50.00
8. ATTENDANCE
8.1
Attendance is compulsory. In the event of absenteeism due to unforeseen or medical
reasons, a letter from the parent/guardian or a doctor s medical certificate or an
excuse letter must be submitted to the Academy on the following day.
8.2
JEAN YIP ACADEMY is obliged to report to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
on International students who have failed to attend classes for a continuous period of
7 days or more without any valid reason and/or have not attended classes regularly
i.e. where the percentage of attendance is 90% or lower in any month of the course
without any valid reason. This may lead to the cancellation of the Student s Pass.
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STUDENT PASS APPLICATION PROCEEDURE
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Applicant fills in the Application Form accompanied with Information Kit + Student Pass
Application Form + Student SPS Information Form + Invoice for Registration and
Administrative Fees.
Incomplete
Application
Assessment
Fail
Pass
APPLICATION APPROVED
Issue Letter of Offer + Student Contract + Acceptance
Student
accepts Offer
NO
YES
Student returns Acceptance Form duly filled + completed Student Pass Application
Form + Deposit + Processing Fees + Student Contract
Student submits Student SPS Insurance and waits for acknowledgement
Academy Submits Student Pass for student to ICA along with Student SPS Insurance
Student Pass
Approved?
NO
YES
Student accepts
Student Pass
YES
Refund Policy takes effect
NO
Student returns necessary forms to the Academy
Welcome Kit and Orientation Kit send to Student
Student arrives and collects the Student Pass
Student makes full payment of all Fees due to the Academy 2 weeks prior to
commencement of the course
Student starts
attending the Course
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