Council for Private Education (CPE)
CPE
In alignment with the Private Education Act 2009, a Council for Private Education (CPE) has been established in Singapore to regulate the private education sector. All Private Education Institutes (PEIs) are required to comply with the regulations under the new Act in order to operate.
Through the CPE, schools are invited to apply for EduTrust certification. EduTrust is a voluntary certification scheme that helps to distinguish higher quality educational institutions in Singapore’s private education industry. Private Education Institutions (PEIs) need to be EduTrust certified before being able to offer placement for international students who require Student Passes from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Stamford is currently applying for EduTrust certification through the CPE.
For more details about the EduTrust Certification Scheme or Private Education in Singapore, please visit website of Council for Private Education (CPE): www.cpe.gov.sg
Student Contracts
Stamford is required to execute a Contract with each and every student prior to being enrolled in the School. As most of our students are under 18 years of age, a parent or the legal guardian is required to execute the Contract on behalf of the student.
The Stamford-Student Contract is an important legal agreement between school and parents. Students are not considered fully enrolled at Stamford until a duly-executed contract and Advisory Note (Form 12) is returned by the parent to the school.
You should only sign this Contract if you fully understand and are satisfied with all of the terms and conditions detailed therein. If you have any doubts about the contents of the contract, you should seek advice and clarification before signing. Detailed sections within the student contract include course information and fees, refund policy, fee protection scheme, medical insurance scheme and additional information relating to the governing law and dispute resolution.
Should you require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact Stamford at +(65) 6602 7247 or by email at secretary@sais.edu.sg.
Please view the Advisory Note by downloading the PDF document below:
Form 12 - Advisory Note to Students
Please also review the SAIS Student Contract by downloading the PDF Documents below:
Fee Protection
In compliance with the new regulations under the Private Education Act 2009, all students' fees must be insured under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS). All Stamford students are now covered by way of Insurance Protection as stipulated by the Council for Private Education. The Fee Protection Scheme serves to protect the course fees that are paid to Private Education Institutes in Singapore.
Fees are only considered protected once they are paid to Stamford. Stamford then activates the insurance policy with the appointed provider. The provider will then issue a certificate to the family indicating the amount covered and the period of coverage.
Stamford has appointed LONPAC Insurance Bhd to be the FPS provider for our students. You may view our insurance certification and policy details by downloading the following PDF Documents:
FPS Insurance Certificate
For more information on the Fee Protection Scheme please visit CPE’s website www.cpe.gov.sg To check you are protected under the Fee Protection Scheme, go to the CPE website and click on ‘Are my school fees protected?’ under ‘Quick Links for Students’ or click here to check now. The student’s NRIC/ FIN number is required.
Medical Insurance
The Stamford American International School Ltd Pte has a medical insurance scheme in place for all students. The student’s parent/guardian is encouraged to seek advice on whether more comprehensive insurance cover is required or desired.
This scheme provides a basic annual coverage limit of not less than $20,000 per student in B1 ward in government and restructured hospitals and up to overall maximum limit per policy year, with 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in the school-related activities) throughout the course duration as required by the Council for Private Education (CPE) under the EduTrust certification scheme.
Stamford appointed medical insurance provider: Sime Darby Insurance Brokers (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Please download the following PDF Documents for more information on the Stamford Medical Insurance Scheme:
Student Medical Insurance Certificate
Student Medical Insurance Coverage
