Student Clubs & Activities
To supplement the academic aspects of school and nurture
well-rounded students, educational institutions encourage active
participation in student clubs and associations.
Most educational institutions cater to a wide range of interests, ranging from sports and recreation to cultural and niche activities. Tertiary institutions generally provide excellent facilities, such as swimming pools, gymnasiums, tennis and squash courts, basketball courts, and so on. A small fee may be imposed for usage of these facilities.
Cultural activities thrive in schools, such as music, dance, drama and theatre. Arts in Singapore enjoy the added dimension of a multi-cultural society, exposing international students to the different nuances of each ethnic group's cultural heritage.
Where mainstream activities do not catch your eye, you will be pleasantly surprised by how many niche activities are available in our educational institutions, usually initiated by the students themselves. Examples of these include rock-climbing, wine tasting, lion dance and entrepreneurship clubs.
Students in Singapore not only work hard but play hard too. Make the most of your learning experience by joining in a few of these activities. Not only will you gain a better insight into different aspects of Singapore life, you will also form invaluable friendships with students of other cultures and races that you will treasure.
Contact your educational institution to find out what clubs and activities are available locally.
Overseas Students' Association
The Overseas Students' Association was officially
registered on 1 December 2005. It acts as the official organization
representing all international students studying in Singapore on a
full-time basis. Students who are at least 16 years of age and
holding valid Student's Passes issued by the relevant authorities
in Singapore, are welcome to register as members of the
Association.
The Association aims to provide all members with opportunities to develop and foster intellectual, cultural, social, athletic and recreational interests and skills. Among the many upcoming programmes and activities to be organized, members are strongly encouraged to provide assistance in the integration facilitation of newly-arrived international students by participating in the regular Orientation Programmes for International Students.
For more
information, please visit the Students Services
Department at Singapore Education Services
Centre.
