General

• What are your operating hours
• Will there be any make-up class if I miss my class, eg, due to illness?
• How do I know that my degree is acceptable for employment in the Singapore Public Service?
• Are foreign universities degrees recognised by employers in Singapore?
• Can CPF be used for paying the programme fees?
• What are the various financing schemes available?

About Private Education Act/ EduTrust Certification Scheme

• What is Private Education Act/ Education Certification Scheme?
• What is Fee Protection Scheme?
• What is Medical Insurance Coverage?

Our Programmes

• Where are the classes held?
• How to get to PSB Academy?
• Will the application fee be refunded if my application is unsuccessful?
• How long does it take for my application to be processed and to get a reply?
• Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university?
• What does the programme fee cover? Are there any other additional fees?

Answers

What are your operating hours?

Our Admissions office is open:

• Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 8pm (Last payment is at 7:30pm)
• Saturdays from 9.00am to 2.00pm
• Eve of Major Public Holidays : 9.00am – 1.00pm

We are closed on Sunday and Public Holidays.

Will there be any make-up class if I miss my class, eg, due to illness?

No make up classes will be held should you miss any classes. Students are required to submit a medical certificate should their absence be due to medical grounds. However students are to note that there is a minimum attendance requirement for each of the programme here. Failure to comply with the minimum requirement without valid reasons may result in students being barred from the examinations.

How do I know that my degree is acceptable for employment in the Singapore Public Service?

For graduate positions, degrees from universities accredited by the home government of the country where the university is located will be considered for appointment into the Public Service. This applies to degrees obtained full-time or part time, through distance-learning or twinning programmes, etc. Professional qualifications such as law and accountancy from foreign institutions also need to be recognised by the relevant professional body in Singapore to be considered for appointment.

If you wish to check on the accreditation status of your degree, you can refer to Careers@Gov job portal, or call the relevant education centres or professional bodies.

The Public Service does not solely look at academic qualification when choosing candidates. We also take into account other important factors such as relevant work experience, past performance (e.g. track records), as well as personal attributes like leadership abilities. The relative emphasis on each factor and the criteria set depends on the nature and level of the job, and only the candidate who best fits the overall requirements of the job will be recruited.

(Source: Public Service Division website)

Are foreign universities degrees recognised by employers in Singapore?

With regards to recruitment and advancement within an organisation, both public and private sector employers have their own hiring guidelines pertaining to an individual’s academic qualifications. It is important to note that besides the academic qualifications, other factors such as your aptitude, interest, past work experience and remuneration package expectations will also be considered by employers.

Can CPF be used for paying the programme fees?

No. PSB Academy is a private education institution. Only programme fees at government funded can be paid using CPF.

To promote lifelong learning and to make our training programmes more affordable, PSB Academy have gone the extra mile to seek relevant funding for our Certificate, Diplomas and Corporate Training programmes. Please refer to Training Grant for more information.

What are the various financing schemes available?

• Find out more information here
   

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About Private Education Act/ EduTrust Certification Scheme

What is Private Education Act/ EduTrust Certification Scheme?

• Find out more information here

For more information, please visit CPE website.

What is Fee Protection Scheme?

• Find out more information here

What is Medical Insurance Coverage?

• Find out more information here

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Our Programmes

Where are the classes held?

Most classes are held at PSB Academy (Delta) except for Engineering classes which will be taught at PSB Academy (Henderson).

•  How to get there? 

How to get to PSB Academy?

PSB Academy Campus (Delta)
355 Jalan Bukit Ho Swee Singapore 169567 (next to Tiong Bahru MRT station)

PSB Academy Campus (Henderson)
2985 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore Singapore 159457

•  How to get there?

Will the application fee be refunded if my application is unsuccessful?

The application fee is non-refundable. 

How long does it take for my application to be processed and to get a reply?

Generally applications will take up to 3 weeks for processing and students should receive a response by the 4th week from their date of application. The processing time might be extended for applications which have to be considered individually if their qualifications do not fall under stated admissions requirements. 

Applications to Universities may take a longer period from 4 to 6 weeks. 

Do I have the option to transfer my programme to on-campus study over at the university?

Yes, you may apply for transfer to on-campus study at the university during the course of your study. However on-campus, you will need to pursue your studies as a full-time student. Therefore, immigration issues such as student visas as well as on-campus full-time course fees will apply.

Do note that transferring of courses is subject to the approval of the university and students are advised to apply.

What does the programme fee cover? Are there any other additional fees?

The programme fee covers examinations fees. Text books are excluded.

Registration fee (one-time payment upon application) is also excluded.

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