Student Services
YMCA School Student Services take on three major components in providing a settled and successful student life in Singapore, consisting of:
Arrival in Singapore
YMCA School emphasizes a smooth arrival and simple orientation process which covers all major procedure requirements to ensure Students have all essential matters settled so as to enable them to begin student life in Singapore as quickly as possible.
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Arrival Airport Pick-up
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Accommodation arrangement
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Student Pass application
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Students Pass / Social Visit Extension
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Local Sponsorship
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Medical Check-up arrangement
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Academic Progress reports
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EZ-link card applications for local students
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Student Insurance Advice
Part of the Y Family
YMCA Membership
All YMCA School students are accorded YMCA membership which entitles them to enjoy a wide range of benefits and facilities offered by the YMCA.
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YMCA Youth Membership for full-time students
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Subsidized meals at the YMCA Café
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Use of YMCA hostel rooms at subsidized rates for parents/guests
Student Welfare
YMCA School believes in providing both a school and a homely environment for our students.
We genuinely welcome students into the ‘Y’ family!
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Partnership with Parents
The School keeps a genuine watch both on students’ welfare and progress academically. This is especially so in the case of parents who may not be in Singapore with their children. As such, YMCA School has distinct success in its partnership with parents over the years and is appreciated by students and parents like for our attention to student welfare.
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Counselling
Counselling is provided for students who need pastoral care and guidance in their lives. Problems and issues may include boy-girl relationships, studies, loneliness, anxiety or depression.
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Grievance Procedure
The School has a procedure in place to address student grievances. This is to ensure that students have a venue to voice out their concerns and that their welfare is not compromised.
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Festival & Birthday Celebrations
As a multicultural organisation, YMCA celebrates the major festivals observed by the different races in Singapore; YMCA School also takes pleasure in being a part of our students’ special day and organizing a special monthly birthday celebration to mark a new milestone in their young lives.
We wish all our students a Blessed Birthday and many happy returns at YMCA to last a lifetime...
Personal Growth
As part of YMCA, students of YMCA School are given opportunities to participate actively in numerous activities organized by the organization to ensure a balanced school, fitness and social life.
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Enrichment & Fitness activities
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Co-curricular Activities/Recreation Night/Outings
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Leadership camps
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Youth Conference
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Pastoral Care
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International Exchange Programmes
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Community Service
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Education Consultancy & Placement with Overseas Universities
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Work Placement & Internship Arrangement