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Global Indian International School (GIIS)

Last post by vediv82377 « Wed, 08 Dec 2021 2:10 pm
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by Pal » Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:24 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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Global Indian International School (GIIS) is a leading international school headquartered in Singapore since 2002. The K-12 school...

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Australian International School Singapore

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by Pal » Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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ISS International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:58 pm
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by Pal » Tue, 12 May 2020 7:54 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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ISS International School (ISS) is the longest established International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School in Singapore. A...

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Please advise the rates?

Contact:
21 Preston Road Singapore 109355
+65 6475 4188
admissions@iss.edu.sg
www.iss.edu.sg

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Canadian International School

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by Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...

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Bump for this thread 8-)

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Stamford American International School

Last post by Pal « Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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by Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm » in Staying, Living in Singapore

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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...

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SAIS International School .

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LETTER FROM SINGAPORE MINDEF FREAKING OUT MY WIFE

Last post by ecureilx « Thu, 28 Jul 2016 9:27 pm
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by CompassROSE » Fri, 18 Oct 2013 12:36 am
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Hello Everyone,

I have searched through the forum to find something related to our 'problem'.
I did find the EXEMPTION FROM MINDEF threads. Very...

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1. Mom (myself) is Singaporean. Dad is American. We applied for Singapore citizenship for son at Singapore embassy after he was born in the US. ....
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Thu, 28 Jul 2016 9:27 pm
Deferment for spm / Gce o level studies

Last post by danteXtribal « Fri, 22 Apr 2016 8:46 am
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by danteXtribal » Wed, 13 Apr 2016 2:30 pm
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Hi all singaporeexpats expert.

I am a 2nd generation singapore PR residing in malaysia and completing my spm/gce O level studies, in which now i am...

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Reporting back for reference for future forumer info

Done my medical checkup and NS registration yesterday morning, saw alot of people there.
Anyway...
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Fri, 22 Apr 2016 8:46 am
Advice Needed: NS liability for new PR

Last post by BBCWatcher « Tue, 16 Feb 2016 4:29 pm
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by Lukus95 » Sat, 13 Feb 2016 4:35 pm
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My wife and I recently had our PR application approved (in principle). My wife is the main applicant and upon reading the approval letter I realised...

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But from what you outline it suggests that I'd have paid in enough to have accrued some form of US entitlement.
That's good to hear! And your spouse...
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Tue, 16 Feb 2016 4:29 pm
SGn born Kiwi, faces jail re: 'NS avoidance'

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:52 pm
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by JR8 » Sun, 24 Jan 2016 9:11 pm

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'Singapore-born New Zealand teenager faces fine, jail as he seeks to avoid national service call-up'

I won't quote the article (copyright etc) but...

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In all probability, the older son was already past the age of 13 when they realized that they had not requested for a deferment in a timely matter...

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Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:52 pm
Seeking Advice - 21 yr old NS Defaulter Visiting Singapore

Last post by ecureilx « Tue, 26 Jan 2016 8:49 am
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by TravellingTraveller » Wed, 20 Jan 2016 7:55 am
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Hi guys,

I've scoured the internet trying to find an answer but I have been unable to find one and I figured that you guys here might be able to...

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And it won't be too long before you may well be able to be picked up while in the transit lounge here if they start pre viewing the passenger lists...
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Tue, 26 Jan 2016 8:49 am
NS Defaulter 40+ yr old

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Thu, 21 Jan 2016 2:05 pm
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by OneGoodSon » Mon, 14 Jan 2013 9:57 am
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Hello all,

I'm one of these NS defaulters. Left at the age of 17 for the US. Now I'm 45 years old.

My questions are:
1) Can I renounce my Singapore...

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I reckon one of two things. He's still in the US or he's in Changi.
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 21 Jan 2016 2:05 pm
Living Overseas and National Service

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Wed, 06 Jan 2016 9:23 pm
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by zikri99 » Wed, 06 Jan 2016 7:05 pm

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I am currently living in middle east with my family. We left SG 3 years ago when my 3 boys were 13, 10 and 6 years old. My oldest boys will be 16.5...

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No matter when/if he gets his Aus citizenship, his is liable to do NS. By Singapore law, he cannot renounce his Singapore Citizenship before he has...

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Wed, 06 Jan 2016 9:23 pm
Is National Service required for Canadian citizen on Singaporean PR

Last post by KleenWayne70 « Wed, 29 Jul 2015 7:54 pm
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by konax » Mon, 20 Jul 2015 7:46 am

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Hi experts,

We parents are Indian citizens with Canadian PR. Our daughter and son (infant) are Canadian citizens by birth.

We are relocating to...

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This is a bit harsh, but with further searching of this board on your part you will understand why.....

If your son get PR, yes he will be obligated...

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Last post by KleenWayne70
Wed, 29 Jul 2015 7:54 pm
Bygones are bygones as Singapore welcomes NS defaulter

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Mon, 08 Jun 2015 1:19 pm
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by taxico » Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:05 pm

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i'm not sure if anyone's read this, but i came across this while googling about how to get a 3-year exit permit... the author is an established...

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^^This.

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Mon, 08 Jun 2015 1:19 pm
Citizenship For National Service?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Mon, 30 Mar 2015 7:00 am
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by XPatInTraining » Mon, 30 Mar 2015 1:45 am

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Does Singapore have a program similar to the one in the US where they will give citizenship in exchange for military service? I would have no problem...

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Does Singapore have a program similar to the one in the US where they will give citizenship in exchange for military service? I would have no problem...

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 7:00 am
PRs who fail to serve NS face serious consequences

Last post by ecureilx « Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:51 pm
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by taxico » Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:50 pm
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Posted: 05 Aug 2014, 1830 hours (GMT +8)

Written Reply by Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen to Parliamentary Question on Former Permanent Residents...

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I would do NS if I was a PR for the following reasons

1. no work for 2 years -

2. liberation from the corporate world

3. A chance to improve...
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Last post by ecureilx
Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:51 pm
Citizen economic application national service

Last post by cchow81 « Mon, 17 Feb 2014 3:30 pm
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by cchow81 » Mon, 17 Feb 2014 1:54 pm

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Sorry if this is too rudimentary: but if a single Male PR age 30+ (working professional) recieve approval of citizenship application on eocnomic...

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that's exactly the answer I was looking for, Thanks, my friend.

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Mon, 17 Feb 2014 3:30 pm
NSmen Expired Exit Permit ( 15 months overdue)

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:40 pm
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by roachbro » Wed, 13 Apr 2011 3:27 am
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Hi there,

I recently found out that my exit permit has been expired for 15months. I totally forgot about it, previously I had been pretty good about...

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'twernt me. At least this time! :-|

And if I forgot my glasses, I'd be up the creek without a paddle as I'd not be able to see anything on the...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 12:40 pm
Seek advice: "may be liable for full time National Service"

Last post by Saint « Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:50 am
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by silas85 » Sat, 30 Nov 2013 11:15 pm

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Hello guys

Need advice on above subject matter.

My wife and I applied for Singapore PR together, with her being the main applicant.

A few days...

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As far as I'm aware your husband will be a 1st generation PR so won't be liable for NS

Curious. Do you reckon a family who applies together as a...

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Last post by Saint
Tue, 03 Dec 2013 10:50 am
National Service Pros and Cons

Last post by JR8 « Fri, 29 Mar 2013 6:42 pm
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by MSG USA (RET) 2000 » Fri, 29 Mar 2013 2:06 am

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I have a friend who is a US Citizen by birth and a Singapore Citizen through his Singaporean mother. He has a National Service (NS) obligation to...

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A couple of other things to consider, that are slightly less direct in nature:

- He has a career in a multi-national company, they offer him a...

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Last post by JR8
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 6:42 pm
NS

Last post by taxico « Sat, 02 Mar 2013 5:22 pm
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by JJboy » Wed, 20 Feb 2013 8:54 pm
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I am a West Malaysian married to a Singaporean. I was a Singapore PR from 1988 to 2008. All our children are born in Singapore and are born...

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excellent! thanks!!!
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Last post by taxico
Sat, 02 Mar 2013 5:22 pm
PR and National Service

Last post by vishalgupta2 « Fri, 02 Nov 2012 1:17 am
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by Lee54 » Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:54 am

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I currently am in Singapore on an EP with my wife and dependants here on DPs.

Trying to understand Singapore PR requirements in particular National...

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I currently am in Singapore on an EP with my wife and dependants here on DPs.

Trying to understand Singapore PR requirements in particular National...

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Last post by vishalgupta2
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 1:17 am
So...This NS Thing....

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:12 am
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by Zhu » Fri, 24 Feb 2012 5:52 am

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I'm a Singapore born Canadian citizen that left Singapore at the age of eight. I completed my education in Canada, renounced my Singapore citizenship...

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Actually, I think that for those who have leave at a very young age (e.g., before the age of 11) I don't think there will be any impact at all if all...

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:12 am
NS Defaulters - This is what's in store for you.

Last post by teck21 « Tue, 17 Jan 2012 9:54 am
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by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:31 am

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Defence Minister Ng on NS defaulters

SINGAPORE : Over the past three years, five National Service (NS) defaulters have been sentenced to jail by...

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Sounds fair enough to me. Rules is rules, and provided they are applied consistently and fairly, they should be accepted by all concerned IMO.

But...

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Last post by teck21
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 9:54 am
NS liability for PR

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:19 am
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by bb1314 » Wed, 09 Jan 2008 8:49 pm
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I'm a PR for almost 5 years, just got married with my husband who is holding working permit. (with approval from MOM)

I'm intending to sponsor my...

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If you are under 30 and got your PR using the family ties method and not the PTS scheme, then there is a good possibility of being called up. Over...
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