Students cautioned against Singapore institutions

Students have been cautioned against pursuing courses in certain institutions in Singapore which charge high fees and fail to fulfil the promise of providing immediate jobs.

After receiving a number of complaints from Sri Lankan students pursuing courses at institutions in Singapore, the Sri Lankan High Commission there issued a statement advising the students to observe due diligence to find out the authenticity of an academic institution in Singapore.

"Most of these institutions are not of repute or of academic standing but the fees charged range between Rs. 300,000 to 500,000 for a six month to one year course," the Sri Lankan High Commission in Singapore said in the statement.

Students are attracted by Sri Lankan agents, addressing overseas academic placement, who in turn get a substantial commission of the fee, it said.

"The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore strongly advises students, who intend to follow a course of study in Singapore through the assistance of an agent, to be extremely cautious," it said.

The Higher Education Ministry or the Sri Lankan High Commission could assist the students in this endeavour, the statement said.

PTI