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> Mission Statement
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> Our Facilities
> Contact Us
Student Protection Scheme
> What is SPS?
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Tuition Fee Account
Standard Student Contract
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About the Contract?
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in PDF File
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Attendance Policy
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Student's Pass
> Refund Policy
> Return of Deposit
Program Description
> Introduction
> Program Objective
> Entry Requirement
> Graduation Requirement
Mode of Payment
Payment of Fees
Student Support Services
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ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Introduction
The American Institute of Arts and Sciences-Aesara
School of Liberal Arts (Singapore) is registered and
approved by the Education Department of Singapore,
Minister of Education (MOE).It is an academic
institution that is a part of the American Academic
Alliance Inc. Aesara School is setup to support the
growing need and desire in Asia for U.S. academic
programs by developing affordable college degree
programs through strategic partnerships with regionally
accredited colleges and universities in the United
States.The cornerstone program, Diploma in Liberal
Arts, is develop mainly for matriculating students who
are preparing to further their studies with the American
universities. Some of the matriculating institutions
include University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, State
University of New York at Buffalo, and Indiana State
University at Terre Haute.
Mission Statement
“To be the dedicated Gateway to US Colleges and
University”
To support the growing need and desire in Asia for U.S.
academic programs by developing affordable college
degree programs through strategic partnership with
regionally accredited universities and colleges in the
United States.
Our Facilities
Classrooms are fully equipped with AV equipment such as
LCD Projectors, Over Head Projectors, Television and
Computer network with high speed Internet access.
Students are provided Internet access and guided web
surfing facilities to maximize their learning potential,
where necessary.
The two classrooms size range in size from 300 - 500 square feet
and have a seating capacity between 20 - 40 students.
Aesara School of Liberal Arts employs qualified
local faculty with approved credentials from MOE to
facilitate teaching of our approved courses.
The student-teacher
ratio is 25:1.
Contact Us
Aesara School of Liberal Arts
2 Peck Seah Street
#05-01 Airview Building
Singapore 079305
Tel: (65) 6820 3008
Fax: (65) 6820 3050
Email:
AIAS@AmericanAcademicAlliance.com
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STUDENT PROTECTION PLAN/SCHEME
(SPS)
What is 'SPS'?
The SPS serves to protect the students' fees in the
event Aesara School of Liberal Arts is unable to continue operations due to
insolvency, and/or regulatory closure. Furthermore,
the SPS protects the student if Aesara School of
Liberal Arts fails to pay
penalties or return fees to the student arising from
judgments made against it by the Singapore courts.
There are two plans that Aesara School of Liberal
Arts can choose from -
the Student Tuition Fee Account (Escrow) or the
Student Tuition Fee Insurance.Aesara
School of Liberal Arts accepts tuition fee payment
through Student Tuition Fee Account (Escrow) only.
What is the Student Tuition Fee Account (ESCROW)?
Tuition fees paid by the students to Aesara School of
Liberal Arts will have to be left in the custody of a
third party, in this case the CASE-endorsed banks
participating in the Student Tuition Fee Account
(Escrow) plan/scheme. When specified conditions for its
release have been met, the banks will disburse the
tuition fees on a regular basis to Aesara School of
Liberal Arts.
For more information on SPS, please visit
CASE Website or
Singapore
Education Website
For more
information on “Master Escrow Confirmation”, click here
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STANDARD STUDENT
CONTRACT
What is a Standard Student Contract?
The Standard Student Contract is a legally binding
contract between Aesara School of Liberal Arts and its students that embodies
the following mandatory requirements:
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Clear definition of course details - course title,
pre-requisites, qualification awarded, course
duration
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Full disclosure of all costs for tuition/non-tuition
fees
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Commitment to Student Protection Plan/Scheme - either
Student Tuition Fee Account (Escrow) or Student
Tuition Fee Insurance
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Clear definition of refund policies covering:
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AIAS' failure to commence course on stipulated
course-start date (full refund)
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AIAS' failure to complete course on stipulated
course-end date (full refund)
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AIAS' midway termination of course (full refund)
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Time frame for student withdrawal from the course
(full or partial refund)
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Clear definition of dispute resolution mechanisms
Standard Student
Contract (PDF)
Click here for a copy of the
Standard Student Contract in PDF.
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Attendance Policy
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Student's pass holders are required to fulfill a
minimum of 90% of class attendance for each module,
failing which he/she will be barred from the
examination for the respective module
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Aesara School of Liberal Arts has a legal obligation
to report toICA (Immigration & Checkpoints
Authority,of any international student who have
failed to attend classes continuously for a period
of 7 days or more without any valid reasons, as this
would affect the attendance requirement set by the
ICA (90% attendance). This may lead to cancellation
of the student pass.
Student's Pass
- General Policy
Students who are unable to attend classes with valid
reasons will be required to submit a written request to
the Director of Academic Affairs with the relevant
supporting documents 7 days before the commencement of
leave
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Students who are absent for classes due to medical
reasons or unforeseen valid reasons are to submit
the "Leave Application Form" with the supporting
documents to the Director of Academic Affairswithin 3 working days from the date of absence.
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The Student's Pass
issued under Student's Pass Application is not
transferable and will expire upon the Student
ceasing to be a student of the Aesara School of
Liberal Arts. The Aesara School of Liberal Arts is under
an obligation to inform the ICA of the Student's
withdrawal from, or completion of his/her course of
study at the school, and the Student shall deliver to
the Aesara School of Liberal Arts , within 3 days of the Student ceasing to be
a student of the Aesara School of Liberal Arts, the passport and Student's
Pass of the Student for cancellation of the
Student's Pass.
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Withdrawing from
the School
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A Student who withdraws from
Aesara School of Liberal Arts to enroll with another school shall
be deemed to have withdrawn from Aesara School of
Liberal Arts as per the provisions mentioned above "Student's Pass Not Transferable".
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However, students
wishing to be transferred from one program to another
within Aesara School of Liberal Arts may refer to
the following policy:
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All deferments
are subjected to the approval of Aesara School
of Liberal Arts and ICA.Depending on the class
vacancy, students can return to school at the
prevailing course fees charged on the new
commencement date. An offer of a place in a
course may be deferred for up to twelve (6)
months only.
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For transfer
cases, students will be counseled to ensure that
the next course enrolled is to the students'
interest. A non-refundable transfer fee of
USD$250.00 will be applicable for an approved
deferment / transfer.
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All requests
for withdrawals / Deferment / transfer must be
made in writing to the Director, Academic
Affairs of Aesara School of Liberal Arts, and
shall include the following information:
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Student's
Name
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Guardian's
Name (if applicable)
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Student's
Pass Number
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Program
enrolled into or applied for
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Copy of
official receipt issued by Aesara School of
Liberal Arts for the Fees in question
Basic Requirements
In order to apply for a Student's Pass, applicant must
first be accepted by an approved Private School to
pursue an approved full-time course.
A local Sponsor is needed for
the application of Student's Pass. Applicant is then
required to submit the application through the local
sponsor. The Applicant's nominated local sponsor must be
a Singapore Citizen/Singapore Permanent Resident above
the age of 21 years old or the educational institution
where applicant intends to study.
ICA Forms are available at the
Aesara School of Liberal Arts, Admission Office.
ICA Submission Procedures
Applicants must submit the Student's Pass Application to
the ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) at least
two months and not more than six months from the course
commencement date.
Two copies of Form 16, FormV39S
and FormV36 must be duly completed and signed by the
applicant and local sponsor.
The Forms are submitted together
with the following documents:
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2 recent passport-sized
photographs (color/ B&W)
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Applicant’s official birth
certificates (photocopy) -Applicant’s
certified/notarized copies of highest educational
certificates and transcripts
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Applicant’s personal
particular page of travel document (photocopied)
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Local Sponsor’s identity Card
(photocopied)
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1 copy of Form V36 duly
completed and signed by the school.
Additional documents may be
required, in accordance to ICA requirements. You must
include the fee, USD$150 (refundable fee, only if the
student's application is NOT approved).
These completed forms and
documents can be submitted in the following ways:
For further information on New
Applications for Student Pass, please visit
ICA
Website
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Refund Policy
Withdrawal for Cause
Subject to Clause 6, the Student shall be entitled
to immediately withdraw from the Course by giving
written notice to
Aesara School of Liberal Arts
of his/her intention
to do so under the following circumstances:
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the
Aesara School of Liberal Arts
fails, for any reason, to commence
the Course/Program on the Commencement Date;
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the
Aesara School of Liberal Arts
fails, for any reason, to complete
the Course/Program by the Completion Date;
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the
Aesara School of Liberal Arts
terminates the Course/Program for
any reason prior to the completion of the
Course/Program; or
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the
Aesara School of Liberal Arts
is in material breach of its
obligations under this Agreement.
Refunds for Withdrawal for Cause
The Aesara School shall, as soon as practicable
after receiving the Student’s notice of withdrawal under
Clause 2.1 (and in any event no more than fourteen (14)
days after receiving such notice) refund to the Student:
Withdrawal Without Cause and Refunds
Where the Student withdraws from the Course for any
reason other than those set out in Clause 2.1 or Clause
6, the Aesara School shall, subject to Clause 3.4, as
soon as practicable after receiving the Student’s
written notice of withdrawal (and in any event no more
than fourteen (14) working days after receiving such
notice) refund to the Student the entire amount (100%)
of the Deposit (less all such deductions which the
Aesara School is entitled to make in accordance with
Clause 1.8) together with the following sums (less any
applicable bank administrative charges properly
paid/payable under Clause 3):
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% of [the aggregate amount of the Course Fees and
Additional Fees
paid under Clause 1.6 and 1.9] |
If Student’s written notice of withdrawal is
received
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80% |
More than 30 days before the Commencement Date |
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50% |
Before, but not more than 1-29 days before the
Commencement Date |
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No refund |
After the Commencement Date |
Deemed Withdrawal
A Student who transfers from the Course/Program to
another course/Program with the Aesara School shall, for
the purposes of this Clause 2, be deemed to have
withdrawn from the Course/Program and the provisions
of Clause 2.3 shall apply save as otherwise agreed
between Aesara School of Liberal Arts
and the Student.
Return of Deposit
Subject to Clauses 2.1 and 2.2 of the
Student Contract, the Deposit shall, within fourteen
(14) days of the Completion Date or earlier termination
of the Student's enrolment at Aesara School of Liberal
Arts, be repaid in full (without interest) to the
Student Provided however that Aesara School of Liberal
Arts shall be entitled to deduct all or a part thereof
to set off any payment the owing by the Student to
Aesara School of Liberal Arts and/or to recover any
monies which are properly determined by Aesara School of
Liberal Arts to be due and payable to Aesara School of
Liberal Arts.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Introduction
The Diploma is a 90-semester credit program awarded by
AIAS - Aesara School of Liberal Arts. The Program may be
completed within 24 to 36 months and is ideal for
students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree with
an accredited U.S. institutions at the end of the
program.
Objectives of Program
The aim of the program is to provide students with a
well-rounded and well-balanced academic foundation. The
emphasis of the program is to train students in the
appreciation and understanding of each discipline that
results in the ability to integrate knowledge into
either a more specialized field of study or into the
applied fields of business, science or technology.
At the end of the Program, the students will have a
qualification equivalent to 90-credit semester hours.
Students may proceed to take their baccalaureate degree
with U.S. institutions.
Entry Requirements
Participants must be at least 16 years old and have a
minimum English proficiency (using our Placement tests)
or a minimum C grade in English language at the
secondary level. Students with English as a second
language should either have at least one semester of
English at the secondary level or obtain our English
certificate before application.
For those who are proceeding to a bachelor completion
program with one of AIAS articulation partner
universities, please check with the counselor on any
additional entry requirements.
Graduation
Requirement
A total of 66 semester
credits including:
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48 semester credits of
General Education and;
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18 semester credits in
two areas of specialization or in one minor area of
study. These AIAS courses may be substituted with
non-AIAS courses from regionally accredited colleges
(Please refer to Fee section for additional fee).
A minimum of 12 semester credits of upper division
courses.
A minimum cumulative Grade
Point Average (G.P.A) of 2.0 and minimum “C-” in minor
or specialization requirements.
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MODE OF PAYMENT
For all Service
charges – payment is in either US Dollars (USD) or
Singapore Dollars (SGD) in the following methods:
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Cash Payment at the
School
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Check Payment to
“Aesara School of Liberal Arts”
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Cards - VISA/
MASTERCARD / NETS
For all Tuition fees
(Program Fees) – payment is to be made in 21 days prior
to program commencement.
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BANK Account: Aesara
STFA (Escrow)
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Escrow Account Number: 003–901487–2
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BANK Transfer to
DBS BANK
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PAYMENT
OF FEES
Students are advised to pay their
course/tuition fees promptly before 1st of every month and the
school discourages students for late payments. The fee of USD30
will be imposed if the payment is due after the 10th of every
month.
Payment of Approved Refund
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Approved refund is paid in Singapore dollars.
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Approved refund is paid within fourteen (14) working
days after receiving written notice for refund of the
course or service from the student.
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The student, upon
receipt of any refund from Aesara School of Liberal
Arts, agrees that the refund amount is final, the
student's request for refund of the course or service
fees is fully settled and the student shall cease to
pursue any further claims from Aesara School of Liberal
Arts for any other refund of the said course or service
fees.
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STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES
Student Support
Services at Aesara School of Liberal Arts are being
managed by our International Students Liaison Office.
Services provided include:
Orientation Programme
An orientation programme is conducted for all
international students and this includes campus and city
tours, advice on practical issues such as banking,
shopping, transport, cultural adjustment, meeting with
other new and senior international students, and study
skills advice on academic matters.
On-Going
Support
This office complements the academic program
of studies as part of the School’s overall educational
experience through development of, exposure to, and
participation in social, cultural, intellectual,
recreational and governance programs. It encourages such
things as positive and realistic self-appraisal,
intellectual development, making appropriate personal
and occupational choices, clarification of values, the
ability to relate meaningfully with others, the capacity
to engage in a personally satisfying and effective style
of living, the capacity to appreciate cultural and
ethnic differences, and the capacity to work
independently and interdependently.
Enrolled students will be instructed by the Orientation
Officer of the Alliance. This one-day program will
highlight the above points, and will include the School
policies, program outlines, E-Learning Portal,
procedures and academic support services of the School.
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Welfare support provided by Student Counselors;
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Assistance with student's pass application;
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Professional counseling for students experiencing
personal difficulties that are affecting their studies;
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Social programmes including day trips to places of
interest, sporting events and other outings; and
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Range of learning support services including remedial
classes, if any.
Complaint Procedures
The Aesara School is committed
to maintaining a learning and working environment for
all students, faculty and staff that is fair, humane and
responsible - an environment which supports, nurtures,
and rewards career and educational advancement on the
basis of ability and performance.
If the student feels he/she has
been unfairly treated or inappropriately handled, the
School has established grievance procedures for
students, faculty and staff.
The student should first submit
a letter of complaint through the E-Learning Portal. The
School will first attempt to resolve the problem through
telephone discussion, email or letters within the seven
(7) days after receiving the complaint.
Should this informal measure
fail or remain unsolved after seven days, a meeting will
be arranged and hearings will be conducted in private.
Admission of any person to the hearing shall include the
student seeking redress, and any other person(s) at the
discretion of the supervisor of the School. The person
who presides at meetings, the Chairperson, shall see
that parties involved are given a fair and impartial
hearing. The meeting shall proceed in good faith to make
a timely and objective determination of whether or not a
valid grievance exists. If the Chairperson determines
that a valid grievance exists it shall record the date
of decision and its recommendations within 30 days. The
decision of the Panel is final. The student will be
notified formally within 7 calendar days of the
decision.
Should student be unsatisfied
with the outcome, he/she shall present the grievance to
the Singapore CASE Mediation Center for mediation prior
to instituting any legal action or proceedings.
All documentation will be filed
appropriately.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION
Aesara admits academically qualified individuals without
regard to sex, age, and race, color, creed, national or
ethnic origin, or disability, to all rights, privileges,
programs and opportunities generally available to all
students at Aesara.
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