Addison Institute

Pre-Course Counseling Framework

As,person / individual	Relevant Singapore laws especially those relating to ICA and Ministry of Manpower (MOM). This includes, but are not limited to, immigration requirements, laws on driving, drugs and alcohol abuse, employment, smoking, traffic and littering;
As person / individual	Student contract clauses;
As person / individual	Students’ support services
As person / individual	Advice on personal and medical insurance;
As person / individual	Advice on accommodation and the cost of living;
As person / individual	General healthcare services in Singapore; and
As person / individual	English language proficiency requirement (if applicable).
As professional	Course counseling to match the aspirations of the prospective students with the course learning outcomes;
As professional	Type of certification awarded at the end of the course (certificate/diploma/advance diploma/degree/master/PhD etc);
As professional	Opportunities for further education after graduation or job prospect after graduation;
As professional	Course modules and outlines
As student	School’s location(s) and a general description of the facilities and infrastructures;
As student	Application requirements and procedures;
As student	Total payable fee throughout the course duration. Fee must be transparent so that there are no hidden costs;
As student	FPS adopted by the School, payment methods and schedule;
As student	Refund policy;
As student	Transfer and withdrawal policy;
As student	Course admission requirements and any exemption (if applicable);
As student	Course duration and assessment schedules;
As student	Promotion and award criteria, including any special condition;
As student	Reference to CPE official website (www.cpe.gov.sg) for more details; etc.
As student	Visa and student’s pass application requirements and procedures;

Pastoral Counseling Framework

Physical	The School reminds students that they need to look after,themselves physically – by getting enough exercise and sleep, not drinking,alcohol (excessively), etc.
Mental	The academic programmes offered by the School address this need.
Social	The School creates opportunities for students to come together and interact with each other. This is through discussions, project work, or activities. In so doing, they would also be able to hone/develop their social skills.
Emotional	The emotional aspect refers to how a person relates to and accepts him/her and his/her situation. In dealing with students who may need counseling, the designated staff are sensitive about addressing the emotional and social needs of each student who may be lonely or depressed.
Spiritual	The School arranges for talks to inspire students as they struggle against the difficulties and challenges they face. The School also encourages students not to focus on their own problems, but also to consider the needs of others.