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Visit Us at TCA College :249 Paya Lebar Road #03-11 Trinity@Paya Lebar Singapore 409046
Mailing Address: Singapore Post Centre Post Office P.O.Box 616 Singapore 914021
Telephone Number: (65) 6304 7602
Fax Number: (65) 6749 7197
Email: admin@tca.edu.sg
Website: www.tca.edu.sg
Relevant Information
Admission
TCA College operates on a trimester system, which revolves on a 13-week schedule. The average academic load for a full-time student is 12 to 15 credit hours per academic trimester. The school year commences from January to mid-April, May to first week in August, and end-August to last week in November.
Transfer Of Credits
TCA College accepts transfer students from other Bible schools. Students desiring to transfer credits from another school are required to submit an official transcript along with the school catalog to the Dean.
Transferred modules having fewer hours than TCA College modules will be given the value at which they are taken. Transferred modules having more hours than TCA College modules will be given the value at which TCA College offers the module.
TCA College reserves the right to accept or reject work completed at another institution. This will be determined after review of the institution’s catalog.
Up to one-third (1/3) of TCA College’s program may consist of transferred credits provided that they were obtained at an institution comparable to the College. Thus, at least two-thirds (2/3) of TCA College’s programs must be taken within the College.
Deficiencies
Students who fail to meet some of the admission requirements of the College may be required to make up these deficiencies in their first year of their studies.
Application Procedures
The applicant should write to the Registrar, TCA College, Singapore Post Centre Post Office, P. O. Box 616, Singapore 914021,
or visit www.tca.edu.sg for the application forms.
The completed forms should be returned with:
- A copy of the applicant’s secondary/post-secondary school education certificate; or an official transcript from previous school/s (i.e. college, university and theological college)
- Testimonials and any other supporting documents that may be helpful to the applicant’s admission.
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
- A non-refundable application fee of S$50.
- Two character reference forms.
- A completed medical form by an authorized doctor (for full-time students).
In addition, foreign students are also required to submit:
- An additional 2 recent passport size photographs.
- Photocopies of passport, birth certificate and marriage certificate, if married.
- A letter from a sponsor in Singapore, with copies of documentary proof of the sponsor’s financial ability.
- Photocopies of the sponsor identity card.
- All completed applications must be returned to the Registrar no later than two months prior to the date of entry.
All completed applications must be returned to the Registrar no later than two months prior to the date of entry. The Admissions Committee will evaluate the application and may seek an interview with the applicant. Special arrangements will apply to foreign students. In any case, the College will satisfy itself that the student is able to meet the academic standards of the College.
The applicant will be notified of the outcome of his application by post or email. The student will have to sign a Letter of Acceptance and CaseTrust Approved Student contract for Local Students (both in duplicate). The duplicate copy of these documents must be signed and return to TCA College on the earliest possible date.
All full-time students are expected to be at the Orientation at the beginning of the trimester.
Probation
All students, except those enrolled on one-year programs are on probation for one year. During this first year, a student will need to maintain the following grade point average:
- Diploma program 2.0
- Bachelor program 2.5
- Master program 2.7
Failure to meet this minimum GPA may result in the premature termination of the student’s studies. During the probation period, the Dean may restrict the course load and module selections for weak students. Such students will be restricted in their extra-curricular activities and library study hours will be required of them.
Special Status
There are three categories of special students:
- Special students are students who have not completed all formal admission requirements. They are admitted on a one-year probationary period. During the one-year of probationary status, they must establish good academic standing. Their record will be reviewed each trimester. They may be subject to dismissal or relegation to a lower programme if they are unable to establish good academic standing after 12 credit hours of work. They may be eligible for regular admission following the successful completion of 24 credit hours of study.
- Special students are students who do not intend to complete any programmes with TCA College. However they must matriculate after completing 12 credit hours of study.
- Special students are students who are full-time pastors or workers in a local church or organization or holding a part-time vocation enrolled in more than three courses a trimester. These students are not required to fulfill the requirements of a full-time student in areas of attending chapels (unless they are in class that day), compulsory study hours and school activities. However, the school reserves the right to require the student to attend particular school events or activities. Permission must be secured through the Academic Dean or Dean of Students for the granting of this status.
Financial Information/Policies
TCA College seeks to provide a quality education for all its students at the most reasonable cost possible. As a private interdenominational school, TCA College receives no substantial denomination support.
Financial Policies
- All fees should be paid at the beginning of each trimester at registration or on the first day of class.
- A student who cannot pay in full at registration must settle all fees within one month.
- A student may not register for a new trimester if he/she is in arrears.
- There is no refund of fees other than tuition fees.
Refunds
The refund of tuition fees is as follows:
- Prior to first class 100%
- First class 90%
- Second class 80%
- After second class No refund
International Applications
- International students must meet all requirements and financial obligations set by the school before submission of student pass application to the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
- TCA College is responsible to apply with NTUC Insurance Corporation Ltd for the Tuition Fee Insurance Policy (also known as Student Protection Scheme). This Policy will be submitted to ICA together with the application for a student pass. The fees incurred will be borne by the student.
- A copy of all relevant documents and information must be submitted to the Registrar before formal applications are made to ICA . Students are required to bring with them all original documents to Singapore.
- International students will be contacted via post, telephone, and/or email once the letter of approval is received from ICA.
- A Letter of Acceptance and CASETrust Approved Student Contract (both in duplicate) will be sent to the potential student upon approval of student pass by ICA. These documents (in duplicate) must be signed and return to TCA College on the earliest possible date. The student will receive the duplicate copy when he/she reports to the school in person.
- The student will be responsible for any fees or deposits needed in the visa application processed by TCA College.
- Provisions must be made to arrive in Singapore at least 7 days before Orientation day. This is to enable the student to complete all formalities with ICA with regards to his/her student pass.
Confidentiality
Students’ particulars and records are kept confidential. Consent will be sought from the students should such information be required by a third party.
Orientation
Orientation for new students is held at the beginning of each trimester. Students are briefed on the different facets of the school and given an overview of the academic requirement.
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