The Best Singapore Schools for Expat Families

For expats with families, education is a top concern. Singapore has one of the top-rated education systems in the world, integrating the most successful aspects of other country’s systems in conjunction with its growing and redeveloping infrastructure. With the choice

Should You Join an Expat Group in Singapore?

In consideration of Singapore’s westernized and cosmopolitan way of life, most expats find acclimating to the new environment a smooth process. However, moving to any distant location poses some possibility for culture shock and, invariably, the adjustments that must be

Singaporean Culture Shock (or Lack Thereof)

Sometimes referred to as “Asia lite”, it is no surprise that many expats report little to no culture shock when relocating to Singapore. The modern infrastructure and cultural blend of natives and foreigners creates a unique culture and easy adjustment

Singapore: The Fourth Most Popular Expat Destination

Singapore has recently been ranked fourth behind the United States, United Kingdom and Australia in the Hydrogen’s Global Professionals on the Move 2013 report. Housing approximately nine percent of the world’s expats, Singapore draws workers primarily because of its highly

Trinayan Baruah, Singapore

Who are you? My name is Trinayan Baruah and I am 22 years old. I am currently living in New Delhi. I have just finished my Bachelor of Technology degree from a prestigious institute known as Vellore Institute of Technology

Elske Swets, Singapore

Who are you?
 My name is Elske Swets. I am 30 years old, happily married and mother of a three-month-old daughter. I was born and raised in the north of The Netherlands and also studied there. I have a Master’s

Stuart, Singapore

Who are you? My name is Stuart and I’m from Scotland, in the United Kingdom. I grew up on the west coast in a town called Troon and studied Marketing at the University of Strathclyde. I’ve been working in the

Typical Family Life for Expats in Singapore

A number of expats choose to live in Singapore, especially compared to other areas of South East Asia, because of the easy transition to the new way of life, the good safety levels and high standard of education and employment.

The Singaporean Healthcare System for Expats

Singapore has the 6th best health care system in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) back in the year 2000. It came behind the likes of France and Italy but was ranked number one in the Asia-Pacific