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I should think that either the certificate or the slip of paper will suffice. As long as either shows the grades you used to get your place in university and it is an official document (with the official letter head, etc.), it'll be fine. Once your application is processed, all your original documents will be returned to you.

Regarding IELTS, the official guidelines state that the university can determine if you meet their requirements. My university (KCL) wrote to me explaining that "because you are a Singaporean student who has sat the Singapore A-levels, we never ask extra evidence of English language abilities because students doing the Singapore A-levels are taught in English and are considered to be proficient in the English language". And indeed my CAS states that I've met their requirements, hence no need for IELTS. So for my case the university decided on the basis that our A levels are conducted in English, rather than the specific O/A level grades (though if they did consider them, I do not know). Have you verified with your university?

With regards to applying for visa at a UK embassy in a different country, I'm not sure of the process there, so I won't be able to help!

Hi,

If you are not comfortable with providing your original certificate, you can go to MOE and pay a fee to get a statement of your A level results. I did the same for my O level results.

I think you might be aware of this already, but do take into account of the consecutive 28 days of money in the bank account. I have gotten my CAS and have more or less prepared the necessary documents; however I can't apply for my visa so soon due to the 28 days requirement.

A statement from the British High Commission said the process will mean that Singaporean visa applicants going to study in the UK will generally not be expected to provide documentary evidence of financial maintenance and education qualifications when they apply. Singaporean applicants should complete their visa application form online at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas.

This is probably true, but I'm also pretty sure I read somewhere that in case they ask this statement of us at a later date (in case an interview is necessary or when we first enter UK for studies), we need to be ready to provide it (which is completely stupid, but oh well).

Can someone confirm this bit?

And anyway, I figured better safe than sorry. It'd be frustrating to be denied entry because we can't prove that we have enough money in the case that we do have it.

In my experience - you only need to show you have enough money for the first year at University. But you would be expected to pay this money anyway when you arrive, either in one lump sum, or in installments. So it would be pretty silly if at a later date you are asked whether you have enough money, given that you have already paid your tuition for the first year.

Hi,
You can refer to the link for the MOE website.

http://www.moe.gov.sg/about/customer-service/exam-services/

With regards to your other queries pertaining to the monetary side, I think that the best way is to read up on what's required in the UK Border Agency Website. There is a guide on how we should go about completing our Tier 4 student visa; it's quite comprehensive and detailed. Personally I will still stick to getting the required documents

As for the English Language requirement, my school did not require me to take IELTS so I believe it depends on your school's instruction.

All the best with your preparation.

hi! i received a conditional offer to the university of manchester to study management and leisure. i have obtained a IELTS score of 7.5 and was wondering how i should submit it to the university? since the deadline is 1st july...

Any compulsory medical check-up etc that I need to be aware on the UK front? I know US requires it, but anything for UK?

Yeah, was wondering for this part too. I think we could get an X-ray done and a physician certification in s'pore. but i'm not too sure.

And my condition is to complete the IELTS. But I don't quite understand why I need to do that when I got an A for GP