Enrolment Guide for International Students

Conditions for International Students

As an international student, there are a few important steps and requirements to complete before you can finalise your enrolment:

• Appoint a Local Emergency Contact: If you don’t have a parent or guardian residing in Singapore, you’ll need to provide details of a local emergency contact.

• Pay Your Tuition Fees: Ensure that you make the payment for your first semester tuition fees in advance, before the start of your course.

• ICA Medical Report and Student’s Pass: Submit your ICA medical report and receive your digital Student’s Pass issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

• Medical Examination or Colour Vision Test: Some courses require additional medical examination or colour vision test. Click here [PDF, 144 KB] to check if your course requires these tests.

Failure to meet these conditions may lead to the cancellation of your course offer, an administrative withdrawal of your enrolment, or disqualification from continuing with your studies at RP. It’s important to complete all necessary steps on time to ensure a smooth and successful enrolment process.

Click here [PDF, 4.5 MB] for a comprehensive guide on how to use the system.

Step 1: Accept your course

Start by logging into the Online Enrolment System.

• For Singpass Users: Log in using your Singpass account.

• For Non-Singpass Users: Log in using the following details:

  • Student ID (refer to your enrolment letter sent to your registered email)

  • Date of Birth (in the format DD/MM/YYYY)

Once logged in, go to Course Acceptance and accept your diploma course offer.

Step 2A: Confirm your personal particulars and submit your declaration

In this step, you’ll need to confirm and update your personal details. Please ensure that all information is accurate before submitting. You will be prompted to complete Sections 1 to 8.

• Section 1: Personal Data/Household Details

• Section 2: Contact Information

• Section 3: Relationship Information

• Section 4: Emergency Contact Details

• Section 5: Educational Details

• Section 6: CCA (Co-Curricular Activities) Information

• Section 7: Other Information (including medical conditions or special needs)

• Section 8: Declaration

Step 2B: Complete ICA medical check-up and Student’s pass application

Proceed with the ICA Student’s Pass formalities and ensure that you receive your digital Student’s Pass before moving on to Step 3. 

Once you’ve received the In-Principle Approval (IPA) for your Student’s Pass, make sure to complete the payment for your first semester tuition fees.

Important: Please download [PDF, 175 KB] and submit your ICA Medical Report Form to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Please refer to our email on Student’s Pass Application for detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Step 2C: Undergo additional RP medical examination or colour vision test (if applicable)

Click here [PDF, 144 KB] to see if your course requires a pre-enrolment medical check-up or colour vision test. If required, you’ll need to undergo an additional RP medical examination or colour vision test.

For instance, international students in the Diploma in Outdoor Education will need to submit both their ICA medical report to ICA and their RP medical report to RP respectively.

Step 3: Submit compulsory documents

Please submit all compulsory documents after receiving your digital ICA Student’s Pass. You can refer to the Resizing Guide [PDF, 146 KB] to help you resize your documents correctly.

Required Documents:

• Parent/Guardian Consent Form (for students below 21 years old as of 1 January of your course commencement year):

  • Option 1: Sign via Singpass
    Your parent/guardian can log in to provide consent

  • Option 2: Print, sign, and upload the consent form
    You can download the Consent Form directly from the Online Enrolment System

• ICA Student’s Pass: Scan and upload the front and back of your ICA Student's Pass or a PDF version of your Digital Student's Pass.

• Photograph: Upload a passport-style photograph with a white background. Click here for full photo guidelines [PDF, 580 KB].

  • Note: Failure to submit your photo on time will delay your e-Student Card processing in RP SNApp and the application of your Diploma Student Concession Card through TransitLink.

  • If you're taking public transport, you’ll need to apply for the Diploma Student Concession Card through TransitLink. You’ll receive an SMS notification to complete the application when it is ready. Click here to find out more about the card.

Step 4: Submit medical report or colour vision test Report

Please submit the required documents after your medical check-up. Missing any compulsory documents may lead to deregistration from RP.

• Review Course Requirements
  Some courses may have specific health-related prerequisites. Click here to check [PDF, 144 KB] if your course requires a pre-enrolment medical check-up or colour vision test.

• Supporting Medical Documents
  Please submit all relevant medical documents if you have declared any medical conditions in Step 2 of your online enrolment. 

• Medical Report Form (if applicable):

  • Download the RP medical report form from the Online Enrolment System

  • Bring the form to your medical check-up and have it endorsed by your doctor

  • Upload the signed form in Step 4: Download/Upload your completed forms.

  • Please do not upload your ICA medical report. It should be submitted directly to ICA separately.

• Colour Vision Test Form (if applicable):

  • Download the colour vision test form from the Online Enrolment System, 

  • Bring the form to your medical check-up and have it endorsed by your doctor

  • Upload the signed form in Step 4: Download/Upload your completed forms).

Step 5: Review financial information

In this final step, please declare your Tuition Grant status and review all related financial information. You can apply for any relevant financial schemes if needed.