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Accelerated Pathway-Harriet Pathway

By admin On January 18, 2009 2 Comments

The diagram below shows that the Harriet pathway is an accelerated pathway when compared to the normal or traditional pathway.

As you can see, the Harriet pathway is made up of a Certificate (3 months), Diploma (9 months), Advanced Diploma (1 year), Final Year Degree (1 year) and MBA (1 year).

The total time taken by following the Harriet pathway is 4 years.

The normal or traditional pathway is GCE A-level (2 years), University Degree (3 years), MBA (1 year).

The total time taken by following the normal or traditional pathway is 6 years.

Thus when you take the Harriet pathway you save 2 years of your time or in other words you will be ahead of your peers by 2 years.

Click here for more information or register for a diploma in Singapore.

Fast Track To Masters Degree

By admin On January 18, 2009 No Comments

Would you like to be ahead of your peers?

Then take the fast track to a Masters Degree. How?

1. After your GCE O-level, take an ABEUK diploma course with a duration of 1 year.

2. Next take an ABEUK advanced diploma course with a duration of 1 year.

3. Then you take the final year of a degree course with a duration of 1 year.

4. Finally you complete with a masters degree programme with a duration of 1 year.

In this way you can fast track to a masters degree in a total time of 4 years and be 2 years ahead of your peers.

Where can you find the fast track?

Well, take the accelerated pathway, namely the Harriet pathway.

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Normal Academic Pathway To Masters Degree Route 2

By admin On January 18, 2009 No Comments

In Singapore, the second most preferred academic pathway to a masters degree is a follows:

1. Get moderately good results for GCE O-level examinations. (The majority of the GCE O-level graduates aim for Route 1 if they have good results and are eligible).

2. Study 3 years and be among the top students in their Diploma Courses.

3. The top students study 2 more years in a local university to get a degree.

4. Study 1 year to get a masters degree.

The total number of years to get a masters degree with route 2 is 6 years.

Normal Academic Pathway To Masters Degree Route 1

By admin On January 18, 2009 No Comments

In Singapore, the most common academic pathway to a masters degree is a follows:

1. Get good results for GCE O-level examinations.

2. Study 2 years to get good results for  GCE A-level examinations.

3. Study 3 years in a local university to get a degree.

4. Study 1 year to get a masters degree.

The total number of years to get a masters degree with route 1 is 6 years.

You Have Choices

By admin On January 16, 2009 No Comments

Even if you have not done well in your GCE O-level, you still have many choices if you dream of getting a professional certificate, a diploma, an advanced diploma, a degree and even an MBA.

You can start with an ABE Certificate and go on from there.

ABE programmes have many advantages, wherever you study. Here are some of the key ones:

University progression
ABE qualifications give you entry to the second and final years of Bachelors degree programme at universities around the world. With relevant work experience you can fast track to an MBA

Making degrees affordable
The ABE route allows you to obtain an internationally-recognised degree and save thousands of pounds/dollars

Saving you time
Take the quicker route to a degree with ABE

A professional qualification
ABE qualifications give you the skills to make a difference in the workplace, from communication to strategy

Global recognition
ABE qualifications are recognised by colleges, universities, employers and ministries around the world

Assured quality

ABE are recognised as an awarding body by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).

Exemptions
ABE  have exemption arrangements with other professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA and BCS to save you time and accredit your learning

More information about ABE.

After ABE

ABE qualifications offer students options. The option of going to the next ABE level, or university study in your own country or abroad, or a better job, or an MBA, or all of these.

ABE receive many case studies from students who are achieving their dreams thanks to ABE.

ABE is a membership body. ABE have thousands of members who have completed their ABE studies and wish to retain their membership benefits, including receiving ABE’s Student Focus and Business Executive magazines.

Navigate through this section to find out what your options are - wherever you are.

Click >> After ABE

Click here to see the Full Size chart of the Academic Pathway.

Very Special Package For A Diploma In Singapore!

By admin On January 15, 2009 2 Comments

You didn’t do well in the GCE O-Level Examination? Does it mean that you can’t go for higher education?

I have good news for you! You Can Still Go For A Diploma And Then For A Degree.

Really?

Yes!

Programmes Offered

Diploma

• Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Financial Management

Certificate

• Certificate in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
• Certificate in Business Management

Awarded by Harriet Business School

Program Structure

Level	Full Time	Commencement Date	Part Time	Commencement Date
Diploma	9 months	9 February 2009	24 months	6 February 2009
Diploma	9 months	9 March 2009	24 months	26 April 2009
Certificate	3 months	16 February 2009	18 months	5 February 2009
Certificate	———-	——————-	18 months	5 April 2009

 

Entry Requirements

• Diploma Level - Minimum 3 GCE O-Level subjects with at least a grade D7 (English and Mathematics plus another subject).
• Certificate Level - Complete 6 years of basic education.

All Applicants must be at least 17 years old when they sit for the ABE examinations.

The above is applicable for both Local and International applicants.

Special Promotion For February 2009 Intake

2 in 1 Special Package

Certificate And Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality / Business Management / Financial Management Programme
Awarded by Harriet Business School
For Singaporean & Malaysian

Benefits

1. Huge Scholarship
2. Full payment made within 5 days from date of application benefit - Cash discount and MP3 player.

	S$
Registration	80
Programme Fees-Certificate Level
Programme Fees-Diploma Level
Subtotal
Scholarship
Programme Fees after Scholarship
Special Package Discount
Total Programme Fees (before optional fees)	3,372
OPTIONAL FEES
Escrow Charges for those who opt-in
ABE Registration Fee for Certificate (£35) / S$112
ABE Registration Fee for Diploma (£50) / S$160
ABE Exam Fees for Certificate (£20 x 4) / S$256
ABE Exam Fees for Diploma (£25 x 9) / S$720
Payment Deadline: Payable by (5 days from date of application)
Balance Payable by
ABE Registration Fee and Exam Fees Payable by

Entitled to Free Gift MP3 Player   Yes / No

Giro application to be submitted by (5 days from date of application)

Applicant may opt for Harriet Instalment Scheme of S$88 x 12 months + S$198 x 12 months, subject to terms and conditions.

For Instalment payment, the Total Escrow Charges is S$2,320.

For Full payment, the Total Escrow Charges is S$560.

2 in 1 Special Package

Certificate And Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality / Business Management / Financial Management Programme
Awarded by Harriet Business School
For International Applicants

Total Programme Fees (before optional fees)

5,872

 

Certificate in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality / Business Management 
Awarded by Harriet Business School
For Singaporean & Malaysian

 

	S$
Registration
Programme Fees-Certificate Level
Scholarship
Programme Fees (before optional fees)	1,076
OPTIONAL FEES
Escrow Charges for those who opt-in
ABE Registration Fee for Certificate (£35) / S$112
ABE Exam Fees for Certificate (£20 x 4) / S$256
Payment Deadline: Payable by (5 days from date of application)
Balance Payable by
ABE Registration Fee and Exam Fees Payable by

Entitled to Free Gift MP3 Player   Yes / No

Giro application to be submitted by (5 days from date of application)

Applicant may opt for Harriet Instalment Scheme of S$88 x 12 months, subject to terms and conditions.

Certificate in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality / Business Management 
Awarded by Harriet Business School
For International Applicant

 

Total Programme Fees (before optional fees)

3,576

 

Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality / Business Management / Financial Management Programme 
Awarded by Harriet Business School
For Singaporean & Malaysian

 

	S$
Registration
Programme Fees-Certificate Level
Scholarship
Programme Fees (before optional fees)	2,396
OPTIONAL FEES
Escrow Charges for those who opt-in
ABE Registration Fee for Diploma (£50) / S$160
ABE Exam Fees for Certificate (£25 x 9) / S$720
Payment Deadline: Payable by (5 days from date of application)
Balance Payable by
ABE Registration Fee and Exam Fees Payable by

Entitled to Free Gift MP3 Player Yes / No

Giro application to be submitted by (5 days from date of application)

Applicant may opt for Harriet Instalment Scheme of S$198 x 12 months, subject to terms and conditions.

Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality / Business Management / Financial Management Programme
Awarded by Harriet Business School
For International Applicants

Total Programme Fees (before optional fees)

4,896

So my friends do you see how affordable it is to go for a very valuable Diploma in Singapore?  You’ve got to take advantage of this rare opportunity which may never ever be repeated again!  Let It Be Known!

Click here for details or to register for Diploma In Singapore!

p.s. I forgot to mention a very, very important point. This is the shortest route to a Masters Degree. We call it the accelerated pathway or Harriet pathway.

Where Can You Go To After The GCE O-Level?

By admin On January 12, 2009 No Comments

The results of the 2008 Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O-Level) Examination were released this afternoon Monday, 12 January 2009 at 2:00 pm.

School candidates collected their results from their schools.

Private candidates have accessed their results through the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board website from 2:00 pm this afternoon too. They will also be informed of their results by post.

Students can apply for Junior Colleges (JCs), Millennia Institute (MI), Polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) via both the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) and the Joint-Polytechnic Special Admissions Exercise (JPSAE) using their GCE O-Level results.

Were you one of the school candidates who have just received your GCE O-Level results? 

For those of you who said yes:

Were you excited and happy or were you worried that you have to leave your school which has been sheltering and pampering you for at least the last four years and now you have to fend for yourself?

Have you decided what to do with your future?

Everyone knows that it’s a hard fact of life that getting at least a diploma is important to survive in this modern-day society.

So for those of you who had good results, I give you my heartiest congratulations.  I’m quite sure you will be looking forward to take on the next challenge. 

For those of you with average or below average results, don’t worry you can still do very well in life.

Have you thought about the private education institutions?

Do you know about the benefits which higher education in private institutions can bring to you?

It is a great complementary path to the mainstream institutions of higher learning. It is the bridge that covers the gap for many, many people.

Have you met with or spoken to people from overseas such as those from China, Vietnam and Malaysia?

Do you know that most of the people there will take their time to attend education fairs and seminars?

Do you know that even the parents of high achievers will take the time to explore options, before they decide what suits their children the most. 

In fact, earlier this year, when we were giving seminars in Malaysia some parents there would bring their children who were in secondary three or four to attend our seminars to gain awareness, so that they would have gained exposure to a wide variety of options and finally making an educated and satisfying choice when the crunch time comes. 

Good for them, and so should you. Please don’t settle for less.

The unfortunate situation in Singapore is that when faced with examination results that are not good enough to allow the student to enter the mainstream Junior College (JC) or Polytechnic route, most Singapore students and parents would just take whatever that is offered to them-namely the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) route.

They do not seem to think it important enough to research further into other alternatives, and compare the advantages and disadvantages before making a decision. 

I am not saying that ITE education is not good, it has after all produced the main bulk of Singapore’s skilled work force. 

And some educators and parents would tell you that from ITE you can also go on to a Polytechnic to get a diploma in Singapore. 

But have you thought about that?  How many ITE graduates can go to a polytechnic?  Presently only the top 10% or so can go straight to a polytechnic. 

Isn’t that a really small number when compared to the numbers that cannot move on to higher education year after year?

If you are one of those who did not achieve very good results, it is not all doom and gloom-don’t despair. I have come across many who have done well by taking alternative routes. 

Some have gotten a diploma / degree with a private education institution and some have discovered their passion in life and gone on to excel in it.

What are some important aspects to watch out for when exploring doing a diploma / degree with a private institution?

• Does the qualification cover a wide enough field, and in an industry that is blooming and growing, so that you will have wide job demands?
• Is the qualification globally recognised so that you have a big choice of good universities or countries of employment?
• How is the course conducted?
• On what criteria are the lecturers selected?
• Is the course and institution registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) and accredited by CaseTrust?
• Does the institution have some good testimonies. Of course complaints are common whether in mainstream schools or private schools.   Look at some of the  students’ forums and you will notice that even the National University of Singapore (NUS) is not spared.

If you have the determination and discipline and can take challenges, Harriet Career Consultancy offers a Work And Study In Singapore Programme that might just be exactly what you are looking for.

If you are accepted into this Work & Study Programme you will find that you will come out two years ahead of your peers because not only will you get a Diploma that’s globally recognised, you will also have a solid two years of work experience. 

If you ask any Human Resource (HR) Manager, they will tell you that given the choice between a candidate (A) with a diploma and another candidate (B) with a diploma and two years’ experience, the HR Manager will hire candidate B.

So enrolling into the Work And Study Programme will put you in good stead for a promising career prospect and a bright future.

If you have been condemned to the Normal Technical Stream or if you have not done well in your O-levels remember this:

Winston Churchill failed sixth grade. He was subsequently defeated in every election for public office until he became Prime Minister at the age of 62. He later wrote, “Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never, Never, Never, Never give up.” (his capitals, mind you)

So as long as you don’t give up on yourself, and can be disciplined and determined to succeed, you can get a Diploma and eventually move on to a Degree!

And it doesn’t have to cost you a bomb too.  The actual cost varies, depending on what you choose!

So be encouraged!

Click here if you want more information or to register for a
Diploma In Singapore.

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Work And Study Seminar.

Don’t Fret If You Did Not Do Well Enough In Your “O” Level To Get Into A Junior College-Why?

By admin On January 11, 2009 No Comments

The reason is because there are so many other ways to get a degree or at least a diploma in Singapore.

And in this society you will need at least a diploma to have an average success in making a good living-unless you have connections with some rich and powerful people or you are extremely gifted in some sort of talents.

We have two mainstream universities in Singapore. However, not every qualification offered by them is recognized in every part of the world. 

Therefore if your ambition is to enter the Civil Service your choice would be to go the mainstream path or to study overseas in a college or university that is recognized by the Government.

This is because, even though many of the higher education programmes are registered with the Ministry Of Education (MOE) and highly recognised, a vast majority of the positions in the Singapore Civil Service are only opened for those who graduated from our local institutions of higher learning or to overseas graduates of recognised Institutions. 

If entering the civil service is not a ‘must’, then you would have many more options.

We have so many overseas universities and colleges offering their courses and programmes through the many private education institutions.

One excellent private education institution is the Harriet Educational Group. 

It has a very unique programme called Work And Study in Singapore in which a candidate will start off a career as an Executive Trainee while at the same time pursue a world recognized professional QCA accredited Diploma leading to a Degree.

The candidates who perform well in their work may soon be promoted. 

There was even a particular lady who was promoted from Trainee Executive to Management Trainee position.

Another 18 year-old who fared badly in her “O” level examinations earned $2,000 within months of being in the Work And Study Programme.

When selecting a diploma programme to undertake you need to understand and consider three factors.

1  -  Recognition Of The Diploma Qualification

The accreditation of the diploma qualification is very important.

Also the number of universities recognizing the diploma is very important too. This will determine the available options of a Degree and the range of companies that will employ you.

2 - Administration

Understand that the private institutions in Singapore are not as big as nor as established as  the mainstream institutions in terms of years of experience. 

Thus the mainstream institutions will definitely present a more structured and organised administrative system than the private ones. 

However, the flip side of the coin is that the big organisations often run by the book and lack the flexibility and the personal and relational aspect that private and smaller institutions can  and do offer.

With that in mind the important thing is to take responsibility and ownership of your own learning journey wherever you choose to go, and proactively seek a close communication with the relevant authorities of whichever institution you have enrolled in, to get the best services for yourself.

Just remember that it takes two hands to clap.

3 - Cost

In general, higher education is expensive but it is a necessary investment. 

Goverment insitutions allow students to borrow from their parents’ CPF savings and there are also subsidies given, hence that smoothens out the path. 

However if you have to study in a private institution, you can look into bank loans (very commonly used), loans from financial institutions like GE Money, TCC, NTUC Thrift as well as scholarships from community organisations such as Mendaki, Sinda and CDAC.

In conclusion:

What is most important is to plan for your future. Decide on your goal, and write down the steps to take to achieve your goal. 

If you don’t plan you may find that you are not doing what you are interested in. Thus you may end up losing tens of thousands of dollars and a couple of years of your youth by switching from one course to another mid-stream.

If you really can’t decide now, its better to do something more general, that will be useful in whichever industry you should choose at a later stage.

A good choice would be to take the Harriet Educational Group’s Diploma in Business Management course.

You may chose to take a full-time academic course or a Work and Study option.

It also has a direct route to degree and masters degree.

For the Work and Study option, it will also mean that you will be earning a full-time salary and accumulating work experience in the industry at the same time.

With so many options open to you, do not give yourself any excuses not to go for a higher qualification! Go for it!

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Doctors Job In Singapore

By admin On January 11, 2009 No Comments

Calling All Foreign Doctors To Work In Singapore

Do you know that more and more foreign-trained doctors are now working in Singapore?

And that the Singapore Medical Council   (SMC) has an expanded list of recognised medical schools to allow more doctors to be able to come to work in Singapore?

In 2005, 138 overseas-trained doctors got jobs here. In 2006 there were 190 and 197  have arrived from January 1 to September 21,2007.

And now Singapore needs more doctors than ever.  Do you know why?

Singapore has an ageing population which means we need more medical attention. Also Singapore would like to improve its doctor-patient ratio from about 1:5 to 1:2.

So you might want to consider taking on one of the many doctor jobs in Singapore.

Click here for more information on Doctors Job In Singapore.

Special Benefits With Harriet Career Consultancy

• Guaranteed Job in Singapore (upon passing interview with HCC)
• High Monthly Salary
• Eligible to apply for Singapore Permanent Residency

Do you want to work as a doctor in Singapore?

Click here to apply for doctor post in Singapore.

Employer With A Heart-Testimony Of A Candidate

By admin On January 11, 2009 No Comments

Full Name: FARAH BINTE MOHD.SIDEK
Age: 26
Highest Qualification: GCE ‘N’ Level

Intake: Mar 07

Before I started to join this W&S programmed, my life is so dark.

I had completed my `N` Level and I didn’t sit for my `O` level. I was enjoying my life during that time, by hanging around here and there without any goals that I want to achieve. But my hyper active was totally stop on the spot, when I met a motorbike accident. I was comma for a week and paralyzed for 3 month without any movements, due to the spinal cord injuries. I felt so hopeless and keep thinking bout my future, do I get a job with this kind of condition? I was so sad when I was told that the hospital staff wants to recommends me working with disabled committees. And I’m not prepared for that.

So I decided to over coming obstacles, I kept myself busy with therapy in order for me to be able to walk again, and after 3 month hospitalized I was discharged. God heard my prayers, one day after 2 weeks at home I was alone searching for appointment card, I didn’t realized that I was standing and walking without any crutches or wheel chair around me. When I noticed I cried happily and told my parent’s bout the good news. But it’s not ending yet, im still having the side effect due to the injuries. I searched for jobs everywhere and kept changing much kind of jobs including Cleaning Supervisor, helped out food stalls serving, washing plates, and doing sales in much kind of department stores. But all of them are not suitable for me, and that’s not the job that I want to end up.

So I decided to upgrade myself to become someone’s better in future. And I saw this W&S programme advertisement in the news paper, I called and attended the seminar, I was selected into this W&S programme. And the best part is that I was selected to work with the company itself, and this is the job that I dreamt since childhood, working in the office environment. I have learned so many things here, learned how to handle heavy task paper work and over come all those problems that my students gone through which under my care very well.. in studies, I try to understand the technics of understanding, memorizing the formula, understanding every single chapter by concentrated in class. After all, I see myself improve in work, as the management decided to confirmed me as a permanent staff. As for studies, I have to make an extra afford to make sure that I pay the course is not for free, therefore I have really changed my mind set to really focus in studies in order to get a great results at the end of the course, as I know this ABE qualification is recognized any where.

In terms of finances, im happy and still can survives, but I will always looking forward aim for more. For career prospects, I really love my position, and I will make sure that one day I can become like my director position.

And last but not least for my beloved family and friends, they are much2x happy to see me right now and they cant believe that I turned up to changed and be a consultant. And Thanks once again to Harriet that makes my life change

Thank you very much to you Shannah for bringing me here.

For more information and testimonies >> Employer With A Heart