- Who is eligible to go for the Overseas Education & Learning Programme (ASEAN, China and India) trip?
The trips are open to all Year 1 students who have not gone for an Overseas Education & Learning Programme (ASEAN, China and India) trip before.
- Is it compulsory for me to go for an overseas trip?
No, it is not compulsory, but it is strongly encouraged for learners to travel out of the country, to gain exposure and to learn more about ASEAN, China and India.
- When will the trips be held and where can I find out more about the itinerary for each trip?
The trips will be held during the vacation breaks in September and March each year. Details of the trips will be published in the Overseas Programmes Administration System (OPAS) through MyStudentPortal.
- Would Halal meals, vegetarian meals or meals with special dietary requirements be provided on the trip?
Most meals with special dietary requirements, including vegeterian diets can be catered for all trips.
Halal meals cannot be catered for trips to China, India, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
For these trips, seafood or no-pork/no-lard options will be provided instead for Muslim students. You an also bring your own food. Please note that your friends might be consuming pork dishes at another table beside you. If you are uncomfortable with this arrangement, please apply for trips to Indonesia & Malaysia instead.
- How do I sign up? What are the deadlines?
Learners can sign up for trips at the Overseas Programmes Administration System (OPAS) through MyStudentPortal. Keep a lookout for when the trips are open for applications.
- What information do I need to sign up for the trip?
You will need your passport details such as the passport number and expiry date when signing up for the trip. You will need to provide an emergency contact and perform a health declaration. Additionally, you will need to upload a photo of your passport details.
- My passport is going to expire soon, can I still apply for the trip?
You will need a passport validity of at least 6 months. E.g., if you intend to sign up for a September 2024 trip, your expiry date on the passport should be sometime in Apr 2025. Please apply or renew your passport before signing up for the trip.
- Will I require a visa?
Singapore Citizens do not require a visa to visit ASEAN and China. Permanant Residents (PR) and International Students (IS) may require a visa depending on their nationality.
All learners will need to apply for a visa to visit India.
Fees for applying for passport and/or visa are not included in the trip fare.
- What’s the criteria for being selected on the trip? Is it on a first-come, first-served basis?
Yes, it will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. So do hurry to register before the limited places are filled up.
- I would like to go with my friend from another school, is that possible?
There are limited cross-school trips available. You are encouraged to join your school's trip and make more friends from your school.
- Can I choose to go to more than one city?
You can only apply for one city at a time.
- How big will the travel group be?
Each group will not have more than 30 - 40 learners.
- How much do I have to pay for the trip?
The trips are heavily subsidized for Singapore Citizens (SC) and Permanent Residents (PR). Estimated cost of a trip for SC/PR:
*Applicable to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Inclusive of a non-refundable $100 deposit.China ASEAN Countries India Estimated cost of trip before subsidy $1,300 - $1,700 $900 - $1,400 $1,500 Co-pay by learner after subsidy* $400 $200 $100
- Can I apply for additional Financial Assistance Scheme for Overseas Programme (FASOP) subsidy?
Yes, financial needy SC/PR students can apply for additional FASOP subsidies for Sep/Oct 2025 trips.
- I am an International Student, do I qualify for any subsidy?
International Students will receive a subsidy of $300. Additional subsidies are applicable to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (SC/PR) only.
- Do I have to pay a deposit for the trip?
A non-refundable deposit of $100 in cash will be required.
- If I change my mind after I sign up for the trip, can I withdraw?
You can withdraw anytime during the registration period.
However, if you decide to withdraw after you have been approved for the trip, the following penalties will apply:
Deposit paid will be forfeited if withdrawal application is > 45 days from departure.
To pay 50% of the trip cost before subsidies if withdrawal application is between 30 to 45 days before departure.
To pay 100% of the trip cost before subsidies if withdrawal is less than 30 days before departure.
- If I go for the ACI trip this Jun or Sep 2025, can I still apply to go for the ACI trip in Mar 2026?
Each student can only go for the Overseas Education and Learning Programme (ASEAN, China & India) trip once.
If you love to have more overseas exposure, keep a lookout for the other programmes offered to you in Year 2 and 3.
- Can I use Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) to pay for my trip?
You will not be able to use PSEA to pay for the trip. Please choose a trip where you can affored to pay for the out-of-pocket expenses.
- How do I prepare for the trip?
A pre-departure briefing will be conducted for all students who have been approved for the trip. Details will be provided in the pre-departure briefing.
- I have more queries, who can I contact?
For further enquiries, you can email NYP_CSSIR_ACI@nyp.edu.sg