Foreign school in Punggol

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Govt offers 4 land parcels for use as foreign schools
03 April 2012
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1192848/1/.html

Three of the sites at Depot Road, Pasir Ris and Punggol have a lease period of 30 years, while an interim site at Bedok is available for use till December 31, 2015.

The Punggol Field Walk site is 3.75 hectares

Both the Global Indian International School and Chinese International School in Singapore told Channel NewsAsia they are likely to register their interest for the sites.

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Singapore Economic Development Board calls for Second Request-for-Interest for Foreign System Schools
March 29, 2010
http://www.edb.gov.sg/edb/sg/en_uk/index/news/articles/government_committee0.html

In anticipation of the economy upturn, EDB, as the leader of a whole-of-government effort, is looking to further develop the FSS sector in Singapore,
which is an essential infrastructure as foreign talent is expected to increase with the upturn.


http://www.edb.gov.sg/etc/medialib/downloads/pdf_documents_for.Par.90501.File.tmp/Press%20Release.pdf

Government Committee Launches Second Request-for-Interest for Foreign
System Schools

1.
A Government committee, chaired by the Singapore Economic
Development Board (EDB) and comprising key members including the
Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore
(MAS), is inviting proposals under Request-for-Interest (RFI) to set up
foreign system schools (FSS). The proposals will be assessed based on a
matrix of factors including quality of project, ability to meet market
demand as well as investment commitments.

2. As Singapore’s economic climate improves and the economy resumes its
growth, the Singapore Government expects the market for FSS to
expand as well. There has been keen interest amongst both existing
FSSs and new players to set up new operations in Singapore. The RFI is
a key Whole-of-Government initiative in response to the development
in the FSS sector.

3. EDB’s Executive Director of Human Capital, Mr. Toh Wee Khiang, said,
“One of our focus areas under our “Host to Home” strategy is talent,
where we want Singapore to be a home for both local and foreign
talent. EDB aims to ensure that there is a broad range of high-quality
schools and curricula to meet the diverse educational needs of the
foreign community in Singapore. This RFI is in line with that vision and
is a strong signal of commitment by the Singapore government to invest
in important talent infrastructure at a time when our economy is
growing again.”

4. SLA has been working with EDB and other Government agencies to offer
sites for education-related uses to cater to the growing demand. To
date, some examples include the Canadian International School and
United World College of South East Asia.

5.
SLA's Director of Land Operations, Mr. Lee Seng Lai said, "We are
pleased to be involved in this whole-of-government initiative. SLA will
continue to work with our partner agencies to identify and make
available sites for FSS to further the development of the FSS sector."

6.
“At the centre of the fastest growing region in the world, Singapore has
continued to attract global talent into our country. FSSs provide an
important infrastructure that attract global financial talent to live and
work in Singapore”, said Mr. Ng Nam Sin, Executive Director of
Financial Centre Development Department, Monetary Authority of
Singapore.

7. A total of five State buildings and land parcels, namely, two
“Brownfield” (existing vacant school buildings) and three “Greenfield”
(existing vacant land) sites, have been identified for use as FSSs. The
sites were selected based on locality, convenience, availability, space
and ease of adaptability.

8.
The “Brownfield” sites will be let out via tenancy with an initial term
of three years, with an option to renew for another terms of three
years (i.e., 3+3). The “Greenfield” sites have a lease period of 30 years.
More details of these sites can be found at Annex A.

9. Interested foreign system schools are invited to submit proposals for
specific sites with each school allowed to submit proposals for more
than one site. Please note that applicants must choose and bid for at
least one “Greenfield” site, with an optional and additional
“Brownfield” site.
For example: Greenfield, OR Greenfield + Brownfield

10. Interested parties can also collect a full set of tender information,
available from 30 March 2010, 12pm onwards, at:
Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road
Raffles City Tower, Level 18
Singapore 179101

11. SLA will be conducting site show-rounds to the two “Brownfield” sites
for interested parties. Please proceed to these locations at the dates
and times stated. For more information, please contact SLA (contact
details at the bottom of this release).
13 Apr (Tue) at 10.30 am (Former Chong Boon Primary School)
14 Apr (Wed) at 10.30 am (Former Nan Chiau High School)

12. All proposals should be submitted, together with the submission form to
the following address by hand or by post no later than 1 July 2010 at
5pm sharp:
Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road
Raffles City Tower, Level 18
Singapore 179101
(Attn: Ms. Christabel Sunmugam)

13. Only shortlisted FSS(s) will be notified to attend interviews, expected
to be held from July to August, by the Committee.

14. This is a Request-for-Interest exercise, and does not constitute an offer
of the “Greenfield” / “Brownfield” sites listed. The Singapore
Government reserves the right to decide whether to proceed with
awarding the “Greenfield” / “Brownfield” sites at the end of the
exercise, and to vary the specifications of the sites at its discretion.


15. Winner(s) of the exercise, if any, will be announced in the fourth
quarter of 2010.

16. For any other enquiries, please contact the following:
Ms. Christabel Sunmugam, Senior Officer, Human Capital
EDB
DID: (65) 6832-6660
Email: christabel_sunmugam@edb.gov.sg
Ms. Dorlisa Goh, Principal Executive, Marketing
DID: (65) 6323-9154
SLA (brownfield site viewing)
Email: SLA_Pty_Enquiry@sla.gov.sg


ANNEX A: SITE INFORMATION

Greenfields
1) Bukit Batok Road -3.5 or 5.0 ha
2) Punggol Field Walk - 4.0 ha
3) Yishun Ave 1- 3.5 or 5.0 ha

Brownfields
(Former Chong Boon Primary School)

1) 6 Ang Mo Kio Street 44 Singapore 569253
Estimated Land Area: 14,295.40 sqm
Estimated GFA: 7,477.75 sqm

2) 46 Kim Yam Road Singapore 239351
(Former Nan Chiau High School)
Estimated Land Area: 13,803.9 sqm
Estimated GFA: 16,543 sqm

*1 ha = 10,000 sqm

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http://www.edb.gov.sg/edb/sg/en_uk/index/news/articles/inter-agency-committee-launches-third-request-for-interest-exercise-for-foreign-system-schools.html
Inter-agency Committee Launches Third Request-For-Interest Exercise for Foreign System Schools

An inter-agency committee led by EDB launched the third Request-For-Interest (RFI) exercise for Foreign System Schools (FSS). RFI 2012 makes available four parcels of land, three of which - at Depot Road, Pasir Ris and Punggol, have a lease period of 30 years. The exercise was first launched in 2008, to provide a competitive process for FSS to obtain long-term land sites. Through the exercise, the government aims to increase the range of education options, and ensure sufficient FSS capacity, as such schools are seen as critical infrastructure for Singapore's continued competitiveness in the global business environment.

"As international businesses grow their activities in and from Singapore, we continue to see demand for places in international schools. The long-term land sites made available through the RFI will encourage FSS to invest in the necessary infrastructure and resources to deliver high-quality education options. This will contribute to strengthening Singapore's position as an attractive global city for investors to locate and grow their businesses." said Alvin Tan, EDB's Assistant Managing Director.


(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
3 April 2012
INTER-AGENCY COMMITTEE LAUNCHES THIRD REQUEST-FOR-INTEREST EXERCISE
FOR FOREIGN SYSTEM SCHOOLS

Such schools form important infrastructure for Singapore’s continued competitiveness
in the global business environment

1. An inter-agency committee, chaired by the Economic Development Board (EDB),
launched the third Request-For-Interest (RFI) exercise for Foreign System Schools
(FSS) today. Three land parcels at Depot Road, Pasir Ris and Punggol, each with a
lease period of 30 years, and one interim site at Bedok, available up to 31 December
2015, are being made available for FSS use.

2. The RFI exercise will increase the range of FSS options and ensure that there are
sufficient high quality FSS places available. Such schools are an important part of the
necessary infrastructure for Singapore to remain attractive as an operating base and
investment destination for international companies.

3. “As international businesses grow their activities in and from Singapore, we continue to
see demand for places in international schools. The long-term land sites made available
through the RFI will encourage FSS to invest in the necessary infrastructure and
resources to deliver high-quality education options. This will contribute to strengthening
Singapore’s position as an attractive global city for investors to locate and grow their
businesses.” said Alvin Tan, EDB’s Assistant Managing Director.

4. The RFI exercise was first launched in 2008, to provide a competitive process for FSS to
obtain long-term land sites. These are 30-year lease sites that are zoned for educational
use. In addition to new FSS entrants, the RFI exercise also provides an opportunity for
existing FSS occupying short-term premises to invest for the long term and enhance the
quality of their education offerings.

5. Since the introduction of the RFI exercise, the government has discontinued the price-
competitive tender of vacant state properties for interim use by FSS. Such properties will
only be tenanted to a FSS to increase its capacity while it is building on a long-term site.
6. Submitted proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposal, the track
record of the FSS, its ability to meet market demand, as well as the financial ability of the
FSS operator.

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ABOUT THE EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is the lead government agency for planning and executing
strategies to enhance Singapore’s position as a global business centre. EDB dreams, designs and delivers solutions
that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Our mission is to create for Singapore, sustainable
economic growth with vibrant business and good job opportunities. EDB’s ‘Host to Home’ strategy articulates how we
are positioning Singapore for the future. It is about extending Singapore's value proposition to businesses not just to
help them improve their bottom line, but also to help them grow their top line through establishing and deepening
strategic activities in Singapore to drive their business, innovation and talent objectives in Asia and globally.
For more information on EDB, please visit www.sedb.com
For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Tham Yen Hsiang
Business Marketing
Tel: (65) 6832-6077
Mobile: (65) 8499-8425
Email: yhtham@edb.gov.sg

ANNEX A
2012 Request-for Interest for Foreign System Schools

1. This is a Request-for-Interest exercise, and does not constitute an offer of the sites
listed. The Singapore Government reserves the right to decide whether to proceed with
awarding the sites at the end of the exercise, and to vary the specifications of the sites at
its discretion.

2. Long-term sites available through the RFI exercise are zoned specifically for education.
This is unlike short-term sites tenanted to FSS, which will eventually be recalled by land
planning agencies for long-term development, the soonest being in 20151.

3. A FSS can consider taking up an interim site in addition to at least one 30-year lease
site. The interim site enables a FSS, which may be new to Singapore, to build up
capacity while constructing its permanent site.

4. Interested FSS are invited to submit proposals for specific sites, and may bid for multiple
sites. Interested FSS can collect a full set of tender information, available from 12 pm on
3 April 2012 up to 5pm on 2 May 2012 at:
Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road
Raffles City Tower, Level 18
Singapore 179101

5. A closed-door briefing will be held for all interested parties who are keen to learn more
about this initiative and who may wish to participate. Details of the briefing are as
follows:
Date : 16 April 2012
Time : 10.30 a.m.
Venue : Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Singapore Management University
Interested parties should register by emailing Ms Clare Cheng at clarec@edb.gov.sg.

6. Participating FSS should ensure their proposals are received by 2 July 2012 at 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted FSS will be notified to attend interviews by the Committee. The
interviews are expected to be held in Singapore between July and August 2012.

7. Site details for RFI 2012 are as follows:
1 To facilitate a smooth transition for FSS on short-term sites, the government will ensure sufficient
advance notice is provided to affected FSS, and where necessary, provide assistance for students in
affected FSS.


Option    Property(s)     Tenure / Lease Period      Estimated Land Area (ha)       Estimated Gross Floor Area (sqm)

Property #1:
“Lots 2659P-PT, 1243T-PT MK 29 at Pasir Ris Drive 3”   -- 30-year-lease site    30 years     5.00      N.A

Property #2:
“Lots 2253W-PT, 2257A-PT MK 21 at Punggol Field Walk” -- 30-year-lease site  30 years    3.75      N.A

Property #3:
“Lot 3453L-PT MK 1 at Depot Road” -- 30-year-lease site   30 years  1.74    12,575

Property #4:
“Former ITE Bedok, 71 Chai Chee Street” -- interim site    Available till 31 December 2015     4.88    23,196

Note:
1. Property #4 is only available on an interim basis. The schools should be prepared to relocate
to the purpose-built campuses on properties #1, #2 and #3 after the tenancy of the interim site
ends.

2. The areas and boundaries as shown for Properties #1, #2, #3 and #4 are approximate. The
exact boundaries are subject to further refinement by the land authorities prior to any official
offer of sites.

For RFI enquiries, please contact:
Ms. Lin Yiting
Human Capital Division
Tel: (65) 6832-6396
Email: yiting_lin@edb.gov.sg


ANNEX B
Factsheet on the Request-for-Interest (RFI) exercise for Foreign System Schools
(FSS)

Q: When was the first RFI held?
A: The RFI exercise was first launched in 2008. The second RFI exercise was held in 2010.

Q: Who are the winners so far?
A: Cognita was the RFI 2008 winner and established the Stamford American International
School. Dulwich won RFI 2010 and is projected to commence operations in 2014.

Q: How many sites have been offered under previous RFIs?
A: A total of 12 sites have been offered under the previous two RFIs. These include seven sites
in the RFI 2008 exercise, and five sites in the RFI 2010 exercise.

Q: Who sits on the RFI Evaluation Committee?
A: Chaired by the EDB, other members of the RFI evaluation committee include the Council for
Private Education (CPE), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Ministry of Education (MOE),
Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), National Population and Talent Division (NPTD),
Singapore Land Authority (SLA), and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).