ADMISSIONS
How to Apply
Congratulations! You are on your way to an exciting year as you embark on the journey of Positive Psychology and Psychotherapy. TSPP only accepts students who holds a Singapore valid Pass.
Step 1: Select your course of choice
For more information on the courses offered please click here. Alternatively, do contact our staff to arrange for a course consultation with our consultant at +65 6884 5161 or enquiry@positivepsych.edu.sg
Step 2: Submit Application
Applications can be made via:
- Email
Email the following documents to enquiry@positivepsych.edu.sg
- Walk-In / Post
The School of Positive Psychology
61 Stamford Road
#01-09 Stamford Court
Singapore 178892
All applications have to be accompanied with:
*Do note that certain programmes may require additional documents
- Completed application form
- 1 recent passport-size photograph
- A copy of Singapore identity card
- Copies of educational certificates and transcripts
- Other relevant educational/professional/training certificates
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Application fee of SGD 160.50 w/GST (Non-refundable)
For Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership, please provide:
- 500-word application statement
Note:
- Additional document may be requested to support your application
- A certified English translation must be provided if the documentation is not in English
- Application cut-off date is at least 4 weeks before the course commencement date
- Students applying for credit exemptions are required to provide a detailed subject synopsis of their related previous qualification
Step 3: Offer Letter
Your application will be assessed based on the academic and English Language entry requirements of your choice of programme.
If your application is successful, you will receive a letter of offer from the Admissions team.
If your application is not successful, you will be notified by the Admissions team and alternative options will be discussed.
Should you not hear from the school within seven (7) working days, do contact the TSPP at +65 6884 5161 or enquiry@positivepsych.edu.sg
Step 4: Accepting the Offer
To accept the offer, contact TSPP to schedule an appointment to sign the advisory note, standard student contract. Please remember to bring all the relevant paperwork and payment.
All students are to read the student contract thoroughly before signing it.
Step 5: Orientation
During orientation, you will:
- Learn about the administrative procedures
- Familarise with the campus facilities and services
- Learn the importance of attendance
- Learn about your study plan and schedule
Tuition Fees
All fees listed are in Singapore dollars (S$) and inclusive of 8% GST. Every year, fees are reviewed and subject to revision.
| PROGRAMMES | SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | SEMESTER 3 | SEMESTER 4 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Counselling Skills | 378 | – | – | – | 378 |
| Wellbeing Strategies to Boost Resilience & Mental Health | 432 | – | – | – | 432 |
| Certificate in Psychology (CIP) | 1,566 | – | – | – | 1,566 |
| Certificate in Counselling (CIC) | 1,566 | – | – | – | 1,566 |
| Certificate in Special Needs Education (CISNE) |
1,566 | – | – | – | 1,566 |
| Certificate in Psychology and Counselling (CIPC) |
2,808 | – | – | – | 2,808 |
| Certificate in Introduction to Art Therapy | 1,674 | – | – | – | 1,674 |
| Certificate in Introduction to Play Therapy | 1,674 | – | – | – | 1,674 |
| Professional Certificate in Clinical Applications of Art in Psychotherapy | 3,726 | – | – | – | 3,726 |
| Professional Certificate in Clinical Applications of Play Therapy | 3,726 | – | – | – | 3,726 |
| Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology (DAPP) |
4,212 | – | 4,212 | – | 8,424 |
| Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (DIPC) |
4,968 | – | 4,968 | – | 9,936 |
| Diploma in Child Psychology and Interventions (DCPI) |
5,238 | – | 5,238 | – | 10,476 |
| Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology (GDAPP) |
5,410.80 | 5,410.80 | – | – | 10,821.60 |
| Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (GDPC) | 4,806 | 4,806 | – | – | 9,612 |
| Professional Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling (PDHC) |
5,211 | 5,211 | – | – | 10,422 |
| Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy (PDP, Hypnotherapy elective) |
6,145.20 | 6,145.20 | – | – | 12,290.20 |
| Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy (PDP, Art/Play Therapy elective) |
7,862.40 | 7,862.40 | – | – | 15,724.80 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling | 10,891.80 | – | 10,891.80 | – | 21,783.60 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Wellbeing Interventions) | 13,176 | – | 13,176 | – | 26,352 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Children and Adolescents) | 12,916.80 | – | 12,916.80 | – | 25,833.60 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Positive Education | – | – | – | – | 7,344 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Positive Organisational Psychology and Leadership (PGDPOPL) |
12,560.40 | – | 12,560.40 | – | 25,120.80 |
Non-Tuition Fees
These are fees that students might need to pay during the course of study. Some of these fees are optional where students pay only when applicable. All fees listed are in Singapore dollars (S$) and inclusive of 8% GST.
| PURPOSE OF FEE | AMOUNT(S$) |
|---|---|
| Course Transfer Fee | 108 |
| Deferment Fee | 108 per module |
| Exemption Fee | 108 per module (capped at 216 per course) |
| Late Payment Fee (for payments not received by the stipulated due date) |
108 |
| Loss of Library Book | Price of the book + S$21.60 Service Charge |
| Overdue Library Book | 0.60 per day |
| Registration Fees | 162 |
| Refund Processing Fees | 108 |
| Re-module Fee | 50% of module fee |
| Replacement of Lost Student Card | 21.60 |
| Supplementary Examination | 54 |
| Textbook | As determined by the textbook vendor |
| Withdrawal Fee | 108 |
Modes of Payment
Students may pay by one of the following payment modes:
1. Bank Draft / Crossed Cheque
Bank draft / Cross Cheque in Singapore dollars is to be made payable to “The School of Positive Psychology Pte Ltd”. On the reverse, indicate your name, student number, contact number and purpose of payment. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
2. Telegraphic Transfer
Payment to be transferred to TSPP bank account as stated below:
| Beneficiary’s Name: | The School of Positive Psychology Pte Ltd |
|---|---|
| Beneficiary’s Banker Name: | Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited |
| Beneficiary’s Banker Address: | 88 Bedok North Street 4 #01-163, Singapore 460088 |
| Beneficiary’s Account Number: | 662 837319 001 |
| SWIFT Code: | OCBCSGSG |
and Singapore (approximately S$20 per transaction).
email a scanned copy to studentservices@positivepsych.edu.sg.
3. NETS / Credit Card
4. Cash
Refund Policy
A student can decide to withdraw from a course prior to its completion. In such cases, the following refund policies will apply:
1. Course Withdrawal
1.1 Withdrawal Due to Non-Delivery of Course
TSPP will notify the Student within seven (7) working days upon knowledge of any of the following:
- TSPP does not commence the Course on the Course Commencement Date;
- TSPP terminates the Course before the Course Commencement Date;
- TSPP terminates the Course before the Course Completion Date; or
- TSPP has not ensured that the student meets the course entry or matriculation requirements as set by the school stated in Student Contract within any stipulated timeline set by CPE.
The Student will be informed in writing of alternative study arrangements (if any) and also be entitled to a 100% refund of the entire Tuition and Non-Tuition Fees already paid should the Student decide to withdraw, within seven (7) working days of the above notice. The student is liable for any bank fees or charges incurred.
1.2. Refund of Withdrawal Due to Other Reasons
If the Student withdraws from the Course for any reason other than those stated in Clauses 1.1, TSPP will, within fourteen (14) working days of receiving the Student’s written notice of withdrawal, refund to the Student an amount based on the following table:
| % OF [ THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID UNDER THE STUDENT CONTRACT] |
IF STUDENT’S WRITTEN NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL IS RECEIVED: |
|---|---|
| [80%] | More than [21] days before the Course Commencement Date |
| [0%] | Before, but not more than [21] days before the Course Commencement Date |
A non-refundable withdrawal fee of S$107 w/GST is chargeable for every application.
1.3. Refund During Cooling-Off Period
TSPP will provide the Student with a cooling-off period of seven (7) calendar days after the date that the Student Contract has been signed by both parties.
The Student will be refunded the highest percentage (stated in the Student Contract) of the fees already paid if the Student submits a written notice of withdrawal to TSPP within the cooling-off period, regardless of whether the Student has started the course or not.
No refunds will be made for the course registration fee.
A non-refundable refund processing fee of S$107 w/GST is chargeable for every application.
2. Refund Timeframe
All refunds will be processes within seven (7) working days from lodgement of request.