The Ministry of Manpower requires all first-time Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) to attend the Settling-In Programme (SIP), conducted in English or in the MDW's native languages. The SIP aims to better orientate and equip MDWs with basic knowledge about living and working safely in Singapore.
SIP will be delivered through a combination of lecturers, videos and practical sessions and will cover the following four modules:
Course fee: $76.40 (Inclusive of GST) from 1st Jan 2024.
With effect from 1 Jan 2023, please note that all first-time MDWs will not be allowed to attend the Settling-In Programme (SIP) on the same day of her arrival in Singapore. This is to allow sufficient time for the MDW to rest and optimise her learning experience and outcomes for SIP*.
Language | Session (subject to changes) | Duration | Interpreting services | Lunch Provided |
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Tagalog | Monday to Saturday | 9am to 6pm | N.A. | Yes |
Burmese | Monday to Saturday | 9am to 6pm | N.A. | Yes |
Indonesian | Monday to Saturday | 9am to 6pm | N.A. | Yes |
English | Monday to Saturday | 9am to 6pm | *Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, Mizo, Sinhalese, Thai and Mandarin | Yes |
*For Sinhalese, Mizo, Thai, Malayalam, Telugu, and Mandarin interpreting services, please call us 3 working days before registration as we need to get the interpreter.
For any enquiry, please email us at [email protected] or call us @ 8647 2959.
Note: EA’s & Employers, please bring the following required documents to NTUC LearningHub on the date of the course:
A Welcome SIM starter pack (courtesy of Singtel) will be issued for the registered MDW on the day of SIP. *While Stocks last*