Raffles International Admissions Thailand

About Raffles International College
Established in 1999, Raffles International College (Formerly known as Hartford Institute), is part of the Raffles Education Corporation, a leading education institute in Asia Pacific

Today, Raffles International College comprises of Raffles Business Institute, Raffles Design Institute and Hong Kong Raffles School of Continuing Education. As a Premier Education Provider we are committed to nurturing entrepreneurial and innovative talent in the field of business management by providing our students with an education distinguished by its practical relevance and passion for excellence. We are focused both on undergraduate education that emphasizes a personalized learning environment and on selected masters, doctoral, and other graduate programs that provide students with specialized educational experiences. Our aim is to provide an unequalled education that will serve our students for a lifetime, and meet the needs of our community.

At raffles, we are committed to deliver excellent courses and produce graduates who are well respected and successful in their creative careers. At the premier creative design and business education provider in Asia Pacific, we have a network of over 29 colleges across the regions in cities such as Singapore, Shanghai (China), Beijing (China), Sydney (Australia) and Auckland (New Zealand).

Raffles Business Institute

Raffles Business Institute, business, education, health and IT management related programmes such as Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Business Information Technology, Mass Communication, Aviation Management, Special Education, Nursing and so on, ranging from Bachelor to Master level.

Raffles Design Institute

Raffles Design Institute, a premier creative and design education college group in the region, has awarded and won many international design prizes and competition. We offer design and creative arts related programme such as Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia and so on, ranging from Bachelor to Master degree.

Hong Kong Raffles School of Continuing Education

Hong Kong Raffles School of Continuing Education, an extension of Raffles International College offers post secondary education. It is a fully registered school in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Education Bureau. Our rigorous programmes not only receive international recognitions and accreditations from well established universities across the world but also constantly seek to develop our students’ skills in a myriad of business and design disciplines.  

Courses available at Raffles International College (Hong Kong)

Design Courses

Business & Other Courses

Academic Calendar - Course Intakes
There are 4 terms within each academic year - January, April, July and October.

Studying in Hong Kong - Admissions Policy

Students who possess high school certificate or equivalent can apply for the design or business programs. The following are to be submitted to the admission staff of Raffles International Admissions Office at time of registration:

• Duly completed application form
• Photocopy of highest attained education qualification.
• Photocopy of personal identification card.
• Two 2-inch photographs

Interested applicants must possess the following minimum requirements:

1. At least 2 passes in HKCEE, GSCE or IGSCE or equivalent
2. English proficiency proof
1. TOEFL 213 (CBT); or
2. IELTS 6.0; or
3. A passing grade in the Raffles English Placement Test

Student Visa

Raffles Hong Kong will assist potential students to apply for student visas. For student visa application, the following documents will be required.

• Student Visa application forms of 995A, 995B, ID 813, ID 839
• The applicant’s recent photograph
• A letter of acceptance from Raffles Hong Kong
• Photocopy of proof of the applicant’s financial support

This entry arrangement does not apply to:

• Chinese residents of the Mainland and Taiwan;
• Former Mainland Chinese residents settled in Macao who were not settled there by 14 January 1979; and Nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Cambodia, Cuba, Laos, Korea (Democratic Peoples’ Republic of), Nepal and Vietnam.

Living in Hong Kong – Living Cost

Accommodation: Hong Kong is a compact and dense city where space is sacred. You can live independently or share a flat with friends or fellow Raffles students. Information on vacant flats can be found on newspapers, websites or real estate agency. As a general rule, housing options on the Hong Kong Island (where the school is located) come more pricy than the ones in Kowloon or the New Territories. Monthly rental for a one-room flat generally starts from HKD 4500.

Transportation: With extensive transportation network, students can reach every corner of Hong Kong with an easy and breezy manner. Located within a central transportation hub of Hong Kong Islands, Raffles Hong Kong is reachable by buses, MTR, minibuses, ferries, trams and taxis.
Bus: All the double-decker buses have the final destination showed on the front of the bus. Bus fares range from HKD 4 – 20.

MTR: The closest MTR station to Raffles Hong Kong is Causeway Bay, Exit C. Octopus card is accepted. Fares range from HKD 5 – 25.

Minibus: The routes for minibuses are not always fixed and passengers may get on and get off anywhere. It may come rather intimidating for newcomers, as the passengers would have to yell out their stops in Cantonese! Fares range from HKD HKD 4 – 28. Octopus card is often not accepted.

Ferry: Enjoy a scenic ride through the Victoria Harbor by taking the iconic Ferry. Fares start from HKD 2.5.

Tram: The slowest transportation among all, but still very popular among the locals and the tourists, as it strolls through the olds and the news on Hong Kong Island. The fare is HKD 2, no matter the distance.

From the Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): Raffles International College Hong Kong is located in Wanchai, the business and recreational center of Hong Kong Island. Newly arrived students can reach Raffles Hong Kong in a few ways.
Bus and Airport Express (train): An hour-long ride costs approximately HKD 35.
Airport pick-up service: We will arrange an external party to pick up the student from the Airport if needed. Cost ranges from HKD 300-800.

Grocery and food: Wellcome and Park n’ Shop are the two biggest grocery store chains in Hong Kong and they are easily spotted in the residential areas. Fresh food is assessable in supermarkets and tradition Chinese markets at a fairly cheap cost.