Taf Tc Singapore (Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre)

PROFILE TAF TC SINGAPORE (TEXTILE AND FASHION INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTRE)

locationSingapura

Established in 1983

Year of Establishment

TaF.tc, also known as the Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre in Singapore, is a specialist training provider focused on textile, fashion, and related craft and industry skills, established in 1983. It offers structured programmes ranging from diplomas and an advanced diploma to a BA (Hons) pathway in fashion promotion and communication, alongside skills based programmes and short courses. International students benefit from industry aligned training with practical studio learning, clearly defined entry requirements including English proficiency, and options that span design, production, and fashion business competencies.

ACHIEVEMENTS

TaF.tc’s achievements are reflected in its long running role in training and capability development for the textile and fashion sector, including its position as an appointed SkillsFuture Singapore Continuous Education and Training Centre and its EduTrust certification, alongside a large cumulative volume of training outcomes delivered over time.

  1. Appointed Continuous Education and Training Centre for the textile and fashion industry with SkillsFuture Singapore, and EduTrust certified.
  2. Issued more than 32,000 WSQ Statements of Attainment and trained over 9,200 individuals (as stated in its corporate profile).
  3. Launched over 170 professional courses and programmes since 1983 (as stated in its corporate profile).

FACILITIES

TaF.tc’s learning environment is described as studio and training focused, supporting practical fashion and textile education with dedicated rooms for drafting, design work, and training delivery. Facilities referenced publicly include dedicated learning rooms, design and drafting spaces, and student access to connectivity and learning resources. Some programme pages also describe access to industry standard tools and software used in fashion work.

  1. Training Rooms, in Campus facilities
  2. Drafting Room, in Campus facilities
  3. Design Studio, in Campus facilities
  4. Highly Configured Laptops, in Campus facilities
  5. Heavy Duty Colour Printers, in Campus facilities
  6. Free Wireless Access, in Campus facilities
  7. Library, in Campus facilities
  8. Sewing studios and industrial machinery, in Campus facilities
  9. Adobe Creative Cloud, in Campus facilities
  10. CLO3D, in Campus facilities

LOCATION

Central Plaza Campus

Central Plaza #14-06, 298 Tiong Bahru Road, Singapore 168730

Thye Hong Campus

Thye Hong Centre #02-09, 2 Leng Kee Road, Singapore 159086

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

Programmes

List of all diploma programmes

  1. Diploma in Apparel Design and Product Development
  2. Diploma in Fashion Business

List of undergraduate programmes

  1. Fashion Promotion and Communication BA (Hons)

List of other programmes

  1. SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme, AlterAround Seamstress Programme
  2. Short Courses (multiple modules and skills courses listed under Short Courses)

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

SGD 27.82 to SGD 708.50

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

SGD 29,792.67 to SGD 44,480.67

SGD 42,032.67 to SGD 42,840.00

NA

Living Cost

Approximately SGD 940 to SGD 1,900 per month (including accommodation)

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Private Homestay Accommodation

commonly arranged through private providers and is not owned or operated by the institution. It offers international students a residential environment with local households, typically including a furnished room and basic utilities.

  1. Benefit: Cultural immersion and daily interaction with local residents
  2. Room: Single or shared room depending on provider
  3. Facilities: Furnished bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen and living area
  4. Price range: NA