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Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Vietnamese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
12 up to 25 for kindergarten classes depending on the age of the students. Primary and Secondary classes have a maximum class size of 25. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test. |
School day
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Vietnamese Language club, Chinese club, homework club, chess, martial arts, swimming, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, soccer, commercial street/hip hop dance, ukulele, drumming, readers' theater, choir, junior drama, choral verse, public speaking. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multiple outdoor sports facilities and a covered swimming pool. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Singapore International School @ Saigon South is a purpose built international school campus with modern facilities located in close proximity to the Phu My Hung residential area. The school provides a well rounded education to both foreign and Vietnamese students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school's mission is to provide quality educational programmes in a creative and challenging learning environment, embracing innovative teaching pedagogies to empower every student to become a life-long learner. |