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Number of students |
1400 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 40 |
Ratio of local students to international students |
We only accept international students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, English for all Core Subjects |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We provide Intensive Support Programme. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
Preschool:12-18; Primary School:22-24; Senior School:16-22 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
STEAM and Information Communication Technology Programme |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we provide multiple distance learning platforms in times of emergency school closure. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IBDP |
Results in these examinations |
2021 IBDP average score: 39.2 |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Lower Primary: 30 mins daily; Upper Primary: 45 mins daily; Senior: depends on their assignment |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
EAL - The English Language Acquisition Programme (for Primary school students only) provides additional support to students who require extra assistance to learn the English Language.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
SSIS provide various internal and external platforms for students to enhance their gifted talents. Our Mathematics department engage students who have higher ability in extra-curricular Mathematics training and competitions. This is to stretch and extend our Mathematics achievers who benefit greatly from these additional challenges.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants to Grade 1 and above are required to complete an Admissions Test.
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Whole Year Open Registration |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30am |
School finish time |
3:30pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SSIS offers Co-Curricular Activities Programme for all of our school students and more than 45 After School Activities, including golf, STEAM, swimming, Model United Nation, orchestra, robotics, SISAC, CISSA and ACAMIS volleyball, basketball, football and track and field.
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Sports activities included |
Golf, Swimming, Touch rugby, Football, Cross-country running, Table tennis, Floor hockey, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Badminton, Track and Field, and Basketball |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
CISSA, ACAMIS and SISAC |
Facilities at the school |
Performing Arts Centre, Integrated Learning Centre, Libraries, Science Labs, Dance and Drama Room, Music Room, Outdoor Playground, Indoor Play Studio |
Sports facilities at the school |
Golf Range, Golf Putting Green, Golf Learning Centre, Indoor Basketball and Volleyball Courts, Outdoor Track and Field, Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnastics Room, Indoor Gymnasium, Fitness Room, Football Pitch |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Shanghai Singapore International School has been delivering excellence in education for the past 23 years. It was established in 1996 to provide quality international
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Teaching approach of the school |
Our philosophy, vision, and mission is to educate students in an environment that will not only equip them with a high level of content skills and information, but also help them to learn the behaviours associated with global citizenry and the concept of being humanitarians and caring individuals. |