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| Number of students |
600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Secondary Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English Competency & Mathematics Ability Tests. Where necessary, General Ability Test/Science Test may be administered. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Singapore-Cambridge GCE "O" Level, GCSE, Western Australian Certificate of Education, A and AS Level |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Badminton, basketball, soccer, table tennis, bowling, board games, guitar, photography, choir, funky jazz club, Hydroponics club, Business World club, Chinese cultural tradition club, cooking without fire, ambassadors club, Christian fellowship. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, swimming pool. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St Francis Methodist School is one of Singapore’s leading private academic schools. With an annual cohort of 600 students, both local and foreign who hail from over 25 countries, SFMS offers a variety of holistic programmes catered to the learning needs of different students. The school's present student population size allows for individualised attention. With smaller class sizes, the school offers excellent facilities for experiences that include quality visual and performing arts, and language programmes. SFMS has a team of excellent qualified teachers delivering a well-balanced, comprehensive and engaging curriculum. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
To provide a nurturing environment offering opportunities for students to excel through appropriate educational pathways, and to equip them with the necessary skills and strength of character to succeed in this rapidly changing world. |