Education Guide Singapore 2014-2015 A comprehensive guide to schooling in Singapore Go knowing Crown Relocations Table of contents Introduction 3 Schooling options 4 • International schools 4 • Pre-schools and Kindergartens 8 • Local schools 9 • Special needs 11 *Note: This document has been prepared by Crown Relocations for general information only. Crown Relocations makes no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the information including, but not limited to, warranties of content, representations or warranties of accuracy and reliability. 2 Education Guide Singapore 2014 - 2015 Introduction As a nation whose only resource is its people, education in Most expatriate children attend an international school that Singapore is taken very seriously. It’s assuring to know that follows a similar curriculum to their home country. This is the quality of schooling there is among the top in the world. especially beneficial if your children have been educated in a language other than English. Finding the right school is a priority for many families when moving to Singapore. Parents looking for a high-quality When making decisions about which school is right for education for their children have plenty of options. However, your child, it’s useful to keep in mind the enrolment cutoff there is also a great deal of demand, as expatriates continue date, ability to adapt to the new environment and the to relocate to this thriving and business-orientated island. re-integration upon return to home country. Each school has its own admission criteria, so if possible, place your child This means that sought-after institutions, have grown or children on a waiting list before you arrive to Singapore. very large and competition for places is intense. Many schools have recently extended their campuses to cater to this demand. There are over 30 international schools in Singapore, of which may offer an education pathway and curriculum that are similar to those in other countries. 3 Crown Relocations School options Enrolment requirements: International schools Submit the completed application form, with some or all of the following documents: All of the international schools in Singapore are fee-paying schools, and is an addition to the registration and application • Copies of the applicants school reports for the current fee. Selecting the right school for your child is often an and previous year instinctive decision. However, visiting the schools, seeking • Reports copies for each grade of high school completed advice from the Admissions Officer and speaking to other (transcripts, if available, must be provided) families about their experiences, can help you make an • One passport sized photograph informed decision. If you are likely to be in Singapore for • Photocopy of applicant’s birth certificate or their only a couple of years, the convenient option is to select passport a school that follows the same curriculum as your home • Credit card or a telegraphic transfer made payable to country. the school (application fees). The application fee is non- refundable/non-transferable. Many of the international schools have students from dozens • Once the application and documents have been received, of nationalities and provide a multi-cultural environment. parents/guardians will be contacted to arrange a date and It is an opportunity for the children to be exposed to a time for an interview (if available). Admission interview/ multi-cultured and a vibrant environment. Few international assessment are only administered at each school by schools cater to the national curriculum. trained staff. English is usually the main language of teaching, except in national schools which follows the mother tongue as the medium of instruction. Parents who consider international schooling for their children must start the application process early, as admissions in the popular schools usually have a waiting list, especially for lower grade classes. The academic year in most international schools begin in August or September which include two to three semesters. Documents required to facilitate your child’s admission process: • Birth certificate • Passport copy • Dependent Pass or Student Pass • Letters of recommendation • Child’s academic track records, achievements and special mentions 4 Education Guide Singapore 2014 - 2015 List of international schools in Singapore Dover Court Preparatory School 301 Dover Court Dover Road, Singapore 139644 Australian International School Singapore (AISS) Tel: +65 6775 7664 1 Lorong Chuan, Singapore 556818 Fax: +65 6777 4165 Tel: +65 6883 5155 Email: [email protected] Fax: +65 6285 5255 Website: www.dovercourt.edu.sg Email: [email protected] Website: www.ais.com.sg DPS International School Singapore 36 Aroozoo Avenue, Singapore 539842 Avondale Grammar School Singapore (AGS) Tel: +65 6285 6300 318 Tanglin Road Phoenix Park, Singapore 247979 Fax: +65 6294 8195 Tel: +65 6258 8544 Email: [email protected] Fax: +65 6258 1667 Website: www.dps.edu.sg Email: [email protected] Website: www.avondalegs.com.sg Dulwich College (Singapore) 71 Bukit Batok, West Avenue 8 British Council Nursery School Tel: +65 6338 4771 30 Napier Road, Singapore 258509 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6653 2963 Website: www.dulwich-singapore.sg Fax: +65 6472 1010 Email: [email protected] EtonHouse International School, Singapore Website: www.britishcouncil.org/singapore.htm 51 Broadrick Road, Singapore 439501 Tel: +65 6346 6922 Canadian International School (Singapore) (CISS) Fax: +65 6746 0332 5 Toh Tuck Road, Singapore 596679 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6467 1732 Website: www.etonhouse.com.sg Fax: +65 6467 1729 Email: [email protected] Nexus International School Singapore Website: www.cis.edu.sg 201 Ulu Pandan Road, Singapore 596468 Tel: +65 6536 6566 Chatsworth International School Fax: +65 6536 6866 • East Campus Email: [email protected] 25 Jalan Tembusu, Singapore 438234 Website: www.nexus.edu.sg Tel: +65 6344 5955 Fax: +65 6346 5565 French School of Singapore (LFS) Email: [email protected] 3000 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Singapore 569928 Website: www.chatsworth-east.com Tel: +65 6488 1160 Fax: +65 6487 2821 • Orchard Campus Email: [email protected] 37 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229313 Website: www.lfs.edu.sg Tel: +65 6737 5955 GEMS World Academy (Singapore) Fax: +65 6737 5654 Junction of Yishun Avenue 1 and Yishun Ave 6 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6557 2702 Website: www.chatsworth.com.sg Email: [email protected] Chatsworth Kindergarten Website: www.gemsworldacademy-singapore.com 1 Jalan Kayu, Singapore 799433 Tel: +65 6481 5585 Fax: +65 6481 5565 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chatsworthkindergarten.com 5 Crown Relocations German European School Singapore (GESS) International School Singapore (ISS) 72 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289760 • Elementary School (Grade K to 5) Tel: +65 6461 0878 ISS International School 25 Paterson Road, Fax: +65 6469 0308 Singapore 238510 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6235 5844 Website: www.gess.sg Fax: +65 6732 5701 Email: [email protected] Global Indian International School Singapore (GIIS) Website: www.iss.edu.sg • Queenstown Campus 1 Mei Chin Road, Singapore 149253 • Middle School (Grade 6 to 8) Tel: +65 6508 3700 ISS International School 25 Paterson Road, Fax: +65 6508 3720 Singapore 238510 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6737 6407 Website: www.globalindian.org.sg/sg-queenstown Fax: +65 6735 4966 Email: [email protected] • East Coast Campus Website: www.iss.edu.sg 82 Cheviot Hill, Singapore 459663 Tel: +65 6442 6670 • High School (Grade 9 to 12) Fax: +65 6442 1136 ISS International School 21 Preston Road, Email: [email protected] Singapore 109355 Website: www.giissingapore.org Tel: +65 6475 4188 Fax: +65 6273 7065 • Balestier Campus Email: [email protected] 51 Jalan Rajah, Balestier Road, Singapore 329154 Website: www.iss.edu.sg Tel: +65 6254 3258 Fax: +65 6254 0698 K12 International Academy Singapore Email: [email protected] 89 Kampong Bahru Road #02-01, Singapore 169382 Website: www.giissingapore.org Tel: +65 3158 1367 Email: [email protected] Hollandse School Website: www.k12.com/singapore 65 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289757 Tel: +65 6466 0662 NPS International Fax: +65 6467 7582 10 Chai Chee Lane, Singapore 469021 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6294 2400 Website: www.hollandseschool.org Fax: +65 6448 2089 Email: [email protected] International Community School (Singapore) Website: www.npsinternational.com.sg 27A Jubilee Road, Singapore 128575 Tel: +65 6776 7436 One World International School Singapore Fax: +65 6776 7435 696 Upper Changi Road East, Singapore 486826 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 6542 2285 Website: www.ics.edu.sg Fax: +65 6542 8602 Email: [email protected] Website: www.owis.org 6 Education Guide Singapore 2014 - 2015 Overseas Family School (OFS) Singapore Korean School (SKS) 25F Paterson Road, Singapore 238515 71 Bukit Tinggi Road, Singapore 289759 Tel: +65 6738 0211 Tel: +65 6741 0778 Fax: +65 6733 8825 Fax: +65 6467 1259 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ofs.edu.sg Website: www.singkoschool.org Sekolah Indonesia Stamford American International School Pte Ltd 20A Siglap Road, Singapore 455859 1 Woodleigh Lane (off Upper Serangoon Road), Tel: +65 6448 0722 Singapore 357684 Fax: +65