All About International Schools

[sharonkhoo]

doodbug\" post_id=\"2055598\" time=\"1642057268\" user_id=\"13281:

Ah ok...the MOE website should be valid!
For the more popular schools, I would imagine there won't be vacancies though, after SPERS.

That's true. And many schools will tell all applicants to take SPERS anyway. But some might not.

[Teacherfelina]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2055592\" time=\"1642056315\" user_id=\"28674:

Not sure what the procedure is for the other international schools - I think it's more that the school has limited places for Singaporeans, so if they are already full, then they can't accept any more (this is for sec school

For ACS HCI and SJI they usually want yr child to take an admission test to see if yr child suits their system. But other international schools don't do that. Every international school curriculum varies. SJI and Tanglin trust results are not too bad. XCL World Academy is another IPCP school besides SOTA.

There are plenty of options in SG. Most importantly for the child to enjoy learning in the school.

[frugaldad]

Teacherfelina\" post_id=\"2055668\" time=\"1642107296\" user_id=\"189330:

For ACS HCI and SJI they usually want yr child to take an admission test to see if yr child suits their system. But other international schools don't do that. Every international school curriculum varies. SJI and Tanglin trust results are not too bad. XCL World Academy is another IPCP school besides SOTA.

There are plenty of options in SG. Most importantly for the child to enjoy learning in the school.

Hi,

Yes, I noticed that some FSS international schools in Singapore have very good IB results too (Tanglin trust and UWC and a few more). With the less stressful environment, lower class sizes, global environment, these schools can be a great fit for some local students too. That said, are these options avail to Singaporean secondary students who have the means and want to opt out of the local education system? Does anybody know the chances of Singaporean students post PSLE applying and being offered admission in these schools? I dont think there are many but I'm not sure. I wonder if it is because of the limited spaces in FSS or MOE rejection or expensive price or perhaps the choice of \"local\" international schools option (sji intl...). thoughts?

[manorway]

Singapore Sec sch kids can opt for international schools. We know quite a few who went to international schools after PSLE. The high tuition fee is a huge deterrent but for those who don’t mind the high fees and want kids to do the IB eventually will consider. One factor someone told me before that I think may affect Singaporean’s decision is the second language lessons. If I recall right, only SJI International offers more frequent chinese lessons.

[zac's mum]

manorway\" post_id=\"2056708\" time=\"1642955543\" user_id=\"9303:

Singapore Sec sch kids can opt for international schools. We know quite a few who went to international schools after PSLE. The high tuition fee is a huge deterrent but for those who don't mind the high fees and want kids to do the IB eventually will consider. One factor someone told me before that I think may affect Singaporean's decision is the second language lessons. If I recall right, only SJI International offers more frequent chinese lessons.

Just curious:
- Hwa Chong International doesnt offer frequent Chinese lessons?
- Are the Singaporean students enrolled in these “local” international schools still subject to MOE’s compulsory MTL requirements?

[manorway]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2056740\" time=\"1643006460\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2056740 time=1643006460 user_id=53606]
Just curious:
- Hwa Chong International doesnt offer frequent Chinese lessons?

I don't know the frequency and would expect HC International to offer daily lessons.
But my comment last night was referring to the Tanglin Trust and UWC vs SJI International. Don't know how much things have changed lately but a few years ago when people around me were actively discussing the options, the infrequency of CL lessons was one of the main reasons they all went to SJI International. I am not sure why these friends did not consider HC International.

- Are the Singaporean students enrolled in these “local” international schools still subject to MOE’s compulsory MTL requirements?[/quote]

Actually, this I am not sure at all.

[sgplusone]

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-03-04/elite-international-school-education-runs-on-systemic-racism

[vickvick]

Hi


Has anyone sent their kids to any of the 3 local international schools as returning overseas Singaporeans? Could you please share your experience?
Thank you.

[phtthp]

What is the school fees per month, for International students ?


Which is the most expensive International school in Singapore, for Secondary (1 to 4) students, aged 13 to 16 years old ?

[sharonkhoo]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2063607\" time=\"1649143106\" user_id=\"35251:

What is the school fees per month, for International students ?
https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/20211021-revised-school-fees-for-non-citizens-in-government-and-government-aided-schools-for-2022-and-2023

Which is the most expensive International school in Singapore, for Secondary (1 to 4) students, aged 13 to 16 years old ?
No idea.