Primary and Secondary International Schools
In recent years, Singapore has become home to 36 international schools, expanding its student population to 6,000 more placements. You’d think our Lion City has reached saturation point, but it’s only going to get bigger and better! The decision of “which school?” is not as straightforward as it used to be; in fact it’s overwhelming with varying shapes, sizes, ethos, curriculum, calendars, and not to forget fee structures.
Our education partners at JSJ Consulting are here to speed us to the head of the class with an insider preview of what’s to come.
XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore)
Located 25 minutes from Orchard Road,XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore) brings 55 years of international education experience to families seeking globally recognised education for their children. With state-of-the-art facilities located on a five hectare campus, XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore) ensures that children are provided with a world-class learning environment as they undertake a balanced learning program across sports, arts and academics.
HoneyKids Hint: Meet the Principal sessions are already up and running, reserve your seat now!
XCL World Academy (formerly known as GEMS World Academy Singapore), 2 Yishun Street 42 Singapore 768039, p. 6808 7300, [email protected]
Dulwich College Singapore
Probably the most talked about newcomer to Singapore schooling is Dulwich College. The purpose-built site will open its doors in Bukit Batok to an expected 500 students in August 2014, starting with Toddler (2yrs) to Year 9 (13/14yrs), and will gradually expand by phase up to Year 13 with a maximum capacity of 2,500 students, including boarding facilities. Dulwich College Singapore will offer an education adapted and enhanced for a diverse international student body based on ten years’ experience of its six sister schools in China and South Korea. The College will be academically selective, offering a dual language English/Mandarin program while maintaining a strong focus on competitive sport and the promotion of music and the arts.
HoneyKids Hint: It’s not just for the Brits! Get in quick to avoid the upcoming wait lists.
Dulwich College Singapore, #18-05/06, United Square 101, Thomson Road, Singapore 307591, p. 6338 4771, [email protected]
Avondale Grammar School
No longer just the village primary school, Avondale is expanding its Middle Years’ program in January 2014, extending its Australian based curriculum to accommodate children in lower secondary years. Situated in sleepy Phoenix Park, a stone’s throw from bustling Orchard Rd, the school has now introduced the internationally recognized Cambridge Assessments for its Year 6 students, reinforcement that this is truly an international school with an Australian heart. Grow Avondale!
HoneyKids Hint: Great community-feel; small school with individualized learning.
Avondale Grammar School 318 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247979, p. 6258 8544, [email protected].
NEXUS International School
Nexus International School Singapore, part of the reputed Taylor’s Education Group, has been quietly making waves over the last year. With student capacity up by a whopping 50%, they have now started wait lists at some year levels as its vast campus at Ulu Pandan Road (just 2km from Holland Village) is finally filled with learning the way Nexus sees it. The school has come very much alive on multiple dimensions; art and science exhibitions, concerts, sport, competitions and the launch of their academic and swimming scholarship programs. Nexus has certainly had a busy year and this new academic year promises to be even bigger, brighter and better.
HoneyKids Hint: Worried about whether these guys will be moving? They have just had their lease renewed; not moving anywhere!
NEXUS International School, 201 Ulu Pandan Road,
Singapore 596468,p. 6536 6566, [email protected].
Stamford American International School
“State of the art” and Stamford American go hand in hand! Whilst preparing to welcome its first Grade 11 cohort in August 2014, the Phase II development of the school includes an additional swimming pool, second full gymnasium, fitness centre, and indoor climbing wall, Golf Excellence Center and tennis courts and is poised to be the first of its kind in Singapore.
HoneyKids Hint: For wannabe traders, there will be a fully functional trading floor where students can witness and participate in market transactions!
Stamford American International School, 279 Upper Serangoon Road
(1 Woodleigh Lane), Singapore 347691, P 6602 7247, [email protected].
Chinese International School
The red carpet is out as CNIS welcomes a new Principal, Stephen Keegan. Stephen, an Australian national, has worked previously with the International Baccalaureate Organization, bringing with him a wealth of IB experience and fresh ideas. He has already started to move mountains… literally. HoneyKids Hint: A brand new landscaped field is just the tip of Mr. Keegan’s iceberg!
Chinese International School 60 Dunearn Road, Singapore 309434, p. 6254 0200, [email protected]
This article was contributed by HoneyKids education partner JSJ Consulting. JSJ Consulting provides international school placement advice for families relocating to or residing in Singapore.
Image credits: NEXUS International School, Avondale Grammar School, CNIS.