Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1320 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Singaporeans and Hong Kong citizens form the majority. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
SIS is a 1-to-1 MacBook school so there is pervasive use of digital technology in everyday teaching and learning. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| School start time |
8:00 am or 8:20 am depending on the grade level. |
| School finish time |
3:00 pm or 4:30 pm depending on the grade level. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Scouts, Brownies, Competitive Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Soccer, Chinese and English Drama Clubs |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, dance room, play area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) is a unique school outside Singapore that is guided closely by the Singapore education philosophy. Established in September 1991, the school offers a rigorous bilingual curriculum. The school culture and environment is enhanced by its diverse mix of students and dedicated teachers who come from different cultures and bring with them different experiences and talents. SIS fosters a spirit of innovation and experimentation which aims to bring out the best in every student. Its emphasis on teaching and learning beyond the classroom and co-curricular activities such as educational tours and camps allows every student to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual who is keen to meet life's challenges and is prepared for global citizenship. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At the end of Primary school, pupils should:
At the end of Secondary school, pupils should:
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