Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
775 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
Most common nationality |
Indonesian |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
The language of the school is English, but we also provide Indonesian Bahasa and Chinese |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The Preschool uses ipads, and has an Apply TV in every classroom. Preschool students are introduced to coding
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Our school is open and supportive to children of all religions. We focus on character. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Our students sit the CheckPoint in Grade 6, Checkpoint in Grade 8, IGCSE in Grade 10 and the IB Diploma in Grade 12. |
Results in these examinations |
Our students have earned Top in the World awards in IGCSE Cambridge for Additional Mathematics, Extended Mathematics and Chinese as a Foreign Language. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
We believe that homework is essential to the learning process. Review and consolidation at home is the key to academic success. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
The time students need to complete their homework varies according to what section of the school the child belongs.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a Social and Emotional counselor, and an Educational counselor on staff. We offer additional classes to students who require extra help. However, we do not have a separate and specialised program for children with special learning needs. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our school is extremely academic, and we have many programs to push our very best students. We encourage students to join competitions such as the World Scholars Cup, and the World Mathematics Invitational to excite and drive academic excellence. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We are able to recommend a trustworthy educational psychologist to parents |
Entry evaluation for students |
Potential candidates are required to sit entry exams. Our focus is English, Math and Science. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We use both the entry exams, and an interview to evaluate potential candidates.
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Waiting list |
In some grade levels |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling enrollment. We try our best to support families as they look for the best school for their child. We will always interview potential students. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Only if that is in the best interests of the child |
School start time |
Students arrive between 7:30am and 7:45am |
School finish time |
Primary finishes at 2:45pm and Secondary finishes at 3pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Preschool has a day-care program after school.
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School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Not every day. It is best children bring their own lunch for specialist needs |
Uniform required |
We are very proud of our uniform. Uniform is manditory. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming for Beginners
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Sports activities included |
Students enjoy PE each week. Our focus is on building character through sport. Learning how to play as a team, and how to support each other. Students focus on improvement and personal bests rather then winning. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our school operates the SIS-PIK Cup.
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Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
SISPIK is the most vibrant, warm and caring school that I have had the pleasure to be part of. We are proud to offer you, and our wonderful community, an outstanding educational environment–a place where great minds grow towards greater heights.
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Teaching approach of the school |
SIS PIK offers a most unusual educational experience, weaving together the best of three educational traditions: Singapore, Cambridge, and the IB. A profound respect for education and a rigorous approach to learning are foundation stones of our curriculum.
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