Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
180 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
16 |
| Most common nationality |
Koreans, China |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:5 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Malay |
| Max. number of students per class |
Early Childhood classes will have around 15 students. Lower School, Middle School and Upper School will have around 20-22 students. Elective classes in Upper School will have smaller class sizes. |
| Average number of students per class |
8 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Middle and High School students use Laptop in the classroom
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. We use Zoom or Google classroom to conduct school lessons during COVID-19 pandemic emergency situations. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
PSAT, SAT, and AP Test |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the teachers |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through scholarship |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. We do have a school counselor that our students can go to. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. We conduct assessments. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Online English placement test needs to be completed. (Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking) and Maths (Students studying in current Grade)
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| Waiting list |
It depends on the recruiting Grade and the process |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We recruit all year round except for December and June. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
School starts at 8.30 am |
| School finish time |
Kindergarten finishes school at 3.30 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Vegetarian and Halal |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
FCIS offers a range of after school activities. For the lower school students, FCIS has offered programs in: Creative Minds (Art) , Table tennis, Taekwondo, Poundsâ & Dance, English, Robotics, Minecraft, Redstone, Programming. For Upper School: Basketball, Taekwondo, Ballet, English Tutoring, Science Tutoring, Math Tutoring, Swimming Club, Cards and Board Games, Beginners Cooking/Baking, Fitness, Student Council, Dance Troupe, and Fitness. |
| Sports activities included |
Tennis, swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Gym, Badminton, Table Tennis |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. We have Basketball Competition, Swimming Competition, Soccer Competition, Golf tournaments |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Badminton Court, Soccer Field, Golf, Olympic Size Swimming pool, Basketball Court, Running track, Dance Studio, Auditorium, Fitness Center, Music Room, Teaching Kitchen, Small Playground( For Kindergarten), Cafeteria, Student Dormitory, WeCreate Center, Golf Simulation Center, School Infirmary, Performing Arts Center, Lower and High School Library , Art Studio |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Forest City International School offers American-style education for age 3-18, with a focus on independent learning and creativity. FCIS offers education to day and boarding students. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
FCIS is a global learning community that honors tradition while embracing innovation. By cultivating creative, independent thinking, FCIS fosters the transformation of its students to become citizens of integrity for an ever-changing world. |
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