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Number of students |
700 |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Filipino, Mandarin |
Max. number of students per class |
Small student-teacher ratio to maintain quality student-teacher classroom time
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Average number of students per class |
24 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE, A Levels |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Adherence to NO HOMEWORK POLICY (only up to Secondary 2) to encourage quality family time outside the school; homework is given to IGCSE and AS/A Level students to prepare them for university level. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Admission test and interview. |
Uniform required |
Uniforms are required from Mondays to Thursdays; casual wear on Fridays. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
School curriculum includes after school activities such as music, taekwondo, football, performing arts, etc. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Singapore School Manila envisions itself to be a school known for providing a high standard of quality education placing equal emphasis on all aspects of human development. The goal is to develop global citizens who are trustworthy, resilient, diligent, responsible, creative and compassionate, living and promoting in others a positive outlook in life. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The SSM community, dedicates itself to achieve the vision by:
• Training the students to do higher thinking in all subjects, preparing them for globalisation • Developing the value of positivism through the educational system enabling SSM's students to love learning and to cope well with the challenges of life. • Encouraging environmental and social awareness, thus empowering SSM's students to take an active role as agents of positive change in the world. |