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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1050 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
46 |
| Most common nationality |
South Korea |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Only students with a foreign passport and valid residency permit may attend SSIS. Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan passport holders are allowed and one of the parents must hold permanent residency in these areas. |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Korean, German, Japanese, French and Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
1:7 teacher to student ration |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The Science and Design facilities include fully equipped science labs, Mac design labs for graphic design, food technology labs and hard materials labs. Learning Technology Center includes 500+ iPads to supplement teaching activities, charging stations, green room, podcast facilities and Lego robotics room. SSIS is proud to have been early adopters of the 1:1 Apple laptop program for Grades 5-12 – ensuring students develop 21st Century technology and learning skills or as one Grade 5 student said best, “MACS for everyone!” |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Average score on the IBDP in 2023 - 35.1 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Less than 1h for elementary school students |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
92% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Https://www.suzhousinternationalschool.com/learning/student-services |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Before enrolling a new student, we typically conduct a family interview. For students who are non-native English speakers, an English assessment is also conducted to establish a baseline of their language proficiency. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
WIDA English Test |
| Waiting list |
The number of classes and students per grade level is limited. As a result, from time to time, some grade levels or a particular class may reach capacity. If this is the case your child will be placed in a waiting pool. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
SSIS has rolling admissions, however our new academic year starts yearly in mid-August. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Elementary students: 8:30
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| School finish time |
3:30 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
There are extra-curricular activities students can participate in after school. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we offer vegetarian meals. |
| Uniform required |
Students in Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Grade 10 are required to wear the school uniform, while our Grade 11 and 12 students are permitted to wear clothing of their own choice. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SSIS offers many clubs and activities, including sports and service groups. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Badminton, Track & Field, Tennis, Table Tennis, etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Two libraries (One for Elementary and one for Secondary), theater, science labs, Drama room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports facilities include 2 outdoor and 3 indoor playgrounds, 2 gymnasiums, brand new FIFA-certified soccer pitch, new synthetic 400M running track, 25M swimming pool, tennis courts and basketball courts. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Suzhou Singapore International School offers education from Pre-Nursery up to Grade 12, offering the Primary Years, Middle Years, and IB Dipoma programmes of the International Baccalaureate. It offers lessons conducted in English, and teaches Chinese, Korean, German, Japanese, French and Spanish. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At SSIS, our teaching approach is student-centered, emphasizing active engagement, critical thinking, and the development of real-world skills. We use an inquiry-based and collaborative model, encouraging students to explore, question, and connect ideas across disciplines. This approach fosters a deep understanding of subjects and helps students apply their knowledge creatively in various contexts |