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Nationalities
| Number of students |
360 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
United States of America |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
6-7% |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes — the native language of all of our teachers is English. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes — through the English Language Learners Program. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin and Spanish. |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Junior Kindergarten (Age 4): Class size is ten students for one teacher; above ten students requires an additional teacher aid. Maximum class size is 16.
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| Average number of students per class |
Elementary School: 9 to 1
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes — in K4 and K5. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our tuition and fees include a 1:1 device scheme for Grades 1-8. Smart technology usage is embedded in our curriculum, preparing future-ready students for real-world success. |
| 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 offer home-based learning or online learning, as needed. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
ICS is a Christian school and Bible classes are taught at all grade levels. However, students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome to the school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
ICS is committed to providing your children with an excellent education and a supportive learning environment, in a caring and positive school community. We are a mid-sized school offering an American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with a Christian ethos open to students of differing nationalities, races and faiths. ICS does not discriminate in its admissions on the basis of national, ethnic or racial origin. The school respects the religious preferences of parents and students. However, parents should understand that the school operates within the framework of Christian principles. The school maintains the right to refuse admission to students not meeting its academic requirements or to students displaying a lack of willingness to abide by its rules and regulations. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) is used for students in G1-11.
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| Results in these examinations |
View our school's High School Profile on our website. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
See Middle School and High School Course Catalogs for more details on homework load. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
The majority of our high school graduates attend university upon graduation. A small percentage will serve National Service requirements or other military requirements upon graduation or may take a gap year. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes — our Student Support Services are offered across our Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. |
| Learning support offered |
Learning Support is offered as well as English Language Learners. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through our 1:1 Academic Counseling services, access to rigorous Advanced Placement courses, and external examinations and competitions. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes — we have a dedicated Counselor for the Elementary School, as well as a dedicated Social-Emotional Counselor for the Middle & High Schools. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For Grade 1 - 12 applicants, Math and Reading assessments must be taken.
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| Waiting list |
Yes — please contact the admissions office at info@ics.edu.sg for more information. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
For K4 - G8 applicants, ICS will accept applications throughout the school year (rolling admissions).
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
See above question. |
School day
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
3:00pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Due to COVID-19, students are not allowed on campus before or after school hours unless they have school permissions for a club, sport, or extracurricular activity. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ICS sponsors several Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) after school and students may sign up for these activities at the beginning of each semester.
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| Sports activities included |
Physical Education classes for K4-12, sports clubs, and varsity sports teams. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Season One: August – early November
Season Two: mid-November – early/mid-February
Season Three: February – mid-May (Note: High School ends in April)
SPORT CLUB
*Availability of sports depends on participation of students and securing coaches.
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Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Multipurpose Room, science labs, research lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball courts (indoor/outdoor), soccer field, volleyball court (indoor), outdoor playgrounds (2). |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
With a low student-teacher ratio and students from 30 nations, ICS is a fully accredited, K-12 international school that teaches an American college-preparatory curriculum with a Biblical worldview. Founded in 1993, ICS fosters a caring community committed to providing each student with a quality, holistic education within and beyond the classroom. Alongside academics, ICS instills in each student a love and respect for people of all cultures, a zeal for lifelong learning, and a passion for personal excellence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
OUR MISSION: Educating Minds and Transforming Lives to impact the world for the glory of God. We educate minds because we believe that God has a plan for each of our students and has created them with unique gifts and abilities. We believe that transformation occurs holistically, so we actively invest in the personal growth and academic development of all students. And we believe that our students are global leaders with the ability to enact positive change, impacting the world for God’s glory through their individual skills, talents, and purpose. OUR VISION: Our authentic international educational community will serve as a gateway to purpose, empowering and equipping global learners to lead positive change. This vision serves as a guide for the future of ICS, for the current school year and beyond. It highlights our understanding that our purpose as an educational community is to support our team members, partner with our parents, and prepare our students for success. With this goal in mind, we remain committed to serving every student, every family, every day for Christ. At International Community School (Singapore), we base our educational program on the American model of education, beginning our school year in mid-August and concluding in late May. When approving course objectives and goals, we utilize the recommendations of US-based professional organizations such as the National Council of Teaching of English (NCTE), International Literacy Association (ILA), National Council on Teaching Mathematics (NCTM), National Council of Social Studies (NCSS), National Standards for Art Education (NSAE). Our college preparatory High School is conducted in English, and students who graduate from our program receive a globally recognized High School Diploma. We consistently celebrate a number of National Merit Commended Scholars and Advanced Placement (AP) scholars in the student body. We offer both Honors and AP courses at all High School levels to prepare our students for the demands of university education. All students enrolled in AP classes are required to take the corresponding AP exam at the end of the school year. Students in Grades 10 and 11 are required to take the PSAT. The High School experience at ICS culminates in a senior thesis project. This academically rigorous, capstone paper spans the course of an entire semester, and requires significant scholarly research. Each student typically picks a topic to write about in their own field of interest, which is often related to a future career or intended area of study. |