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Welcome Message from our Founding Director
The Grange Institution is the first international primary school of Crestar Education Group – forerunners in preschool education in Singapore and across Asia for the past forty years. The aim of opening this school in Singapore is to create a wonderful model learning environment that can be replicated successfully internationally.
We are not out to compete with other established international schools; we just aim to be the best that we can so that our students are set to have the greatest school and learning experience. Our energies are, therefore, in creating a unique family-oriented school in which every child feels happy, valued, and cared for. Our limited enrollment and small size enable all our students to be known by all of our teachers.
We are fully committed to our core values: Respect, Responsibility and Creativity which underpin everything we do and the way we do it.
- Ronald Stones OBE
Quick summary of key school information
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All the details about this school in their own words
We have organised the information available for this school into 8 sections and 26 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
| Number of students |
Maximum of 46 for Preschool and 168 for Primary Years. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
There are no Singaporeans at The Grange at the moment. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer Additional English Language classes to students who may benefit from additional support. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin as a Foreign Language and Japanese as a Mother Tongue. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
14 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students get to use a variety of devices such as iTouch, iPads and Macbook Pros. "Through, ‘Scratch’, we learn how to program games through coding. We program our animal characters to move and speak. The lesson encourages us to be creative about how we want our animal characters to be different from our peers."
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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) |
The Grange is one of the first primary schools in the world to create proprietary Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) content to enhance learning for our IPC Units of Learning. These AR/VR videos are accessible as long as anyone has a phone and internet connection. During the implementation of Home-Based Learning, we default to using Zoom as the platform to deliver learning. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are an inclusive school that respects and welcomes students from any religion. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. Quantity of homework will be managed by the school. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
A pre-enrolment interview is done. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The pre-enrolment interview at The Grange is designed to provide teachers with a ‘snap shot’ of the applicant’s skills in literacy and math, drawing on the applicant’s prior learning and knowledge. The interview is conducted in a friendly atmosphere. It provides an opportunity for the applicant and members of The Grange team to get to know each other and for applicants to share their interests and aspirations for their future learning journey with us. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are an open-enrolment school throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
10:00 |
| School finish time |
16:30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Students will have to bring their own lunches. This is to cater for their individual dietary and cultural needs. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Co-curricular activities are currently on offer at The Grange for Semester 1 to 2 without additional costs. Activities such as Football, K-pop Dance, Muay Thai are some of the activities available for selection. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
As the first school in Singapore to offer both the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), our balanced curriculum extends our vision to develop The Grange ‘Cre8tors’ by providing students the opportunity to engage in unique learning opportunities. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We believe quality education is the first step to inspiring our future leaders. We do this by providing a dynamic and creative environment, inspiring excellence, and developing respectful, responsible and innovative members of society. We recognise the uniqueness of every individual and seek to bring out the best in each student. Though teamwork, involvement and participation, The Grange instils a sense of belonging in every student and family within our international community. |
A look into the school's facilities
Curriculum and Learning
The first school in Singapore to offer both the Cambridge Primary Curriculum together with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for students ages five to twelve, our future-focused curriculum sets us apart from other international schools, equipping students with aptitude for academic and personal successes through various learning opportunities.
Students are empowered as Cre8tors-in-Action© to develop into engaged global citizens who actively contribute to a diverse and multicultural community.
We support their development as independent critical thinkers and their ability to collaborate, ensuring that they are well-prepared to thrive in a global community.
Classrooms
Our classrooms are designed as a personalised learning environment. Our teachers focus on the small classes’ needs and areas for concentration to nurture our future leaders.
Creative studio
Our creative studio facilitates a one-of-a-kind experience for students. This is where creativity flourishes and professional artists work with and inspire our students to developing their original works.
Play Area
Our outdoor range is an area for creative play and exploration, featuring an all-weather surface for a range of activities.
Library
Our library creates a cosy environment for students to read their favourite books, increasing their literacy level throughout their time at the Grange.
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