Shanghai Singapore International School
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Shanghai Singapore International School is a private, international school founded in 1996 in Shanghai, China.
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There are two campuses:
- Minhang Campus, 2006: Preschool through Senior High (Grade 12)
(Headmaster: Mr Low Eng Kee, Vice-Principals: Mr David Ng & Ms Jennifer Peltier)
- Xuhui Campus, 2003: Preschool through Elementary (Grade 6)
(Principal: Mr Toh Chin Leong)
Academics are based on the Singapore Primary Curriculum leading to the iPSLE, and the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme.
The academic year normally begins in late August or early September, and ends on the last Friday of June every year.
The general composition of the school is about 25% Singaporeans, 25% Koreans, 25% Taiwanese and 25% Others. Each campus differs in the actual composition. The majority of the pupils in the school do not use English as their first or native language (evident from the composition).
The leadership (upper and middle management) of the school is Singaporean, and more than 50% of the teaching staff is Singaporean, with Chinese and western staff making up the rest.
The major academic subjects (English, Maths, Science, etc) are taught in English. Most the Aesthetics subjects (Music, Art, etc) are taught in Chinese.
The school has a reputation among the expatriate parents as a place where children of little or no English Language ability could achieve proficiency within 2 years. The Intensive English Programme of the school remains one of its strongest selling points.
The new Minhang campus is the HQ of the school, with the majority of its pupils. Phase 1 construction has been completed.
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Sensei Michael is a current staff of the school, and offers many insights about the school, as well as his thoughts on education in general.
