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Question 1

What is SJI International?

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SJI International (St. Joseph's Institution International) is a co-educational Lasallian Catholic international school in Singapore, founded in 2007. It welcomes students of all nationalities and faiths across an Elementary School and a High School, and is guided by its ethos to Learn, Inspire and Serve.

Question 2

Where is SJI International located?

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SJI International's main campus is at 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191. The visitor and delivery entrance is at 19 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318876.

Question 3

When was SJI International founded?

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SJI International was founded in 2007.

Question 4

Is SJI International a Catholic school?

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Yes. SJI International is a Catholic, Lasallian school, and it warmly welcomes students of all faiths and none. About 26% of students are Catholic, and faith formation is offered while every student's background is respected.

Question 5

What does Lasallian mean?

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Lasallian refers to the educational tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle, which puts human and Christian values at the heart of learning and reaches out to the last, the lost and the least. At SJI, it shapes the Learn, Inspire, Serve ethos.

Question 6

How many students and nationalities are there?

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SJI International has over 2,100 students from more than 40 nationalities, across its Elementary School and High School.

Question 7

What is SJI International's mission or motto?

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SJI International enables students, in its words, to learn how to learn and to learn how to live as Lasallian People for Others. This is captured in its Learn, Inspire and Serve ethos.

Question 8

Is SJI International co-educational?

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Yes. SJI International is a co-educational school, welcoming both girls and boys across the Elementary School and High School.

Question 9

What curriculum does SJI International offer?

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In the Elementary School, SJI offers Mainstream and Bilingual programmes with the Virtues Project for character. In the High School, students follow the IGCSE and then the IB Diploma Programme, a rigorous international pathway to university.

Question 10

What is the Elementary School?

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SJI International's Elementary School serves Prep 1 to Grade 6 (ages 4 to 12), with over 800 students. It offers Mainstream and Bilingual programmes and nurtures character through the Virtues Project.

Question 11

What ages is the Elementary School for?

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The Elementary School is for students from Prep 1 to Grade 6, roughly ages 4 to 12.

Question 12

What does the Elementary curriculum include?

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The Elementary School offers Mainstream and Bilingual programmes, alongside the Virtues Project for character education, building strong foundations in a caring, international setting.

Question 13

What is the Bilingual Programme?

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The Bilingual Programme in the Elementary School lets students learn in two languages, deepening both their English and a second language within a rich international environment.

Question 14

What is the Virtues Project?

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The Virtues Project is the Elementary School's approach to character education, helping younger students develop virtues and good character alongside their academic learning.

Question 15

What is the High School?

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SJI International's High School serves Grades 7 to 12 (ages 13 to 18), with about 1,300 students. Students follow the IGCSE and then the IB Diploma Programme.

Question 16

What curriculum does the High School offer?

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In the High School, students study toward the IGCSE in the earlier years and then the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years, a rigorous, globally recognised pathway to university.

Question 17

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

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The IB Diploma Programme is a demanding, internationally recognised pre-university qualification that SJI High School students take in Grades 11 and 12, valued by universities worldwide.

Question 18

What is IGCSE?

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IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is the internationally recognised qualification SJI High School students work toward in their earlier years, before the IB Diploma.

Question 19

What ages is the High School for?

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The High School is for students in Grades 7 to 12, roughly ages 13 to 18.

Question 20

What is Learn, Inspire, Serve?

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Learn, Inspire, Serve is SJI International's ethos: Learning beyond boundaries, Inspiring beyond limits, and Serving beyond self. It runs through academics, activities and the school's Lasallian mission.

Question 21

What is the Lasallian mission?

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The Lasallian mission is to reach the last, the lost and the least, offering a quality education to all. At SJI it comes to life through service learning and the Scholarship Programme.

Question 22

Does SJI International offer scholarships?

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Yes. As part of its Lasallian mission, SJI International runs a Scholarship Programme that opens its education to students who would not otherwise be able to attend.

Question 23

What is service learning at SJI?

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Service learning is how SJI students learn to serve beyond self, taking part in service that supports their community and the wider world, in the Lasallian spirit.

Question 24

What is there beyond the classroom?

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Beyond academics, SJI offers co-curricular activities and sport, outdoor education, service learning, a House System, pastoral care and wellbeing, and student leadership.

Question 25

Does SJI have co-curricular activities and sport?

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Yes. SJI offers a wide range of co-curricular activities (CCAs) and sport, giving students many ways to pursue their interests and talents.

Question 26

What is outdoor education at SJI?

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Outdoor education at SJI takes learning beyond the classroom through challenge, teamwork and reflection, helping students grow in confidence and resilience.

Question 27

What is the House System?

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The House System gives students a smaller community to belong to within the school, building friendship, healthy competition and a sense of belonging.

Question 28

What pastoral care and wellbeing does SJI offer?

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SJI places strong emphasis on pastoral care and wellbeing, supporting each student's personal growth and happiness alongside their learning.

Question 29

How do I apply to SJI International?

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SJI International has two schools with separate admissions. For the Elementary School (Prep 1 to Grade 6), apply through the Elementary admissions team, (+65) 6871 5202. For the High School (Grades 7 to 12), apply through the High School admissions team, (+65) 6353 9383. You can also leave your details here and the team will follow up.

Question 30

How do I apply to the Elementary School?

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Elementary School admissions (Prep 1 to Grade 6) are handled separately from the High School. You can enquire and apply through the Elementary admissions team at (+65) 6871 5202, or leave your details here.

Question 31

How do I apply to the High School?

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High School admissions (Grades 7 to 12) are handled separately from the Elementary School. You can enquire and apply through the High School admissions team at (+65) 6353 9383, or leave your details here.

Question 32

Why are there two separate admissions?

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Because SJI International runs two distinct schools, the Elementary School and the High School, each has its own admissions team, contact and process. Choosing the right one gets your enquiry to the people who can help fastest.

Question 33

Does SJI accept students of all nationalities and faiths?

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Yes. SJI International welcomes students of all nationalities and all faiths (and none), reflecting its international, Lasallian character.

Question 34

How much does SJI International cost?

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Current tuition and fees are listed on SJI International's Tuition and Fees page, and they can change year to year, so that's the best place to check. Note that items such as meals, bus service and uniforms sit outside tuition.

Question 35

Does SJI provide meals and bus service?

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Yes. SJI International offers meals catering and a bus service, which are arranged separately from tuition. Details are on the School Essentials pages.

Question 36

Is SJI International registered and certified?

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Yes. SJI International holds EduTrust certification (EDU-2-2134) and is registered as a Private Education Institution (PEI 201009321K) in Singapore.

Question 37

What is the Building Futures campaign?

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Building Futures is SJI International's capital campaign supporting a future campus and the continued development of the school.

Question 38

How do I contact SJI International?

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You can reach the Elementary School at (+65) 6871 5202 and the High School at (+65) 6353 9383, or visit sji-international.com.sg. You can also leave your name and email here and the team will follow up.

Question 39

How do I visit SJI International?

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You can arrange a visit through the relevant school, Elementary or High School, via the Enquire option at sji-international.com.sg. The main campus is at 490 Thomson Road, Singapore.

Question 40

Where can I follow SJI International?

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SJI International is on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Links are at sji-international.com.sg.

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