Introduction

Canadian International School Singapore (hereinafter referred to as CIS) has been established for over 17 years. It was established in 1989 as a university preparatory school which was originally known as the Canadian Overseas College, and later changed its name to the Canadian International School Singapore.

It offers International Baccalaureate (IB) programs for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). CIS is also accredited by Ontario, Canada to issue the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) meanwhile the students can also obtain the International Baccalaureate (IB). The above two education qualifications are recognized by institutions of higher learning all over the world.

In addition, CIS is a member of the Council of International Schools and enjoys a high reputation all over the world. It is evaluated from the aspects of teaching staff, teaching quality and environmental education courses.

Teaching Environment and Teaching Staff

At present, CIS has four campuses equipped with full facilities, a scenic environment, and convenient transportation. Besides, it offers students an opportunity to develop through a diverse and challenging curriculum and a wide range of activities. Students are given ownership of the learning process and are encouraged to actively participate in their education by setting personal goals and practicing ongoing self-evaluation. In terms of teaching staff, CIS has over 300 qualified teachers from over 30 countries to provide a diverse curriculum and a broad range of activities that allow the students to achieve their potential.

• Primary school campus: 5 Toh Tuck Road (early childhood education to primary 3)

• Secondary School campus: 71 Bukit Tinggi Road (Grade 4 to Grade 8 students)

• High School Campus: 514 Kampong Bahru Road (Grade 9-12)

• East Coast Campus: 371 Tanjong Katong Rd 

Other Information

1. School year

All courses/grades are yearlong ‘courses’ and follow an academic year that begins in August and ends in June. CIS has 2 semesters in a school year, and there are approximately 90 days in each semester. 

2. Class time:

Monday to Friday, weekends off.

Kindergarten: 9:00AM - 11:30AM, or 12:30PM - 3:00PM

Tanjong Katong Campus: 8:45AM - 3:15PM

Toh Tuck Elementary School Campus: 9:00AM - 3:30PM

Bukit Tinggi Secondary School Campus: 8:40AM - 3:30PM

Kampong Bahru High School Campus: 8:40AM - 3:30PM

3. Meals

All CIS campuses have student canteens, which provide nutritious and varied Chinese and Western meals to the students. Students are free to choose according to their taste, or they can bring their lunch from home.

4. Accommodation

For students to have a good living and studying environment, CIS will assist students in choosing the most suitable guardian and host family. The fees range from S$1,000 to S$1,600 per month.

5. School uniform

Wearing school uniforms in CIS is compulsory for students.

6. School bus services

The CIS school bus provides transportation for students to and from school. The length of the route ranges from 20 minutes to 80 minutes. The school bus also provides door-to-door pick-up and drop-off, and the service depends on the number of students and the route. Students can choose different routes according to their campus and accommodation arrangements. There is an additional fee for school bus transportation, which is paid by term. 

7. Computer

Students in Grades 3 to 6 must have an iPad, while students in Grades 7 through 12 must have their own MacBook computer at school every day. Students bring their devices to school each day and take them home in the evening.

8. Second foreign language (Language B)

CIS provides English courses (Language A), while French and Chinese are the second foreign languages. The second foreign language will also be included in the high school diploma as a credit for high school students.

9. Elective courses and extracurricular activities

A． The school offers a variety of holiday camps to students and the public. 

B． There are also various extracurricular activities in the school, such as clubs and societies, music, art and drama, science interests, basketball, football, basketball, badminton, volleyball, running, fitness and other competitive sports, as well as photography and film. 

English Language Requirements

CIS English language proficiency requirements vary depending on a student’s grade. The English Language Learner (ELL) programme is mandatory for students in senior kindergarten through grade 10, if, after English proficiency assessment, CIS determines that the student requires this support programme. Both students and parents, by enrolling their child before or after assessment, agree to participate in the ELL programme as directed by the School.

• Nursery to junior kindergarten

Students entering our nursery, pre-kindergarten, junior kindergarten programmes are not formally assessed for English proficiency prior to admission. They are immersed in an English-speaking environment inside the regular classroom. Homeroom teachers are oriented to the needs of young children who are not speakers of English and can consult with a member of the English Language Learner (ELL) Team on a case-by-case basis for assistance.

• Senior kindergarten to grade 4

Students entering senior kindergarten through grade 4 whose first language is not English are formally assessed at CIS for English proficiency either prior to admission or during the initial weeks of school. Assessment procedures vary by grade level so that they are appropriate to the age of the student.

• Grades 5 to 10

Students entering grades 5 through 10 whose first language is not English, or who are coming from a school where the language of instruction is not English, will be required to sit for an English proficiency test determined by CIS.

Students are placed into one of six phases of language acquisition (where 1 is a beginner and 6 is proficient) after they have been tested. Since the application fee is non-refundable, applications should only be submitted when it is clear that your child meets the English entry requirement level.

• Grades 11 and 12

Students entering Grade 11 must be proficient in academic English, as there is no ELL programme or support for students in Grades 11 or 12. Applicants whose first language is not English, should only apply if they have exited from an English language support programme by the end of Grade 10.

How to Apply - Canadian International School Singapore

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7. School registration ----- After arriving in Singapore, report to the school on the designated date and apply for study abroad procedures.

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