Shanghai Singapore International School

Mission
To nurture globally minded individuals with academic excellence, character integrity, and cross-cultural competence through holistic education.

Vision
To be a leading international educational community fostering lifelong learners ready to contribute meaningfully to a diverse world.

Values
Respect, innovation, collaboration, integrity, and student-centeredness. Committed to academic rigor, creative expression, and ethical development, empowering students to embrace challenges, think critically, and thrive in an interconnected global society.

1. Dual-Language Bilingual Curriculum: Integrates Singapore’s national curriculum with international programs (IGCSE, IBDP), fostering bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin while blending Eastern and Western educational philosophies .

2. Holistic Development Focus: Emphasizes intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth through inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving .

3. Diverse Extracurricular Offerings: Over 200 activities, including STEAM, robotics, Model UN, sports (e.g., golf, football), and arts programs, catering to varied interests .

4. Global Community: Students from 40+ nationalities, fostering cross-cultural understanding and preparing graduates for global citizenship .

5. Strong Academic Outcomes: Alumni gain admission to top universities like Oxford, Imperial College London, and Berklee College of Music .

6. Advanced Facilities: State-of-the-art labs, theaters, sports complexes, and ISO-certified dining services .

7. Parental Collaboration: Prior family engagement through regular communication, workshops, and community events .

8. Ethical Values: Rooted in Singapore’s educational ethos, emphasizing discipline, responsibility, and character development .

IBDP Scores

• 2024 cohort: Average score 34.7 (16% scored ≥40, 53% ≥36) . • 2023 cohort: Average score 37.8 (38.5% scored ≥40, 100% passed) . • 2022 cohort: Average score 37.8 (38.5% scored ≥40, 100% passed) . • Global comparison: SSIS outperformed global averages significantly (e.g., 2023 total average score exceeded global by 15.7%, subject scores by 13.7%) .

University Admissions

• 2021 graduates: Secured offers from 64 top universities worldwide, including STEM (Biomedical Science, Computer Science) and Humanities/Business (Economics, Psychology) programs . • Key destinations: U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and China.

Curriculum & Pedagogy

• Follows Singaporean curriculum (K-12), transitioning to Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) . • Emphasizes holistic development through RAPS (Rapport, Achievement, Participation, Service) programs .