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Nurturing innovative and enterprising minds
Preparatory Years and Primary Section Prospectus
Contents sIsHK CurrICulum overvIew
Principal’s message ....................................................... 2
About SISHK ..............................................................3 - 4
School life ..................................................................5 - 6
Preparatory Years ......................................................7 - 8
Primary ....................................................................9 - 11
Secondary .............................................................11 - 12
Fees and application information ................................. 13
Our campus .................................................................. 14
This prospectus is published for the guidance of students who wish to enter Singapore International School (Hong Kong) in the 2020/2021 academic year. The information in this publication is correct at time of going to press.
© Singapore International School (Hong Kong) September 2019
DP1 - 2
S1 - 2
S3 - 4
PY1 - PY2
P1 - 6
University
Pre-University Curriculum(IB Diploma Programme)
Upper Secondary Curriculum (IGCSE)
Lower Secondary Curriculum
Primary Curriculum
Preparatory Years Curriculum
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welCome to tHe sIngapore InternatIonal sCHool (Hong Kong)!
Thank you for your interest in our SISHK Family. I hope that you will find the
information in this prospectus very useful in helping you to select a school
that best meets the needs and interests of your child; and we hope that we
are your school of choice.
Established in 1991 with the strong support of Singapore’s Ministry of
Education (MOE), SISHK today offers a Singapore-styled, 14-year through-
train education experience from Preparatory Years to Pre-University
level. The SISHK community is considerably enriched by the diverse
backgrounds of our students and their families. There are currently over
1,500 students from about 20 nationalities, including Singapore and Hong
Kong. Over 1,000 students are in the Preparatory Years and Primary
section and the rest in the Secondary section.
Many of our students join us in their Preparatory Years and they stay on
with the school to complete their Cambridge IGCSE and International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with outstanding results. Today, our
alumni can be found studying with prestigious universities around the world
or are graduates of these universities.
“The only thing that is constant is change”
Heraclitus, an ancient Greek philosopher
To prepare our students for the challenges of an ever-changing world, our student-centric, values-driven holistic education
aims to strengthen our students’ character so they become good and useful global citizens, help our students harness the
joy of learning for life-long learning, and nurture an entrepreneurial dare to deepen their capacity for an innovation-driven
future economy.
Our students are given the choices to explore and discover their interests and abilities, which encourage and motivate
them to learn for life. They are encouraged to be inquisitive and use their imagination to draw on their creativity and seek
solutions to real world problems. We want them to become persons of character who want to create value for others and
contribute positively for the betterment of the community, world and the environment.
Our teachers are dedicated professionals who are caring and will always go the extra mile for their students. They come
from many countries, and some including the Vice-Principals and myself are seconded from Singapore, MOE.
Together with our parents and students, we are united in our vision to creating a caring, safe and rich learning environment
in which all students have all the right opportunities to realise their full potential to strive for excellence.
Kelvin Tay
Principal
Principal’s message
禮 義 毅 信 仁 和
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About SISHK
a student-CentrIC, values-drIven, HolIstIC eduCatIon
SISHK promotes a holistic and balanced development of the child in terms of moral, emotional, social, cognitive, aesthetic
and physical growth. Our students study a wide variety of subjects. Our range of creative, leadership, sporting and service
learning activities gives our students the opportunities to pursue their interests and also enhances their gifts and talents.
The diverse cultural backgrounds of our students and staff will further enrich the school community and promote a desire
to build a better and peaceful world.
Bilingual learnersAt SISHK, we aim to equip our students with strong language competencies
in both English and Chinese (Putonghua). We have a flagship programme
from primary to pre-university level focusing on Chinese studies to explore
and excite our students in learning about the Chinese language, heritage
and history. This will prepare our students to navigate and appreciate
modern China and the development in the Greater Bay Area. For students
whose mother tongue is not Chinese, Chinese as a second language is
also available at Upper Primary and Secondary section.
Quality staffOur teaching staff are dedicated to enabling our students to achieve their full potential. All our teachers are qualified
teachers and they come from over 20 nationalities of whom several are on secondment from Singapore, MOE.
Innovation-led curriculumOur application of the Understanding by Design framework means our students are guided to deepen their understanding
in the learning subjects, develop their thinking and innovation skills and apply the knowledge they have gained across
different subjects. Critical thinking enables our students to reflect on their learning and make good judgements in their
assignments and research. These are invaluable skills needed at the university and in the workplace.
Nurturing sound charactersOur pastoral care and student development programmes, together with the Life Skills subjects and Co-curricular Activities
(CCAs) are designed to instil sound values and develop skills for life and social responsibility.
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About SISHK
Learning to leadOur students are encouraged to become committed and reflective
individuals who model risk-taking, caring and principled leadership to
enhance the learning community whilst striving for a healthy balance
in their own lives. Leadership opportunities include being prefects,
class monitors, subject representatives, CCA leaders and school
ambassadors.
Supporting individual needsIndividualised small group programmes to develop academic, social and emotional skills are available for students who
require additional support. For students who need a listening ear or to seek advice about their personal issues, the school
counsellors are here to listen in a non-judgemental way and guide our students to make responsible choices and focus on
issues more clearly.
Caring for the communityOur students care deeply about the community and the environment that we live in and strive to create a positive impact on
the community and the world. Initiatives to promote awareness of community and global issues or to help communities in
need include visits to care homes and fundraising activities.
Technology in educationThe school harnesses Information and Communication Technologies to enrich
learning and teaching in SISHK. Every primary year level has access to a range of
technology devices, including multi-touch interactive displays, desktop computers,
iPads and cameras. At the beginning of every academic year, primary students at
SISHK undergo a first lesson in the Digital Citizenship Programme to identify with
the values in technology use and renew their pledge towards maintaining positive
and constructive practices in their digital endeavours. From Primary 3 onwards, our
students undertake coding lessons to learn about computational thinking, using
mathematics and logic to solve problems. All Primary 4 to 6 students are join the
school’s 1:1 Chromebook programme whereby each student uses his/her device in the classroom daily to support learning.
To help our students to navigate an increasingly connected world where the internet permeates different aspects of our
lives, our students are equipped with critical thinking skills and they learn to be responsible digital citizens.
Partnership with parentsParents are integral to the SISHK Family. We value their involvement and support for school activities and events. Together
with the SISHK Parent-Teacher Association and the community, we strive to provide a conducive learning environment for
our students both in school and at home.
StorytellingParents received storytelling training during Library Week and apply their skills to share stories with students.
Making DumplingsParents volunteered and taught students to wrap rice dumplings.
Bake SaleParent brought their homemade food or package products to fundraise for student activities.
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School life
lIfe as a sIsHK student
Besides cultivating the joy of learning in our students through the academic programme, our enrichment activities such
as level camps, overseas educational trips, learning journeys and summer programme provide our students with a broad
range of experiences and ample opportunities to develop their skills and demonstrate the values that they need for life.
Taiwan immersion programmeEvery year our P6 students visit Taiwan for an enriched learning experience to
appreciate the culture and heritage there. Such exposure will allow new students
to learn beyond the classroom and develop an international perspective in the
issues and challenges face by the overseas community.
SportsStudents who show promise in certain sporting areas are
encouraged to pursue the sport on a competitive level. The
school is a member of International School Sports Federation
Hong Kong (ISSFHK) and Hong Kong Schools Sports
Federation (HKSSF); our students regularly compete in the
following sports: badminton, basketball, football, swimming,
volleyball and table tennis.
Co-Curricular activities (CCA)Our students can develop their interests and talents in music, arts and sports
through our CCA programme. They can also develop their leadership skills and
social-emotional competencies.
NetballStudents were passionate about sports and have participated in Inter-School Netball Championship.
RoboticsStudents learned to design, construct and programme a robot.
Chinese Instrumental EnsemblesStudents learned to play Chinese instruments and perform in ensembles for school events.
BadmintonSISHK U12 Girls won the championship and the boys claimed the overall second place in the ISSFHK.
ChessOur P1-P3 students’ International Chess members won the first place in Champions of Inter-School Chess Championships 2019.
Visiting a pineapple farm Learning the origins of and playing with the Chinese drum
Hands-on experience with the traditional art of shadow puppets
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School life
Service learning
School events
CampsLevel camps are part of our holistic eduation to provide our students with character-building and team-building experiences
that will enhance their school and personal life.
Our students are immersed in unfamiliar surroundings during the level camps and leadership camps. The actitivites in these
camps are designed to enable students to discover more about themselves and understand how to manage themselves in
different situations.
Games DayStudents played benchball, a skills-based competitive and energetic game where they learned about team spirit and teamwork.
Community Involvement Day (CIP) Programme –Project CARE (Community Art Via Inter-generational Relationships)A month-long collaboration in which students co-produced art works with the elderly.
Pocket of HopeStudents made pockets of hope for the elderly to hang in their homes.
Doctor Dog visitStudents learned about being responsible pet owners, specifically on how to approach, feed, groom and walk a dog properly.
Chinese New Year CelebrationsStudents performed a Chinese song to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Library WeekFamous authors came to the school and shared a story during Library Week.
Primary 4 CampStudents learned to make music with glass bottles.
Primary 3 CampStudents explored the wonders of nature to spark their curiosity and learn to care for and respect the environment.
Primary 5 CampStudents learned about teamwork by building and sailing on the rafts.
Primary 6 CampStudents learned to be resilient and built self confidence during the rock climb session.
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Preparatory Years
preparatory years
Our Preparatory Years (PY) Programme is one of the most highly sought-after in
Hong Kong for its focus on holistic development and bilingualism.
Our two-year programme offers a balanced education catering to our students’
moral, emotional, social, physical, intellectual and aesthetic development. While
we are known for our academically rigorous programme, we offer a broad-
based education in which every child is given the care and support to help
them flourish and enjoy the process of learning.
Culture of careAll our teachers are qualified teachers who are trained in early childhood
education. This ensures the teachers are suitably trained to meet the needs
of each child and recognise every child’s special abilities. Every class is also
assigned a teacher assistant to support teachers in meeting the students'
needs.
Equal exposure to both English and Chinese LanguagesAll our subjects except for Mathematics and the Languages classes are conducted in both English and Chinese (Putonghua),
giving your child lots of opportunities to use both languages. We are one of the few schools in Hong Kong to provide
Chinese lessons using Putonghua with simplified characters.
Subject English Chinese (Putonghua)
Chinese Language
English Language
Mathematics
Physical Education
Rhyme and Movement
Art
Outdoor Play
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Preparatory Years
All-round developmentWe recognise the uniqueness of each child by catering for his/her abilities,
interests and aptitudes. Character development and values inculcation
are also an integral part of the PY programme. We believe in nurturing
our students to become responsible, respectful and caring individuals
by instilling sound values. Highlights of our wide range of activities and
enrichment programmes to support this include
• a Pastoral care and assembly programme
• Learning journeys to organisations such as HK Space Museum and the
Lion Nature Education Centre
• Gymnastics as part of Physical Education (PY2 only)
• Go Chess as part of Chinese Language (PY2 only)
• Structured Reading Programme
• Values Inculcation Programme
• School events such as Book Character Day and PY1 Family Day
PY2 students participate in the MindUP programme, a mindfulness-based
social and emotional learning programme, to help them learn to self-regulate
and focus their concentration for academic success while enhancing
perspective taking, empathy and kindness.
School hours
Level Duration Class size
PY1 12.00pm - 3.00pm 20
PY2 8.20am - 12.20pm 22
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prImaryUniquely Singapore-styled, our primary section offers a broad-based education, anchored in a rigorous bilingual
programme designed to ensure the child's holistic development, in and out of the classroom, and most importantly to
develop critical life skills, sound moral values and competencies to navigate a fast-changing world.
Nurturing students for the futureWe focus on building a firm foundation in values, knowledge and skills so as to allow the child to understand his physical
and social world, be able to function in it and relate to others as part of a social group. Our curriculum framework is based
on the Singapore curriculum, adapted to HKSAR context, taking into consideration the different and varied backgrounds of
our students.
Our school framework is designed to help our students gain knowledge, skills and values they need to thrive in the 21st
century. This framework encapsulates the following values and competencies which we have identified as important for the
growth of each of our students:
• School values - respect, responsibility, resilience, integrity, care and harmony
• Social and emotional competencies – self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management
and responsible decision-making
• Emerging competencies – critical and inventive thinking, information and communication skills, civic literacy, global
awareness and cross cultural skills.
Comprehensive curriculum
Our Primary curriculum focuses on three main aspects of education – subject disciplines, knowledge skills and character
development.
• Subject disciplines comprise subject areas such as languages, humanities and the arts, and mathematics and
science
• Knowledge skills focus on developing your child’s thinking and communication skills. They are taught through a
variety of subjects using project-work approach.
• Character development is facilitated through our pastoral care lessons and daily student-teacher interactions, as well
as lessons focusing on life skills taught through Character and Global Citizenship Education, Co-curricular Activities
and Physical Education including swimming.
Primary
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Primary
School hours
Subject areas and skill Core Subjects
Languages English Language
Chinese Language
Mathematics and Sciences Mathematics
Science
Humanities and the Arts Art
Dance
Drama
Music
Social Studies
Life skills Pastoral Care and Character & Global Citizenship Education
Physical Education
Swimming
Knowledge skills Coding (P3 to P6)
Innovation and Design (P4 to P6)
Co-Curricular Activities after school A variety of uniformed groups, sports, performing arts and aesthetics club
Level Time Class size
School hours for P1 – P6 8.20am - 3.00pm 25 - 28 per class
After school co-curricular activities for P1 – P6 3.00pm - 4.30pm Varies for every CCA
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Primary
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Secondary
seCondary
Most of our primary section students stay with SISHK to complete their secondary and IB Diploma Programme.
Our secondary section opened in 2007 with just two classes and today we have over 400 students working towards their
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
In Secondary One and Two, students follow the Singapore syllabuses which have been
adapted to the Hong Kong SAR context. The curriculum is modelled after the rigorous and
practical Singapore syllabuses.
In Secondary Three and Four, students study towards the internationally-recognised
Cambridge IGCSE curriculum before progressing to the IBDP.
The IGCSE with its detailed, in-depth syllabuses and clearly structured courses is excellent
preparation for the IBDP.
To prepare for university, our students undertake the IBDP, an academically challenging
programme which prepares students for university and future life challenges.
The IBDP provides a balanced, academically rigorous curriculum that develops the skills,
abilities and work habits needed for success in university. All DP students are assigned a
DP mentor to guide and advise them to manage their schoolwork, personal issues, CAS
and university choices. All DP students will undertake an internship programme during their
summer break after the first year in the IBDP.
The DP is a preferred standard for university admission due to its reliability as an externally
marked and moderated academic admissions criteria. The multi-disciplinary nature of the
programme encourages well-rounded, creative learners who are active in the community and
strong global awareness; students understand how subjects are connected, just like in higher education where learning is
less compartmentalised.
Since 2013, SISHK students have gone on to study at prestigious universities in Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom,
Australia, Canada, Japan and United States of America.
36- Average score of IB Diploma
graduates in 2019
76%- Average % of
IGCSE distinction grades in 2019
Hong Kong
• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The University of Hong Kong
Japan
• Hitotsubashi University
australIa
• Australian National University
• University of Melbourne
• University of New South Wales
• University of Sydney
Canada
• University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto
unIted states of amerICa
• Berklee College of Music
• Boston University
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Case Western Reserve University
• Duke University
• New York University
• Tufts University
• University of California (Los Angeles)
• University of Chicago
• University of Pennsylvania
• Yale University
• University of the Arts London
• University of Michigan
• Emory University
swItzerland
• Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
unIted KIngdom
• Durham University • Imperial College London • King’s College London
• London School of Economics and Political Science
• Royal Veterinary College • University College London • University of Bath
• University of Birmingham • University of Cambridge • University of Edinburgh
• University of Oxford • University of St Andrews • University of Warwick
• St. George’s, University of London
sIngapore
• Nanyang Technological University
• National University of Singapore
• Singapore Management University
• Yale-NUS College
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Fees and application information
fInanCe matters*Application fee: HKD2,200 upon submission of application form (one-off basis, non-refundable)
Entrance fee: Students on personal debentures are required to pay an entrance fee of HKD13,000 (one-off basis, non-refundable)
Debenture: All students are required to hold either a Corporate or Personal Debenture at the point of enrolment.
Corporate debenture: HKD500,000 per nominee and validity is eight years.
Personal debenture: HKD200,000 per nominee. Personal debentures for students who are Singapore citizens are set at HKD120,000.
Capital levy: HKD20,000 annually for Personal debenture holders. HKD160,000 for Corporate debenture holders on a one-off basis.
School fees for AY2018/19
Preparatory Years HKD83,048 per annum
Primary 1 - 6 HKD131,200 per annum
Students who are Singapore citizens are eligible for an annual fee subsidy of HKD16,100.
Uniform, school bus, lunch, snacks, school books, stationery and special CCAs are not included in the school fees.
*Note: All fees and subsidies are correct at the time of printing and are subject to changes. The school fees quoted here are approved by the Hong Kong SAR Education Bureau.
applICatIon InformatIon
We accept applications for all levels and most of our students enter SISHK from the Preparatory years onwards. Only online applications are accepted. To apply for a place in SISHK, please visit www.singapore.edu.hk/admissions/
Application deadlinesAdmissions normally open at least 24 months before the start of the academic year the applicant wishes to enrol in. The application deadline falls on 30 September for both Preparatory and Primary sections. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply well before the deadlines, applicants who apply after the application deadline may have to wait until a place becomes available before they are invited to participate in an admissions assessment. Applications from Singaporeans and applicants relocating to Hong Kong submitted after the deadline are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Selection processStage 1 – Application is received by SISHK
Stage 2 – Applicant is invited to an admissions assessment. The session helps us to determine the applicants’ abilities and is assessed according to the applicants’ intended level at SISHK.
Stage 3 – Application is considered by the Admissions Panel and Vice Principals.
Application feesHKD2,200 upon submission of application. Only complete applications accompanied by the full application fee will be considered.
Application enquiriesIf you should have any enquiries about the application process or the school, please contact us at +852 2870 6880 or email [email protected].
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Our campus
vIsIt us
Located in a scenic setting near Ocean Park, the School is well served by transport links and is situated just ten minutes
away from the Wong Chuk Hang MTR station on the South Island Line. Most of our students travel to and from school using
the school bus or public transport.
The campuses for the Preparatory Years and Primary section and Secondary section are situated side by side
and comprises 38,653 square feet in total. As you walk around the campus, you will feel a sense of openness and
connectedness that enhances learning and encourages community-building.
Key features of the Preparatory Years and Primary campus include• State-of-the-art auditorium for concerts and plays
• Multi-functional indoor gymnasium for different sports and games
• 25m heated indoor swimming pool
• A roof-top multi-purpose playground
• Rubber floored play area for preparatory year pupils
• Three highly equipped science laboratories
• Dedicated music, art, dance and drama studios
• School library with an extensive collection of printed, electronic and multimedia resources
• Covered outdoor basketball courts
• Computer labs, Apple Macbook mobile labs and Apple iPad mobile labs
• Makerspace for innovation and enterprising minds
If you would like to visit our campus, our Admissions Team will organize school tours on a regular basis. Enquire about a
school tour please email us at [email protected].
A vibrant community striving for excellence
ContaCt us
23 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
+852 2870 6880
+852 2893 0367
www.singapore.edu.hk
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