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The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific educational accreditations. It operates as an early childhood center governed by the broader St. Joseph's Institution (SJI) International board and is eligible for government childcare subsidies through the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Yellow Flame Award at the School Green Awards (2025): This award was presented to the preschool by the Singapore Environment Council in recognition of the school's commitment to environmental sustainability and eco-conscious initiatives, such as its urban farming and Aquaponics programmes.
SJI International Preschool caters to children aged 2 to 6, offering a full-day, inquiry-based curriculum structured around eight transdisciplinary learning domains. The school operates a Bilingual Literacy Programme where every classroom is staffed by at least one English-speaking and one Mandarin-speaking educator simultaneously throughout the day. Located on Holland Road, the campus integrates natural greenery to support specific outdoor initiatives. A notable feature of the school is its Outdoor Learning Programme, which includes hands-on urban farming and an Aquaponics Programme, allowing students to learn about sustainability through practical farm-to-table concepts. The school also incorporates a Pastoral Care Programme anchored by the Virtues Project. This framework introduces 22 specific virtues tied to the institution's core Lasallian Catholic values: Faith, Service, Community, Excellence, and Respect. Students meeting the necessary criteria are offered priority admission to the SJI International Elementary School for their primary education.
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