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In Elementary Mainstream, English is the primary language of instruction, with Chinese (or Spanish in Grades 5 and 6) taught as a subject. The Bilingual Programme provides instruction in English and Chinese across the curriculum. In High School, the IB Diploma Programme requires study in two languages.
The school has a Bilingual Programme in Elementary (Prep 1-2 & Grade 1-3) with instruction in English and Chinese, using an alternating language teaching model. The Bilingual Programme provides an immersive dual-language experience, with instruction delivered in both English and Chinese.
The Bilingual Programme provides an immersive dual-language experience; instruction is delivered in English and Chinese.
St. Joseph’s Institution International offers a holistic, values-driven and international educational experience to a diverse student body of over 40 nationalities rooted in the context of Singapore. As a school with a Lasallian Catholic foundation, our community welcomes students, teachers, parents, friends and supporters of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. Today, we celebrate a vibrant community of over 2,300 students across three schools, united by our vision to learn, inspire, and serve. Our Preschool, located on our Holland Road campus, nurtures children from Early Years 1 to Kindergarten 2 (ages 3 - 6) in a warm and engaging environment that fosters curiosity, a love for learning, and foundational virtues. On our Thomson campus, the Elementary School welcomes expatriate children from Prep 1 to Grade 6 (ages 4–12), offering a vibrant educational experience that balances academic growth with character development. High School, also on our Thomson campus, fosters an environment for both Singaporean and international students to learn together in Grades 7 - 12 (ages 13–18), encouraging academic excellence, personal growth, and leadership through service. Together, these three schools form a cohesive journey of growth and discovery, reflecting our shared commitment to inspire each student to reach their potential and serve as thoughtful, engaged global citizens.
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