OUR BEGINNINGS IN 2007 & 2008
Read about our High School and Elementary School division beginnings.
We are a Lasallian Catholic school in an international setting. Our entrance criteria reflect our aim to ensure a balanced intake for our school, which acknowledges our ethos and heritage. We aim to enrol children who can fully participate in the life of the school following our mission statement. We review all our applications against the criteria below to ensure that we maintain within our student enrolment the best possible balance of children whilst recognising the principles and values of our mission.
Entrance Criteria
| Catholic Faith | As a Lasallian school, we prioritise applications from Catholic families; your child's baptism certificate is required as part of the application process. |
| Siblings | We prioritise sibling applications whilst considering all other entrance criteria. Please note that siblings need to be successful in our entrance assessment; each sibling is treated as an individual. |
| Academic Ability | We are academically selective, and all children must pass a period of observation and assessment (Early Years) or an entrance assessment. The entrance assessment features computerised testing in English Language, Mathematics and Developed IQ, along with an interview. We cannot admit a broad spectrum of children with special educational needs as we do not have the resources to support them. If your child has received learning support in the past, please contact us for more information. |
| Ability and Desire to Learn | We admit children who can make the most of the opportunities that we offer. Children must be able to work alongside other children cooperatively, behaving well in class and around the school. |
| English Language | We teach in English, and all children must be fully fluent. This is assessed as part of our entrance assessment. |
| Returning Students and Board Recommendations | SJI International has a strong tradition in Singapore, and we acknowledge returning students and Board recommendations when considering applications. |
| Residency, Citizenship and Diversity |
Children must be residents of Singapore with at least one parent and have an appropriate immigration pass. A child must hold a Dependant’s Pass, Permanent Resident Pass, Diplomatic Passport or a Student Pass. The school strives for a balance of diversity among all classes. Currently, there are no places for Singapore Citizens & dual passport holders.Thus, we are unable to accept any new applications for Singapore Citizen applicants at this time. Further details can be found in the Elementary School Admissions Policy and Terms and Conditions Governing Enrolment, which can be viewed here. |
| Children of Staff |
Our teaching staff receive prioritised places for their children. |
| Exceptional Circumstances | Parents should advise if there are exceptional/extenuating circumstances in the family, as they may be able to take these into account. |
| These criteria are subject to regular review and amendment. Applications will be managed in accordance with the most current admissions policy. | |
Age Grade Boundary Chart
| We admit children from the year they turn 5, into Prep 1, to the age of 12, into Grade 6. The correct grade of entry by year of birth and last academic grade attained. | ||||
| Age Grade Boundary Chart for Year 2025 | ||||
| Age in Years | Date of Birth | Grade Level | School Calendar Year | Vacancies for 2025 |
| 5 | 2020 | Prep 1 | Jan - Dec 2025 |
Full |
| 6 | 2019 | Prep 2 | Jan - Dec 2025 | |
| 7 | 2018 | Grade 1 | Jan - Dec 2025 | |
| 8 | 2017 | Grade 2 | Jan - Dec 2025 | |
| 9 | 2016 | Grade 3 | Jan - Dec 2025 | |
| 10 | 2015 | Grade 4 | Jan - Dec 2025 | |
| 11 | 2014 | Grade 5 | Jan - Dec 2025 | |
| 12 | 2013 | Grade 6 | Jan - Dec 2025 | |