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  • Multiple Academic Pathways
  • Holistic Educational Framework
  • Tech-advanced Learning Facilities
  • Outstanding Results & University Placements

We are the only Indian international school in Singapore that offers a complete international curricula for students from Grades K-12. This gives our students the option of choosing the right path for their higher studies, the flexibility to alternate their curricula and the ability to complete their student years under international aegis.

Global Montessori Plus (GMP)

The GMP programme combines elements of the globally-recognised Montessori philosophy with our own well-designed approach to early childhood education. Rooted in research and insight gleaned from years of experience, our one-of-a-kind framework empowers children to explore their natural curiosity and allows their unique personalities to emerge. The GMP programme is taught to students from Nursery to Kindergarten.

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Our IB Primary Years Programme gives a great foundation to students in academic rigours.

The IB PYP is an inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary framework, that encourages students to take the responsibility for their learning by challenging them to actively participate in their education as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts. Taught in over 109 countries around the world, the PYP curriculum framework is uniquely adaptable to state and national standards.

Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP)

Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) is the first step for students who want to choose International Curricula as their mode of higher study. It is specially crafted by the prestigious Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and is designed to provide a strong foundation for students wanting to pursue the IGCSE curriculum in Classes 6 to 8.

Cambridge IGCSE

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A two-year IGCSE Singapore education at the SMART Campus is an internationally recognised programme which gives a jump start to international curricula like IBDP. Offered in over 147 countries worldwide, this internationally recognised programme is the equivalent of GCSE in the United Kingdom and the International GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations.

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IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)

A two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at the SMART Campus provides a solid platform for students who want to pursue this world renowned programme. The curriculum is undertaken after completion of Class 10, ‘O’ Levels, or equivalent, and comprises six subject groups and diploma programme core.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Cambridge International curriculum

Our CBSE programme is available for children from Grade 1 onwards. With a strong emphasis on academics, the CBSE programme also encourages children to cultivate their skills and talents through extracurricular activities, such as sports and the arts. The comprehensive evaluation system at our international CBSE school recognises children’s individual accomplishments and empowers them to reach their highest potential.

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Bilingual Curriculum

With the world coming closer together, it is essential that students learn as many languages as possible to help them manoeuvre the realities of the new world for worldly success. Bilingualism will be a distinctive skill throughout much of the 21st century, as professionals across all industries begin to work in a globally-connected economy.

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook is prepared as a guide for parents and students to be acquainted with the policies and procedures of the school, to be followed during the academic year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ( FAQ)

1. What is an international curriculum?

Studying the international curriculum opens the students to a wide scope of possibilities and makes them become a global thinker with an open-minded approach. The curriculum includes the Global Montessori Program, IBPYP, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE Programme, and IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). Parents and students often have doubts regarding the curriculum being focused on western culture.  But, Global Indian International School makes it culturally-relevant that fits your country of origin and a global education approach for students to apply the knowledge in any part of the world.

2. What are the 7 types of curricula?

Here are the 7 types of curricula: 

Recommended Curriculum: Developed by organizations like International Baccalaureate.
● Written Curriculum: Follows state standards established by experts including teachers like CBSE.
● Taught Curriculum: It refers to what teachers enforce in the classroom. 
● Supported Curriculum: The resources that supplement the curriculum like digital education, textbooks, labs, etc.
● Assessed Curriculum: Involves a series of evaluations like the mid-term assessment or district exams.
● Learned Curriculum: It includes learning outcomes gained by the learners assessed from tests or behavioral changes like cognitive or social. 
● Hidden Curriculum: It is not a pre-planned curriculum that influences learning outcomes or student behavior.

3. What is the curriculum in Singapore?

The Ministry of Education oversees the education system and curriculum development. It follows a 6 years of compulsory primary education, 4 years of secondary education, and 1-3 years of senior secondary education. Post primary education, students need to clear the ‘Primary school leaving examination’ to pursue secondary level education where students are segregated into bands. But, international schools in Singapore use world-renowned curriculums that incorporate a holistic approach advocating critical thinking and cognitive development along with a love of learning and self-encouragement. These include curriculums such as CLSP (Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme), IGCSE, GMP (Global Montessori Plus), and IB PYP.

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