Global Indian International School - East Coast Campus
A green, tech-enabled campus with extensive sports facilities that enables a holistic education
Welcome message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Students,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to GIIS East Coast, a school committed to setting a global standard in teaching and learning. Our dedication to this vision is reflected both in our academic excellence, and in the diverse and dynamic opportunities we provide to our students for holistic growth.
With students from over 40 nationalities, we celebrate a rich multicultural environment that nurtures individuality, and encourages every student to explore their talents and develop into well-rounded individuals.
Our 8.8-acre campus at Cheviot Hill is an expansive space that fosters learning both inside and outside the classroom. From our green open spaces that promote outdoor activities and well-being, to dedicated performing arts spaces where creativity and expression flourish, we provide an environment where students can thrive. Our campus also features a gardening enclosure, offering hands-on learning experiences that connect students to nature, sustainability, and responsibility.
The campus is equipped with world-class facilities, including a 400-metre track and field area with an in-built stadium, cricket and football fields, basketball and tennis courts. These facilities encourage physical fitness and foster team spirit, complementing our academic focus.
Our educational pedagogy is centred around the GIIS 9Gems framework, which integrates academics, sports, arts, leadership, community connections, universal values and character-building, making education a well-rounded experience, with a comprehensive approach not only for academic success but for life beyond the classroom.
At GIIS, we are dedicated to helping students discover their unique potential, embrace new challenges, and pursue excellence in all their endeavours. Our commitment towards empowering minds to unleash potential enables us to nurture compassionate, confident leaders who dream big and become global citizens of tomorrow.
I look forward to meeting each of you and welcoming you aboard personally.
Deepika Sodhi
Principal, GIIS East Coast Campus
A green, serene learning environment
Situated in the east of Singapore, this award-winning school sprawls over 8.8 acres of land and is surrounded by pockets of greenery. Nestled in a cosy and quiet residential area, our campus has a huge sports ground and extensive sports facilities. GIIS, one of the leading indian schools in East Coast caters to students from Nursery school, primary school to high school in a premises that has an old world charm, well-designed activity spaces for performing and visual arts, music, design and technology, as well as modern classrooms.
Curricula offered at Global Indian International School in East Coast
At our indian school in Singapore, we offer CBSE curricula for K-10 school education, GMP for nursery school, IB PYP for primary education, CLSP & IGCSE for secondary and IBDP for high school education.
*GIIS East Coast Campus is now an Authorized IB school for the IB Diploma Programme. Admissions open for the August 2023 session.
Faculty
Teachers are a big influence in shaping the personality and world view of our students. Our subject teachers and class teachers are experienced, qualified and help our students receive a value-based education. They develop the confidence and attitude of students to prepare them for the future.
Facilities
Well-equipped digital classrooms, an audio-visual room, Science, Maths and Montessori labs are available to help our students develop 21st century learning skills.
With a wide range of sports activities, a Gold Squad Accelerator programme (where talented students are selected for further training at no additional cost), best-in-class coaches and sports facilities including a 400 m synthetic athletic track with a built-in stadium, tennis courts, a football field, basketball courts, table tennis, cricket pitches and practising nets, our students have access to all the essential requirements to hone their skills on the field and develop the values and work ethic that comes from playing team and individual sports.
Our commitment to environmental responsibility is visible through our vegetable gardens and our practice of planting new saplings on important events. We are also committed to cultural diversity and have a number of events that promote multiculturalism throughout the year. We have many multipurpose halls and open spaces available for these activities to take place.
Learning Outcomes
The East Coast Campus combines modern infrastructure with a traditional ambience to focus on holistic development among students and prepare them for a bright future. We believe we strike the right balance between academics and skills development, through the 9 GEMS holistic education framework that encourages excellence in academics and sports, imparting of universal values, and developing the personality & character for our students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- General
The Global Indian Interntional School (GIIS) typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes both national and international educational programmes. The East Coast Campus offers the following curriculum:
● Global Montessori Plus (GMP): A modern preschool education approach
● IB Primary Years Programme (PYP): Designed for Grades 1 to 5 (Ages 5 to 12)
● Cambridge (CLSP): The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) for Grades 6 and 7
● Cambridge (IGCSE): International curriculum for Grades 9 to 10
● IBDP(Diploma): International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme after Grade 10
● CBSE: Curricula for Kindergarten to Grade 12
● Bilingual Programme: For students seeking proficiency in English and Mandarin
● e-School: An initiative for communities impacted by pandemic
The school offers education for students from Kindergarten /Nursery to Grade 12. The curriculum chosen for each stage focuses on developing the different aspects of a child’s personality, enhancing knowledge and overall personality.
GIIS East Coast campus has a sprawling outdoor play area for students to indulge in sports like Football, Cricket, Basketball, Lawn Tennis, Athletics etc. The stadium adjoining the school has a seating area which can accommodate at least 400 spectators. There is a separate area for net practice for students which are chosen for Cricket Gold Squad. Students indulge in outdoor activities on a daily basis, while the Gold Squad training happens twice a week for all sports under the category.
The Global Indian International School East Coast Campus offers education from Kindergarten/nursery to Grade 12. The annual fee varies for every Grade. You can go to our Fees page to know more.
The process for applying for admission to GIIS East Coast Campus in Singapore typically involves the following steps:
● Fill out the online application form
● Pay Registration Fees
● Submit the required documents that include:
● Birth Certificate
● Child’s recent passport size photo
● Immunisation record (for GMP and Primary grade)
● Copy of passport (both parents and child)
● Identification Cards (both parents and child)
● Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate
● Any medical documents (where applicable)
● Generate E-Contract
● Pay Term Fees