Secondary School Education in Singapore for Students
A leading private secondary school in Singapore offering CLSP, IGCSE and CBSE curriculum for international education.
Leading International Secondary School in Singapore
Secondary school education in Singapore is mandatory and is the crucial middle years for students between Grades 6 to Grade 10. For those seeking secondary school admission in leading international schools, our system gives students an option to choose from Indian or International curricula, best suited to their own needs, for a smoother jump to higher levels of study.
Curricula We Offer for Secondary School Education in Singapore
As one of Top Secondary Schools in Singapore, we impart Indian and International curricula for secondary school years to expatriate students, with emphasis on skills-based learning and in a digital environment at two of our campuses - Secondary School in Punggol SMART Campus and East Coast Campus.
CLSP
Grade 6-8
- Available in:
- SMART Campus
- East Coast Campus
Cambridge education for students of Grade 6-8 to build a good foundation for international studies.
IGCSE
Grade 9-10
- Available in:
- SMART Campus
- East Coast Campus
Cambridge curricula for students of Grade 9-10 which prepares them for high school in the international stream.
CBSE
Grade 6-10
- Available in:
- SMART Campus
- East Coast Campus
Quality education for students of Grade 6-10 imparted through a framework that aims at holistic development.
Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme
Programme (CLSP)
This Cambridge curriculum is a natural progression for students opting for the international stream as they move up from primary school to middle school. Designed for students of Grades 6 to 8, this programme has modules which help students develop their knowledge in core subjects as well as develop their creativity, skill and well-being. The programme is popular among international school students in GIIS for the opportunities it provides to explore their learning capabilities and work independently with information and ideas. The infrastructure at GIIS also provides them with the spaces and tools to innovate, engage, and reflect on their learning process.
Why Prefer CLSP for Secondary School Students at GIIS?
Outstanding Academic Results
Students of CBSE and IGCSE have shown outstanding results in their decisive board examinations in Grade 10, with top performances across both curricula. Our internal and continuous assessments help them improve their performance to help them score well in the finals. GIIS has been positioned as the best Singapore secondary school.
IGCSE
% of A*/As out of total
2020
2021
2024
Cambridge - IGCSE
GIIS has been a Cambridge international secondary school for more than a decade, offering the International General Certificate Secondary Education for students in the age group of 14 to 16 years. These two years give students a taste of life in high school. They have the flexibility to choose their subjects, determine their style of learning and follow through this path to success.
Written, orals, practicals and coursework help them develop their intellectual inquiry, apply their knowledge beyond academics, and be socially responsible citizens. Teachers guide them on choosing resources and giving them good training on developing their skills.
At the end of the two years, students are well-prepared to deal with the rigours of academics, have collaborative and international mindset, and confident enough to ensure their pathway to good colleges and universities is carved.
Why Prefer IGCSE for Higher Secondary School Education at GIIS?
Outstanding Academic Results
GIIS is one of the best Singapore secondary schools where students have proven their academic prowess through exceptional results. In IGCSE, we have always had 100% students getting ICE distinction, and impressive A-stars in the finals.
IGCSE
% of A*/As out of total
2022
2023
2024
CBSE
We are a pioneer school to introduce the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in Singapore. The reputed board provides outstanding academics and skill-based education for students who go on to be industry experts in future.
Students undergo secondary schooling from Grade 6 to Grade 10, during which time they have access to the best modern educational tools, personal attention from experienced teachers and a wide range of digital resources to explore and experiment to strengthen their academic foundations.
Although rigorous and academically oriented, the curriculum finds balance in GIIS through many non-academic events and activities which bring out the best in students and focus on their holistic growth.
This strengthens our students’ confidence, boosts their personality, enhances their skills and prepares them to face future challenges. CBSE Curriculum is offered at both our Punggol Smart Campus and East Coast Campus at Cheviot Hill.
Why Prefer CBSE for Secondary School Education at GIIS?
Outstanding Academic Results
In CBSE, the school average has always been above 80% with 100% passing the boards and many having highest scores in more than two subjects.
CBSE 10
2024
CBSE 12
2024
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Why Parents prefer GIIS for Secondary School Grades in Singapore?
A Holistic Educational Framework called 9GEMS
Our major goal is to nurture students into wholesome personalities through enhanced learning experiences and appropriate new-age platforms for skill development. Our award-winning 9GEMS framework is designed to work hand-in-hand with the Indian International school curricula, to provide excellence in nine different areas of educational importance like Academics, Sports, Innovation, Leadership, Arts, Entrepreneurship, Community Connect and Universal values.
This dynamic framework integrates the syllabus with digital and futuristic platforms for activity-based learning which builds creativity, critical thinking capabilities and emotional health of the learners.
Bridge to Grade 2
We believe in accommodating the needs of expatriate students, which is why we keep the flexibility of getting admission in the secondary school throughout the year. For students, who join in the middle of an academic year, we ensure not just seamless experience but also seamless assimilation in the learning process.
Through the Bridge Programme, we assist students to catch up with their peers in academic and other school activities. Our teachers make a consolidated effort to help new students gel into the new environment by providing academic support through project notes, extra effort through teaching, and offline support when required. This helps students to get comfortable in the new learning environment, catch up with the rest of the class and build a friendship bond with other classmates.
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21st Century Learning
We have a state-of-the-art SMART Campus where digital facilities are in line with the expectations of the new generation. Through smart boards, wifi connection, latest devices for school use, access to age-appropriate learning platforms, and dedicated spaces for collaborative work - we give our students an environment true to 21st-century learning requirements.
The digital environment fosters the creative, collaborative and skillful side of students, as they learn to take on new-world challenges and develop problem-solving abilities through critical thinking. We are also constantly upgrading ourselves to ensure that the best infrastructure is provided to our stakeholders for the best learning outcomes.
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GIIS believes that every student has inherent qualities that can be identified and polished to add to their existing or acquired talents. We ensure that our students achieve excellence in academics and non-academics with our well-structured ECA and CCA activities. Our students have to mandatorily participate in any one of the range of options available to them, so that they understand their own strengths and build up their skills.
Indoor and Outdoor sports have enough facilities for best outcomes, while our 40 skills-based labs and studios give platforms for talent building or acquiring newer ones. These help hone their physical, emotional, and social skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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GIIS caters to students in the age groups of 11 to 14 years for the Singapore secondary school.
The Middle Years Programme or MYP is a curriculum designed for students in the age group of 11-16 years by International Baccalaureate (IB). It is a five-year programme and provides broad and balanced education. In this framework, students are the center of learning that is linked to the world around them. MYP promotes understanding of other cultures, and awareness of the human condition, and an understanding that there is a commonality of human experience.
We have two different assessment processes in place for students following Indian and International syllabus.
Indian Curriculum
● 2 formative tests
● 1 midterm test
● 1 final term examination.
International Curriculum like CLSP and PYP
● Ongoing assessment tests throughout the term
● Bookended with two term-end examinations in the end.
9 GEMS is an award-winning holistic framework of learning where the focus is on development beyond academics which include skills, sports, and values. This framework utilizes innovative teaching methodologies and helps students get a balanced education. The 9 GEMS include:
● Academic Excellence
● Sports Excellence
● Visual and Performing Arts
● Personality Development
● Innovative and Creativity
● Entrepreneurship and Leadership
● Universal Values and Ethics
● Community and Care
● Skills Development
GIIS is one of the best secondary schools in Singapore that caters to national, Indian, and international students. The curricula offered for secondary school are:
● Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP)-Grades 6 to 8
● International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)-Grades 9 and 10
● Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)-Grades 1 to 12
● International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)-Grades 11 and 12.
The scholarships offered are:
● Global Citizens Scholarship-Grades 11-12
● 9 GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship-Grades 1 to 12
● Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Global Skills Scholarship-Grades 1 to 12
● Mahatma Gandhi Universal Values Merit-cum-Means Scholarship-Grades 1 to 12
● Global Future-Ready Scholarship-Grades 7 to 12.
Bridge programme is a unique and excellent programme offered by GIIS that helps students who have joined in the middle of the academic year, and need help to cope with the syllabus and catch up with their peers.
CLSP is a Cambridge programme that offers the prestigious Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) for 6, 7, and 8 graders, and provides a powerful foundation to pursue higher education like the IGCSE programme.
The secondary school fees depend upon the curricula chosen by the students. Visit our school fee page to know about the details of fees applicable for the current year. Choose the course name and the grade applicable to know the complete breakdown of the fees.
Yes, a one-time non-refundable registration fee is charged based on the curriculum offered that needs to be paid at the time of the admission process.
GIIS follows a structured fee payment system. The fees can be paid annually or term-wise. The academic year is divided into 3 terms and the fee for each term has to be paid before the beginning of each term or as mentioned in the invoice or student contract.
Parents can pay the school fees online or offline. The various modes of payment are GIRO, cash, cheque, NETS, Credit/Debit cards, through online payment via ‘Stripe’, QR Code under PayNow will be accepted at the time of admission towards payment of registration fees, School Fees, or purchase of books from school’s bookstore. All cashier’s orders and cheques are to be made in favor of “GLOBAL INDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE LTD.”
If a student has opted for transportation then the bus fees are charged zone-wise and they are calculated as per the distance to be traveled:
● Areas within 3km distance by road are categorized under Zone 1
● Areas between 3km and 10km distance by road are categorized under Zone 2
● Areas beyond 10km distance by road are categorized under Zone 3.
We aim at the holistic development of students through various activities. Our plethora of Extra-curricular activities include outdoor as well as indoor activities:
● Cricket
● Chess
● Basketball
● Table Tennis
● Tennis
● Tae-Kwon-Do
● Junior Athletics
● Badminton.
Our SMART campus provides 21st-century education and ultra-modern infrastructure. We ensure that our students are fostered in the best environment. Some of the facilities include:
● Full-fledged Library
● Outdoor play area
● Computer Science Labs
● Art Studio
● Music Studio
● Radio/TV Studio
● Science Laboratories
● Auditorium.
Classrooms are equipped with Smart Boards with Apple TV, Wifi connectivity, audio-visual systems, and projectors that help students and teachers to collaborate seamlessly.
Meet our academic counselors or faculty members at the time of the admission process or during campus visits. Prior to the visit, book a meeting so that we can check on the availability of the teacher.
The campus tour organized by GIIS can be attended by the parents, guardians, and students. In the entire tour, a guide will be appointed who is our student ambassador well-versed with the school information. They will take care of the visitor’s health and safety and will guide with all the requirements of the visitors. Campus visit needs to be scheduled in advance that will be arranged as per the available time slots.