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What is the Admissions Process?
The first step in the admissions process is to complete and submit the online application form together with the required supporting documents. (Click here for the Admissions Form)
Applicants for Grade 1 and above are required to complete a CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test). Applicants for Nursery, K1 and K2 are not normally required to complete the CAT4 assessment or academic tests. (Students applying to K2 for entry between January and March will be required to complete the CAT4 assessment.)
Admission is based age criteria, the availability of places in the requested year group, and the school’s ability to meet the student’s educational needs. A place is confirmed only upon acceptance of the offer and payment of the required fees.
What is the Academic Calendar ?
The Academic Calendar for Nursery to Grade 10 is from April to March.
The Academic Calendar for IB grades is from July to June.
What is the CAT4 Cognitive Ability Assessment?
The CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test, Fourth Edition) is a widely used assessment designed to measure a student’s underlying reasoning abilities and learning potential. It is not a curriculum-based test, so it does not assess what a student has been taught in school. Instead, it looks at how a student thinks and solves problems.
The CAT4 assesses four areas:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
All applicants for Grade 1 and above are required to complete the CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test). The assessment may be conducted online or in person and is age-adapted to ensure it is appropriate for each applicant. The test typically takes 60–90 minutes, depending on the student’s age.
No special preparation is required, as it is designed to assess aptitude rather than learned knowledge.
Are Midterm admissions offered?
Admissions during a term are offered keeping in mind the movements of expatriates and would depend on the vacancy in the relevant grade at the time of admission.
What is the curriculum for Grades I - VII?
An integrated global curriculum is offered from Grades I – VIII and is based on the requirements of both Indian and International education systems. Students from Grade I to Grade VIII acquire skill sets and knowledge that prepare them for entry into either the International IGCSE (International Cambridge Certification) or the CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) of Grade X CBSE. The curriculum encompasses core subjects, i.e. English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies and Languages in addition to subjects like Computer Science, Art and Design, Music (Western and Indian), Dance, Drama and Physical Education.
What Curricula are offered?
- IGCSE (Cambridge UK) – Grades IX and X
- IB Diploma (IBO, Switzerland) – Grades XI and XII
- CBSE – Grades IX to XII
How many students are there in a class?
Each class would have an average of 25 students.
What is the age criteria for admissions?
The age by 30th June for the following levels are:
- Nursery – 3 years,
- Kindergarten I – 4 years,
- Kindergarten II – 5 years,
- Grades I – VI (same basis for subsequent grades)
What are the fees and when are they payable?
Please see the fee structure table for fee details.
Fees are payable on a four-month Fee Term basis. For Nursery to Grade 10 the fees are due on 1 April, 1 July and 1 November. For IB Diploma students (Grades 11 and 12) the fees are due on 1 June, 1 October and 1 February.
A one-time, non-refundable Administration Fee of S$200 + GST is payable upon submission of all applications. For students applying to Grades 11 and 12 (IB Diploma Programme), an additional Fee of S$3,400 + GST is payable upon admission to the school.
Transport fees are payable directly to the transport company.
What is Sibling Concession?
A sibling concession of S$150 per month/per sibling is applicable whenever more than one sibling is studying at the same time.
Is a deposit required?
None.
How are the fees to be paid?
By GIRO.
What textbooks are followed?
International and CBSE textbooks for some subjects and special course materials developed in-house for others are followed. A curriculum document for every subject is presented to the students/parents at the beginning of the year. Specially prepared study materials and worksheets are provided to the students for concept attainment, concept reinforcement and enrichment.
What are the school timings?
Hillside Campus
- EY – Grade 6 : 0900 Hrs – 1530 Hrs
Scotts Campus
- Grade 7 – Grade 10: 0815 Hrs – 1445 Hrs
- Grade 11 – Grade 12: 0815 Hrs – 1530 Hrs
What are the timings for ECA/CCA Activities?
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are included in the daily time table. The Extra Curricular Activities would be conducted after school hours. The ECA activities entail additional payment.
What are the outbound Programmes offered?
Starting from Grade II, students travel within and outside Singapore for up to seven days in a year and are involved in Programmes covering service, adventure, cultural awareness, sporting and team building activities. Students of each grade travel to a different destination with a different palette of activities. These trips are covered by additional payments to be made depending upon the trip.
Do you offer childcare or after-school care?
No.
Do you offer assistance for transfers to Bangalore/Chennai if children move back to India?
The option for reciprocal admission is available at NPS, NAFL and TISB schools, subject to vacancy. That is, if the student moves to India after a minimum of five years at NPSI. The student would be expected to perform well in the entrance test conducted in India.
What second language are offered?
French, Hindi, Spanish are offered now. Other languages like Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, etc., would be offered if the number of students makes it viable.
When can we visit the campus?
Campus visits can be arranged by prior appointment with the school, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).
Is the campus air-conditioned?
All classrooms, libraries, dance/art/music and performing arts studios, the main Auditorium and Computer Labs are air-conditioned.
What is the structure of the school?
NPS International School goes beyond mere franchising. The academic activities are steered by the Head of School under the direct guidance of the Dean and the Chairman.
What are the vacation schedules?
Mid-June to mid-July is the summer break. There is also a 3-week winter vacation in December – January. There is a midterm break in September/October for a week as well as a short break in April before the new academic year starts.
Are there any school bus transport facilities?
The School has arranged with Bedok Transport Pte Ltd for transport of students to and from school. For new students joining our school, the bus services will be offered within two to three weeks of the start of school. Payment for transport should be made directly to the contractor at rates communicated by the transport contractor.
What is the Teacher-Student Ratio?
The average teacher-student ratio for every class is 1:25. For the whole school, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:13.