St. Joseph's Institution International Preschool — international school in Singapore, Singapore

St. Joseph's Institution International Preschool

Singapore

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What makes this school unique

Inquiry-based learning with a focus on bilingual literacy, numeracy, outdoor learning, and pastoral care

Hands-on Aquaponics garden teaches sustainability, teamwork, and environmental care through joyful play

Serene, green Holland Road campus transforming by late 2026 with premium, state-of-the-art facilities

The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Mandarin

Fees SGD 30,084

Ages 2 - 6 years

Type Co-educational

Bus Service Yes

Availability Are there places?

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Dr. Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte

School Principal

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Mandarin

Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Service and Sustainability

Stages Preschool, Kindergarten

Introduction

SJI International Preschool caters to children aged 2 to 6, offering a full-day, inquiry-based curriculum structured around eight transdisciplinary learning domains. The school operates a Bilingual Literacy Programme where every classroom is staffed by at least one English-speaking and one Mandarin-speaking educator simultaneously throughout the day. Located on Holland Road, the campus integrates natural greenery to support specific outdoor initiatives. A notable feature of the school is its Outdoor Learning Programme, which includes hands-on urban farming and an Aquaponics Programme, allowing students to learn about sustainability through practical farm-to-table concepts. The school also incorporates a Pastoral Care Programme anchored by the Virtues Project. This framework introduces 22 specific virtues tied to the institution's core Lasallian Catholic values: Faith, Service, Community, Excellence, and Respect. Students meeting the necessary criteria are offered priority admission to the SJI International Elementary School for their primary education.

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This campus is part of St. Joseph’s Institution International School

49A Holland Road, Singapore 258850

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The Essentials

Location

SJI International Preschool is situated at 49A Holland Road, Singapore. The campus is located in a quiet, leafy corner of the well-known Holland Road area, featuring natural outdoor spaces and urban farming areas. This central location is easily accessible by local transport links for families living in or commuting through the city.

Stages

The preschool caters to children aged two to six years old. The classes are divided into Early Years 1 and Early Years 2 for the youngest learners, followed by Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2. These year groups correspond to children turning three to six years old within the academic year.

Type

SJI International Preschool is a co-educational day school for early childhood students.

Additional learning support

The preschool uses inclusionary practices to adapt teaching methods for different learning styles where possible. However, the school notes that it has limited resources to support a wide spectrum of complex learning needs. Parents of children who require specific learning support are advised to contact the admissions team directly to discuss their child's individual requirements.

Country affiliation

The preschool does not have a formal affiliation with any country.

Religious affiliation

The school has a Catholic and Lasallian foundation, integrating values like faith and service into its daily routines. At the same time, the preschool welcomes families and students from all religious and cultural backgrounds.

School day structure

The campus is open Monday to Friday with full-day operational hours from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The core educational programme runs between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. During the day, children are provided with breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, along with a scheduled daily rest period.

Bus service

The school offers a two-way bus service for its students across limited residential areas. The transportation is managed by an official external vendor, Tong Tar Transport.

Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements

Uniform Requirement

All students are required to wear the school uniform.

To educate our young learners about being sun smart and reduce the risk of skin damage from exposure to the sun, the preschool adopts a ‘No Hat, No Play’ policy.

Uniforms can be purchased from our official vendor, Lim's Uniform

Address:

02-18 Holland Road Shopping Centre, 211 Holland Avenue, Singapore 278967

Monday to Saturday opening hours: 10:30 am - 7:15 pm
Sunday and Public Holidays opening hours: 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

Food Options

Children are served breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea daily. We use a Halal-Certified caterer that offers a menu planned on a quarterly basis.

The preschool adopts a 'No Nuts’ policy and supports healthy eating by the Health Promotion Board.

House System

Fees

Application Fees and Deposits

Registration Fee: SGD 545.00 (non-refundable)

Security Deposit: SGD 2300.00 (refundable if a written withdrawal notice is served at least one calendar month before the child's last day)

Tuition Fees
The preschool charges monthly fees rather than termly fees for its Full Day Programme (7:00 am to 7:00 pm), which applies to all year groups.

Monthly Tuition: SGD 2,507.00

Yearly Tuition: SGD 30,084.00
These fees cover the cost of daily snacks and meals.

Other Annual Costs

Insurance: SGD 45.00

Field Trips: SGD 150.00

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
The initial payment includes the first month's tuition, security deposit, annual insurance, and field trip charges. This amount is due within two weeks of enrolment confirmation. Following this, tuition is billed monthly and is strictly due on the 1st of each month. A late payment fee of SGD 200.00 applies to any payments received after the 1st.

Fee Payment Options
The first payment must be completed via PayNow or bank transfer. All subsequent monthly tuition payments are collected automatically via GIRO deduction, which is processed on the 1st of every month.

Academics

Curriculum

SJI International Preschool provides a holistic, play-based curriculum for children in the Early Years and Kindergarten stages, focusing on intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual development. The curriculum is heavily anchored by a Bilingual Literacy Programme, ensuring that every classroom is staffed simultaneously by one English-speaking and one Mandarin-speaking educator. Learning is structured around inquiry, outdoor exploration, and hands-on experiences, supported by specific initiatives such as the Numeracy Programme and an Aquaponics Programme. As an early childhood centre, the school does not award formal qualifications but focuses on building foundational skills for primary education. The academic framework is complemented by a Pastoral Care Programme guided by the Virtues Project to teach character and values.

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Academic calendar

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

SJI International Preschool supports Social and Emotional Learning primarily through its Pastoral Care Programme, which is anchored by the Virtues Project. This framework introduces 22 specific virtues to the students, helping them understand and practice traits such as compassion, honesty, cooperation, and respect. Educators integrate these concepts into daily activities to ensure the learning is practical and age-appropriate. The school aims to nurture social and emotional growth by focusing on character development within an inclusive classroom environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school is not a specialist SEN institution, though it does utilize inclusionary practices to accommodate diverse developmental stages. Educators adapt teaching methods and classroom environments to support different learning styles where feasible. However, the preschool notes that it has limited resources to accommodate a wide spectrum of complex learning needs. Parents of children who require specific educational or developmental support must contact the admissions team directly to determine if the school can meet their child's requirements.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific EAL intervention programmes. Instead, language acquisition is supported through a standard Bilingual Literacy Programme across all year groups. Every classroom is staffed simultaneously by at least one English-speaking and one Mandarin-speaking educator. This daily immersion ensures that students are continuously exposed to both languages during their routine activities and lessons.

Mental Wellbeing

Student mental wellbeing is supported through a play-based curriculum that targets emotional and spiritual development alongside intellectual growth. The school utilizes its Pastoral Care Programme and the Virtues Project to help children build resilience, confidence, and positive peer relationships.

Parent Experience

History

St. Joseph's Institution (SJI) International Preschool was established to continue the early childhood education legacy of the former Maris Stella Kindergarten. The preschool operates as the youngest member of the broader SJI International family of schools. It is governed under the ownership of SJI International and remains deeply rooted in the Lasallian Catholic tradition. By taking over the historical site of Maris Stella, the preschool preserves the location's long-standing heritage while integrating modern early years educational practices.

Community

The SJI International Preschool community is highly inclusive, welcoming students, families, and staff from a wide variety of faiths, nationalities, and cultural backgrounds. The community regularly comes together for cultural and heritage events, such as the annual Founder's Day Dinner which celebrates the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Families also actively participate in hands-on community gatherings, such as the recent Farm to Table Experience, where parents and children explored culinary and sustainable practices together.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or specific PTA-led committees. However, parents are actively encouraged to engage with the school community through regular daily communications and scheduled parent-teacher conferences held throughout the year.

Facilities

Facilities Overview

The campus is located along Holland Road and integrates lush natural landscapes with restored heritage buildings. The primary facility currently in operation is Shalom House, a renovated building that preserves the site's historical architecture while updating the interiors to support modern early childhood education. A second building expansion, named Santo Bambino, is currently undergoing renovations and is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026. The campus grounds feature extensive outdoor environments dedicated to nature-based learning, including areas for urban farming, an Aquaponics Programme, and exposure to diverse flora and fauna.

Sports Facilities

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding dedicated sports facilities (such as gymnasiums, courts, or swimming pools). Instead, the campus provides specific outdoor areas that are utilized for gross motor development, physical exploration, and sensory play.

Academic Facilities

The academic spaces are primarily centered around the classrooms located within Shalom House. These classrooms are equipped with multifunctional furnishings, allowing educators to easily reconfigure the rooms to support dynamic, play-based, and collaborative learning experiences. Additionally, the outdoor natural landscape and urban farming areas serve as hands-on academic facilities where students learn about eco-friendly practices and sustainability.

Reputation

Awards

Yellow Flame Award at the School Green Awards (2025): This award was presented to the preschool by the Singapore Environment Council in recognition of the school's commitment to environmental sustainability and eco-conscious initiatives, such as its urban farming and Aquaponics programmes.

Accreditations

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding specific educational accreditations. It operates as an early childhood center governed by the broader St. Joseph's Institution (SJI) International board and is eligible for government childcare subsidies through the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).

Admissions

doris recommends that you start by speaking to admissions. This connects you directly to the school's admissions team who can respond with answers, more information, and next steps.

1. Enquiry and Tour: Prospective parents can begin the process by booking a weekday personal tour or attending an Open House. These visits allow families to observe the classrooms and meet the educators. Tours can be arranged directly with the admissions team via email or phone.

2. Registration of Interest: Families must complete an online Registration of Interest Form for their desired entry year. The admissions team will then contact parents with further instructions on the application. Please note that all children must hold a valid Singapore residency pass, such as a Dependant Pass or Student Pass, to apply.

3. Application and Assessment: Formal applications require a non-refundable registration fee of SGD 545.00. The preschool evaluates applications based on specific priority factors rather than the application date. These factors include adherence to the Catholic faith, having siblings currently enrolled, residency status, gender balance, and demographic mix.

4. Offer and Enrollment: Upon receiving an offer, parents must confirm their child's place within two weeks by submitting the required documentation and making the initial payment. This payment covers the first month’s tuition, a SGD 2,300.00 security deposit, and annual incidental charges. Future monthly tuition fees are then collected automatically via GIRO deduction.

Scholarships

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding preschool scholarships. However, Singaporean citizens whose children are aged 2 to 6 and enrolled in the full-day programme may be entitled to a monthly Basic Subsidy of up to SGD 300.00 from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).