Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 184

Suzhou Singapore International School 208 Zhong Nan Street, Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu, 215021 Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.ssis-suzhou.net Head of School: Richard Bruford Description: Suzhou Singapore International School (SSIS) is situated in Suzhou Industrial Park and serves the academic needs to the expatriate community in Suzhou and the surrounding area. Having grown in size and reputation since its opening, SSIS offers continuous educational programmes from Nursery to Grade 12. Number of Teachers: Elementary 80, Secondary 81 Number of Classrooms: Elementary 31, Secondary 36 Teacher/student ratio: Elementary 1:8, Secondary 1:10 Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Curriculum: International, Baccalaureate Programme (PYP, MYP, DP) and North American style High School Programme. Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Early Years and Elementary school students will have 40 minutes of Chinese instruction daily. Secondary students will have one class dedicated to Chinese as a second language as part of the curriculum if they so choose. Mandarin Curriculum: Mandarin classes are designed to encourage a broader understanding of both the Chinese language and the culture. Facilities: Suzhou Singapore International School is located on a 10 hectare site. Our modern campus includes facilities such as a 25 metre heated swimming pool, two FIFA certified artificial turf soccer fields, tennis courts, running track, two libraries, two double gymnasiums and an air purification system throughout. Specialty rooms include eight science labs, six art rooms, five music rooms, ten music practice rooms, a performing arts centre, and a black box theatre. SEN Support: Our Learning Support team is made up of specially trained teachers that have the background to assist students in their learning needs. Our team provides individualised support to both students and homeroom teachers. Learning Support may include classroom accommodations, programme modifications, in-class support and small group or individualised programming. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Accreditations: CIS (Council of International Schools), NEASC (New English Association of Schools and Colleges), NCCT (National Centre for School Curriculum and Textbook Instruction), CISSA (China International School Sports Association), ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools), SISAC (Shanghai International School Athletic Conference), AISA (The Association of International Schools in Asia). 182 www.playtimes.com.hk Fees: Pre-Nursery (Half Day) Pre-Nursery (Full Day) Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-10 Grades 11-12 RMB 65,000 RMB 92,000 RMB 120,000 RMB 165,000 RMB 175,500 RMB 185,500 RMB 195,000 RMB 205,000 Transport: School bus service available. Parents: There are many ways parents can become involved. The Elementary and Secondary Schools hold regular parent gatherings on a range of topics and parents can volunteer for activities such as the ‘Support a Reader’ programme, drama production and sports teams. University Information: College Counsellors begin working with students in Grade 9 and increase their assistance and guidance into Grades 11 and 12. Over the course of the year, SSIS receives many visits from universities world-wide. During these visits, our students and families are able to gather information about the courses offered, ask questions, and explore the possibilities each institution may offer.