ICS Singapore laughing during presentation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does the school year begin and end?

What are your school hours?

What type of curriculum does ICS offer?

ICS offers an American curriculum with the option of taking Advanced Placement courses in high school. The American model of education helps students develop critical thinking skills and become well-rounded in multiple subject areas, emphasizing student choice in further pursuing areas of interest.

We view education holistically and use a variety of teaching styles in different grade levels and subjects to foster student learning - our goal is to instill a love for life-long learning in every student. Project-based learning is incorporated into all courses to ensure students are applying their learning to real-life situations.

ICS teachers integrate technology into the classroom at every grade level, and all students in Grades 4-12 participate in 1-to-1 device programs. Students have opportunities to take courses in visual art, music, Mandarin, physical education, and technology.

Where are your teachers from?

ICS has been blessed by hiring quality educators from all around the world. 80% of our teaching staff are from the United States. They are passionate about what they teach and perform above and beyond their classroom teaching responsibilities to ensure that their students receive the care and focus that they need to be successful in life. We currently have 69 teachers on staff, and 51% have advanced degrees beyond a bachelor’s degree. Our teachers have an average of 9.8 years of teaching experience and have been with ICS an average of four years.

Is ICS a Christian school?

Yes. ICS is a part of the Network of International Christian Schools and accredited with the Association of Christian Schools International. All students are required to take Bible and attend a weekly chapel service.

While ICS teaches from a Biblical worldview, our student body is comprised of students from many varying faith backgrounds and more than 30 countries. Please refer to our Who We Are page for more information.