As COVID-19 wreaked havoc across the world, financial anxieties started setting in among the working class. The expat families settled in foreign land to earn a living have been hugely affected as many of them are experiencing salary cut and loss of job. In such a situation, many developed countries like Singapore, Dubai and Hong Kong are...
‘It's time for another school day, but the school has taken a different form entirely. For many students, their classroom is no farther than their nearest mobile device. With tablets, smartphones or laptops in hand, children log into their school's online learning platform. On the screen, they are greeted by their teachers and peers in real-time,...
There is one thing which is unique to mankind and it sets the man apart from all creations in the world – Capacity to think and imagine.
Singapore is renowned for its education system. The nation is home to many private and public schools. Public schools are overseen by the Ministry of Education where seats are limited for foreign students. Most children of expats attend private international schools.
Author Jess Lair said: "Children are not things to be moulded, but are people to be unfolded." This belief is the basis of the Primary Programme at GIIS which aims to shape students to grow into their own personalities by providing them with maximum exposure in academics and non-academic arenas.
Learning in the 21st century must reach beyond traditional classroom walls to prepare students for participation in the ever-evolving global economy. The GIIS SMART Campus incorporates the latest in pedagogical best practices. Small Learning Communities support student-centered learning with an emphasis on building meaningful relationships. When...
Preparing students to cope up with the rapidly changing 21st century world is an integral part of a quality education system. The digital natives of today need to be equipped with a number of futuristic skills so that they are empowered to the handle the growing demands of next generation jobs that require innovative thinking and a strong base in...
