WHO WE ARE
St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) International, founded in 2007, is a privately funded Catholic school. It was started by the De La Salle Brothers and alumni of SJI. SJI’s roots date back to 1852 as the third oldest secondary school in Singapore and has a longstanding reputation for offering a high quality holistic and balanced education that emphasises character formation and leadership development. Over its history, SJI has produced many leaders for the community in diverse sectors such as government, business, academia, church and the community. Our distinguished alumni include former President Tony Tan Keng Yam, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, DBS Chairman Peter Seah, Senior Counsel Davinder Singh and the Makan Sutra food critic KF Seetoh. These are leaders who have empathy and compassion and who can be effective bridges across races and religions. SJI International offers a holistic and balanced education that nurtures students to learn how to learn and to learn how to live, so that they can be people of integrity and people for others. The school prepares students for the 2-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) examinations. The 2021 cohort of 198 graduates scored an average of 39.3 points, our highest so far at SJI International. Our average is significantly above the 2020 world average for IB Diploma students of 29.59 points. 54.8% of our students achieved 40 points or more, a result only achieved by only 15.6% of students worldwide in November 2020. In addition to this, 36.0% of the Class of 2021 achieved 42 to 45 points or more. In its short history of 13 years of IBDP graduates, the school has students who have gone on to win various scholarships including the prestigious PSC (Public Service Commission) overseas merit scholarships, and to gain admission into top universities such as Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Yale University, Cambridge University and Oxford University. Graduates from SJI International have been accepted into some of the most competitive courses in Singapore universities, for example, Dentistry, Law and Medicine at the National University of Singapore.
The 2021 scholars at the socially distanced Scholarship Awards Ceremony held on 3 September 2021.
BY THE NUMBERS
2007 The year SJI International offered its first Scholarships
As a Lasallian School, SJI International strives to bring education to all, especially the last, the lost and the least. The SJI International Scholarship Programme was originally set up to attract outstanding students, regardless of background, and it has played an important role in allowing SJI International to become a school that is widely recognised for its outstanding academic results within a very holistic programme.
4 Scholarships were awarded in 2022 • 4 local scholars Although the majority of our Scholarships are offered to deserving Singaporean students, we have also previously offered overseas scholarships to students from Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
$20.5m approximate value of awarded Scholarships in fees and associated costs
41.5 cumulative average IB score of our Scholars (2009-2021)
269 students have benefitted from SJI International scholarships (2007-2021)
16 Scholars have achieved a perfect score of 45 points
SJI INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION THE LASALLIAN DIFFERENCE In addition to preparing our Scholars to do well academically for the IBDP examinations, they are offered a high quality education that allows them the opportunities to discover their interests and talents in a caring, respectful and inclusive community which strongly emphasises character and leadership development. As a Lasallian school, our scholars learn to have faith, whatever their faith tradition may be, i.e. to believe in themselves, in others, and in a God. Our scholars live out their faith by actively showing concern for those who are less fortunate in our society.
Recognised Qualification for University Studies The IB Diploma is a recognised qualification for admission into undergraduate programmes at local and international universities. The IBDP offers a broad-based education that prepares our scholars well for university studies. They will offer six subjects from six subject groups comprising two Languages, Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and the Arts. They will also follow a Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course, complete an extended essay and participate in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Nurturing and Caring Teachers Our SJI International teachers are not only highly qualified but are also nurturing and caring. They take the time to get to know our Scholars as individuals. They adopt a child-centred and active learning approach to support our Scholars in their learning so that they can realise their full potential.
Holistic Development with Choice and Flexibility At SJI International, our Scholars get to choose their six subjects based on their interests and the university courses that they are planning to gain admission into. They will take 3 subjects at standard level and 3 subjects at higher level. Theory of Knowledge will help our scholars to integrate their learning and give them a strong foundation in ways of knowing in their respective subject disciplines. The extended essay is a 4000-word paper based on independent and self-directed research on a selected topic of interest or passion in one of the subject disciplines. The extended essay helps our Scholars to develop critical thinking, communication and research skills that will give them a head start in university studies. Our Scholars’ participation in CAS will help them to enhance their personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning. They will get to choose from a wide range of CAS activities and to even initiate their own CAS activities in consultation with the teachers.
Strong Service Learning Dimension As a Lasallian institution, our Scholars enter to learn and leave to serve. Our Scholars will have many opportunities to participate in service learning locally and in the region so that they can make a difference in the lives of others.
International Learning Environment Our Scholars will be learning in an international environment where they will have opportunities to interact and learn with fellow students from 40 different countries. This will allow our Scholars to develop cultural sensitivities which will give them an edge in their future work place. SJI International truly offers an international education for Singapore and PR Scholars in the safety and familiarity of home without the need to go overseas.
Lasallian Network In Singapore, SJI International is linked with 6 other Lasallian schools as part of the legacy of our founder, St John Baptist de La Salle. SJI International is part of a larger Lasallian network of approximately 900 schools in about 84 countries.
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS LASALLIAN
LOCAL
FOREIGN
1. Up to 4 Lasallian scholarships to be awarded to students from Singapore primary schools. The scholarship will be awarded for a 6-year term from Grade 7 through to the end of the IB Diploma in Grade 12. It is means-tested and subjected to the usual Admissions testing procedures. In addition, the annual gross household income (GHI) for a family of 4 or less should not exceed $90,000 (Tier 1 or Tier 2).
1. Up to 2 merit-based scholarships awarded to Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents for the 2-year IB Diploma. For students in Singaporean schools taking their GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations at the end of 2020, the scholarship will be awarded based on their current school academic records, the SJI International Scholarship Tests, and an interview. Evidence of an excellent academic record must be provided.
1. Up to 2 merit-based students from across Asia and are awarded a 2-year IB Diploma scholarship 2. Up to 6 merit-based means-tested students from across Asia are awarded a 2-year IB Diploma scholarship or a 3-year Grade 10 Foundation Course & IB Diploma scholarship
These scholarships are funded solely from These scholarships enable academically strong operational surpluses. Funds donated to students to benefit from the School’s education the Scholarship Fund are not used for these regardless of financial means. scholarships but are used solely for merit-based means-tested scholarships. 2. Up to 8 merit-based means-tested scholarships awarded to Singapore Citizens/ Permanent Residents for the 2- and 3- year IB Diploma. For all students, the scholarship will be awarded based on their current school academic records, the SJI International Scholarship Tests and an interview. Evidence of an excellent academic record must be provided. These scholarships enable academically strong students to benefit from the School’s education regardless of financial means.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Through the Scholarship Programme, we seek to provide an opportunity for outstanding and suitable students to access the high-quality education SJI International provides. We are looking for students who have completed their SEC 3 (Grade 9/Year 10) for the 3-year scholarship. For the 2-year scholarship, we are looking for students who are on course to achieve 12 points or less in O-Levels (based on preliminary results) or IGCSE equivalent. For the 6-year scholarship, we are looking for students taking the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of 2022. All applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for testing. The scholarship test will consist of a Maths Test (1 hour), an English Test (1 hour) and a CEM Baseline Test (1 hour). Scholarships to St. Joseph’s Institution International are offered to outstanding students who are deemed by the St. Joseph’s Institution International Board of Governors’ Scholarship Committee to have excellent quality of mind, active participation in non-academic activities, positive personal qualities, and outstanding communication abilities. • • •
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Renewal of the Scholarship at the end of the academic year will be subject to good conduct and an exemplary attitude towards constructive activities and study. The values and ideals of the school must be upheld and an attitude displayed that will enhance the prestige of the scholarship. If the student decides to terminate the scholarship prematurely, without a reason that is totally acceptable to the Board of St. Joseph’s Institution International, the parents will be obliged to repay monies spent on the scholarship to that date. The St. Joseph’s Institution International Scholarship Committee and the Board of Governors reserve the right to make rules and regulations which are appropriate and reasonable, taking into consideration the above terms and conditions of the Scholarship Scheme.
SCHOLARSHIP COSTS*
* These are the estimated costs for 2023 Scholarships. 1. 2. 3.
GHI is the annual gross household income for a family of 4 (comprising 2 parents and 2 children) or less while GPCI is the annual gross per capita income for a family of 5 or more where GPCI = Total Annual Household Income^/Total Number of Family Members. Scholarship benefits received will be based on whichever criterion, GHI or GPCI, whichever is more favourable. Compulsory trips in Grade 10 and 11 include the Challenge Week (about $1,000) and other subject trips. It will be up to $2,000 on a reimbursement basis for the 2-year course, up to $3,000 on a reimbursement basis for the 3-year course and up to $6,000 on a reimbursement basis for the 6-year course.
^ The total household income should be computed based on all sources of income i.e. salaries, dividend from shares, rental income, etc.
OUR FORMER SCHOLARS
JOHN OOI • Class of 2009 • Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland • Currently Student Development Manager at SJI International Malaysia
“The SJI International Scholarship was nothing short of life-changing. I remember joining the school just after my mother had passed away. It was also the first time that I had left home, so there were a lot of challenges... Nevertheless, with the guidance of my teachers and the admin staff of the school, I completed the IB Diploma Programme and secured a full tuition fee scholarship at The University of Queensland.”
AMANDA ANG • Class of 2010 • BS in Agricultural and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), 2015 • MS in Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2017 • PhD student, Economics, University of Southern
“The SJI International scholarship allowed me to receive education under the IB philosophy. The most valuable thing I got from my time at SJI International is a “growth mindset.” I felt that I could join a choir, play a sport, learn a new language even if I had never done it before because we were all there to learn how to learn. This growth mindset has given me confidence in taking on a rigorous academic career in economics.”
BRIAN THENG • Class of 2012 • BA (Literae Humaniores), University of Oxford, 2019 • MPhil (Classics), University of Cambridge, 2020 • Currently Senior Associate, Family Capital & Impact at the Singapore Economic Development Board
“The scholarship opened many doors for me, and my SJII experience remains fundamental to my academic performance and personal values. I made lasting friends at SJII who, despite diverse career paths across the world, remain in contact and continue to be sources of meaningful friendship. The mentorship by teachers, counsellors, and staff at SJII continues to inspire me towards ideals of service and kindness. More generally, the IB programme and SJII’s pedagogy grounded in me a holistic outlook towards learning and experiences, which enabled me to take full advantage of my university education and work experience.”
CLIONA YONG • Class of 2013 • Anthropology, Yale-NUS, 2018 • Research Executive at NUS, FASS, Social Service Research Centre
“[The scholarship I received] gave me opportunities to study at an institution with great values, that focused on its students and not only the grades they could produce but their development as individuals in society as well. Lots of great CCAs to join too!”
OUR FORMER SCHOLARS
RURU HOONG
SEAN NEUBRONNER
• Class of 2014 • PhD in Economics, Harvard Business School & Department of Economics (commenced Aug 2020); joint JD, Harvard Law School (commencing Aug 2021)
• Class of 2016 • BSc Mathematics with Management and Finance, King’s College London, 2022
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“SJII’s holistic education allowed me to focus on developing my confidence as a person, whilst the teachers nurtured my intellectual vitality and encouraged me to discover interdisciplinary links between fields and pursue my passions beyond the classroom. As I begin my research at the intersections of behavioural/ public economics, law, and industrial organisation, there is no doubt in my mind that I owe so much of who I am (and what interests me!) today to the SJII scholarship and community.”
“The scholarship provided me with an opportunity I would have never been able to obtain financially, and so I will always be grateful for it. SJII was a place I learnt so many more lessons than simple academics, and it has definitely shaped my current world-view today. Although I did not expect to be studying Mathematics at University, I am finding it extremely fulfilling and therefore can have no regrets about my path. I would also like to once again thank SJII for the opportunity it gave me.”
“The SJI International scholarship opened up opportunities for me that I would not have been able to access without the generosity of the sponsors of the programme or the school. It is a great blessing and privilege to be able to attend a school without me having to worry about the economic pressures normally associated with receiving an education. I learned so much from the compassionate and patient teachers who I was taught by, and also grew so much from being surrounded by a loving and serving community.”
SOPHIA GOH Class of 2017 Studying Liberal Arts at Yale-NUS College
RITIK CHAMOLA • Class of 2019 • Double major in Linguistics and Computer Science at Yale University
“I firmly believe that an SJI International education has the potential to be whatever you want it to be; during my time in school, I experienced service-learning firsthand, teaching music lessons at a UWS school in Koh Chreum, Cambodia, and later joining eyecare drives at a children’s home in Western Thailand. As a member of the Student Council, I had the opportunity to exercise my leadership and teamwork abilities through school-wide initiatives such as Wellbeing Week. These are just the drop in the metaphorical bucket of opportunities available to the SJI International student, and I am extremely grateful for having been able to take part in a few of them.”
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