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IB Math Tuition for SJI International (SJII) Students
Dedicated IB Math classes for SJI International students — an international school in Singapore on the IB pathway.
St. Joseph's Institution International (SJI International) is an independent, co-educational Lasallian Catholic international school in Novena, Singapore. The school was founded in 2006. With a motto of "Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve", SJI International has a distinctive educational identity. DeepThink offers dedicated IB Math classes matched to the curriculum SJI International students follow.
About SJI International
St. Joseph's Institution International (SJI International) is an independent, co-educational Lasallian Catholic international school in Novena, Singapore. Established in 2006 by St Joseph's Institution, it is a separate school from the local St Joseph's Institution and offers an international pathway from the International Primary Curriculum through the IGCSE to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Founded: 2006
Motto: Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
How DeepThink supports SJI International IB students
Dedicated IB Math class covering the IB Mathematics curriculum
As an international school, SJI International follows the IB pathway (MYP or IGCSE into the IB Diploma) — our class is matched to it, not the local MOE syllabus
Small groups so your child gets genuine attention — every student's needs are taken care of, and no one gets left behind
Support from the pre-IB years through to the IB Diploma
The programme
What your child gets at DeepThink
Our dedicated IB class keeps students on the IB Mathematics curriculum throughout their secondary years.
Weekly duration
1.5 hours
Curriculum
IB Mathematics
Levels covered
Pre-IB to IB Diploma
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for parents
Does DeepThink have a class specifically for SJI International's IB curriculum?
Yes. SJI International students follow the IB Mathematics curriculum, and we run a dedicated IB Math class to match.
How does the IB Math curriculum differ from the local secondary syllabus?
IB Math covers different content at a different pace from the MOE secondary syllabus. Students who attend a general secondary tuition class risk spending time on O-Level or SEC exam content that won't appear in their assessments. Our dedicated IB class avoids that.
When should an IB student start tuition?
We recommend starting early — the IB curriculum diverges from the local secondary syllabus quickly, and gaps compound. Students who join mid-programme can also be accommodated.
What makes DeepThink different for IB students?
A dedicated IB class that stays on the IB curriculum throughout your child's secondary years.
School Overview
St. Joseph's Institution International — widely known as SJI International or SJII — is an independent, co-educational Lasallian Catholic international school on Thomson Road in the Novena area of Singapore. It was established in 2006 when St Joseph's Institution, at the urging of Singapore's Economic Development Board, set out to open an international school; the High School began classes in January 2007 with 104 students, the Elementary School opened in 2008, and the first cohort graduated in 2009. The school is a separate institution from the local St Joseph's Institution, though the two are connected through the same Lasallian heritage. Its motto is "Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve," and its colours are green and white.
SJI International comprises an Elementary School for children aged 5 to 12 and a High School for students aged 12 to 18, spanning Grades 7 to 12. In 2024 the school added early childhood education with the opening of SJI International Preschool, formerly Maris Stella Kindergarten, at Holland Road. The High School follows an international pathway, with the IGCSE in Grades 7 to 10 leading into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. The school is a non-profit organisation overseen by the SJI International School Board and is part of a group of seven Lasallian schools in Singapore whose history stretches back more than 150 years.
Curriculum and the IB Pathway
SJI International offers a continuous international pathway from the Elementary School through to pre-university. The Elementary School teaches the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a programme used by over a thousand schools across some sixty-five countries, and weaves in Singapore maths and Chinese, with Spanish introduced in Grades 5 and 6. The High School caters to both local and foreign students, following the IGCSE programme in Grades 7 to 10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. This is a genuinely international route and differs in content and assessment from the Singapore MOE secondary syllabus: there is no Singapore-Cambridge O-Level or SEC examination, and the Diploma adds the IB core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service.
Mathematics at Diploma level is taken as one of two routes — Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation — each offered at Standard or Higher Level, and the choice a student makes shapes their options in university courses such as engineering, economics, and the sciences. Because the IB Mathematics syllabus moves at a different pace and covers different material from the local curriculum, some families look for support matched specifically to the IB rather than to O-Level or A-Level preparation. DeepThink, a specialist mathematics tuition centre, runs small-group classes aligned to the IB Mathematics curriculum, including both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes, which some families find useful for consolidating understanding ahead of the Diploma years.
Admissions
Admission to SJI International is by direct application to the school, not through Singapore's PSLE posting exercise or the Direct School Admission scheme, which apply only to local MOE schools. Families apply for a specific entry point, and the school considers each child's readiness alongside the places available in the relevant year group. The school is open to both Singaporean and international students from the age of 12, and at the High School level there are no nationality-based enrolment restrictions.
Entry to the Elementary School is shaped by Singapore government policy on international schools. In line with these regulations, Elementary enrolment is currently closed to Singapore citizens but open to foreign students who hold a valid Dependant's Pass tied to a parent's Employment Pass, Singapore Permanent Residency, or an Immigration Exemption Order for diplomats. There are no such restrictions on High School enrolment, where Singaporean families make up the majority of the student body. Prospective families should begin the application process well ahead of their intended start date, and the school's admissions office publishes the current entry requirements, assessment steps, and fees, which are the authoritative source for applicants.
Facilities and Co-Curricular Activities
SJI International occupies a campus on Thomson Road in Novena, with its entrance via Toa Payoh West, bringing together the Elementary and High Schools on a single site. The two schools share a setting designed to support both younger children and older students through to the Diploma years, and the school's central location places it within easy reach of the surrounding district.
As a full international school, SJI International pairs its academic programme with a broad co-curricular offering across sport, the arts, and student-led activities, in keeping with its Lasallian emphasis on developing the whole person. Service to others is woven through school life, reflecting the school's motto, "Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve," and giving students opportunities to contribute to the wider community alongside their studies. Families looking for the specific clubs, teams, and activities offered in a given year will find the current programme described by the school directly, as the precise line-up evolves from year to year.
School Community and Culture
SJI International's culture is rooted in the Lasallian Catholic tradition it shares with the wider group of seven Lasallian schools in Singapore, and the school describes service to others as central to its identity. While it is a Catholic school — around a quarter of its students are Catholic — it is open to students of all backgrounds, and its community is notably diverse: roughly two-thirds of students are Singaporean, with the remainder drawn from some thirty-nine other nationalities. The school is supported by a Brother President and Lasallian Brothers on its teaching staff, and Chinese is treated as part of the fabric of school life, reflecting its place in Singapore.
For many families, joining an international school can mean settling into a new curriculum, and students entering the High School years sometimes need to adjust quickly to the demands of the IGCSE and IB pathways. Mathematics is a subject where a smooth transition matters, because the IB approach can differ noticeably from a student's previous system. DeepThink's small-group IB Mathematics classes, which follow the IB curriculum rather than the local syllabus and cover both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes, are one option that some families in the SJI International community use to help their children build confidence during this transition and through the Diploma years.
Frequently Asked Questions about SJI International
Is SJI International a good school?
SJI International is one of Singapore's established international schools. It is an independent, co-educational Lasallian Catholic school offering a continuous pathway from the Elementary School through the IGCSE to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and it draws a diverse community of Singaporean and international students. As part of a group of Lasallian schools with more than 150 years of history in Singapore, it pairs academic study with a strong emphasis on service to others.
What curriculum does SJI International follow?
SJI International follows an international curriculum. The Elementary School teaches the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with Singapore maths and Chinese included and Spanish introduced in Grades 5 and 6. The High School follows the IGCSE programme in Grades 7 to 10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12. This is an international pathway and does not lead to the Singapore-Cambridge O-Level examinations.
Does SJI International offer the IB Diploma?
Yes. Students at SJI International complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12, after following the IGCSE in Grades 7 to 10. The Diploma includes the IB core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Diploma Mathematics is offered as either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation, each at Standard or Higher Level.
How does admission to SJI International work?
Admission is by direct application to the school, not through the PSLE posting exercise or Direct School Admission, which apply only to local MOE schools. Families apply for a specific entry point, and places depend on the school's assessment of each child and availability in the relevant year group. The school's admissions office publishes the current requirements and fees.
What ages and grades does SJI International take?
SJI International has an Elementary School for children aged 5 to 12 and a High School for students aged 12 to 18, covering Grades 7 to 12. Since 2024 the school has also offered early childhood education through SJI International Preschool at Holland Road.
Where is SJI International located?
SJI International is at 490 Thomson Road, Singapore 298191, in the Novena area, with its entrance via 19 Toa Payoh West, Singapore 318876. Its preschool, SJI International Preschool, is located separately at Holland Road.
How is SJI International related to St Joseph's Institution?
SJI International is a separate school from the local St Joseph's Institution, though both belong to the same group of Lasallian schools in Singapore. St Joseph's Institution established SJI International in 2006, and SJI International is the group's first international school. The two are distinct institutions: SJI International is a co-educational international school offering the IGCSE and IB Diploma, while St Joseph's Institution is a local school.
How is IB Mathematics at SJI International different from the local Singapore syllabus?
IB Mathematics is part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and differs from the MOE secondary and A-Level syllabuses in both content and structure. Students take either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation rather than E-Math, A-Math, or H2 Mathematics, so support matched to the IB is more relevant than general O-Level or A-Level preparation.
Can my child get extra help with IB Mathematics at SJI International?
Yes. DeepThink runs small-group classes aligned to the IB Mathematics curriculum, covering both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation routes at Standard and Higher Level. Lessons follow the IB syllabus rather than the local secondary syllabus, which suits students on the SJI International pathway.
Is SJI International a Catholic school, and does it admit non-Catholic students?
SJI International is a Lasallian Catholic school and is supported by a Brother President and Lasallian Brothers on its teaching staff. It admits students of all backgrounds and is religiously diverse: around a quarter of its students are Catholic, and the school community spans roughly forty nationalities. Service to others, reflected in its motto "Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve," is central to its ethos.
Can Singaporean students attend SJI International?
Yes, at the High School level. SJI International is one of Singapore's "local international" schools, open to both Singaporean and international students from the age of 12, and Singaporeans make up the majority of the student body. At the Elementary School level, in line with government regulations, enrolment is currently closed to Singapore citizens but open to eligible foreign students; there are no such restrictions for the High School.
What is the history of SJI International?
SJI International was established in 2006 by St Joseph's Institution, at the urging of Singapore's Economic Development Board. The High School began classes in January 2007 with 104 students, the Elementary School opened in 2008, and the first cohort graduated in 2009. It was the third "local international" school to open in Singapore, after Anglo-Chinese School (International) and Hwa Chong International School, and is the first international school of Singapore's group of Lasallian schools.
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