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Global Indian International School (GIIS)

Last post by Pal « Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:24 am
Posted in Parenting, Family & Schools

by Pal » Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:24 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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Global Indian International School (GIIS) is a leading international school headquartered in Singapore since 2002. The K-12 school...

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Australian International School Singapore

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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ISS International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:58 pm
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by Pal » Tue, 12 May 2020 7:54 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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ISS International School (ISS) is the longest established International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School in Singapore. A...

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Please advise the rates?

Contact:
21 Preston Road Singapore 109355
+65 6475 4188
admissions@iss.edu.sg
www.iss.edu.sg

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Canadian International School

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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...

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Bump for this thread 8-)

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Stamford American International School

Last post by Pal « Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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With an etho for educating children to achieve more than they believe they can, Stamford American International School has quickly established itself...

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SAIS International School .

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Singapore Street Directory

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StreetDB - Singapore Street Directory
StreetDB.com is an interactive online Street Directory with mapping, driving directions and travel guides for...

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are these street maps still functional? i tried the link and sites but doesnt seem to take me anywhere... :???:

Street DB just worked for me.

it...

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Prince William and Kate's schedule in Singapore

Last post by Mi Amigo « Tue, 11 Sep 2012 5:11 pm
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by paspepa » Tue, 04 Sep 2012 7:40 pm

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Seriously, can anybody help give information on the itinerary : venue, date, and time please. I am planning to take one day leave just to catch them....

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If it was brother Harry visiting he'd probably go to OT though (allegedly).

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Last post by Mi Amigo
Tue, 11 Sep 2012 5:11 pm
Looking for a dog

Last post by x9200 « Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:44 pm
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by TobyB » Sat, 08 Sep 2012 10:32 am

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Hi everyone. I am looking to buy a dog, in particular a large, short-haired family-friendly breed like a Labrador, Weimaraner etc. Does anybody know...

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We considered at one point getting a Labrador puppy and after checking majority of the local places it looked like the best option is to get one from...

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Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:44 pm
Long term PR, never going to become a SC

Last post by offshoreoildude « Sat, 08 Sep 2012 5:39 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Fri, 07 Sep 2012 9:39 pm

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I did once consider it. I'm an old school PR from 1994. Today I would never consider it - one of the main reasons being the overcrowding and growing...

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The view of the Immigration officer's face was a mastercard moment Priceless! when I told him that I'd already Why would we want them when working...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2012 5:39 pm
What actually is the point of PR?

Last post by revhappy « Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:08 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Sat, 08 Sep 2012 7:54 am

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Another friend of the same era (i.e. early 1992) has been here forever on various passes - he's never bothered with PR. I've been a PR since 94 and...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:08 pm
Cultural question - Bumiputera (Boomi) and Singapore Malays

Last post by v4jr4 « Thu, 06 Sep 2012 4:09 pm
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by Rani's » Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:30 am

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Being new to many aspects of Singapore, could I ask if the Malaysian Bumiputera (often called Boomi) is the same ethnic group as the Malay people in...

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Only ethnically, and of course they share the same religion. The concept of bumiputera is largely political today though, and from that point of...

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Thu, 06 Sep 2012 4:09 pm
Best Overseas Payment Option

Last post by Splatted « Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:17 am
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by carteki » Fri, 31 Aug 2012 9:44 am

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I need to pay a service provider who is overseas - we work together remotely and he is currently of no-fixed abode. Any ideas of to the best way (ie...

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if you have an ocbc account or card, you can use the online banking to transfer funds. i think its free unless you need to process it same day. I...

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Last post by Splatted
Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:17 am
Can I get a UK passport for my Filipina wife?

Last post by Mi Amigo « Wed, 05 Sep 2012 2:58 pm
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by pin0y » Sat, 28 Jul 2012 9:05 am
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We are getting married in a few months and I had planned to get her a dependent pass in Singapore.

Now I am considering working in Europe for a...

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I'm not someone who normally sticks up for the UK authorities on subjects like this (there's a first time for everything), but there is a bit of...
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Last post by Mi Amigo
Wed, 05 Sep 2012 2:58 pm
Apple will have to pry my Samsung SIII from my dead hands.

Last post by zzm9980 « Mon, 03 Sep 2012 5:09 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:44 pm
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They'll have to kill me and pry my SIII from my cold, dead hands before I'll give it up.

Singapore Constitutional Amendment mah?

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as for not liking this topic, you could always not click. geez do we need to think of everything for you. :roll:

Or I could come here and whine. I...
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Mon, 03 Sep 2012 5:09 pm
What to do with a stray cat?

Last post by Steve1960 « Mon, 03 Sep 2012 3:30 pm
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by Strong Eagle » Wed, 29 Aug 2012 9:12 am

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It has appeared at my house. It is very thin. It has snuck in to steal food. I think it was left behind by some sh*ts that moved.

I really don't...

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If you could get it over to Toa Payoh Lorong 2 it would be fine.

There is a guy who wheels a trolly full of cat food into the park area outside our...

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Last post by Steve1960
Mon, 03 Sep 2012 3:30 pm
Removing old aircon

Last post by Splatted « Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:00 am
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by Splatted » Sun, 02 Sep 2012 2:57 am

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Our HDB flat has an old-style aircon that sits in a rectangle hole in the wall, underneath the window.

Recently the neighbours below have complained...

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My reading was more like the local gahmen's way of writing. A drippy Aircon could easily be from either improper maintenance or improper installation...

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Last post by Splatted
Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:00 am
Did I miss out on an offer for refusing to hand over my last

Last post by offshoreoildude « Sat, 01 Sep 2012 1:25 am
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by offshoreoildude » Fri, 31 Aug 2012 5:43 pm

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I refused to hand over my last payslips to the local HR manager for a large MNC oil and service company. My view is that;

1. I'm bound by the...

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The local HR people could barely organize the interview (by video). It was at 5pm - went for 90 mins and when I went to leave there was no one to let...

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Last post by offshoreoildude
Sat, 01 Sep 2012 1:25 am
Carrefour Leaving Singapore

Last post by Brah « Thu, 30 Aug 2012 7:18 pm
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by Travailes » Wed, 29 Aug 2012 8:25 am
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Gutted. I'm going to miss the choice of French goods they always used to stock at both stores and reasonable prices compared to their competitors....

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that, or drinking themselves under in commiseration, working their way to the vodka....

Wonder if they will be having a 'liquidation sale -...
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Last post by Brah
Thu, 30 Aug 2012 7:18 pm
Would Julian Assange have commited 'rape rape' in Singapore

Last post by offshoreoildude « Wed, 29 Aug 2012 1:40 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:51 am
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If JA had done what he did in Sweden with two women, would he have been charged with rape or would it have been considered rape at all?

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Aside from the alleged sexual assault, his other behaviours would cause him to be put in the slammer or tossed out.

In Singapore yes, because of...
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Last post by offshoreoildude
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 1:40 pm
The Future King of Australia is visiting Singapore!

Last post by Splatted « Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:41 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Wed, 22 Aug 2012 7:15 pm

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(CBS News, 21 Aug) – Prince William and Duchess Kate will be ambassadors again next month for Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee tour. This time, the...

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... or, when they need to hire a Queen's Council so Harry can sue some poor sod into oblivion.

To be fair, I think Harry is loving the um, err,...

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Last post by Splatted
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:41 pm
Considering Singapore - How is the Social life and dating?

Last post by the lynx « Mon, 27 Aug 2012 9:52 pm
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Greetings all,

I am currently looking into a career opportunity in Singapore, and have been researching the expat lifestyle.

One thing I was unsure...

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IMO, on the contrary, expats (the non transient/cheap foreign workers) tend to be popular in the eye of Asians (unless he/she believes that money...
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Last post by the lynx
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 9:52 pm
Interesting loopholes....

Last post by offshoreoildude « Mon, 27 Aug 2012 1:42 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Fri, 24 Aug 2012 5:03 pm
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I love learning about loopholes, especially little known ones... just like some people like learning about shortcuts on the roads in Singapore (pro...

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If you buy and read a kindle book on the wifi kindle - you can refund it under 'manage my kindle' online if you do it within 48 hours AND you don't...
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Last post by offshoreoildude
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 1:42 pm
Anti-Mosquito Apps

Last post by x9200 « Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:09 am
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by Travailes » Mon, 20 Aug 2012 3:21 pm

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I have just discovered a couple of apps which allegedly protect against Mosquitos and other bugs by emitting an ultra high frequency. Are these a...

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Ok, so it's even worse. All these myths about the mosquitoes repellent devices say they use ultrasound or as you put it UHF. Even if this would work...

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Last post by x9200
Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:09 am
Photo Booth in HV

Last post by Travailes « Sat, 25 Aug 2012 9:43 am

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Does anyone recall seeing a photo booth in Holland Village ? Or one nearby ?
Thanks

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Last post by Travailes
Sat, 25 Aug 2012 9:43 am
Post reminders of 'old Singapore' (pre massive FT influx)

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sat, 25 Aug 2012 7:03 am
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by offshoreoildude » Fri, 24 Aug 2012 3:57 pm

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The Vicom inspection centre in Sing Ming - I was there today - transported to the 80's when I first moved here.

Parts of the Seletar airport -...

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This seems like an ideal thread for one of Lynx's grandpa comments.

:twisted: :devil: :twisted: :devil:

Your turn will come. :cool:

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 25 Aug 2012 7:03 am
Anyone else follow TRE or Temasek Times?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 24 Aug 2012 5:16 pm
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by offshoreoildude » Sat, 18 Aug 2012 1:33 pm

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These two websites I'd hoped would be the beginning of an opposition news effort. However they seem to have turned into online slanging sites against...

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On FaceBook

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Fri, 24 Aug 2012 5:16 pm

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