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International schools for non-native English speaker kids
International schools for non-native English speaker kids
We might be moving to Singapore and need to find suitable school for my 15 years old son (soon to be 16)
His first language is Japanese and English is at a very basic level.
Is there any International Schools accepting and providing support for kids whose native language is not English?
Anyone with same experience?
Any advise or recommendation is highly appreciated
His first language is Japanese and English is at a very basic level.
Is there any International Schools accepting and providing support for kids whose native language is not English?
Anyone with same experience?
Any advise or recommendation is highly appreciated
ISS has a program for high school kids whose first language is not english. I believe some other International Schools have ESL programs, but ISS is th eonly one I know for sure.
In case someone will need in future, here is what I have learned.
Several schools like Chatsworth, OFS, International community school, accept kids with limited in English, but only till junior high school level.
Following schools accept high school kids: St. Francis Methodist School, ACS-Angloinese School, ISS. But all these schools have minimum English requirement level and kids need to pass admission test.
Boffenl, thank you again for very useful information
Several schools like Chatsworth, OFS, International community school, accept kids with limited in English, but only till junior high school level.
Following schools accept high school kids: St. Francis Methodist School, ACS-Angloinese School, ISS. But all these schools have minimum English requirement level and kids need to pass admission test.
Boffenl, thank you again for very useful information
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Hi, you might want to check out Insworld Institute (www.insworld.edu.sg) to see if it suits your needs. English programs are available for those whose English is not their 1st language.
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Hi Nika,
As far as I know, both Nexus International School and Overseas Family School (OFS) offer ESL programmes all the way up to grade 12. I'm not 100% sure, but I think the same might be true for the German European School Singapore and Dover Court Preparatory School, so it may be worth checking these out too.
Good luck!
As far as I know, both Nexus International School and Overseas Family School (OFS) offer ESL programmes all the way up to grade 12. I'm not 100% sure, but I think the same might be true for the German European School Singapore and Dover Court Preparatory School, so it may be worth checking these out too.
Good luck!
Re: International schools for non-native English speaker kids
Hi Nika,
I am from Taiwan and will be in the same situation as you were. I have two daughters who are 8th and 10th grade respectively. I am moving to Singapore soon and also very concerned my daughters' English proficiency.
I know it has been some years since you posted the original message, but could you please share your experience afterwards?
I am from Taiwan and will be in the same situation as you were. I have two daughters who are 8th and 10th grade respectively. I am moving to Singapore soon and also very concerned my daughters' English proficiency.
I know it has been some years since you posted the original message, but could you please share your experience afterwards?
Re: International schools for non-native English speaker kids
What's your daughter's first language Simon? There are some Chinese only schools still around in the local system I think.
I not lawyer/teacher/CPA.
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
Re: International schools for non-native English speaker kids
Hi Nika, is your son 15 years old? What level did he finish in Japan? I m thinking of another option:
English program + University Foundation level.
Hope it helps!
English program + University Foundation level.
Hope it helps!

Re: International schools for non-native English speaker kids
Nika's son should be 22 going on 23 by now.
Note that the original post was 7 years ago.
Note that the original post was 7 years ago.
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