St Joseph’s Institution International
Valerie Du Toit-low and Adriaan Du Toit, Singaporean, and Dutch and South African; Anna Francine (15) and Sophie Helena (14)
“Both girls are currently attending SJII, in Grades 9 and 10 respectively. Our family is very happy with the way the school adopts a student-centric approach in its pedagogy as well as the variety of after-school enrichment activities. The school is flexible in its teaching approach and students are encouraged to speak up in class. Class projects are conducted in a variety of methods such as making a poster to illustrate learning points rather than writing a traditional essay. SJII also values and welcomes parent feedback.
Students are encouraged to take part in more than one activity or interest group. This is complemented by the school’s emphasis on service learning, community engagement, and the National Youth Achievement Award scheme, which promotes growth and learning beyond the formal curriculum. Both girls have performed in school music concerts, as well as the much-lauded musical Hairspray last year.
We heard about the school through the media, and conversations with some of the board members and management in its early days. We went on a tour of the school back then, even though our children were still very young, in order to see if it was a place where we would want to enrol them later. As Catholics, we also wanted a school environment that would echo our spiritual beliefs. Our decision to enrol our children at SJII was further encouraged by positive testimonials from close friends.
I would strongly recommend SJII to other families for its holistic teaching approach that has delivered good results, plus its wealth of after-school activities, the diverse mix of international and local students, the excellent staff and school facilities, and the nurturing environment the school has created.”
Our decision to enrol our children at SJII was further encouraged by positive testimonials from close friends.