Integrated
International School
We lived in Japan for eight years before moving to Singapore in August 2013. Tristan has been studying in Integrated International School since then.
We learned about IIS through our company’s service provider who gave us a list of possible schools for children with special needs. We decided on IIS mainly because it’s the right size for our son, who we think may need a couple of years to adjust in a new country before he can explore a bigger environment.
Through the years, we saw that he has been thriving in school, is very happy and receives a lot of support from teachers and peers. The school is very responsive to our needs and provides students with opportunities to learn and explore their capabilities and creativity. Tristan has concerned and caring teachers who guide him in daily schoolwork and with navigating relationships with classmates, teachers, mentors and administrators.
A testament to the school’s caring and nurturing environment is its sensitivity to subtle cues and changes in the behaviour of students. At one point, the school helped with Tristan’s transition through the intricacies of puberty, something that we were not fully aware of and needed guidance in the context of his special needs.
The curriculum is balanced with a steady progression on the topics of inquiry, each year challenging the students to a higher level of learning. Pre-pandemic, students were able to engage in interesting co-curricular activities like yoga classes, and they had a healthy frequency of field trips and events with family or community participation.
We’re thankful that IIS provides opportunities for parents to be involved in the community and activities such as the school fair and field trips. This creates a sense of belonging for parents. My son is very proud of his school and looks forward to Mondays. What more can I ask for?