Assessment is an essential part of learning and teaching in Singapore International School and is considered an integral component of the teaching cycle. Assessment procedures and processes may vary according to class level, subject and intended purpose. Assessment is used to monitor and enhance the quality of education in Singapore International School.
Formal reporting of student progress and achievement is provided to parents twice a year at the end of each semester. A weekly report on work covered and student success is provided through the Student Handbook.
More information about assessment:
Assessment Procedures
Assessment Procedures
Singapore International School students sit formal examinations at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2 each year.
The examinations are set for the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science according to the exam format and weighting used in Singapore schools.
The exams are written by a team of writers drawn from across all SIS campuses and after vetting, are distributed to all SIS campuses for administering according to strict examination procedures.
Assessment of the non-core subjects is conducted through teacher generated tasks such as assignments, projects and tests.
Assessment Schedule
Assessment Schedule
The examination schedule is set at the start of the academic year. Further details of the exam dates can be found as below.
SEMESTER 1
|
English Paper 1 |
Friday 16 January |
105 minutes |
|
English Paper 2 |
Monday 19 January |
105 minutes |
|
English Paper 3 |
Thursday 15 January |
35 minutes |
|
English Paper 4 |
12 – 15 January |
unspecified |
|
Mathematics 1 |
Tuesday 20 January |
60 minutes |
|
Mathematics 2 |
Wednesday 21 January |
75 minutes |
|
Science |
Wednesday 21 January |
105 minutes |
SEMESTER 2
|
English Paper 1 |
Friday 5 June |
105 minutes |
|
English Paper 2 |
Monday 8 June |
105 minutes |
|
English Paper 3 |
Thursday 2 June |
35 minutes |
|
English Paper 4 |
2 – 5 June |
unspecified |
|
Mathematics 1 |
Tuesday 9 June |
60 minutes |
|
Mathematics 2 |
Friday 5 June |
75 minutes |
|
Science |
Friday 5 June |
105 minutes |
Reporting
Reporting
Written Progress Reports are issued for each student at the end of Semester 1 and Semester 2. A brief weekly report is also provided in the Student Handbook to keep parents informed of student progress.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are held at the end of each semester to discuss academic progress and parents are also free to arrange an interview with their child’s teacher at any time throughout the year.
iPSLE
iPSLE
Singapore Examination and Assessment Board (SEAB) has appointed KinderWorld as a Designated Overseas Agent with authority to conduct the International Primary School Examination (iPSLE).
The iPSLE is an important examination that is conducted at the end of Year 6 and provides Singapore International School students with an international benchmark of academic performance.