St. Joseph's Institution International

What St. Joseph's Institution International does

St. Joseph's Institution International (SJI International) is a Lasallian Catholic co-educational international school in Singapore serving over 2,100 students aged 3-18 from 40+ nationalities through three divisions: SJI International Preschool (Early Years 1 to Kindergarten 2), Elementary School (Prep 1 to Grade 6), and High School (Grade 7 to Grade 12). Operating as a non-profit private institution governed by a Board of Governors and affiliated with the global De La Salle Brothers network, the school delivers a connected educational pathway on two Singapore campuses at 490 Thomson Road (main, housing Elementary and High School) and 49A/B Holland Road (Preschool). The curriculum combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), Singapore Maths, IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, supplemented by a distinctive Two Way Immersion (TWI) Bilingual Programme in English and Chinese, the Virtues Project for character education, and over 100 co-curricular activities alongside outdoor education expeditions and service learning.

The school's core technology stack centers on a 1:1 Device Programme deploying Chromebooks across the Elementary School, Google for Education and Apple Learning Coach integrations, and the Finalsite communication platform. Online applications are processed through OpenApply, with dedicated Elementary and High School admissions teams handling a year-round Elementary admissions cycle and an annual High School cycle opening approximately 10 months before the academic year. Academic results are reported to consistently exceed global IGCSE and IB benchmarks, supported by average class sizes of 22-23 in Elementary, 23 in High School Grades 7-10, and 16 in Grades 11-12. The school holds a multi-jurisdictional accreditation stack including EduTrust, CIS, WASC, IB World School, Cambridge International School, Edexcel International GCSE Centre, and Oxford AQA, alongside Singapore's Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) registration.

The business model is tuition-driven and sales-led, with annual fees reviewed each year and quoted in Singapore dollars inclusive of 9% GST. Revenue streams comprise recurring tuition across divisions, non-refundable application fees ranging from $1,635 to $2,725 depending on grade, a $3,815 enrollment fee, and a $6,000 refundable security deposit for High School students. Scholarship funding exceeding $38 million has been distributed since 2007 across Lasallian, Local, Foreign, and Lion City Sailors Elite Development scholarships, partially offsetting gross fee revenue. Customer acquisition relies on open house events, a Bilingual Programme Webinar, prospectuses, an active social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and targeted Foreign Scholarship outreach to Vietnam and Indonesia, while family loyalty is reinforced through preschool-to-elementary priority admission, sibling priority pathways, and broader Lasallian community ties.

Name

St. Joseph's Institution International

Legal name

St. Joseph's Institution International Ltd

Website

https://sji-international.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Joseph's Institution International is a Lasallian Catholic non-profit international school in Singapore serving over 2,100 students aged 3-18 from 40+ nationalities across Preschool, Elementary, and High School divisions delivering IPC, IGCSE, and IB Diploma programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Language Schools (611630), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools (EDACABAH), Bilingual & Language-Immersion Early Learning Academies (EDACADAG)

Keywords

• International school education
• K-12 bilingual education
• IB diploma program
• Lasallian Catholic education
• IGCSE secondary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for Elementary and High School students, reviewed annually and quoted in Singapore dollars inclusive of 9% GST. Fees vary by division and grade level.
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: Non-refundable application fees (ranging from $1,635 to $2,725 depending on grade) and enrollment fees ($3,815) charged upon acceptance.
3. Security Deposits: High School students pay a $6,000 security deposit, refundable if student remains enrolled through 28 February.
4. Scholarship Funding: Over $38 million in scholarships distributed since 2007. Scholarship recipients receive tuition coverage with no Application Fee, Enrollment Fee or Security Deposit payable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

SJI International operates a Lasallian Catholic international school in Singapore providing a continuous educational pathway from Preschool (ages 3-6) through Elementary School (Prep 1 to Grade 6, ages 4-12) to High School (Grade 7 to Grade 12, ages 13-18). The school delivers Mainstream and Bilingual (Two Way Immersion English-Chinese) programmes in Elementary, and IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma qualifications in High School, supported by character development, co-curricular activities, and university counselling.

Product overview

SJI International is a Lasallian Catholic international school in Singapore offering a connected educational pathway from preschool (age 3) through high school (age 18). The institution operates three distinct divisions: SJI International Preschool (early years), Elementary School (Prep 1 to Grade 6 with Mainstream and Bilingual Programme options), and High School (Grade 7-12 offering IGCSE and IB Diploma qualifications). The school integrates academic excellence with character development through Lasallian values, serving over 2,100 students from 40+ nationalities. Additional offerings include a comprehensive Scholarship Programme with merit and means-tested options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SJI International Elementary School Elementary school offering Prep 1 to Grade 6 education for ages 4-12, with Mainstream and Bilingual Programme options, IPC/IMYC curriculum, Singapore Maths, and character development through the Virtues Project. Serves 800+ students from 40+ nationalities.
• SJI International High School High school offering Grade 7 to Grade 12 education for ages 13-18, preparing students for IGCSE and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme qualifications with over 100 co-curricular activities. Serves 1,300 students from over 40 countries.
• SJI International Preschool Early years education for children aged 3-6 (Early Years 1 to Kindergarten 2) at Holland Road campus, offering an inquiry-led curriculum with emphasis on virtues and early childhood development, with extended hours suitable for working parents.
• Scholarship Programme Comprehensive scholarship programme including Lasallian Scholarship (6-year, Grade 7-12), SJI International-Lion City Sailors Elite Development Scholarship (4-year), Local Scholarship (2-3 year IB options), and Foreign Scholarship for international students. Scholarship recipients receive tuition coverage with no Application Fee, Enrollment Fee or Security Deposit payable.
• Bilingual Programme (Two Way Immersion) Two Way Immersion (TWI) curriculum delivering instruction in both English and Chinese, designed to develop bilingual proficiency and cultural understanding from early years through elementary school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,100+ students enrolled across 40+ nationalities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• The De La Salle BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order of the school. The Brothers arrived in Singapore in 1852 to establish St. Joseph's Institution. The order was founded in 1680 by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Today the Lasallian network spans 80+ countries with 2,700 Brothers and 100,000+ educators serving 1 million+ students worldwide.
• ChartwellssupportingOthersCatering partner providing meals for students at the Thomson campus. Chartwells' team of chefs and registered dietitians curate nutritious menus with plant-based and protein options, operating allergen-controlled kitchens.
• Lonpac InsurancesupportingOthersFPS insurance provider for SJI International Elementary School, protecting paid course fees in case of PEI insolvency or regulatory closure.
• AIG Asia Pacific InsurancesupportingOthersProvides GroupPlus Accident Insurance policy covering all enrolled students for bodily injury or death resulting from accidents.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreOthersOfficial Cambridge International School status, authorized to deliver IGCSE examinations and qualifications.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreOthersAuthorized Edexcel International GCSE examination centre providing alternative qualification pathway.
• Oxford AQAcoreOthersAuthorized to offer Oxford AQA international qualification examinations.
• International Baccalaureate OrganizationcoreOthersAuthorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. The school prepares students for IBDP examinations and University Counselling.
• Lion City SailorsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSJI International-Lion City Sailors Elite Development Scholarship partnership announced in 2022. Provides up to 6 merit scholarships annually for 4 years (Grade 7-10) for students pursuing both academic and sporting excellence at junior elite or national football level.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreOthersCIS accredited school meeting international standards for educational quality and practices.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersWASC accredited school demonstrating commitment to maintaining high standards of educational quality and continuous improvement.
• Tong Tar TransportsupportingOthersProvides school bus transportation services for Elementary School students via [email protected].
• International Primary Curriculum (IPC)coreOthersIPC is the primary curriculum framework for Elementary School, providing thematic, inquiry-based learning across subjects.
• International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC)coreOthersIMYC is used in Grade 6 to challenge students to think more broadly and connect subjects and themes innovatively through conceptual themes.
• The Virtues ProjectcoreOthersNon-denominational character education programme used in Elementary School to develop virtues that guide students in becoming their best selves.
• Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)coreOthersSingapore government agency administering Enhanced Registration Framework (ERF) and EduTrust Certification Scheme for private education institutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA): UWCSEA is a leading Singapore-based international K-12 school offering IB programmes across two campuses with a similar mission-driven, globally diverse student body. It is the most direct competitor to SJI International for premium expatriate and Singaporean families seeking IB and holistic international education.
• Tanglin Trust School: Tanglin Trust is a long-established British-curriculum international school in Singapore offering Pre-School through Grade 12 with IGCSE and IB pathways. It competes directly with SJI International for premium expatriate families and is similarly positioned on tuition, accreditations, and university placement outcomes.
• Canadian International School (CIS) Singapore: CIS Singapore is a well-established IB international school offering K-12 education to a diverse, multi-national student body. Like SJI International, it targets expatriate and Singaporean families seeking IB qualifications and serves as a directly comparable peer on curriculum, accreditations, and pricing tier.
• Dulwich College (Singapore): Dulwich College Singapore is a premium British-curriculum international school offering IGCSE and IB Diploma at the upper school level. It competes with SJI International for premium expatriate families in Singapore and operates with a similar brand-led, mission-driven positioning.
• Stamford American International School: Stamford American is an IB international school in Singapore serving a diverse international student body from early years through Grade 12. It is a directly comparable peer on curriculum (IB), diversity focus, and premium tuition positioning.
• Australian International School Singapore: AIS Singapore offers an Australian curriculum culminating in the IB Diploma, serving a multinational student body from early learning through Grade 12. It competes with SJI International for premium expatriate families and shares similar IB/IGCSE pathway offerings.
• Dover Court International School: Dover Court International School is an IB-curriculum international school in Singapore serving students from early years through Grade 12, operated by Nord Anglia Education. It competes with SJI International on curriculum, accreditation, and premium family positioning.
• Hwa Chong International School: Hwa Chong International School is a Singapore-based international school offering secondary education with pathways to IGCSE and IB Diploma. It serves a diverse student body including Singaporean and international students and competes directly with SJI International's High School division.

Regional players

• Marlborough College Malaysia: Marlborough College Malaysia is a British-curriculum international school in Johor offering IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes to an international student body. It is a regional peer operating adjacent to Singapore and competes for cross-border expatriate families considering Singapore alternatives.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Cognita is a global K-12 school group operating premium international schools across multiple geographies, including former Singapore campuses. It is a broader incumbent in the international school segment with portfolio scale that informs competitive dynamics versus single-campus operators like SJI International.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SJI_Intl
• Facebookfacebook.com/SJI.International
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sjiinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/sjiinternational

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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